My friends, we are living in a backwards way of life these days. It seems like so many people are putting the cart before the horse. In days of old, when someone would do that, there would be plenty of people to explain why that was a mistake. Obviously, steps should be done in a correct order.
Of recent years, a small handful of people have taken the cart, loaded and all, before the horse. They thought about it. People mocked them. And then they pushed the cart toward the road and placed a sign that said, "Roadside market" to sell their goods. People on their way to the market, stopped in at the cart, made purchases, and were happy to not have to go further to the town. It worked. People called those cart firsters- innovators. They're creative. They think outside of the box. And man, doesn't everyone want to be called that? We all want to have some ownership of creation, newness, and being appreciated. For many of us, though, the horse is the only winner who hasn't had to do anything. Today's society is so excited for the next best thing, that people have stopped asking questions like, "did you harness your horse?" This lack of preparation has left a great deal of people in poor situations. Some are unable to maintain jobs. Some cannot afford their education. Others jump from one failed business start up to the next. We're so eager to have the finished product, we forget about the work that lies ahead. I've done it. I do it often. Each book that I complete, I'm ready to get it on the shelves. But that is not what is required of it. It needs edits. It needs updates. It needs little details that cannot be overlooked. When I take my time and refine my product, is it not that much better for the customer? Where are you putting the cart before the horse? Where is that leap of faith missing its net? In today's society of innovators, maybe we can have some more stability. Planning and paths are not evil. Let's take the time to walk and discuss. After all, there may be a cliff up ahead, or a bear around the corner. And didn't that tortoise win the race? Take some time to ready your horse. Make sure the cart is secured. Then load that baby up like a Tetris screen and go! I'll be waiting for you.
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