“SET YOUR HOOK!!!!”
Jul 14th 2009stf6992Business & Life
As we were fishing on the Kobuk River, our guide and fishing mentor would constantly remind us to “set your hook”. His soft and gentle tones at the beginning would grow to a louder reminder as a few would get away. And by the afternoon of the first day and all the second day, with each lost opportunity, you could count on a robust shout of “SET YOUR HOOK!!!!!”
As the shouts grew louder, others would preemptively shout it as well, respectfully mocking our guide, and knowing that he was absolutely right each time we got outsmarted by the fish!
One of those that shared the journey with us this year, sent me an email this morning musing about how great a metaphor this is for life. Those things that we chase the hardest will only be caught if we “set that hook”.
When that hook is set, hang on for dear life. And as you reel in that biggest of all fish, cherish those moments. Those big fish only pass by every now and then.