Tea with the Queen

I went through an early midlife crisis and bought a motorbike


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There was a time in my life when I thought riding a motorbike would be a really great idea. You could call it an early midlife crisis. I had visions of myself as this leather-clad, high-heeled wonder woman, cruising through the city with perfectly windswept hair. I’d have a whole new biker wardrobe - It was going to be amazing.

After spending a small fortune on the bike, the leather pants (I loved them), the helmet, the jacket and all the gear, I thought it might be a good idea to get some lessons. 

Only a few months later, I woke up and the truth hit me harder than a bug on my helmet: I didn't actually like being a motorbike rider. So, I sold the bike and all my gear to someone else who would enjoy it. 


I could have made that mean something, like I was a failure for sinking a lot of money into this silly hobby that everyone told me not to do. I could have been embarrassed that I’d quit riding after just a few short months.


And was I? Not at all! 


Why? Because it's okay to admit when something isn't working. It's okay to try something and change your mind. It's okay to say, "Well, that was a terrible decision" and move on. 


It’s no big deal. What IS a big deal, is the meaning you give things.


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For a copy of Emma's book, 'Go-getter: Raise your mojo, shift your mindset and thrive' – https://www.emmamcqueen.com.au/book/

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