Coasters …

Coasting …“I’m a success.” … “I’ve retired” … “I’ve never been happier.”All statements I’ve heard from others. “I can just sit back and enjoy the ride.”Not so fast.There’s only one way to coast…and that’s downhill.Coasters. That’s what I call them. Those who’ve done it all. Look at me-ers. Better than most.If you run into a “coaster, you’ll be put to sleep hearing about all they’ve done in their careers, their lives … all of it. Note that most you have to stomach here is past. “I remember whens … “The lesson? Don’t be a coaster. There’s only one way to coast … downhill. You know how a shark dies? It stops swimming. That’s right. Stops moving? May be fatal for us humans too.

Dick Van Dyke, the legendary TV and movie star appeared on a show recently. Is over 90. Looked 70.

“Dick, what’s your secret?” “That’s easy. I just keep movin!” Keep movin’.Personal growth? When should you stop growing … coast. Well? Never. Why? Picture growth potential as one grain of sand on every beach in the world x infinity. Now, tell me when you should stop.If you on the third phase of life or not, what are your passions? What do you first think about as you start a day? What will you do? Think about that first martini at lunch? TV?

What? Be careful. You may be a coaster.

Think about it. Plan for it. That part of you that defines you. Keeps you growing. Whether you think you’ve arrived or not. And we know where coasting takes us… that’s right.

Downhill …