What's your lace-up strategy?

I hit the trails a couple weeks ago in my really cool new hiking boots. But when I put them on the tongue was pushing on the front of my ankle and it was really uncomfortable. I thought I'd get used to it so I went out anyway. Well, I did not get used to it! It was truly unpleasant and I was seriously frustrated.

I chose these boots because they were everything I wanted in a hiking boot. And, aside from that issue with the tongue they are incredibly comfortable. It was maddening!

But then I talked to my resident expert (my back-packing hubby) and he informed me that all I had to do was experiment with different lace-up strategies. Who knew you could lace your boots up in different patterns?

I've been experimenting and I'm zeroing in on the best pattern for me. And this is what happens with any kind of change in our lives. We see something that we think will be perfect for us so we go after it. But many times we discover along the way that things aren't perfect for us or it just isn't working exactly as we planned.

At those times we may feel like it's time to throw in the towel or choose a new path when all we really need is a new lace-up strategy. It takes a little time to dial things in and find just the right combination for us, but a little persistence is all it takes.

Action: The next time you're ready to throw-in the towel or make a wholesale change ask yourself if you could just tweak things instead. Maybe even consult your own expert for some suggestions.

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