I could say it is all about your attitude. Or your outlook on life.

I’ll let you watch the video below and then answer the question: “How do I see the world?”

Your response will give you insights that you can use, perhaps with the help of a coach, for your own self growth and personal development.

You may have noticed on my home page the tag line ‘Through Clarity Comes Change’. You might well ask ‘What does this mean?’

Simply put, it means getting clear as to what you want from life, the more clarity you are able to establish, the easier it is for you to make the necessary changes to get what you want.

What prompted me to write about ‘change’ was a very recent article in a newspaper [I cannot find - apologies to the writer], which stated that ‘change’ is a big word. People are afraid of change etc etc.

As a Coach I am in the business of change – but not just for the sake of it.

I f you want to make progress in any endeavour action of some sort must be taken. As the old saw says: ‘If you keep doing the same things and expect to get different results, you are mistaken’.

This applies equally to individuals and businesses.

On a global scale right now, many of you are being forced to change, maybe you have lost your job [ or your household income has income has been reduced], the cost of living has increased, or perhaps you are considering spending less, paying more than the minimum off your credit card, whatever.

The reality is, for many of you, you are beginning to do things differently through circumstances – reacting to a certain set of conditions.

Going outside your comfort zone.

Why wait until you are ‘forced’ to make changes?

This is what Life Coaching [and Business Coaching for that matter], is about. Looking forward, and creating a set of strategies that match your aspirations. It is critical to ensure that these are in alignment with your values and that your plans benefit those with whom you come into contact with daily, your family, friends, colleagues, business partners.

This will require some change – doing things differently from what you normally do in order to get to where you would like to be: more money, better job, better relationships and so on.

A great way to minimise the fear and uncertainty around change is to take a little time out to realise where you are now and to at least have an idea of where you like to be.

The difference is the gap – it might be a big gap, or it might be not so big.

As your coach I help you take the necessary steps [one at a time], on your journey toward closing that gap.

And this where change occurs.

To recap: Change is not so scary if you approach life in a considered way and really decide to do something about making positive changes.

As Stephen R. Covey of The Seven Habits of Highly Effective People fame says: ‘Begin with the end in mind’.

In order to know what the end is you need to get clarity around what is you want.

Our initial [free] consultation will guide you and offer insights into how you can go about this.

Here’s a great question to ask yourself of where you are in life now: ‘Is this as good as it gets?’

And another great question: ‘Could it be better?’ You bet it could – every single time!

I have a passing interest in motor sport. In fact I’m a bit of a [aging], petrol head! I have just read a newspaper article [New Zealand Herald] on the recent Moto GP Formula 1 round at San Marino. Valentino Rossi won. He has been world champion 7 times, but lost that title to Casey Stoner last year. I think Stoner might have a better [faster], bike. Stoner was leading by 3 seconds by the end of the second lap! Stoner crashed out, Rossi went on to win and now leads the championship with 5 races to go.

What got my attention in the article was this….” We have a 75 point lead which means that up to now we’ve been very strong, we’ve never let up, and more than everything we’ve kept our heads held high even during difficulties,” said Rossi, who has finished runner up in the last two seasons.

“This year I told myself that to beat Stoner we needed the best Valentino. I tried to bring him out. I think I’ve found him and I am happy”

That statement is the perfect demonstration of a never give in, never say die attitude. It is no doubt one very good reason why Rossi has been world champion 7 times and is in a tight contest for his 8th. It is the kind of thing we as coaches talk about a lot – or as Napoleon Hill wrote in ‘Think and Grow Rich’, in order to achieve you must have a ‘burning desire’. Do you think Valentino knows this? You bet he does!

 Have a clear goal – align it with your values and remain focussed until you get there! It’s simple but not always easy.

World Champion again!

If you have been following my posts you will recall my comments on Valentino Rossi – well it’s been along time between drinks as they say but in case you have been hibernating for a month or two, Valentino did in fact win the championship!

 Postscript:

If you had about the origins of the The AHA Factor, then with Valentino’s story we have a very good example of someone who has nothing to prove, he was already World Champion 7 times – he did not need to really get another one or did he?

I believe he did. For no other reason than by his own standards he knew inside himself that he could do better. If he had given his absolute best, then Valentino may have been somewhat content to be runner up however he knew that this was not the case. So he ‘became’ the best Valentino and the rest is history.

This reminds me of a quote from Mahatma Ghandi’:  “You must be change you wish to see in the world”

Rossi in Action

Here’s a bonus.  It’s some unbelievable action of Valentino Rossi at his best.

Enjoy!