Just what is the truth? Here are a few truth-related posts you may have missed. Click the links to read the full messages.
“Oh, what a tangled web we weave when first we practice to deceive.”
“All truths are easy to understand once they are discovered. The point is to discover them.”
“Ring out the false, ring in the true.”
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Self-talk is a fascinating subject.
We all do it, and given your interest in personal growth and development as a subscriber to this blog, you are more aware and mindful of this than many.
What percent of the time do you focus on the negative rather than positive side of your self-talk equation?
What if 50 percent of your internal conversations were beyond or beneath your awareness?
This week, enlist family, friends, and colleagues to help make you much more conscious of when you put your inner voice on external speakers.
Based on their feedback and input, determine exactly how many of these message you want to come true for you.
How can and will you enhance these messages to live a more positive and fulfilling life?
Blaming and making others wrong is like a black hole in the world of relationships. Nothing good ever comes out of it.
Unfortunately, we each view the world through our own perceptual filters. On many occasions, our views do not agree or align with others. This is not bad in itself, except that we often go a step further to prove our point or to undermine those who think and do otherwise.
How and in what ways can you reduce or eliminate playing the blame game, personally or professionally, to improve your life?
About eight months ago, I had my annual physical. For the most part, both the doctor and I were pleased with the exam and lab results, with the exception of my blood pressure. It was getting to the point where medication was on the horizon.
Given my past experience in the pharmacological industry and my strong desire to live as healthy a life as possible, I decided to dramatically alter my eating habits and make food my medicine.
What made this particularly difficult was that I started this primarily plant-based diet while on a family vacation. Restaurant food and countless temptations surrounded me! The good news is that I have remained medication free with normal blood pressure, and have shed a few pounds to boot.
Where are you currently wrestling with yourself regarding what you want in the short term versus what you want most in the long run?
Should you wish to take on a similar health/medication related issue, consider reading Dr. T. Colin Campbell’s book, Whole.
If you are a loyal reader of The Quotable Coach, or even if you are somewhat new to this resource, I’m sure you have surmised that I am a win-win, positive, and life affirming individual.
For me, looking at what is right and what is possible inspires me to be a coach and support others in pursuing extraordinary lives for themselves.
I do, however, get discouraged at times, particularly when I see how often some people think that in winning the game of life for themselves, others must lose or be proven wrong.
How can you tap into your own warrior spirit to achieve what you desire, without needing to vanquish your foe, or prove others wrong in the process?
Where does the blame belong? Here are a few posts about blame you may have missed. Click the links to read the full messages.
“Finding fault replaces peace of mind.”
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Doing things perfectly rarely happens on the first attempt and yet many of us seek this elusive level of achievement throughout our days.
Many who are fully aware that achieving this level of excellence is virtually unattainable procrastinate or fail to even make the attempt.
I once heard someone ask the question, “How do you write a good book?” His answer was to write a bad book and keep on working on it until it becomes good.
Where might you get going on some important project and use an aim, shoot, adjust your aim and shoot again strategy to achieve your professional and personal goals?
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Today’s quote is about leadership. Take a moment to consider the sparks flying out of people’s mouths these days. Gun control, global warming, nuclear proliferation, politics, and the economy are just a few of the hotly debated subjects.
What topics have your heart afire? To what degree do you share your own thoughts and opinions on those topics with others?
Where is the status quo unacceptable in your personal or professional worlds? Where can and will you play a greater leadership role and let a few more sparks fly out of your mouth, sharing your heartfelt beliefs?
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It is early spring here in Michigan. With increased daylight, warmer days, and a few more birds chirping, many of us are embarking on some spring cleaning.
Two activities that are often on the list are cleaning or replacing the furnace filter, and washing the windows, to clean our air and brighten our views.
How can and will you clean your own perceptual filters and brighten your windows on the world to lead a more fulfilling and satisfying life?
Consider doing this exercise with your family or work community so that you can engage additional social support and increase the likelihood of success.
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My coaching relationships begins with several “discovery” sessions in which my clients crystallize and clarify what they wish to learn and how they intend to grow.
I often joke with them that they are pursuing “A PhD in Me” through this unique and customized relationship.
In the early stages, they may look to me or others they respect and watch how we lead, manage, coach, or communicate. Very quickly they begin practicing and engaging in similar efforts to further their mastery journey. Soon after, or even at the same time, I encourage them to play the role of coach, mentor, or teacher to share what they are learning with others.
Where and with whom can you be a teacher to more joyfully experience the pleasure of learning and contribute more of yourself to others?