Comments on: Kerrying On: For the Want of a Wheel https://cruciallearning.com/blog/kerrying-on-for-the-want-of-a-wheel/ VitalSmarts is now Crucial Learning Thu, 17 Mar 2022 19:30:19 +0000 hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.5.2 By: Andrew Cahoon https://cruciallearning.com/blog/kerrying-on-for-the-want-of-a-wheel/#comment-1287 Sat, 25 Sep 2010 17:32:13 +0000 http://www.crucialskills.com/?p=868#comment-1287 Kerry,

Great story – especially since I did build 3 different Soap Box Derby cars when I was a kid. None of these ever did much more than win 1 or 2 rounds, but it was the beginning of my love to build and create things with some level of complexity. My results did win me a “Best Designed Car” for my last year – that helped me to ultimately select a career in Engineering.

Not all of my endeavors have had such success, so persistence is indeed something that I have developed as a core skill.

Keep up the fine work !

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]]> By: Tony Rodgers https://cruciallearning.com/blog/kerrying-on-for-the-want-of-a-wheel/#comment-1285 Thu, 23 Sep 2010 15:14:17 +0000 http://www.crucialskills.com/?p=868#comment-1285 What an inspiring story. You are to be congratulated on your success. I wish not to take away from that significance but there’s a leadership precept I was challenged by as I read your story. I hope it will encourage others as well. You mentioned in both stories one person that proved to be the proverbial “straw that broke the camels back.” In your childhood it was your father and his lack of providing you that little extra assistance with your wheel. In you weight struggle it was your trainer that made all your other disciplines pay off. As I look at my employees I want to be the “straw” that helps them achieve success – that helps them taste victory – that allows them to experience synergy. May I never be “too busy” with the reports and administrative necessities that I fail to be the leader my employees need so they can “feel the wind in their hair.”

]]> By: Hermine https://cruciallearning.com/blog/kerrying-on-for-the-want-of-a-wheel/#comment-1284 Thu, 23 Sep 2010 12:34:14 +0000 http://www.crucialskills.com/?p=868#comment-1284 The article has inspired me to persevere! I too have sometimes stopped short of achieving my goals, especially if progress is slow or success seems unlikely.

]]> By: Jacalyn https://cruciallearning.com/blog/kerrying-on-for-the-want-of-a-wheel/#comment-1283 Thu, 23 Sep 2010 04:42:35 +0000 http://www.crucialskills.com/?p=868#comment-1283 We want to see a picture of the “new you” Kerry! “You all” are (in?)famous in our family – just this week our 19 yr. old daughter needed to solve a problem with her (first ever) roommate. She phoned me – could I please ask Dad to tell her how to do a “Crucial Confrontation”? SECOND GENERATION CC’ers HERE!!!

]]> By: Elaine K. Weinkauf https://cruciallearning.com/blog/kerrying-on-for-the-want-of-a-wheel/#comment-1282 Thu, 23 Sep 2010 02:36:48 +0000 http://www.crucialskills.com/?p=868#comment-1282 I am a 33 year friend of your partner Ron McMillan and I too am on the same diet, through the urging of his wife Bonnie. Now I have been overweight my whole life. I have also tried every diet in the world, just to gain the lost weight back…and then some. This time I have been successful. Why? There are several reasons. My diabetes and blood pressure was out of control and I was on 12 different meds. But, mostly, I was sick of being a failure at this important thing for the past 51 years of my life. My determination is winning, with the encouragement of my friends and family. I even put my own recent picture on my Facebook page! I am down 90 lbs from my highest weight, with 45 more to go. I can actually see the light at the end of the tunnel and I don’t think it’s a train, ready to crush all my hopes. I have also learned to speak positivly, even when I don’t exactly feel that way. I find that the positive reaction I receive from others lights a fire that keeps me going. I’ve never been married and I even feel that may be a possibility in my old age. Thanks for your article and great example!

]]> By: J Queen https://cruciallearning.com/blog/kerrying-on-for-the-want-of-a-wheel/#comment-1281 Thu, 23 Sep 2010 02:14:21 +0000 http://www.crucialskills.com/?p=868#comment-1281 Wonderful article – not only are your personal stories enjoyable to read at face value, but the way you tie events together to convey a strong message is something that always inspires me. I regularly forward your articles to coworkers, family, and friends. Now I’m going to go and revisit some of my own life events that need just that final push to get me over the top and enjoy the satisfaction of reaching some of my goals!

]]> By: R Everett https://cruciallearning.com/blog/kerrying-on-for-the-want-of-a-wheel/#comment-1280 Wed, 22 Sep 2010 17:48:58 +0000 http://www.crucialskills.com/?p=868#comment-1280 Well said! For me, it hearkens to learning music and all the individual practice techniques that eventually lead to a well crafted, moving performance.

]]> By: Sharon https://cruciallearning.com/blog/kerrying-on-for-the-want-of-a-wheel/#comment-1279 Wed, 22 Sep 2010 16:51:53 +0000 http://www.crucialskills.com/?p=868#comment-1279 So true! And this concept applies to teams as well. It’s so easy to focus on the last, tie-breaking point, and honor the individual who brought the team to victory. But without all the points the entire team accumulated along the way, that last one wouldn’t be significant.
Great message, Kerry, thank you!

]]> By: Mark Heinze https://cruciallearning.com/blog/kerrying-on-for-the-want-of-a-wheel/#comment-1278 Wed, 22 Sep 2010 16:25:40 +0000 http://www.crucialskills.com/?p=868#comment-1278 A wonderful article. It touches me on many levels and reminds us that small goals and mini-steps eventually add up. Thank you

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