“The score never interested me, only the game.”
Mae West
42 Days Of Yes!
Day 2: Drive A Porsche
A few months ago, in the midst of a long winter, we began the board meeting for our local International Coach Federation chapter by sharing something new in our lives. My cool office lamp that I had purchased the day before came to mind just as my colleague next to me, Chuck, shared about his new car – a Porsche. What?! Needless to say, his “new” kept our attention for a while!
I’ve never been a ‘car person’ and, while I appreciate others’ passion for cars, I could never quite imagine how driving a Porsche (or any other car) would be much different than driving, say, the minivan that has made up the bulk of my adult driving experience. (I’m sure car people cringe reading that! :-)) So on Day 2 of 42 Days Of Yes, I decided to say YES to my curiosity and ask Chuck if he’d take me for a ride. He graciously agreed.
I can now see how one might become a ‘car person’! 🙂
While the ride itself was a blast, and of course I actually could identify noticeable differences between this car and my minivan, what intrigued me most was Chuck’s passion. He was so knowledgeable and just lit up talking about the experience of identifying his ideal car, researching details, and the camaraderie of the Porsche club he recently joined. He brought me a magazine with more info about the car. He was in his zone, and it was such a delight to experience that.
He asked if I wanted to drive and I’m embarrassed to admit my first response: “Hmmm… I don’t know.” I haven’t driven a stick shift in years, he hadn’t had anyone else drive this car, and I hesitated.
Then I thought of 42 Days Of Yes and jumped in the driver’s seat. I am glad I said YES.
One phrase Chuck said really stood out. This car runs low to the ground, turns swiftly, and maneuvers with ease. You feel the wind in your hair and the sun on your skin – a much different experience than my high-off-the-ground, closed-window driving. When I asked what he loved about driving it he said, “When I drive, I feel like I’m in the game.”
I grabbed that as a great metaphor for life, and for this 42 Days Of Yes project.
So I’ll ask you: In what ways are you getting off the sidelines and putting yourself in the game today?
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My sincere gratitude to Chuck Stewart for his sharing, generosity, and trust! Click here to learn more about Chuck and his coaching work.
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Dr. Christi Hegstad helps you successfully do what you love! As a Certified Executive and Leadership Coach and the President of MAP Professional Development Inc., she coaches executives and leaders who feel stuck – whether in their leadership abilities, at a certain income level, or “spinning their wheels” in the day-to-day – to flourish towards a purposeful vision with clarity, confidence, and meaningful action.
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