This post is a result of reflections on turning seventy and as I continue the 49th year of my coaching journey. These are thoughts on what I could have done better or at least differently. They are the results of questions in the process of mentoring other coaches and raising my children. The questions usually are: What have you learned? What would do differently? Hopefully this will stimulate you to think and learn from my mistakes, missteps and an occasional success.
Slow down you move too fast
You don’t always have to be right
Knock the chip off your shoulder
No one knows everything
It is not necessary to get in the last word
Smile
Listen more, talk less
You don’t have to be the savior
It’s OK to make money, many people do not value free
Earn the right, pay your dues
Be here now – in the moment
The big time is not the place to be
It’s not a perfect world, deal with it
Passion needs to be handled carefully. It is like a high-octane fuel, very volatile and explosive.
Stand up for what you believe in
Beware of false prophets bearing gifts
Tune out the naysayers
Forgive but don’t forget
Be a participant not a recipient
Be true to yourself
Don’t confuse the messenger with the message
Be the best YOU, you can be