It’s amazing how compelling obstacles can become. Sometimes, I can’t tear my eyes away from the drop-off on the left, even though I should be looking at the line I need to hold on the trail. So in life, I find that I am most successful if I can will myself to block out the barriers and focus all my energy on the end. So here’s to seeing the trail and not the drop-off, focusing on the opportunity rather than the risks, seeing the finish line rather than the hurdles. (more…)