In a previous article I shared a picture of the home straight at the races – but it was flooded. Things are now back to normal and to prove the point this picture shows the finishing straight now looking green rather than deep in water. At this time of the year there are no races, the course mostly frequented by people walking their dogs, out for a jog or a run, families out walking and small children learning to ride their bicycles – especially those who have been gifted one by Father Christmas.
As I was out for a walk it got me thinking about the race course and the immense flooding that had occurred. This new green grass looking lush following the rather heavy watering. It also got me thinking about the dryness of the course. This in turn got me thinking about ‘dry runs’ that we make when preparing for an event, for a presentation, or even for a wedding – so in our work and other areas of our lives.
If the event is considered ‘important’ we wouldn’t dream of not having a practise, or dry run. But other areas often get overlooked as we deem them less important.
Now this is the question I asked myself: “Do I make a dry run often enough in all areas of my life?”
This really got me thinking and in some areas I could say ‘yes’, in other areas I was less sure. Yes, this extra run does take some time, albeit I am convinced this is a poor excuse on my part – often this little extra preparation pays dividends in results, satisfaction and indeed in saved time.
Now I need to practise this a little more often – who knows the trot may increase to a canter, the canter to a gallop, and as I asked before – is it a finishing post we see or the winning post?
I know my answer, so now over to you: Do you make time for a dry run often enough?
My best wishes,
Peter
