Rudderless?

No. I am not without a rudder. What I am without, is a current against which the rudder grabs traction.


In the time of COVID pandemic, we are sitting at home, many are twiddling their thumbs. A lot of us are busy doing what we have always done, busier than ever. There are others, and I am in this group, who have witnessed a slowdown of people willing to work on their problems during the pandemic. They have become inert, or afraid to address the issues in a state of isolation and worry.


I get it. I can think about something a long time, map out its causes, effects and results, and then plan how it ought to come out with the proper attention and effort. Only, we have limited actions available at this moment.


That may be true, but we still have options to pursue. One is planning – laying out the best course of action when we have the time, place and freedom of movement to implement the plan. Another, however, is finding helpers to believe in what we hope to accomplish and ask for their direct help. What are their ideas? What skillsets can they provide to help the team succeed. Discussing all of this and resulting issues is something we do have time for in the pandemic. We can enlarge team understanding of the tasks ahead and strengthen our resolve to get the work done.


Isolation is a problem. Our communication assets are large but we can work through the isolation via Zoom, Skype, Google Meet, phone, emails, and shared research readings. All of these make us stronger and more able.


Now is not the time to lament over what we have lost. Now is the time to plan what we can gain for the good.


In doubt? Call or text your mentor, advisor, soul mate or longtime friend. Together you will get through this. Because you do have a rudder.


It is passion and mission. Go for it!


June 15, 2020