Someone recently called me a "nonconformist coach." I like that. I'm known by my clients as someone who can help them reframe the way they think about challenges and to find new and often times fun solutions. Well, my eyes were stuck to this video about our modern education system. I wonder if we could all benefit from what Sir Ken Robinson describes as 'divergent thinking' and how he applies the ideas to our current ways of thoughts. … [Read more...]
I help people all the time achieve specific life goals. I think it's important to remeber to be on a path with heart, no matter what the specifics are. I saw this short video and thought I'd share. … [Read more...]
Sometimes we make life so complicated. One of my martial arts teachers in Japan is always telling us to be child-like and to have wonder and excitement about the world. I agree. So here's to that!! … [Read more...]
A Different Approach to Self-Defense
April 13, 2011 By Leave a Comment
This article was originally in my martial arts training blog. It was suggested that I put it here on my coaching blog as well because it involves mindset above all else. I agree with that suggestion. When thinking about defending you personal safety, there are a number of approaches that are important for you to consider. Self-defense instructors will most commonly talk about the physical side of self-defense techniques. While studying how to use your body to protect yourself from a … [Read more...]
What the Heck Did You Just Say?
April 3, 2011 By Leave a Comment
I feel like I often witness a special type of conversation. It's sort of a verbal version of a tough guy saying, "If he wants to fight, I'll kill him." There's this odd phenomenon where some people think that They can hide their intentions so well that other people can't 'read' them, an... They can beat anyone in a verbal confrontation Not everyone like this could possibly be so verbally tough. I'll call the below, "An Open Letter to the Delusional Verbal Tough Guy." I'm a firm … [Read more...]
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