Q: What can I learn from a roping cowboy?
A: Key insights into infrastructure.
While walking through the Denver Art Museum recently, this piece caught my eye.
Along with being visually stunning, the painting was accompanied by a small writeup explaining that a “tight dally” referred to the taunt lasso tied around the horn of the saddle, and a “loose latigo” referred to the under belly strap that attached the saddle to the horse. The combination of which causes the cowboy in the foreground to struggle to stay on top of his horse.
It got me thinking of the times in life when our unseen foundational structures and supports aren’t up for the task and it tosses us off our balance. Those moments when our inner character isn’t developed enough for the task at hand and we make a poor choice or feel overwhelmed.
Actionable Question: What latigo do you need to tighten down for this next task?
Have a great week,
Andrew Nemeth