TIMING IS EVERYTHING...SERIOUSLY!!
Posted 14th April 2011 at 02:12 PM by Gill
I had the BEST experience today! A client of mine came to see me. He has been a client and friend for many years and to date has always had to face major challenges (personally and professionally) in attaining his IM goals. Sometimes it felt as if he would never meet the goals he had set himself.
Yes he had missed many goal deadlines before, but there was always "a reason" which at the end of the day I couldn't control for him!
Having failed to look and learn more from his failures - than his mediocre success (his words today!!) - he was on a downward spiral, UNTIL OUR LAST SESSION.
To be blunt and honest, I had to go "right through him" and deliver a very direct message in what was (for him) uncomfortable in terms of the atmosphere and how he felt. This style is not one I adopt a lot however his lack of focus, energy and determination were driving me insane despite him spending $$ (through his own choice) to be coached.
I was seriously ready to 'let him go' as a client but this "interaction" seems to have broken down all the barriers he had to his success. He had never had such candid feedback to his face and while he was taken aback and somewhat emotional when I finally finished, he visited me today like a new man.
Not only was he looking physically better in terms of health and well being, mentally he is in a place I had never seen him in until today. He has now set up and is running a successful online business making a great income and is FINALLY HAPPY!!
His recipe for success - Timing.
He said he needed time to get through his journey he had been on..Lots and Lots of baggage...however after our last meeting the light bulb was switched on and glowing brightly. He said while the feedback did 'sting' a little it was the exact cure he needed to make things happen.
He would not have got to where he is any quicker, as often even with the best intentions, our state of mind is what holds us back . Until we get that to where it should be we are going nowhere fast.
Take your time when taking action...I dont mean be lazy and drag your heels, but at least make sure you are taking the right steps at the right time for you and I guarantee your return will be far greater then rushing head first into something which you are just not ready for.
TIMING IS EVERYTHING!!
Comments appreciated...is this your experience?
Yes he had missed many goal deadlines before, but there was always "a reason" which at the end of the day I couldn't control for him!
Having failed to look and learn more from his failures - than his mediocre success (his words today!!) - he was on a downward spiral, UNTIL OUR LAST SESSION.
To be blunt and honest, I had to go "right through him" and deliver a very direct message in what was (for him) uncomfortable in terms of the atmosphere and how he felt. This style is not one I adopt a lot however his lack of focus, energy and determination were driving me insane despite him spending $$ (through his own choice) to be coached.
I was seriously ready to 'let him go' as a client but this "interaction" seems to have broken down all the barriers he had to his success. He had never had such candid feedback to his face and while he was taken aback and somewhat emotional when I finally finished, he visited me today like a new man.
Not only was he looking physically better in terms of health and well being, mentally he is in a place I had never seen him in until today. He has now set up and is running a successful online business making a great income and is FINALLY HAPPY!!
His recipe for success - Timing.
He said he needed time to get through his journey he had been on..Lots and Lots of baggage...however after our last meeting the light bulb was switched on and glowing brightly. He said while the feedback did 'sting' a little it was the exact cure he needed to make things happen.
He would not have got to where he is any quicker, as often even with the best intentions, our state of mind is what holds us back . Until we get that to where it should be we are going nowhere fast.
Take your time when taking action...I dont mean be lazy and drag your heels, but at least make sure you are taking the right steps at the right time for you and I guarantee your return will be far greater then rushing head first into something which you are just not ready for.
TIMING IS EVERYTHING!!
Comments appreciated...is this your experience?
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