The Art of Racing in the Rain, by Garth Stein1, is a book about a dog, a family, and a race-car driver. The art is all about being in the moment, anticipating events just ahead of their initiation, and responding gently, smoothly, and firmly. Excellent advice, in all aspects of our lives, and spoken like a true warrior would speak. This is what reading the signs is all about: reading cues for what is about to happen. This is how a surfer catches a wave. The surfer doesn’t wait for the wave to expose itself before trying to catch it. No, the surfer anticipates the wave, positions himself where the power of the wave and the slope will propel him forward with the assistance of gravity. The surfer has an amazing ride and a thrilling experience, solely by placing himself in the right place at the right time with the right tools (in this case, a surf board and wetsuit). The rest is done by a confluence of the forces of nature. Pure magic!

Imagine you are just like that surfer, harnessing those forces that rise up or appear just as you have anticipated … and ride them with style and panache through the challenges of your life. Just as if you were racing in the rain, you need a light touch and the ability to anticipate the thrust, stability, and grip of the tires on every section of the track.

You are warriors and with the right skills, you will win the race. So it has been written.