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Passenger vs Driving Seat - which suits you better? Fast Track To Fearless
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When my husband and I went to pick up our daughter from university, the weather was awful, and the motorway was busy. My husband is a confident driver, but I am not a good passenger.
If I’m not driving, I often feel car sick for starters. I don’t like going too fast or too near. Plus I’m hyper-alert for any dangers. Which means I’m very vocal with the shrieks and the imaginary slamming of the brakes.
When we got back from the round trip, I was feeling a bit sick and frazzled, and my husband said sympathetically, ‘You’re not a good passenger’. And I agreed.
And then - boom!
It suddenly became a metaphor that translated to other aspects of my life. Am I a good passenger elsewhere or am I happier being in the driving seat? What about being a backseat driver always telling others what to do? Am I ever like that?
So, what does this have to do with you?
Well, I think it’s an interesting thing for you to ponder. Have a listen and find out the questions you
should be asking yourself.
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When my husband and I went to pick up our daughter from university, the weather was awful, and the motorway was busy. My husband is a confident driver, but I am not a good passenger.
If I’m not driving, I often feel car sick for starters. I don’t like going too fast or too near. Plus I’m hyper-alert for any dangers. Which means I’m very vocal with the shrieks and the imaginary slamming of the brakes.
When we got back from the round trip, I was feeling a bit sick and frazzled, and my husband said sympathetically, ‘You’re not a good passenger’. And I agreed.
And then - boom!
It suddenly became a metaphor that translated to other aspects of my life. Am I a good passenger elsewhere or am I happier being in the driving seat? What about being a backseat driver always telling others what to do? Am I ever like that?
So, what does this have to do with you?
Well, I think it’s an interesting thing for you to ponder. Have a listen and find out the questions you
should be asking yourself.
Sign up for my weekly career and well-being tips straight to your inbox and find more ways I can help on the Free Resources page on my website.
https://fasttracktofearless.com/free-resources
Get the self-belief and clarity to create a confident career
strategy and join me on the Fast Track to Fearless.
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