During those storms I was thankful I had not taken any shortcuts in my training, and that I was conscientious enough to study my flight path before I took off. In most of these incidents my pulse hardly even quickened because I was prepared and knew what to do. A lack of preparedness can result in panic which is potentially deadlier than the emergency. Every enterprise will have emergencies. Our preparation during these times of relative calm will have much to do with our performance during the crisis.
Peace of mind is one of the most valuable assets of a leader.
Besides preparation for the course, there are other factors which will help us keep our peace of mind. One cannot have peace of mind without having a sound mind. The primary basis for having a sound mind is understanding the reason for our life. However, this mentality is rapidly changing. Obviously there is a great deal of dispute over Who the Creator is, as well as what His intentions are with men, but that too was obviously a part of His plan.