Nov 2 • 🔥 General discussion
To Be or Not to Be?
Many, many years ago, one of my favorite magazines was 'Success.'
I mean, seriously, why wouldn't someone--or anyone for that matter--not read a magazine with that title?
Aside from the content, the thing I loved about it was the included CD (Do you remember those?).
It seems like no matter where I've lived (I have moved 49 times in my life), I have always had a long commute to work, the gym, etc.
And unlike most people, I didn't listen to the radio or, more recently, podcasts.
But I loved listening to those Success CDs.
In fact, I have listened to them so much that I have worn out every single one! I've asked many times if they are available digitally, but the magazine never responded.
There are several stories I will never forget, and eventually I will discuss all of them. But here's one of my favorites.
It was about a life coach's approach to helping people (I love that).
He would sit down with people — singles or couples — and, after breaking the ice, ask them a series of questions about their finances, relationships, health, careers, etc.
Each question began the same: On a scale of one to ten, how is/are your...?
Anything less than a nine received a follow-up question: What would it take to get you to a ten?
First of all, I loved his Socratic inquiry—asking questions. Next, I loved how he would let clients develop their own game plans.
The dialogue would go back and forth until a plan was hatched to get them to a ten. The next step, which was paramount, was to hold them accountable.
So, look at your own life and ask yourself some of these questions: On a scale of one to ten...
- ...how are my relationships (significant other, family, friends, colleagues, clients, etc.)?
- ...how are my finances?
- ...how is my health?
- ...how happy am I in my career?
- ...how is my business doing?
And then, anything less than a nine, ask yourself, 'What do I have to do to get to a ten?'
Go ahead, try it! Let us know in the comments what you found out.
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