I’m usually the one behind the wheel on a road trip, but this weekend I’ve traded the driver’s seat for the passenger seat.
My son Ryan recently wrapped up his golf season in Pittsburgh and is headed to Lake Wales, Florida, for his winter gig as a golf professional. I’m simply along for the ride to keep him company. (Of course, Dad is also paying for gas, meals, and our hotel stay…and happy to do so!)
Ryan’s a good driver. He stays focused, pays attention to the traffic around him, and doesn’t change lanes just for the sake of changing lanes.
Meanwhile, I’ve been doing crossword puzzles, scrolling through social media, and occasionally checking Waze for traffic delays or possible shortcuts.
And it got me thinking about control.
So often in life and business, we feel like we need to be the one behind the wheel. Making every decision. Managing every detail. Controlling every outcome.
But the reality is, there are plenty of things we simply can’t control.
As a Realtor, I can’t control interest rates, market conditions, or the decisions other people make. But I can stay informed, anticipate challenges, offer guidance, and keep my clients focused on their destination.
The same is true in life.
We don’t always have to be in the driver’s seat to make a difference in the journey.
Sometimes it’s enough to know where we’re headed, pay attention to what’s happening around us, trust the people we’re traveling with, and enjoy the ride.
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