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In my
last ezine we talked about being focused on results and
how that typically produces exactly what we don’t
want…less than stellar results.
Why?
Because being focused on the one piece over which we have
little or no control – the end result – typically
makes us anxious. That makes sense too doesn’t it?
If you’re trying to control something you don’t
have any control over one can realistically expect that would
produce some mental distress!
And I
don’t know about you, but when I’m under
mental stress I’m not functioning at my best! And if
I’m not functioning at my best my confidence level
starts to dip too. How about you?
What’s
the best way to handle this? Focus on what you do have
control over. Not sure what that is? Go look in the mirror.
In the end friends the only thing we have any control over
at all is ourselves.
Don’t toss this down or hit delete just yet. I know
those are only words. I know it’s not always easy to “get
a grip.” But I have a few tricks to help you get ‘you” on
a smoother path.
In the
last ezine I coached you through some things that you can
control and that will ultimately boost your results. And
more importantly add much more enjoyment to anything you’re
doing. I know that’s a big claim but if
you’re willing to do some things a bit differently
you will have more fun all the time.
Remember
Ruth and her “lousy golf game” from
our last
ezine issue? Her score was way too high
and she wasn’t having any fun. Ruth did two things
different last week (only two things).
First, she
bought herself a tool that allowed her to free up
her mind during each hole from worrying about how
many strokes she was taking. She didn’t
have to remember her “ever mounting score,”
the “stroke counter” would take care
of
that.
Second,
she agreed that when she realized she wasn’t
enjoying herself she was going to ask herself, “What
do I need to remove in order to have more fun.”
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Now
I’d like to tell you that Ruth’s score improved by 10 points
but it didn’t. Well it sort of did! And yes, Ruth would tell you that
her game improved. Why? Because she didn’t have the same angst while
playing. And the part of her game that Ruth was stressing over, her putting,
did improve greatly. As she said to me if my driving game hadn’t gone “to
pot” I would have shaved 10 points off my score.
She was actually stoked. Because she did see improvement. And because she
knows she can drive better than she did she felt it is only a matter of time
before her game becomes more consistent at the lower score. She also realized
that she could use a new driver. She was probably costing herself distance
in her game because of a less than stellar tool.
Ok
so how do you take these “golfing tips” and
use them in your business so you can enjoy your business
more?
Be
aware of how you’re feeling when you’re working
your business!
What
do I mean “be aware”? Check yourself out. Literally. How’s
the stomach. Got a knot in it? Are you hands clenched tight? Do you feel like
you’ve got to think about breathing? What’s going
on with you?
In
other words you’re going to start to pay attention
to how you feel.
When do you do this? ALL THE TIME.
- Be aware of how you’re feeling when you’re
doing desk work (those
administrative duties).
- How are you feeling
when you’re talking to team mates?
- How do you feel when
you’re talking to someone about your products?
- What’s going on with you when you’re
interviewing a possible new recruit?
Then the next question you ask yourself is:
What do I need to remove in order to feel better?
Ruth realized a golf stroke
counter – a simple tool would help her take
her eyes off her score. Next she’s going to try out some new drivers
to help her distance. But the biggest thing she did was simply pay attention
to how much fun she was having.
If you’ve worked with me before or read this ezine then you know that
I believe and coach that awareness is curative. In other words things generally
improve simply because you’re aware – paying attention!
And folks you have full control over that. It may take some practice but you
do have control over that.
Bottom line: You can keep
doing what you’re doing now and feel exactly
like you feel or….you can get a grip on you by trying something different.
What’s it going to
be? The ball is in your court.
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Last, but not least...
The
Savvy Coach's Corner
Centers
of Influence Vs. Network
Definitions
Solution - the process of
resolving a difficulty
Answer - something
needed to address a question or problem
Comparisons
immediate vs. long-term
Example
Jeannie thought that the
answer to her financial concerns was to increase the
sales of her business. In fact, the solution was to double
profitability through cutting costs, improving leadership,
and letting go of unproductive team members.
Key Point
An answer is an immediate
response to what appears to be the problem. A solution
is an approach that goes to the source of the problem
and prevents it from recurring.
Benefits
Look beyond temporary answers
to permanent solutions.
The
distinction "Center of Influence vs Network ' was
originally created by Isabel Parlett and Thomas Leonard.
Copyright 97, 98, 99, 00, 2001 CoachVille.
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