“Don’t stare up the steps, step up the stairs.” Most people read this and think: Don’t waste time just looking at the problem. Don’t hesitate — act, move, climb. And yes, that’s true to an extent. But when I hear this quote, I feel it’s not just about “avoiding the stare.” It’s also about what that stare can mean. To me, staring isn’t always a sign of wasting time. Sometimes it’s a moment of reflection. It’s strategy. It’s the analysis you do before making a choice. It's the courage you gather before you take a big step — whether small or life-changing. And the steps themselves symbolize experience. Each step forward, whether it comes with a win or a setback, teaches us something and prepares us for the next. “When a lion takes two steps back, it doesn’t mean he is scared. It means he’s preparing for a bigger and deadlier jump.” In the same way, if you see someone pausing or staring, it doesn’t always mean they’re idle. It might also not mean that they are afraid, They might be gat...
It's better to be in the arena, getting stomped by a bull, than to be up in the stands or out in the parking lot.