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Against the Wind: Why We Keep Flying When Quitting Feels Easier. Just Keep Flying.

"When everything seems to be going against you,

remember that airplanes take off against the wind, not with it."

– Henry Ford

 

Sometimes I think about the paths I didn’t take. The destinations I never chose.
And I wonder—what if?

What if I’d played it safe?
What if I’d taken a different turn when the road forked?
What if I’d done less, dreamed smaller, settled sooner?

Do you ever ask yourself those questions?
Do you ever wonder if you’re running toward something meaningful—or running in circles?

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Do you ever feel like you’re punishing yourself for wanting too much, climbing too high, chasing a destination that feels forever out of reach?

I do. More often than I’d like to admit.

Some days, it feels like no matter how far I’ve come, I’m still standing in the shadow of “almost.”


Almost there.

Almost enough.

Almost someone worth remembering.

Almost.

And in those moments, I feel the weight of it all—like I’m destined to stall, destined to never arrive.

But then I stop. I look at the horizon, even when it’s blurred.
And I remind myself: airplanes aren’t built to glide with the wind. They’re built to take off against it.

Resistance isn’t the enemy—it’s the force that lifts us higher.

That’s when I hear the voice that keeps me going.

Keep flying.


Because this journey isn’t just about the destination—it’s about what the climb teaches us.

Keep Flying is for you, for anyone who’s ever felt like I have—for anyone who’s faced the headwinds and thought about landing for good. It’s a reminder for those of us who carry the weight of "almost" that the skies don’t belong to those who quit. They belong to those who refuse to stop.

So, if you’re standing in the space between where you are and where you want to be, this is for you. If you’ve felt lost, stuck, or small in the face of your dreams—this is for you.

Let’s climb higher together.

This is "Keep Flying."

Keep Flying isn’t just a poem—it’s a call to arms for everyone who’s felt small in the face of their dreams. It’s a reminder that resilience is your co-pilot, and every headwind is an opportunity to take off. It’s for those who’ve doubted themselves but kept going. For those who’ve faced setbacks but kept flying. For those who’ve felt lost but stayed in the air long enough to find their way.

It’s not about ease. It’s not about perfection. It’s about persistence. Because the skies don’t belong to those who quit. They belong to those who refuse to stop. And that’s what Keep Flying means. It’s a fight song, a love letter, and a promise—to myself and to anyone who’s listening.

Keep Flying, By Doyle Buehler:

Keep Flying. Day after day; Keep Flying.

When the winds of disruption knock you off course, keep flying.

When your vision seems clouded by uncertainty, keep flying.

When competitors cut corners, peddling shortcuts over substance, keep flying.

When the algorithm favors the flashy over the meaningful, keep flying.

When the metrics you value don’t align with the applause of the masses, keep flying.

Keep flying when your strategic plans meet turbulence.

Keep flying when the tailwinds disappear, leaving you to forge ahead on sheer determination.

Keep flying when your business hits unexpected headwinds,

when the numbers look grim, and when the systems you’ve built feel inadequate.

Remember, your FlightPath isn’t just about the destination—it’s about the journey.

Every ascent, every adjustment, and every course correction builds

something greater than the sum of its parts.

Each mile traveled brings you closer to clarity, resilience, and mastery.


Keep Flying.

Let resilience be your co-pilot.

Let innovation fuel your engines.

Let accountability be your flight check.

Remember the 1° rule—small changes over time can radically alter your trajectory.

Stay the course when the pressure mounts.

Trust your systems to keep you aloft, even when everything feels uncertain.

When setbacks arise—adjust your altitude, shift your heading, and push forward.

When opportunities present themselves, take them boldly.

When others scoff at your vision, fly higher. Keep Flying.


Your FlightPath is your compass, your North Star, and your fuel gauge.

It’s your strategic system that keeps your ambition aligned & aloft,

guiding you with precision through turbulence and tailwinds alike.

Build it, refine it, and trust it. Keep Flying.


And, when doubt clouds your vision, recall these words:

"You cannot fly to new horizons until you dare to lose sight of the ground."


So, keep flying. Not because it’s easy,

but because the skies belong to those who refuse to land early.

Dream big. Adjust your course. Trust the journey.

Keep flying. Keep flying.

Goddamnit, Keep Flying.

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