Ever seen those "kiss cam" YouTube videos, where a camera zooms in on a couple at a live sports game, spurring them to smooch each other for the big screen? In one video, a camera hones in on a couple at a basketball game β only, the man is so transfixed by the game that he doesn't notice. This wouldn't have happened if the man had been in the right gear.
Get into gear for a smoother ride in life
According to authors Jeremie Kubicek and Steve Cockram, we are in one of five gears in different situations.
We often find ourselves in Fifth gear β focusing fully on the game β when we should be in Second gear for relationship-bonding. Third is for socializing. A great tip for getting into the right gear is to look at your phone. If you're in Second gear, put it away.
Learn more about the 5 Gears from our Blink to 5 Gears by Jeremie Kubicek and Steve Cockram.