Coaching - Are You Ready?

“You show me a boy or girl, man or woman with a desire to win, and I’ll show you a person who will work hard the thousands of hours it takes to win. Show me those who want to go to the top, and I’ll show you people who’ll take coaching. They will welcome it. They will beg for it. They will use every God-given talent they have to its utmost. They will drink in inspiration. If they lack desire, they won’t work. They won’t take coaching.”           - Bob Richards Olympic Gold Medalist / Speaker / Coach Looking back at each developmental stage of my life, I can pinpoint a specific person that was pivotal to my progress. Coaches, mentors, and even friends come into your life at key moments when your curiosity, drive, and focus are at their peak. This is the law of attraction. Connection builds trust. From a position of trust, we open ourselves to suggestion and likely, honest criticism. When I meet someone I'm always curious about where they are headed. What's the future look like? How are the decisions they make aligning with said direction? What are the hard choices they are making or putting off? This curiosity comes from my own self-analysis. I've wasted plenty of time. Been complacent. Lazy. Put off hard decisions. Wallowed in self-pity. Made excuses. Quit races. Given up. Been jealous. The complacent, weak-self I described above ALWAYS occurred when I was without guidance, mentorship or coaching. What's missing? Accountability and vision. Someone who knows when to build you up, as well as when to break you down and then put you back together. As a professional coach myself, I value my personal coaches immensely. Investing in yourself shows maturity and a level of commitment to life that can only be described as UNCOMMON. Lean it out. Cleanse yourself of the common attitudes and opinions of those around you. Self-limiting beliefs can be contagious. Protect your circle. Let your true energy and personality shine through and opportunities will present themselves that you couldn't have imagined. Are you ready?