I knew it all along - Day 39

One thing I loved about playing the game was the basic instinct of a seasoned veteran. I’m talking about any game really, but for me it was baseball growing up. I was a catcher, which really meant I was captain of the field. I’m the only one who could see the entire field and I used to thrive in those moments of high stakes. Both behind the plate and running the bases I had the situational awareness to know what to do at the crack of a bat.

Anyone who has been involved in athletics at a high level understands the instinctual gut feeling of making a play - when to pass or when to attack. At the highest level it can’t be taught, it’s equal parts student and connection to the game.

I’ve been learning recently life is the same way. And I’ve been ignoring these instincts for far too long. Specifically I mean in business. I quit my desk job two years ago to pursue my dreams. It was scary and exciting, but I’m still here doing it! That being said the past two years I’ve had my hands in far too many metaphorical cookie jars. I don’t regret it because it allowed me to grow, but these “opportunities” are ultimately distractions to my higher purpose.

I’ve been afraid to go all in on me and I’m not sure why. What I do know is I’ve had the signs all along. Opportunities that looked good on paper, but my gut told me it wasn’t right. I had the instinct of the captain but chose to ignore it.

Life is a tougher game than baseball because it’s always evolving. The rules change on a regular basis. But the only thing we have that’s constant is our intuition. Knowing ourselves fully is what allows us to step into the unknown and make decisions that are in alignment.

Trust yourself. And remember you know what to do.