The Pebble in My Shoe

Sahil Bloom has the stage today:

“Am I blocked by the mountain in my path or the pebble in my shoe?

What if the pebble in your shoe is the real reason you're stuck?

The pebble is the small, silent enemy that holds you back. The pebble is subtle. Easy to ignore. Seemingly inconsequential.

In aviation there's a concept called the 1-in-60 rule, which says that for every 1 degree error in heading, a plane will miss it's target by 1 mile for every 60 miles flown.

A pebble may not seem like a big deal—but walk 10 miles with it in your shoe and you'll see and feel the impact of a tiny issue amplified by distance and time. It's no big deal, until it's a very big deal.

So, what's the pebble in your shoe?

What's the story you're holding onto that no longer serves you?

What mindset or habit is subtly holding you back?

This isn't about downplaying your mountain.

This is about recognizing one important truth:

You can't climb your mountain until you remove the pebble in your shoe.”

RiverSong Reflections

~Patrick Cunningham