The Lone Wolf: Bowling

Bowling (noun): A game in which balls are rolled at an object or group of objects with the aim of knocking them over.

In order for a Lone Wolf to grow as an individual in life, one must be open to experiencing new things that are sometimes outside their "comfort zone". The goal of a Lone Wolf is to attempt to "excel" beyond their normal capabilities in any challenge placed upon them. In this exercise, let's use "bowling" as the learning example. When bowling alone, the Lone Wolf was able to find some solace in the sport of bowling. "technique" and "form" can be just as effective in the goal of knocking down all of the tenpins, than "speed" and "strength". On any given day, the weakest member of a wolf pack can sometimes beat out the strongest member of that same wolf pack in a game of bowling. Hence, this is why the Lone Wolf enjoys playing the game of bowling.

Another lesson about bowling that a Lone Wolf must learn, is that one is only as good as one practices. True, there are entities out in the world that are a natural at the sports they play without ever having to practice. This Lone Wolf is not one such entity. In team pack play, the Lone Wolf must constantly prove that one is an "asset" to their team pack. The Lone Wolf must remember to not allow the worry of failing their team pack become a distraction in their bowling game. "IT is only a game". On any given bowling game, there are just as many chances of loosing a challenge against another team pack than there are chances of winnings. It's how one played their own game within the team game to the best of their abilities is what matters. Oh yeah, a Lone Wolf must not forget to enjoy one's self whenever participating in any sporting game. Otherwise, what is the real point of playing any team sports in life.

This is the daily belief of the Lone Wolf...

The rewards , responsibilities, and challenges entailed with career ascencion...

Currently, I have risen as high in my career life than I have ever gone before. Yet, I am also scared of failing those of my peers that have placed so much expectations on me to validate being given this great opportunity. It has only been two weeks. But, I feel like I am not moving at the working pace that I desire. I feel like I can be doing much better than I currently am. And, I feel like I cannot keep using the "new guy" or "rookie" excuse in my mind for not being on my game anymore.

I know this newest career ascension in my life comes with rewards, responsibilities, and new challenges. I need to take full advantage of the experiences and growth that I am gaining each day in my new position. I love what I do for a career. I know that I am capable of handling the job duties of my new position. I just need to believe in myself and validate the expectations that have been placed on me. I just need to remember my own pep speech, "Let the work keep speaking for itself." So, the game plan should never change: Move into new position, catch up to speed with cases, and continue implementing the course of the case preparations until it is to standards. I know that I am not afraid of working long hours or driving long distances to complete my goals. This new career position should not ever change my game plan. There are still subordinates to supervisor, still cases to investigate and route, still side projects to complete, and (in between all of that) take time to breathe.

So, the self doubting of myself ends when my eyes open in the morning. The "Lone Wolf" mentality must show itself again and start handing its business. And, I loose this promotion due to failing to meet the expectations of my new attorney. I learn from those shortcomings, improve upon them wherever, and use my new on-the-job experience wherever I may be assigned at my job with no hard feelings. It is not that I have fallen down during a challenge, it's what I'll do after I stand back up. Regardless where this new career will take me in life, I know I will be okay. I will always have the positive expectations and respect of my peers to do what I only know to do, which is consistent good job in my assigned tasks. Now, my pep talk to myself is over. Handle it!!!... ;)