Long before Google Maps and Map Quest cartographers (mapmakers) would draw sea-serpents, dragons, and other mythical creatures denoting unknown territory. Some sailors took these marks to heart and would not venture past these notations. Other men would see this as an opportunity to chart a new course.
Charting your path to success should be directed by faith in the unknown not fear. Most day-to-day decisions are directed by our mental maps. We see markers for uncharted waters and choose a path. At times we are unwilling to push beyond the dragon on our map. In fact, only pressing beyond points of fear will enhance your chances for success.
Maps are necessary for direction and a byproduct of exploration. All of our dragons are different. For some it’s a fear of change, for others it’s a fear of success, the reasons are irrelevant. The ocean is vast and someone will sail past the point of no return. Set the agenda daily to challenge the mapmakers and press into uncharted territory. Make sure you keep notes and consistent logs, in order to find your way back when you reach the maps borders.
The sea-serpents held up in your mental map may be valid but they may be simply preventing you from achieving. Map it out, stay with it and push past boundaries.
