Inner Compass Coaching - finding and following your true north

June 11, 2004

In this issue:
I. Rocking Chair Test
II. Top Ten Phrases Entrepreneurs Use That Limit Their Success
II. From behind the barn door…

I. Rocking Chair Test

With the passing of Ronald Regan, someone who lived a full and rich life, I am reminded of a simple test to use to help ensure you have no regrets about your own life.

It's called the Rocking Chair Test. Whenever you have a decision to make about your life and how you want to live it, picture yourself at 80 years old, sitting in your rocking chair on your front porch and looking back at your life. If you feel you would regret not doing something from that perspective, then you have your answer.

II. Top Ten Phrases Entrepreneurs Use That Limit Their Success

This is a list written by Thomas Leonard, who many consider the father of the coaching industry. I think it's very true and thought I'd share it with my fellow entrepreneurs.

1. "When I..." Uh, huh.
2. "If I can do X, then Y will result..." Big if.
3. "It should..." Yeah, it should, but will it?
4. "I could..." Yes, but will you?
5. "If I could just..." Nah, it ain't that easy.
6. "It's a done deal..." It ain't really done until the client's check has been cashed and services or goods have been delivered.
7. "We're very close..." Close to what-reality? Dream on.
8. "If only..." If only pigs could fly.
9. "If you'd just support me..." Support yourself.
10. "No one understands what I'm trying to do..." Very likely, but that means you're really an entrepreneur. If they did understand, you wouldn't have much to offer, then, would you?

And one from my coach, Chris Barrow: "Get over it." Period.

III. From behind the barn door…

As I write this, I'm listening to Ronan Tynon sing "Ave Maria" during Ronald Regan's funeral. Simply beautiful.

Circumstances such as this remind us to celebrate life.

Celebrate yours...!

Cheers ~
Alicia

Alicia Forest is a Personal & Business Coach serving entrepreneurs and small business owners in their desire to create a successful business, by their definition of success. Her coaching programs are delivered by means of quarterly teleworkshops, monthly teleconference calls, email and telephone.

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