Good Morning,

Life is full of bumps in the road, those things that, at the time, can seem more like Grand Canyon than a bump. Too often, many of us feel the obstacle is just too big and there is no hope. Many chose to give up and quit rather than taking the bump in stride, solving the problem and moving on with life.

Maybe it is old age, but, in my experience, there is always a way over, under, around, or through the bump. We may need to chart a new course or change vehicles. Other times, like the case here, the vehicle was jacked out of the hole, a ramp slid under the tire in the vehicle drove away unscathed.

As with this real life example, the first step was to keep the goal clearly in sight "get to the customer's home and do the job." The second was to evaluate various ways of getting out of the hole. In this case, teamwork was involved with several people collaborating offering suggestions until the ramp plan rose to the top. And, lastly, the last one: Make it happen!!!.

Life is full of bumps in the road. Each of us has a choice as to whether they stop us or just provide for a scenic detour.

Make the most of whatever bumpy road you encounter this week.

JIm