Have you ever had that overwhelming feeling that you are not ready? That your preparations are not adequate
I did not set out in January with the plan to travel every week in April. Things just happened. It was all good. But just busy. There was no normal routine. No daily morning run and Yoga strengthening and flexibility.
Now, here we are. In seven hours I am giving a presentation. I’ve thought about it for months. Revised the slides three times. Written and outlined the talk. But I don’t feel ready. Was my preparation adequate? I should have rehearsed more.
In three days I am participating in the only 5K run that I do every year. I’d rather be chasing soccer players than just running. But that’s just an excuse. I know I didn’t prepare. My time will be ugly.
The same is true in all leadership. You need to make your preparations before you meet the team. Or go to that meeting. Or lead that class.
Sometimes you have made adequate preparation and are just nervous. That is good. You need a little nervous energy to perform well.
Sometimes you have just failed to prepare. Then you live with the consequences.
Faith Venture 
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