Rule #1

People have the impression that it is all fun and games in the Accelerated Momentum offices.  It is, but we do tackle some serious life issues here.  We do our best to attack them when they least expect it with a smile on our faces.  That is why you must always be cautious of everyone who is smiling as they approach you.  One issue that is of utmost significance to us--which we want to share with the world--is rule number one.

Rule number one states that no falling is allowed.  This is for physical falling only.  Metaphorical falling is not only allowed, but encouraged.  Trust falls are a grey area, but we lean toward those being on the dangerous side of the ledger.  Falling is the number one cause of bodies hitting the ground, and it must be eradicated.  Falling can lead to head trauma, and head trauma can lead to Crazy Brain Syndrome (CBS).  CBS not only ruins your day, it can mess up prime time, and your weekend.  CBS leads to memory problems, confusion, agitation, and behavioral changes.

Wearing a helmet isn't enough to protect against CBS.  The only valid defense is to eliminate the cause:  falling.  Hence the reason for rule number one.  There are a multitude of options to reduce everyday falling in your life, but I leave the best approach to each individual and her/his respective skill level.  An expert solution would leave a novice lost, confused, and probably on the ground, which we don't want.  I must stress that a Fall Prevention Plan (FPP) should be the first thing every person considers before getting out of bed, or doing anything at all.

For anyone having trouble creating their FPP, I will provide a starting point.

1. Are you wearing shoes?  Y/N
2. Are the shoes yours?  Y/N  If Yes, see #4.  If No, see #3.
3. Take off the shoes.  Pretend this never happened.  Put on your own shoes, then proceed to #4.
4. Are you wearing the shoes correctly?  Y/N
5. Do these shoes have laces?  Y/N.  If Yes, see #6.  If No, skip to #7.
6. Are they tied?  Y/N  If Yes, see #7.  If No, tie your shoes now.  We'll wait.
7. Proceed with caution while frequently checking to ensure your shoes are still on your feet.

If you are unable to answer any of the above questions, it is too late for you.  CBS has already destroyed your brain.  For everyone else, this is a primer to help spur action, not a comprehensive guide of items that should be on your FPP if you're serious about not falling.  The FPP alone can't do the job.  Vigilance is a critical partner in achieving fall elimination.  Join me in the campaign to eradicate falling to rid the world of one of the causes of CBS.  Your brain will thank you, and so will I.  For those wondering, head trauma from causes other than falling is #2 on the list for causing CBS.  This must also be stopped, but we haven't created a plan for that yet.

This warning, while not directly related to falling, seemed appropriate to place here: