Just how important is this thing? Unfortunately that question has raised it's ugly head as I consider the distinct possibility of significant change in my working life. You have all heard me rave about the freedom I have had for the last several years, a freedom which has allowed me to do things like this with quite a bit of flexibility. Even when I was travelling, the scheduling was almost completely up to me. With the departure of my long time mentor and now my immediate boss, some kind of change is imminent. There is only one possible situation in which I could have more freedom than I do now and I don't know if I'm ready for that one?
But if that becomes the reality then so be it. I'm pretty sure it would end up being a good thing one way or another, and certainly there would be nothing to limit my training then. I'll just be doing it on a tighter budget....no more new saddles!! The bigger worry I have is that the changing of the guard may mean stricter rules around my work hours as well as increased travel requirements. It is this distinct possibiliy that has got me considering just how important this is. Should a 56 year old, middle of the pack amateur triathlete actually consider quitting his job of 27 years because it is interfering with his training? Hmmmmm?
Right now I am of the mind that nothing should interrupt my plans but I can probably think of a lot of 'what if's' which would cause me to reconsider. For instance, the health of a family member.....well actually that's the only one I can think of! Any maybe that answers my previous question? Hmmmm?
Whadda ya think?
(swim 1500 metres, computrainer 30kms)
"If you want to make good use of your time, you've got to know what's most important and then give it all you've got."---Lee Iacocca
"What you get by achieving your goals is not as important as what you become by achieving your goals."---Henry David Thoreau
"Nearly everything you do is of no importance, but it is important that you do it."---Mahatma Gandhi
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Peter
But if that becomes the reality then so be it. I'm pretty sure it would end up being a good thing one way or another, and certainly there would be nothing to limit my training then. I'll just be doing it on a tighter budget....no more new saddles!! The bigger worry I have is that the changing of the guard may mean stricter rules around my work hours as well as increased travel requirements. It is this distinct possibiliy that has got me considering just how important this is. Should a 56 year old, middle of the pack amateur triathlete actually consider quitting his job of 27 years because it is interfering with his training? Hmmmmm?
Right now I am of the mind that nothing should interrupt my plans but I can probably think of a lot of 'what if's' which would cause me to reconsider. For instance, the health of a family member.....well actually that's the only one I can think of! Any maybe that answers my previous question? Hmmmm?
Whadda ya think?
(swim 1500 metres, computrainer 30kms)
"If you want to make good use of your time, you've got to know what's most important and then give it all you've got."---Lee Iacocca
"What you get by achieving your goals is not as important as what you become by achieving your goals."---Henry David Thoreau
"Nearly everything you do is of no importance, but it is important that you do it."---Mahatma Gandhi
Love
Peter
Decisios, decisions. A dilemma. Working for the same company for 27 years becomes a part of your life. Like being institutionalised, with felxability. Pays well and benifits are fantastic. The what ifs, illness being the biggest. Change is hard for most people. Only you can make the decision that meets your needs and wants. Write out a list of the pro's and cons, maybe that will help your decision. There is no right or wrong. The one you choose is what you live with. You will adjust.
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