You’ve checked and double checked your list to make sure you have everything.You packed the car with all the food and drinks you’ll need.You have the camping equipment packed up in the trunk. Your friends are in the car, ready to go.
You’re walking out of your house to the car, when someone asks you:
Do you have enough fuel?
Because you’re not reaching anywhere unless you have enough in the tank. Now, this is the part of the preparations that most skip. Most believe that they’ll be able to refuel along the way.
But what happens when you get stuck in a traffic jam for hours? What happens when you make a wrong turn that leaves you miles away from your destination? What happens when life makes the journey longer than you think it will be?
The best leaders ensure that they have enough fuel for the long run. Mentally. Emotionally. Physically. Because the journey is always longer than you think. You can take that as a fact of life. Are you prepared?
Do you have enough fuel?