Changing Course!
- Charlie Brown
- 34 minutes ago
- 2 min read
A battleship had been conducting maneuvers at sea in rough weather for several days. Due to a very heavy fog and poor visibility, the captain stayed on the bridge to monitor all activities.
Shortly after dark, the lookout on the wing of the bridge reported, “Light, bearing on the starboard bow.” The captain called out. "Is it steady or moving astern?”
“Steady, captain,” the lookout called back.
The captain instructed “Signal that ship: We are on a deadly collision course, advise you immediately change course 20 degrees.”
Back came a signal, “Advisable for you to change course 20 degrees.”
The captain replied: “ I'm the Captain of this ship. I demand you immediately change your course 20 degrees.”
“I’m a Seaman Second Class,” came the reply. “And You had better change your course 20 degrees.”
By that time, the captain was furious. He spat out, "I’m the Captain of one of the world's largest Battleships!" Change your course 20 degrees!!“
Back came the flashing light, “I’m a lighthouse. . . . YOUR CALL.
In our own lives, it's important to be willing to change course.
Everyone experiences change. Reevaluating your path and making adjustments are common elements in individual success stories. In your own lives and business, always be on the lookout to Identify when you are on a collision course. Never be too proud to 'reposition yourself or your company's vision, and be willing to change your approach or direction when necessary.
It's important to accept the reality of the situation. Learn to accept feedback and truths that may be difficult to hear.
Adapt your plans based on the realities you face, rather than stubbornly holding onto your original course.
AND ALWAYS BE WILLING TO MAKE CHANGES!
