Most folks have
seen the movie once if not several times, and those who haven’t at least know
the story from history. Many people are mistaken, however, in what caused the
Titanic to sink. It was not an iceberg. It was the arrogance and pride of the
Captain thinking he could force his way through iceberg infested waters.
When we ignore
all the warning signs and decide to plow full speed ahead, that can be
disastrous if not fatal. It might be a relationship that we foolishly engaged
in, a job that we never should have taken, making a fool-hardy investment, or
numerous other stupid decisions.
Things did not
end well for the people on the Titanic. 1,500 people lost their lives on the
maiden voyage. All of the needless loss of lives and property could have been
avoided had the Captain just heeded the warnings which were all around him.
If you think,
“Damn the torpedoes; full speed ahead,” and the water ahead is filled with
icebergs, then you are reaping what you have sown. Don’t blame others for your
stubborn pride and be ready for a tragedy that is about to sink you and your
plans.
Pay attention to
the warning signs and you will find life a lot less painful and much more
rewarding financially. John Wayne had a great quote: “Life if tough, but it’s
tougher when you’re stupid.” Learn from your mistakes and save yourself a lot
of grief. You don’t want to live a life of regret, do you?
Shalom!
Daniel Skognes
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