Where are you going? What does that question mean to you?
Where are you going? I don’t mean, shopping, travel destination, or out to dinner. It’s a question that you should ask yourself on occasion. The question isn’t always about the ultimate destination but it can truly be an identifier as to where you are now.
Many times, we are not completely satisfied with where we are. A few weeks ago a couple of billionaires were excited to venture into space. Hey Mr. Bezos, where are you going? Many in the media were excited to learn he was headed into space. Coverage rivaled what we saw with the launch of the first space shuttle or when we sent an astronaut to the moon.
We saw Richard Branson embark on a similar journey. After successfully returning home reporters asked, what was it like to go into space. Most seem to miss out on the most profound question which wasn’t about space, it was where are you now. Where are they now? What is going on in your life that allows you to move forward? What is your mission? They both have extraordinary vision. These accomplishments were not achieved immediately. it took years. It all starts with an idea and a desire to see it through. Great ideas come to us frequently. We must pick one and forge ahead to make it happen.
As I have said many times here on these pages and in life, Fall and the changing of the seasons is a glorious time. The leaves will begin to change to the color of autumn. We tend to take a quick look at today and then ahead. Ironically, as much as we love the fall, inevitably once we hit deep winter we will begin to yearn for spring. We are wired that way.
On a personal note, OTL has big plans coming at the beginning of 2022. There is an important announcement coming soon. Where are we going?
Today, I will tell you where we are. We have a fantastic issue.
Our featured story is the evolution of music on the golf course. There was a time when a golf course was like a library, now it can be like a club, a club meaning disco or nightclub. The music is booming on the tees, fairways, or the greens. I’ve had this idea for some time now. Finally, it has found its way into the magazine. Special thanks to The Club at Houston Oaks for allowing us to shoot there. They are the best folks in the business. So thankful for Bob and his staff for making us feel welcome. Special thanks to Leah and Kevin for their great work on the shoot.
I’d also like to welcome back a close friend. If you look at the story about music, you’ll see a dear friend that helped me through junior high and high school. It’s my trusty jambox. I can’t tell you how many hours I spent with it during those years. It was my blanket, pillow, and safety net. We lost touch after I grew up. I recently found it entrenched in a dirt-covered tomb of an outdoor shed. I had it completely restored and now I’ll cherish it for the rest of my life. It was my favorite Christmas present. Thanks, mom.
Let’s fall into this issue of OTL.
Sedric Walker
Publisher, OTL