In 1998, I was instructing a group of Airmen in my squadron on how to rappel from a 65 foot cliff. We were visited by a Chaplain, who came out to visit us on a training mission. The Chaplain was curious about going down the cliff on the rope and wasn't sure he could do it, while witnessing an instructor coaching one Airman down the side of the cliff. I informed the Chaplain, that he wouldn't really understand how much fun he was missing out on until he made an attempt to see if he liked it. He hesitated and was uncertain about going down the cliff. I took the opportunity to share with him how the equipment worked and then explained my experience in rappelling. The Chaplain decided to go down knowing I would be next to him and there was another instructor at the bottom, a be-layer, holding on to the end of his rope to help keep him from going splat on the ground below.
As we were hooked in on the rope, I coached the Chaplain over the edge. He was definitely putting the power of prayer into action, as we stood on the side of the cliff horizontal to the ground. All he could see was the top edge of the cliff and a beautiful blue sky in front of him. We began to descend one little step-at-a-time to where he built up confidence to make a small jump to enhance his speed down the cliff and touch back onto the face of the cliff for another little leap. It was at this moment I had ever heard a minister say a holy curse word, followed by asking forgiveness and more prayers. He paid close attention to my instructions and did everything I explained to him and demonstrated. The be-layer even showed the Chaplain how he wouldn't fall, as the be-layer pulled tension on the rope and could hold the Chaplain in-place indefinitely. A couple of minutes later we were on the ground and unhooking from the rope.
Once we were done, the Chaplain was excited and thanked both of us for sharing a new experience with him and taking time to effectively coach him through the process of rappelling. It wasn't much later after coaching another Airman down the cliff I heard a loud, "Woo-hoo", to look up and see the Chaplain making huge leaps from the side of the cliff and coming down full of praise and confidence. Before the day of training was over the Chaplain had made three descents on his own down the cliff. He commented that at the age of 50, he still had a lot to learn and personally over-come. He now had a new life experience and material for a Sunday service.
Take-away:
When we venture out into building a business we must first understand the ropes and how our equipment works to help us descend. The cliff symbolizes our debt, worries, and anything huge in our lives we must overcome. What better way to succeed when you have a coach and a team of individuals, who know what it takes to succeed and are their to help you reach your full potential. The biggest issue most people have to conquer is self-doubt. They need to trust in themselves first and take the next step to trust in their coach, equipment, training, and in their team. Can you see yourself taking the leap with people who believe in you and want to you succeed? If you think, "there is no way this will work for me" and never try you are already defeated. Be a winner and remember this quote: "You can if you think you can" - Norman Vincent Peale.
Please contact me if you are ready to learn the ropes. I will be with you every step of the way. Our team is ready for the winner in you. We look forward to hearing you say, "Whoo-hoo," as you are taking leaps off your cliff and reaching your goals of success! God bless - On Rappel!
Please send me an email at: myxangocox@gmail.com, or call me (765) 210-3588, if you are ready to reach your personal goals and like to have more information.
Sincerely,
Foy J. Cox
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