Not many people dive out of airplanes without a parachute, but Luke Aikins does. He jumped out of an airplane at 25,000 feet and successfully landed on a net on a runway.
The net was surrounded by light bulbs, half red, half white. The white bulbs pointed toward the net; the red pointed away from the net. When he jumped, Luke knew one thing for sure: hit the white, you’re alright – hit the red, you’re dead.
Don’t we all wish our businesses would come with red and white lights?
Running a successful business, effectively leading people, and jumping from a plane without a parachute have more in common than you might think. In each you have to:
- Concentrate on where you’re going.
- Pay attention to what works.
- Level up your skills.
- Set big hairy audacious goals.
- Get out of your comfort zone.
- Overcome your fears.
- Identify your blind spots.
- Avoid negative people.
- Ask for feedback.
- Get a coach or mentor (or a Raven Roundtable).
- Commit to your personal growth.
- Stay focused.
Pay attention! You may never jump out of a plane without a parachute, but you will definitely increase your chances of hitting the bullseye.
The road is easier together,
