18/01/2025
Life has a way of throwing challenges at us like a speeding truck—unexpected, overwhelming, and often out of our control. When that happens, we usually have two choices: either brace ourselves for the impact and at least take the number plate (learn something from it), or recognize the danger early and move out of the way entirely. But here’s the tough part: some people do neither. They freeze, let the truck hit them, and walk away with nothing—not even a lesson to show for it.
In the creative industry, in business, and as young people navigating life, the “truck moments” will come. Deadlines, rejections, financial struggles, or even that one client who’s impossible to please—it can feel like standing in the middle of the road, staring at the headlights.
But here’s the truth: how you respond in those moments defines your growth. If you can’t avoid the hit, then take the number plate. What went wrong? What can you learn? How will this shape your next move? And if you *can* see the truck coming, don’t wait. Step aside, pivot, and find another way forward.
Whatever you do, don’t freeze. Life doesn’t reward inaction. It rewards resilience, adaptability, and the courage to face the trucks head-on—or to step off the road altogether and carve your own path.
So today, take a moment to reflect. Are you letting life run you over, or are you taking the lessons and making them count? It’s never too late to choose the latter.
Pic credit: Lab20 Tours and Safaris