Impossible perfect or possible good ?
In an issue in which we consider the way the industry is changing from the top end of the supply chain , a phrase used in a recent conversation struck a chord with me and has remained in my mind since .
Kevin McPartlan , of Fuels for Ireland , shares with us , on pages 16 & 17 , the role of the association as a communication channel between members and legislators as well as how they are confronting the reality of the transition and delivering their vision to be a key driver of that change .
During our conversation , Kevin shared his concerns that ‘ the impossible perfect is the enemy of the possible good ’ – when we become so focussed on working towards the unachievable , yet seemingly perfect , solution for our destination that we fail to do all the good we can along the way .
A lesson as true for life as it is for our industry , it is worth considering the implications in all that we do .
We often talk about ‘ chunking
things down ’ when the whole task seems overwhelming .
An athlete working towards gold in Paris in 2024 will not be expecting to deliver their personal best now . Neither will they currently be doing nothing , expecting just to show up and deliver on the day .
They will already be on the journey to their destination via a detailed development programme - small gain after small gain - until they are ready to peak when their moment for glory comes .
As Lao Tzu famously said : “ A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step ” – the implication being that many more steps follow that first one .
With COP26 taking place early next month we may finally see the publication of the Heat and Buildings Strategy and have a better idea what those next steps will look like for our industry .
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11-12 INDUSTRY ANALYSIS
An industry changing from the supply end
13 INDUSTRY KNOWLEDGE
Preparing for the red diesel rebate changes
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With Morgan Fuels – a marathon not a sprint
16-17 IRISH FOCUS
Catching up with Fuels for Ireland
18 PORTLAND MARKET REPORT
Hurricane Ida – how the impact compared with Katrina
20-21 INDUSTRY INSIGHT
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On the cover
Irish distributor Hugh Morgan with friend and running partner Paddy Duffy as they prepare for the Marathon Des Sables . In our ‘ In Conversation ’ on pages 14 & 15 we ask which is the greater challenge – marathons or fuel distribution ?
In this issue
On pages 11 & 12 we take an in-depth look at the changes at the top end of the supply chain and the implications for the future of fuel distribution while , on pages 16 & 17 , we hear how Fuels For Ireland is contributing to future energy solutions .
Volume 44 No 10 ISSN 1757-1057
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