How long will it take to get there?

This is a very common question asked when making travel plans and even during a trip.

And the answer is usually in the form of, well, under current conditions.

And regardless how good the estimates of time might be prior to the trip, they will change based on the length of the trip and the conditions of the day.

A short trip is obviously more predictable because fewer factors are involved and if you’ve taken the trip before then prior knowledge can also be of benefit to you.

However, long journeys to unknown places are unpredictable and that’s when you start of relying on the estimates of current conditions and hope they continue.

Life is also a long journey to an unknown place and with constantly changing conditions.  And when you set out to work on a goal it’s just like taking that long trip. All your estimates will be based upon current conditions and what you know, however the larger the goal the more unpredictable conditions will be.

This should not dissuade you from attempting to work towards large goals but when you encounter situations you didn’t or couldn’t predict, remind yourself that you’re stepping out in to unfamiliar territory and unknown conditions.

Everyone sets out under current conditions. Some get to where they’re going sooner or later than others. Others give up and turn back.

If your goal is important and has meaning to you then you’ll appreciate the current conditions, and find a way to work through the guaranteed unknown conditions that lie ahead.

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