What could a coach do for you that you can’t do for yourself? The truth is sometimes you don’t know what you don’t know – until you know that you don’t know it. Sometimes it takes a coach to point out the not-so-obvious. You know where you want to go – but it may take a coach to teach you the skills you’ll need to get you there. You may need the help of a coach to get you to the next level. You only know what you know – it’s what you don’t know that can hold you back or better yet – propel you forward. The most talented of musicians, athletes and actors can attest to that. Even Tiger Woods works with a coach to help him stay at the top of his game.
Worth Remembering …
“In order to be a teacher you’ve got to be a student first” – Gary L. Francione
All Coaches are not created equal
Think of a Coach that you admire. What is it about their style that resonates with you? Bobby Knight, Coach K and Scotty Bowman have all had success as coaches. Yet all three went about it differently. What style of coaching would work best for you? Someone who’s been there and done that so they know what they are talking about? A good communicator and listener. Someone who understands you – your strengths and your weaknesses. A coach who won’t tell you what you want to hear but will tell you what needs to be said. Someone who is patient when they need to be yet unforgiving when the situation warrants it. A disciplinarian – a teacher, guidance councilor, cheer leader and mentor all rolled into one. A Coach who will push you to reach higher and go farther than you thought you could.
Worth Remembering …
“If you want something you’ve never had – then you need to do something you’ve never done.” – Drina Reed
A Coach can’t do the work for you
There are no silver bullets here. A coach can’t do the work for you. You still have to play the game. You still have to put in the time and effort it will take to get you to where you want to go. A coach can show you the way – but you still have to walk the path. When you come to a fork in the road they can steer you in the right direction. If you are mentally and physically capable of taking the next step – then the only person standing in your way is you. Motivation is inside out – never outside in. A coach is not there to be your best friend. They are there to help you get up off the mat and begin again. A coach is there to help up fill in the gaps and teach you what you need to know. So go out and find a coach you can work with – one who can help you get in the game. – Cheers 🙂
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Hi Brian, I’m fond of the quote you used, “If you want something you’ve never had – then you need to do something you’ve never done.“ I wonder who first said that.
I watched the video clip “You don’t have to know everything.” Great point. The older I’ve become the more I have come to realize how little I do know.
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I googled it and a number of variations popped up. I tweaked it a tad – as best I can tell Drina Reed is credited with the original version. – Cheers
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I agree..good writing and a memorable quote! Hope all is well Brian. I do keep watching what you write, I just have to manage the time availble to respond to blogs. Thanks for continuing to make us think!!
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Always nice to hear from Liz. Trust all is well. Wish you and your family all the best. – Cheers
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Thank you – I appreciate your comments. Glad you enjoyed reading my post – Cheers
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Wow! Thank you! I constantly wanted to write on my site something like that. Can I include a part of your post to my site?
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Yes – Be my guest – All I ask is that you include my name – Brian Smith-PLD as the author. – Cheers
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Thank you Michael – I appreciate your comments. And thank you for joining my feed. Have yourself one heck of a great day. – Cheers
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