Mental Toughness and Inner Authority

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TweetHe said to me, “I want you to help me develop mental toughness.” “What for?” I asked. “I make great money but my job is very high pressure. There are a lot of big personalities. A lot of jerks. I have to deal with a lot of BS,” he said. “So you want me to help...

I Don’t Know What To Do Next

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TweetThe myth is that we need a huge amount of clarity and fire before moving forward. Not true. Instead, imagine we’re building a fire. Our curiosity, however faint it may be, is the spark. But it’s enough. Our job is to build the fire using that little spark. Too...

Why We Don’t Follow Through

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TweetMy coaching client thought something was wrong with him because he wouldn’t follow through on his agreements. And then he finally gave himself a challenge that mattered. He followed through. And now he sees that there’s nothing wrong. It’s like the pro that’s...

Why You’re Probably Not That Stuck

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Tweet“What is the one question — that if you knew the answer — would change everything for you?” I asked. “I don’t understand,” he said. “You’ve been telling me all about your problem. You’ve been explaining why things aren’t working. You’ve been telling me that...

That Time I Helped a Guy Who Thought He Was Going to Die

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TweetIt was a beautiful day. I was surfing perfect, little waves in crystal clear water. And then I heard the yell. I looked around but didn’t see anything. There it was again — another yell. I looked into shore and a few hundred yards away I saw a guy waving his arm....

Am I On the Wrong Path?

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TweetHere’s a great way of viewing the world if you want to stay stuck out on the end of the proverbial diving board: “I thought I wanted to XYZ. So why does it seem so hard? Why am I not in the mood to do it? Does that mean it’s not something I truly want?” Instead...