Ease Over Easy
A few weeks ago, I met my friend for a walk before work. We had already set the intention for our time together - an hour long walk to catch up and talk through some things on his mind. The park was already bustling with people, mainly the dedicated 6:30 am pickleball community- so we meandered past the players, dodged a few early morning sprinklers, and headed out on the trail.
As we walked, the conversation quickly got on point, and we found ourselves talking at the deeper levels. Like me, my friend is a driven, success-oriented, creative and passionate guy. A family man, a values-oriented man, a dad, a friend – a guy who wants to succeed in life and make a difference. He was achieving success, yet in our conversation together he was courageous enough to voice that it was not easy.
We were created to succeed. To do great things in our lives that benefit others, that make the world whole and heal and blossom. But nothing about doing that is ever easy. Yet it is possible to learn to do things with ease.
Ease is both a noun and a verb. As a noun, it means that there is an absence of difficulty or effort. “I’ve learned to play guitar with greater ease.” As a verb it means we do something carefully, gradually or intentionally less serious or severe. “I ease out of the parking spot.”
How do we learn to be great with ease? That’s how I answered my friend yesterday when he asked about what might make things easier. Take “easy” out of the bullseye. We know this, yet we need to be reminded.
There’s no mind-blowing new idea here – I know that. What there is, however, is timeless wisdom and encouragement for those who want to do great things in life. Forget easy. Don’t buy the lie (or the book!). Don’t subscribe to the thought (or the podcast) that says it can be.
Hard work, done right, with clarity and the right community helping you will result in great outcomes.
Greatness is usually one decision away. Sometimes we just need to take a walk with one another to hear the needed truth. You and I were made to do great things and learn to do them with ease. And I, for one, need to be reminded that “easy” is often the biggest distraction!
I would love to hear your thoughts and ways you are growing to do great things with ease. Similarly, I’d love to know where you desire to grow in greatness with improved confidence and ease? Shoot me a note or give me a call! And, as always, if you want to take a walk, have a call – the ball is in your court. Know that I’ll answer when you reach out. Until then – be great!
