October 3, 2011
Is building a business like riding a bike? That common phrase is said, indicating that once something is learned, you’ll never forget it and presumes most people can do it. Well, what if I’d never really learned or worse yet can’t? What if I’m too old to learn? What if I fall down?
Okay, I know “how” to ride a bike, but October 1, 2011 was my first experience riding a mountain bike on a mountain trail. My discomfort and lack of ease led me to question if I really ever knew what to do on a bike. I mean, I remember riding with Gretchen and Erin and Kelly around Cottonwood’s dirt roads, without a helmet, I might add. It was freeing. I peddled fast and when I decided to stop, I would force my peddles backward and skid to a stop. I thought I was a good rider and I thought I had it under control. Really, only one wreck comes to mind, but I don’t remember riding much after that.
On this hot Arizona morning I found myself on top of a borrowed bike knowing I had better pay attention or the consequences could be dangerous. Then I found myself wishing I had consumed just a little more coffee so I could pay attention so the consequences could be dangerous. I dialed in, ready to learn.
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