The Rhino Principle

The Rhino Principle

Life has many rules. I have found one that I consider worth mentioning. It applies if and when you’re confronted by change, crisis and fear. I call it the Rhino Principle.

My friend the Rhino is not a gentle animal, nor is he subtle or clever, however he does possess a ‘heavy weighted’ desire to succeed! His body armor alone is worth mentioning when it comes to armor. The Rhino is one of those animals when progressive design is taken into account, should have been eliminated. He is still here. What does that say about his character?

Why was he not eliminated? Well, there is single mindedness, focused and very perceptive attitude about him. When he needs to make a decision, he will check out all the options, and when the decision is made, it is made with finality that we humans don’t readily posses. When the decision is made to move forward, he does it with all his might, no holding back. Charge! is the call. When the forward thrust is complete, everything before him is flattened! Then my Rhino friend finds the grass and begins the grazing action again, awaiting another call.

Few people I’ve met think much about a Rhino except that he is big, slow and can’t see. How wrong they are! I have learned a great deal studying him and being the “charming Pink Rhino’ gal that I am, take great stock in his strong behavior, willingness to move, the awesome ability to focus on his target…then Charge towards the goal. A Rhino will not just charge without knowing why, so studying the field ahead is his nature, thus I adopted that as well. I move quickly when all is right and things are in place.

Kenny Rogers has a song, “Know When to Hold em’, Know When to Fold em’” (that may not be the title) I hold fast to that as well. If you put that saying and the Rhino together you have a powerful team!

These principles can be applied to many other aspects of life, not just your personal life. When an entrepreneur (like us ladies) has an object in his line of vision, he should dismiss all other considerations from mind, and then abandon all other activity and charge directly at the object. Continuing to charge until the goal has been secured. Aggressive, single-mindedness and courage are his politics.

Time after time in our history we see where concentrated pursuit, with clear and definite aim was applied, great success came. Thinking of our history there was Columbus, Thomas Jefferson, even a current day Ali Sahabi (Dos Lagos dreamer) made history through diligence, hard work, focus and strength of character. Charging forward and not stopping, committed to the goal.

Ladies, I’m a Rhino! I invite you to take a second look at this magnificent animal and join me in the charge forward to the goal! You’re worth it; time has laid the plans for us! Just consider it……..

Kathleen Moon,
Motivational Speaker/Trainer/Consultant
The Pink Jungle (Rhino Style!)