Tuesday 29 October 2013

A piece of good advice

As part of my research into elite performance I came across this rather insightful quote today:

'Whatever range of abilities we have acquired, there will always be tasks sitting right at the edge of them. If we judge ourselves by what is hardest for us, we may take for granted those things that we do easily and routinely. ' 

It was made by Nate Silver in his book 'The Signal and the Noise' (2012, Allen Lane).  The book is actually about our (lack of) ability to make expert judgments and predictions, but I thought is is also good advice for anyone involved in coaching, either as a coach or coachee. 

Continually focusing on what we find hard or want to stretch towards, to the exclusion of recognising the resources that we already have available, might actually be getting in the way of the very thing we are trying to achieve! Take time to take stock once in a while.  You're amazing.

Monday 28 October 2013

Raise Your Game

Read our latest 1 Page Book Review of 'Raise Your Game' by Suzanne Hazleton.  It's a rather fascinating book, and particularly useful for anyone wanting to start up a business or make a career leap.
 
It's a great, practical book, packed with useful hints and tips.
 
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