Mastery
You Can’t Get To Your Dream, You Must Come From It.
“You can’t get TO your dream, you must come FROM it.” ~ Mary Morrissey If you’re like me, you may very well have taught this very concept. AND I am so grateful for those in my life who remind me to go back to the power of this truth when I get too caught up…
Read MoreUnderstanding The 80/20 Rule and How To Apply It In Your Coaching Business
The 80/20 Rule. The Pareto Principle. The Law of the Vital Few. They’re all the same thing. It’s the principle that 80% of our results come from 20% of our effort. Tim Ferriss popularized this idea in his book – The Four Hour Work Week. While the owner of a supplements company, he took a good hard…
Read MoreWhat does it mean to be World Class?
When I was in high school and playing on the tennis team, I had the opportunity to hear Billie Jean King speak. In her speech she talked about what was required to be a world class athlete – dedication, commitment, persistence… and she exhorted us to engage in “perfect practice”, reminding us of Vince Lombardi’s…
Read MoreWhat’s the value of accountability?
I used to bristle at the idea of “accountability” because it always felt like the kid who didn’t do her homework and now has to walk ‘the hall of shame’ as she walks into the classroom. But that’s not the idea at all. In fact, there is tremendous value in putting a stake in the…
Read MoreAre you an “Info-Binger”?
Are you an info-binger? Do you LOVE to learn? Do you take a ton of online classes and webinars? Do you buy every book recommended? Are you on information overload? As a community, I find that coaches love to learn and grow. Being a lifelong learner is key to developing mastery in our craft. We…
Read MoreWhat does it take to become “Best In Show”?
What does it take to become “Best in Show”? I was watching the famous Westminster Dog Show this week. Who knew there were so many different breeds of Terriers – Parsons Terrier, Sky Terrier, Fox Terrier, Rat Terrier, Border Terrier, Lakeland Terrier, Russell Terrier. Each was a spectacular representation of their breed. And each strove first…
Read MoreThis might not work.
“This might not work.” I heard Seth Godin say it on a podcast. He said this is his mantra. He talked about the freedom it provides when trying something new. He said he has way more failures than successes. And although he has many extraordinary successes, he said he’s most proud of his failures. I…
Read MoreRisk Believing In Yourself
Going after your dream is a risk. Building a business is a risk. Believing you can actually make a difference, is a risk. But what’s the risk of not going for it? What’s the risk of playing it safe? What’s the risk of maintaining the status quo? Price Pritchett, in his brilliant book, You Squared,…
Read MoreHook. Book. Look. Took.
35 years ago, my first mentor taught me a simple formula for structuring my teaching that I’ve used ever since in designing curriculum, crafting signature speeches, developing presentations, and writing blog posts. The formula is simply this: HOOK. BOOK. LOOK. TOOK. Let me unpack that a bit. Hook Capture the audience’s attention from the very…
Read MoreIt’s All Figuroutable
I love this quote from Marie Forleo – “It’s all Figuroutable.” Mastery requires a mindset that knows and embraces this. It’s a growth mindset that says – I have the ability to learn, grow in my understanding, and troubleshoot. I am resourceful and I can figure stuff out. A Fixed Mindset A fixed mindset says…
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