When I was a child, I loved riding my bicycle—feeling the wind in my face, the freedom in every turn, the joy of speed. But there was one thing my mother always reminded me:
“When you ride, always keep your fingers on the brake levers.”
At the time, it seemed like just a safety tip. Something small. But as the years passed, I began to see the deeper wisdom in her words.
Life is like riding that bicycle.
We all crave speed, success, and adventure. We push ourselves, chase goals, and often lose ourselves in the rush. But in that pursuit, how often do we forget to keep our "fingers on the brakes"? How often do we neglect caution, control, or mindfulness—until it's too late?
My mother's advice wasn’t just about cycling—it was about balance. She was teaching me that power comes not just from motion, but from knowing when to slow down, when to stop, and how to stay in control. In every fast-paced moment, we must still carry a sense of awareness, readiness, and responsibility.
So today, whether I’m making a business decision, navigating a relationship, or chasing a dream, I remember her voice:
“Keep your fingers on the brake levers.”
It reminds me to stay sharp, stay humble, and stay prepared.
Sometimes, the smallest childhood lessons carry the deepest truths. What lesson from your childhood still rides with you today?
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