Have you ever been jet skiing? I must admit that it is one of my favorite things to do, even though I don’t get the opportunity to do it that often.
One thing you learn early on when using a jet ski is that if you are not holding down the throttle, then you have zero control over the direction of the jet ski. A Jet ski is totally dependent on the jet of water coming out the back to change direction. There are no fins, no rudder, nothing to help you control the vehicle other than the direction you are pointing the jet of water that comes out the back. At first, this seems almost counter intuitive, especially if you are going faster than you want (or heading toward a dock or another boat). Your first inclination is to let off the throttle and try to turn…which of course, does nothing! To make matters worse, a jet ski has no brake. There is no way to stop. In fact, you continue to move in the direction of your forward movement until friction slows you down…which can take a while on water.
In life, there are times when we need to slow down. Need to pause and gather our thoughts. But we must remember that without forward movement you cannot change direction. So, if it is time for a change, your best bet is to get moving. In fact, sitting still and wrenching on the steering wheel of life does nothing. Therefore, starting some forward momentum is required before you can begin to change direction.
What are you waiting for? Get moving and start the change!
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