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04 Jun

Is saying YES the easy way out? Fire up the courage to say NO.

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Say No
Saying Yes. The easy way out? Since my childhood full of Matchbox cars, G.I. Joe, and musical instruments, I’ve gravitated toward decisions and actions to please others. I’m very good at saying yes. If there’s any chance of disappointing someone
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I coach people on their bucket list journeys and i I coach people on their bucket list journeys and invest fully in mine as well.One of my oldest bucket list dreams was to become a pilot. This dream was born over 30 years ago and just wouldn't go away. When dreams do that, it's worth acting on them.Last week, I completed my check ride and received my private pilot's license!This was by no means a light project. It required an enormous time commitment, which stretched me to the limits as a business owner. It was constantly humbling, especially the phase leading up to the first solo. And it brought me life lesson after life lesson → confronting childhood resistance with math problems, dealing with adversity that requires calm execution of fundamentals rather than simply "toughening up," and much more. There's a book's worth of material in this experience alone.Learning to fly in the Alps was a dream come true, scary at times but incredibly beautiful. The instructor team at @Ecoflight_gmbh was the best and taught me how to fly safely in the mountains. Now, I will build experience and continue the journey and aviation dream.If you've got a bucket list dream that keeps showing up, feed that energy, even if it's uncomfortable to do so! If you want it bad enough, there's a solution out there to each obstacle you can imagine.And to the following aviators, I thank you very much for the inspiration, humor, and insights over the past year! I learned a lot from you each & you inspired me greatly, especially during the hard times of training, when my ego, patience and wallet were stretched to the limits! @le_captain_morgan @mentour_pilot amber.charlotte @steveokineevo @citationmax1 @bayflight @74gear#coach #coaching #testyourlimits #dohardthings #livethelifeyouwant #bucketlist #transcend #selfdevelopment #growth #aviation #pilot #doit
It's the series of little steps that matters. I'v It's the series of little steps that matters.I've supported people in making transformations for over a decade now and when I look back, the most consistent success factor: a humble willingness to take action, one small step after the other.Sometimes in life, the mountain we're climbing feels eternal, unnecessarily twisty, and maybe even with some slippery steps to negotiate.Humble steps forward regardless of any surrounding adversity is key. Just. Keep. Moving. Forward.
Do wacky things! If you want to hike to the top of Do wacky things! If you want to hike to the top of a mountain and play like a kid, DO IT!...#coaching #coach #bepresent #beinthemoment #beauthentic #authenticity #authenticself
It takes about 1.5 hours to reach this point on fo It takes about 1.5 hours to reach this point on foot from the top of a cable car. It's a tough hike. The trail is very steep, with the amazing view not showing up until the top.For many clients I've taken here, there's resistance on the way up. Their mind is often busy with heavy thoughts far away from this moment. Their body begins to struggle. They are quiet and not yet connected with the nature that surrounds them.I encourage them to continue, to work through the resistance, to keep stepping forward. I've learned not to say too much at this stage – to create room for the challenge to be an essential part of the experience, without over-coaching it.Once we reach this point, I see a wave of relief and release wash over them. I see it in their eyes and hear it in their voice. I feel them connect with nature, as they turn a full circle taking it all in. They sigh and release the tension in their neck and shoulders. And when that happens, they experience a lightness and our deeper work together begins.
What an epic trip to Copenhagen! Enjoy this snea What an epic trip to Copenhagen! Enjoy this sneak peek of my first recording session for a transformative passion project I’ve been working on. What an incredible experience. Stay tuned, there is more to come!...#coach #coaching #getoutofyourcomfortzone #donewthings #dohardthings #livethelifeyouwant #copenhagen #music #transcend #lifelonglearner #lifelonglearning #theexperience
Movement brings out the good ideas! This is your n Movement brings out the good ideas! This is your nudge to get up, put down your phone and get outside… especially if it's difficult or today's not your day. And if it IS your day, then think of the power of using that vibe to nudge someone else in a good direction.
Mistakes teach us. Stumbling and getting up again Mistakes teach us. Stumbling and getting up again does more than bring you back to your feet. It's how new insights are born, an extra source of strength tapped into, and more intense passion is fueled.Waves of success and fulfillment are often preceded by deep troughs. What we do in that trough matters, it's the key.Have you overcome a challenge that made you who you are today?...#adversity #coach #mindset #inspiration #lifestyle #mentalhealth #mindfulness #personaldevelopment #entrepreneur#growthmindset #empowerment #selfdevelopment
Changing your environment can be a great way to re Changing your environment can be a great way to reset and energize your mind and body.This photo is from my recent trip to Thailand. The warm vibe and incredible tropical weather were just what I needed to relax and recharge.And now with new energy, I'm fired up and ready for Part 2 of 2022. More book projects, launching a new course on the speaking business, and more coaching – I can't wait!...#coach #coaching #transformation #mindset #inspiration #motivationalspeaker #businesscoach #personalgrowth #business #growthmindset #mindsetcoach #empowerment #personaldevelopment
After seeing an influx of digital nomads when visi After seeing an influx of digital nomads when visiting Thailand recently, I'm curious to know what your ideal work setting is.Do you love the flexibility of working at home or do you need an office setting to keep you energized and connected?Maybe coffee shops are your ideal choice. Or at a coworking space on a tropical island? Or a modern, open office designed to attract people back.Let me know your thoughts in the comments below.#work #digitalgrowth #workplacetransformation #digitalnomads #coach #coaching #designyourlife #livethelifeyouwant #travel
Oh, Thailand! I've been lucky enough to spend over Oh, Thailand! I've been lucky enough to spend over half a year of my life in this beautiful country, spread out over trips for work, play, and a mix. After a 4-year break, I was thrilled to get back recently. And this time, I saw A LOT of digital nomads living exactly where they want while doing work that supports it. Coworking places have boomed since my last trip in 2018, even on small islands. Very cool to see people of all ages living out their dreams....#coaching #coach #thailand #createyourlife #createalifethatfitsyou #mindset #mindsetmatters #investinyou
What does learning to fly and learning a new langu What does learning to fly and learning a new language have in common?If you don't understand something, ask immediately for clarification. It's possible to guess your way through foreign language interactions, using body language, context & vibe. But it's also easy to get this wrong, which could result in laughs and stares, hopefully nothing life-threatening, and to little real progress with the language.The stakes are different when piloting an airplane. Whether it's talking with other pilots or with air traffic control, if something is misunderstood, it could be a deadly misunderstanding. Seems easy, right, just ask. But it's not always easy. Ego gets in the way, in both language and flying.Who doesn't want to appear competent and confident? So, we smile when context says humor, we nod when body language says nod, and we agree to taxi instructions that we don't understand because we don't want to appear confused or unskilled. And all of the above can lead to unintended consequences.In aviation, if a communication is misunderstood, we either ask for a repeat of the instruction, ask for clarification, or ask for a moment to process it. Nothing else is permitted, including not replying and just thinking about it for a few minutes – which is what my natural inclination is. This takes work, in flying, in language, and in communicating with partners and colleagues. But it's a very small price to pay for common understanding....#aviation #flying #flight #lifelessons #selfdevelopment #selfimprovement #coach #coaching #lifehacks #lifetips #tuesday #tuesdaylessons
Time spent training makes a big difference in outd Time spent training makes a big difference in outdoor fitness. While I enjoy training, on days when the motivation to train is low, I place my mind on what that fitness will mean when I'm out on an adventure. I imagine what it would be like to find myself in the outdoors with insufficient fitness for the task at hand, including rescuing myself or someone else. And that right there is enough to light a fire to push through motivational lows.What do you do to fire yourself up?
I do not fix problems. I fix my thinking. Then pro I do not fix problems. I fix my thinking. Then problems fix themselves.-Louise Hay...#Coach #coach #wednesdaywordsofwisdon #mindset #mindsetmatter #whatyouthinkyoubecome #bepresent #createyourreality
A question that drives me that's worth asking your A question that drives me that's worth asking yourself as well: if I truly believe that anything is possible, what would I do differently?...#coaching #coach #questionoftheday #doit #makechnages #transcend #bepresent #tips #coahingtips #skydiving #dowhatyoulove
When I first started running, it was all about rac When I first started running, it was all about racing. If I wasn't signed up for an event, I was lost at sea!So, I ran lots of events: short races, marathons, ultra-marathons, and triathlons. Over the years, things shifted and running became more about adventure and invented events shared with a buddy.I appreciate both phases, but the most fun has been this second phase of running life....#adventure #getoutside #doit #moveyourbody #bepresent #coach #coaching
Today I'm grateful for connection. Through the var Today I'm grateful for connection. Through the various stages of the past couple of years, I'm grateful for so many unexpected moments of connection. New friendships, rekindled old friendships, new collaborations in business, creative work and music, and more. In a sea of disconnection, each moment of connection has felt even more meaningful recently. I'm seeing these moments more and more as gifts, and I really hate to see more time pass without expressing gratitude for them.What are you grateful for today?...#connection #bepresent #adventure #beminful #mindfulness #enjoythesmallthings #coach #choaching
If you could pack a bag and go anywhere in the wor If you could pack a bag and go anywhere in the world, where would it be? What’s your timeline for making this a reality?What stands in the way of you cutting that timeline in half? Don’t let the clock run out on your dreams.Don’t just dream, do....#transcendence #transcend #doit #travelling #explorer #coach #coaching #createthelifeyouwant #hillseeker
Top three things you want to do in the next 3 year Top three things you want to do in the next 3 years … And go!Sharing them will already boost your power to make them happen, so let's hear it!...#mindsetmatters #coaching #selfempowerment #growth #mindset #goalgetter #goalsetter #transcend #doit #coach #lifecoach #bucketlist #adventure #createthelifeyouwant
Greener days are coming our way! . . . #spring #mo Greener days are coming our way!...#spring #motivation #doit #getoutside #adventure #freshair #athlete #moveyourbody #positivemindet #growth #mindsetmatter #coaching #coach #lifecoach
Disconnect to reconnect! For many, it's harder to Disconnect to reconnect!For many, it's harder to slow down than to speed up. It's harder to disconnect than to connect. And it's harder to remain unsatisfied than to fully absorb a time of fulfillment.If you want an express ride to burnout, then keep speeding up, stay relentlessly connected and keep pushing off satisfaction and fulfillment. But please don't do this, of course!Nature is magical in many ways, including its ability to force us to S L O W down and disconnect with constant connectedness to everything, all the time. If you get yourself there and turn off or hide away your phone, nature does the work.At least once a year, I sleep outside alone in the mountains, and that is a peak moment of feeling alive each year. Time slows down and seems to stop. I see the clouds differently. I hear so many incredible sounds. I feel every shift of the wind. I feel a rush of emotions.But, you know what? Regular short walks in a nearby forest or park can have an even GREATER impact on day-to-day life. These short walks increase productivity, reduce stress, and ultimately create more usable time in the day. Nature does the same work in micro-doses as in longer-duration outdoors adventures.And ultimately, these moments of disconnection in nature create higher qualification connections in life, with self and others.Tag someone who would benefit from hearing this....#selfdevelopment #unplug #coach #coaching #nature #outdoors #bepresent #midfullness #mindset #midfullnessmoment #midfullnesspractice
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It takes about 1.5 hours to reach this point on foot from the top of a cable car. It's a tough hike. The trail is very steep, with the amazing view not showing up until the top.For many clients I've taken here, there's resistance on the way up. Their mind is often busy with heavy thoughts far away from this moment. Their body begins to struggle. They are quiet and not yet connected with the nature that surrounds them.I encourage them to continue, to work through the resistance, to keep stepping forward. I've learned not to say too much at this stage – to create room for the challenge to be an essential part of the experience, without over-coaching it.Once we reach this point, I see a wave of relief and release wash over them. I see it in their eyes and hear it in their voice. I feel them connect with nature, as they turn a full circle taking it all in. They sigh and release the tension in their neck and shoulders. And when that happens, they experience a lightness and our deeper work together begins. ... See MoreSee Less

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