“At every crossroads on the path that leads to the future, tradition has placed 10,000 men to guard the past.”
– Maurice Maeterlinck (1862-1949), Belgian poet, playwright and essayist
Think about that for a second.
How many crossroads did we face today? Decision points? Paths to the future?
And how often did we join forces with the 10,000 guarding the past?
We simply can’t go forward effectively if we’re focused on the rear-view mirror. It’s not safe. It’s not advisable.
At every crossroads, we have choices on direction.
Forward is the way of difference makers.
Jim Briggs says
One could argue that every way can look like the way forward if you don’t know what the past looks like.
Certainly can’t focus unwavering at the past, but if you don’t check it often and know where it is you might end up there.
Steve Heston says
Touche, Briggs! Well said, and valuable insight, to be sure. I agree, AND, appreciate the gut check.