A few years back, I went to Big Bear Mountain with family during the off season.

We took our bikes to enjoy some mountain biking. I had at the time, don’t laugh, a Huffy bike from the 1980’s. I decided, in my adventurous spirit, “Oh hell, I can bike down Big Bear Mountain!”. I get not even 50 feet and I start sliding on the gravel on a 45-degree downgrade. Panic set in. What am I going to do? I was so scared. But I could not just stay here; I have to get down. So, I changed the channel in my head. “I can do this! Own this bike! See it happen”, me conquering this mountain. I didn’t waste time. I envisioned myself riding down, I could see it. In a split second, I took off. I focused on the path ahead, not the gravel, not the daunting drop or majestic view, just the path. Keep moving. Do not look at the trees.

Many times, I get asked, in my professionally career, how did I accomplish what I had. And it always bewildered me how to answer. Of course, it’s about having knowledge, being professional, working hard, be organized, be passionate, be tenacious, networking, & never giving up on your dreams. But everyone does that. There was something else I did, but I couldn’t put my finger on it. Until it dawned on me. Just like riding down Big Bear Mountain, I focus on the path not the obstacles. That is how I was successful. My dreams, my passions, light up like a path. I can see it clear as day. I still see the obstacles, but they are in my peripheral vision, and I conquer each one, one by one.

If I had looked at every obstacle at the beginning, it would have seemed impossible. Daunting. But when I finally get to the goal, I look back at all the trees I maneuvered around and smile.

 


About Your Columnist

Monique Guzman is a featured columnist for Women Lead, the official blog of Connected Women of Influence, where she covers her keys to success. Monique Guzman is a designer & artist. For 11 years, her latest brand, She handmade, a zero-waste line, one of kind, and mixed art with fashion. Her aim was make her client’s feel beautiful in their skin & save the planet. She took her label down the runways of Portland, New York & London.

 


Interested in Joining Us at a Future Event?!

 

 

Interested in Becoming a Valued Member of Our Professional Community!?

 

Connected Women of Influence © 2022 All Rights Reserved | Crafted by Administrative Design

CONTACT US

We're not around right now. But you can send us an email and we'll get back to you, asap.

Sending

Log in with your credentials

Forgot your details?