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🎿 The Tree Skiing Lesson: Focus on the Path, Not the Obstacles

LIP #246
Jul 31, 2025

Where You Look Is Where You Go

Imagine skiing through a forest at full speed. If you keep thinking "don't hit the trees", you'll hit the trees. But if you focus on finding the path, you barely notice them.

This isn't just about skiing. It applies to everything:

  • Pilots who focus on obstacles are more likely to hit them
  • Workers who think "don't have a bad day" often do
  • People who look for faults in others always find them

Life is basically tree skiing. There's no perfectly groomed path. There are surprises and challenges everywhere.

The people who do best aren't the ones who avoid every obstacle. They're the ones who stay focused on the path forward.

Bonus: tree skiing forces you to be completely present in the moment. That kind of focus is exactly what helps you navigate life's toughest challenges.

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