Leadership Tip
Moving By Degrees, Not Miles
I have been in physical therapy
for the last eight weeks
recovering from rotator cuff surgery.
I am amazed and excited each time I go.
We measure my progress and improvement
literally by degrees in my range of motion.
Over time I have been excited to just drive-
and then to drive with hands
at the 10 and 2 position on the steering wheel
rather than 5 and 7.
Progress is a gradual process.
In addition to range of motion
we are working on strength building.
I did not have to go from a sling
to lifting 20 pounds at once.
I was excited when I could
lift a two pound weight.
And last weekend I was elated
when I put my suitcase on
the security conveyer belt at the airport!
Many of us want results quickly.
We also will take on things only if
we can do them full out or completely.
So painting a room becomes
getting new furniture then painting the hall
then redecorating the house.
Projects become all or nothing.
“Why start if we can’t do it all?,” we say.
As a result, we sometimes procrastinate,
avoid action or do not make needed changes.
We are not satisfied with baby steps.
It can be rewarding to just get started
and make progress one step at a time.
Anyone who has watched a child
learn to walk knows this.
You do not have to move 180 degrees
to make changes.
Starting one degree at a time
will take you on a different course
and move you forward.
Your range of motion will increase
as you acquire new skills and attributes.
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