Sometimes you just have to go for it.
At least that’s what I told myself as I stood at the top of the platform, strapped into a harness, with my paws on to the handle bars, waiting to zip to other side of the trees.
During our annual trip last year, my BFFs and I decided to try zip lining for the first time. I’d seen a few pups post their videos on Pup-stagram and figured it would be the perfect “something new” to try on our trip.
However, as I stood at the top of the platform waiting for my turn, I realized one major issue. I’m absolutely terrified of heights. So, to choose zip lining as my inaugural vacation activity was “crazy” to say the least.
Seriously. What was I thinking? It would’ve been safer and more relaxing to sit on the beach and sip on a pupcake mock-garita. But, any pup business owner will tell you that playing it safe doesn’t always get you where you want to go. It’s the “crazy ideas” and the willingness to take the risk to go after them that really get you where you want to be. Plus…
Crazy ideas create legendary stories.
So, since I was already strapped in and refused to punk out in front of all the other pups waiting for their turn, I closed my eyes and took a leap.
After my heart found its way back into my chest, I was able to open my eyes and catch the ocean view as I zipped my way to the platform on the other side of the trees. Not only did I get a chance to catch the ocean water view, but I also got to see my BFFs laughing and cheering me on as I zoomed in to the platform. Although some pupcake mock-gartias on the beach are cool, a zip line adventure makes a greater story to tell.
Taking the first step, or in this case leap, is never easy. It’s always the hardest. But, taking that leap is always worth it. So, rather than talk ourselves out of it, we should just go for it. Because, honestly…
THERE’S NO PERFECT TIME TO JUMP
Perfection doesn’t exist. The perfect time will never get here. So, if you’re waiting around for it to show up, I’m here to tell you it won’t. Develop a plan to work towards that first step to your “crazy idea.” Put it in your schedule and go for it. I promise you the second, third and every step after that will reveal itself.
NOBODY WANTS REGRETS
Time waits for no pup. It never stays still. Anything you’re planning a year from now will be here before you know it. Putting something off today can easily become a year from now or never happening at all. This might cause you a few regrets. So, why not avoid them altogether. Go for that crazy idea now. Learn from your experiences. Create some legendary stories to tell.
WE ALL NEED SOME STORIES TO TELL WHILE WE EAT PUPCAKES
Pupcakes are great. I mean, who wouldn’t want to eat these Blueberry Mango Parfait Pupcakes while on vacation? Or, how about these Triple Berry Pupcakes while hanging with the boo. But, pupcakes are always more fun when you’re sharing a good story about that “crazy idea” you turned into a reality. You know, like that time you were “crazy” enough to take a leap and go “zip lining” to a new experience.
So, just go for it. Take the first step. Either way you’ll have a story to tell and a pupcake to eat while you share it. These stories and experiences make you…you. But, I’d love to hear from you.
What “crazy idea” are you taking the first step on?
Please share your story in the box below.
Anyone that goes for it is a risk taker. But, sometimes we all have those thoughts that we have to push through. So, for all you “crazy idea” holders, here are 5 Thoughts That Risk-Takers Push Through and how to maneuver them.
