As R.O.O.T.S. is inspired by my Dad, W.I.N.G.S. is inspired by my Mom.
I most recently shared this idea in 2022:
19. Spread Wings
“Roots and Wings”. That’s what my mother always said she wanted to raise my brothers and sister with. Thanks for reading Local Leadership Newsletter! Subscribe for free to receive new posts and support my work. Yesterday I shared how my Dad exemplifies what it meant to
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Power Acronym 58: W.I.N.G.S.
Wish
If I were to give you a wand, what wish would you grant yourself? W.I.N.G.S. elevates our vantage point so that we can see the bigger picture. Speak your mind. Visualize what you want. What does the best version of you look like for the rest of the day? The week? The month? The year?
Intent
In the mythical story, Icarus and his father Daedalus were imprisoned in a labyrinth. Daedalus, an Athenian craftsman, fashioned wings made of clothing, thread, feathers, and beeswax.
Icarus ignored Daedalus’s instructions not to fly too close to the sun, causing the beeswax in his wings to melt. Icarus fell from the sky, plunged into the sea, and drowned. The myth gave rise to the idiom, "fly too close to the sun." - wikipedia
As we’re learning to fly it’s important to have a flight plan, a clear runway, and a destination in sight.
Navigate
The inevitable challenges of life will attempt to keep us from where we’re looking to go. It’s smart to expect a bit of turbulence, but there’s no sense in heading straight for danger. If I’m on a plane I expect the pilots to have experience navigating through the storm. A proper sense of direction will take you far.
Gratitude
My mother named the family pontoon boat “the Blessing”.
She taught me a lot about being grateful for what you have and for giving back to the less fortunate when possible.
Soar
I’m grateful to have a set of parents who have always supported my goals and dreams, no matter how big or unconventional.😏
Having someone believe in you is an important part of growing up. Sometimes I have to rely completely on the belief someone has in me.
Like an eagle riding the wind current, it’s time to soar.
Will you step off the ledge?
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