Go To The Ball
In sports we're told to move towards the ball. If you see the soccer ball in the middle of the field move to it quickly before your competitor does. In business if there is a problem you need to move swiftly towards the problem to find a solution. If you see an opportunity you need to move towards it before someone else does. Moving toward is moving forward. If you want to see progress in your business/life you need to step into the present.
Moving away prolongs the pain. Since there really is no moving back in life, we're really just choosing to live in denial by not confronting that which is staring us in the face. Wisdom teaches us how and when to move forward towards handling our problems and/or capitalizing on opportunities.
In order to get to the ball quicker we need to keep open eyes, as well as an open heart and mind. We must be aware of our surroundings; in tune with the forces that are pushing for or against us. We must be in good health to be able to sprint forward. We must have good technique and skill to deal with the issue once we get there. Most importantly we must have courage to know what to do with the ball once it is in our possession.
Be on the look out for the ball, when you see it, go swiftly and courageously toward it. You may need to move around a few obstacles. You may be confronting an element bigger than yourself. It's ok, just go after it.