So why the phrase WillnDiscipline for a social media presence for a hunting book? It really comes down to dreams and the pursuit of them. It wasn’t until I got further into my hunting career that I realized that through will and discipline I could accomplish anything I put my mind to. It started out with the WnD to save my money. Then WnD was instrumental with my physical and mental preparation, as well as my practice to be good at my craft (shooting). In many circumstances, the hunt itself pushed me outside my comfort zone and WnD got me through those tough and sometimes scary times. Even writing a book summoned all the WnD I could muster, putting in the hours and hours of work and editing. I am no salesman, so the WnD needed for me to sell you on this book is very hard for me to do.
The thing was, I already had all these skills, I was just not applying them to my dreams. I am an Electrical Engineer and my work required me to work long hours, sometimes 30 and 40-hour shifts. I had to be diligent and thorough in my work, not missing a detail. As a parent, there is no greater need for WnD than trying to meet the needs of your kids and be there for them one hundred percent of the time. Even the simple things in life require WnD to be successful.
So, when I figured out that I could use those same skills to follow my dreams, I began to realize that others have those skills and they too can learn from my journey and follow their dreams. Why not try to bring others up the learning curve by teaching them what my journey taught me. How many lives could I touch if I can get you to use the skills you already have, to reach your goals.
Hunting in this book is just a metaphor for any goal you dream of. Weight loss, physical training, attending higher education, creating something artistic, building a dream home, planning the vacation of a lifetime are all dreams that use the same skills to pursue. We all have it in us, if the will is there. We all can summon the discipline needed if it means that much to us. Anxiety turns to anticipation as you work through your journey and get closer and closer to your goals. Then the final experience that you have dreamt of for years creates memories that live with you forever. When it is over, you wonder why you waited that long and you wonder why everyone else isn’t doing it. The confidence you gain by completing your dream is something no one can take from you. The smile never wears off