![]() And the only way to make big things happen that are not predictable is to lose the question and commit to the stance.īut what comes first (the chicken or the ugh?) as you start to confront every which way you AM I? Whether it’s, AM I pretty enough, AM I cool enough? AM I talented enough? AM I the one to ? You can start to see and feel it as the flinch it is. Only this time, instead of write dreams for all of the areas, I have them figure out which areas they ask AM I?, cross their fingers, and hope and pray.Īnything but fully know and stand in their I AM.Īfter all, I AM is the lead-in for demanding what you want, standing that you already are something and, causing that very something., whether predictable or unpredictable. One of my favorite assignments I give to clients (read: and now you ), especially those who I suspect highly question their higher selves and greater good, is to (once again) look at every area of their life––from the obvious areas, like career, body, and love to the more subtle areas like fun and adventure, spirituality, and contribution. Design a coaching program based on your current challenges and goals.Learn about our different coaching programs and pricing options.Far too frequently, we think AM I? and not the more daring and bolder statement that packs not only a punch, but responsibility: namely, I AM. You see, we humans wisely (and sneakily) like to stay in a paradigm of nothing’s ever enough, including but not limited to OURSELVES. Instead, the terribly gifted humbly harp on where they are lacking or worry about what’s next, as opposed to truly, honestly and loudly understanding who they are, who they’ve always been, what they are capable of, and (here’s the kicker), what they are going to do about it. Or how about some crazy talented filmmakers who, in the face of applause, tears, and guffaws can, no matter how many awards they win, still somehow manage to chalk it up to luck that it turned out. I can’t tell you how many (fiiine, of course, I could but I won’t) brilliant humans I’ve met from Stanford grad students to MIT-ers to industry leaders who don’t really behave like they know they of course got an A (literally or figuratively) in whatever they do, as they are some of the best and brightest we’ve got. We operate from humbleness rather than admit our own prowess. So most of us live our lives thinking that it’s more virtuous to be modest––and, from that lower and more humble state, we strive for perfection, bang on our chests, and ponder what more should or could we do. Yes, we’re taught to be humble at a young age, especially, if we’re particularly gifted, good looking, smarter, or better in some way than others. But what if that isn’t always as noble as it might seem? The word humility is defined by Webster, Siri, Alexa, and/or your mama as: a modest or low view of one’s own importance. No, you didn’t misread that––I typed “ mis conceptions.” One of the biggest misconceptions I run into-and after twenty years of coaching, you can imagine, I’ve bumped into quite a few-is that humility is wholly honorable.
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