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December 21st, 2011
Yes, YOU.
You who’s been putting off that big decision (you know the big one that requires change and transition) or that difficult conversation because you don’t want to upset the other person or don’t know how to have the conversation without it getting heated or causing an argument.
But wait, there’s you, too. Yes, YOU.
You who’s been thinking about undertaking that new project that’ll get you ahead, which you’re excited about, but you know a lot of people will be watching to see how you do and what makes you sweat.
It doesn’t matter how big or how small, there’s likely something that’s important to you right now, in some way, which you’re avoiding or putting off. You may not be clear on what to do; you may be worried about some of the potential consequences (you know, the vivid and wonderfully creative stories of worst case scenarios that you’ve had running in the back of your mind). You may simply be afraid that it won’t work out as expected, even though you really, really want it to.
That’s life. It wants to be lived. It wants you to step into the moment and actually be there; be there in the moment — present, fully engaged, playing full out! Life doesn’t have regrets, but you may if you don’t take action – if you don’t jump in and play.
Life won’t always (or even most of the time) go as expected. Big surprise. Get back up and put your confidence in the way you want to live your life, instead of life needing to be a certain way in order for you to enjoy it. The joy is in the living; it’s in the process.
Whatever part of life is waiting for you, consider what small step you could take to get it moving again. What’s one giant leap you could take? What’s something in the middle that feels right – in terms of action, progress, and process?
Stop waiting; Live on Fire!
D. Luke Iorio, CPC, PCC, ELI-MP
President & CEO
Institute for Professional Excellence in Coaching (iPEC)
Tags: achievement, choice, creativity, intentions, motivation, new perspective, opportunity, power of choice
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December 19th, 2011
Consider that life is about finding out who we are and why we’re here, experiencing all life has to offer, and enjoying the journey. Many people, though, just try to make it through the day.
Some might say that they’re just tiptoeing through life, hoping to make it safely to death without causing too much trouble.
What do you think the journey of life is all about?
How well would you say your life reflects that definition?
If there are areas that don’t reflect your definition, whose definition have you been following and why? And what would you like to do to change that?
—Bruce D Schneider, MCC, PhD
Founder, Institute for Professional Excellence in Coaching (iPEC)
Tags: choice, finding purpose, intentions, new perspective, opportunity
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December 12th, 2011
Who are you today? Who do you want to be? We are so predictable sometimes, reacting as any other being would to a given circumstance. Being typical is typically boring. Your uniqueness will shine when you allow your true creative self to light a path before you.
Taking a step from the norm into the path of true self expression allows you to not only be unpredictable, but to share your true gift with the world.
This week, do something that is uniquely you!
—Bruce D Schneider, MCC, PhD
Founder, Institute for Professional Excellence in Coaching (iPEC)
Tags: attitude, choice, expectations, finding purpose, intentions, leadership, opportunity, possibilities, power of choice
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December 7th, 2011
As most of us were brought up, we were taught to share with others, to be nice, to not be selfish.
In his best-selling book, “Don’t Be Nice, Be Real,” Kelly Bryson puts forth the principle of, “me first and only.” It’s an idea of trying to perfect your selfishness. Now, that may sound contradictory to what we were taught by our parents and teachers, but it’s not a new concept. It’s enlightened self-interest, and recognizing that one of our greatest resources – maybe our greatest resource – is our relationship with other people.
Through the process of protecting our relationships with other people, we need to be very careful not to give anything out of obligation or duty. We shouldn’t be trying to buy love; if we do, we’ll have resentment. And resentment is the weed that creeps into the garden of love and chokes the life out of it. Anything we give is really for ourselves. If it’s coming from the mere joy of giving, then we’ve already gotten what we want in the giving, and we’re not expecting something back - because doing that isn’t love; it’s commerce.
Bryson also has this mythical thing in his mind, “the cup of great fullness.” He says, “I take a few sips out of that each morning - I call it my spiritual coffee.” He promotes exercise, but of the spiritual kind. He does, what he calls, spiritual pushups. “I’ll write down ten things I feel grateful for. And that starts to give me a little sip from the cup of great fullness. And then, when I’m giving to people, it’s from the overflow of that cup; it’s not from trying to get something or I’m not running on empty and trying to get something back.”
If we’re giving for approval or obligation, we’re attached to the result. We want the approval; we want the recognition; we want someone to tell us we’re okay or worthwhile. But, if we’re doing it for self-expression, from our need to express this love, then we need to give this creativity. If we’re able to make this become our need, then we’ve already gotten the reward.
So, you see, through the right kind of “selfishness” – the kind in which we’re giving from a source that’s overflowing, we’re truly giving for the joy of giving.
Live on Fire!
D. Luke Iorio, CPC, PCC, ELI-MP
President & CEO
Institute for Professional Excellence in Coaching (iPEC)
Tags: choice, expectations, gratitude, intentions, new perspective
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December 5th, 2011
“When trouble arises and things look bad, there’s always one individual who perceives a solution and is willing to take command, but sometimes that individual is crazy!”
Just a lighthearted quote to remind us all that one of two things occurs when someone takes the lead in a crisis. Either the leader is on target and the challenge is on its way to being ameliorated, or the leader is off track and leads others into further chaos.
How can you know which is the case? Instead of blindly responding to someone, even if they are in charge, ask them how they came to the conclusion they did. Oftentimes, you’ll hear something that doesn’t make sense, and your “two cents” may just help.
This week, if you’re facing a challenging situation and someone offers a solution, ask for clarification before responding.
—Bruce D Schneider, MCC, PhD
Founder, Institute for Professional Excellence in Coaching (iPEC)
Tags: expectations, intentions, leadership, opportunity, success
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