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Don’t Wait ‘Till You Die
I have little patience for talk, talk, talk, and no action. Perhaps this is due to the fact that I am often reminding myself of my own mortality, and the awareness that I still take many things for granted… Or perhaps I just like to get stuff done and I don’t suffer procrastinators gladly. Who…
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What Will You Sacrifice Today?
More and more, I like to look up the etymology of words. It is fascinating to immerse oneself in the depth of meaning and symbols that is present in an everyday combination of letters. I took up this habit from my former coach John P Morgan who taught me the love of words and how…
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There Is Nothing Special About You
I remember thinking during my mid-teens that there was something unique in me, an evil self-centred imposteur, a self-absorbed ‘dark side’ which I could hide extremely well in public but which secretly expressed itself in the private corners of my mind. I kept confidential this shameful secret that I was not the “good guy” that…
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Falling In Love With The Process
Not so long ago, I made a live video called “Falling in love with the process”. It had been inspired by a conversation I had with a client, along with an audiobook I was listening to for the 4th time: The Subtle Art of Not Giving A F*ck, by Mark Manson. (Great read which I…
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Stop Playing “Safe”
Have you ever observed how children do life? They are least concerned with safety and security. This is precisely what makes them grow so much. Toddlers learn so fast to walk and talk because they don’t care about maintaining their “safe” state. They don’t care about mistakes, failures, or pain. I mean, they feel pain…
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What “DIPLOMA” Should Really Stand For
A few months ago, I shared how my own relationship to educational and intellectual achievements secretly damaged my self-esteem for years (you can read the article here). Although I proudly displayed success on the outside, I felt unworthy on the inside. And worse, I was ashamed of that and afraid that anyone would come to…
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IMAGINATION + ACTION = CLARITY
I’ve been wanting to clarify my thoughts around this concept for a little while, and a few recent conversations with friends and clients pushed me to just sit down and do it. I often talk to people who are trying to “figure it out” before they DO anything. Whether it’s about the ideal partner…
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Be The Change You Want To See In _ (Blank)
You are probably familiar with the words: “Be the change you want to see in the world”, attributed to Gandhi. I love this quote, even though it is not certain that he actually said these words. It is such a simple yet powerful reminder that what we see and experience in the world is actually…
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Your Clients Are NOT Looking For A Coach
How often have I heard coaches being confused about where to find the people who are “looking for” coaching? How often have I heard coaches being frustrated because people in their world were not “looking for” coaching? How often have I seen a public request on Facebook: “Hi guys, I’m looking for a coach; who…
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“I Am Looking For A Coach. Can You Recommend Anyone?”
I am a member of various Facebook Groups related to coaching, personal development, leadership, philosophy and other fields of interest to me. Every once in a while, I see someone posting the following request: “Hi guys, I am X and I am looking for a coach for Y. Could you recommend anyone?” I would like…
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