Guru is all about style – Coach is all substance
Guru is a fountain of information & disconnected facts – Coach is about knowledge
Guru has secret training methods – The coach is open and shares
Guru puts other down to make himself look good – Coach uplifts and gives credit where it is due
Guru expects everyone to drink the Kool-Aid – Coach offers pure water
Guru has no question, all the answers – Coach is guided by questions
Guru makes exorbitant claims of success – Coach lets actions speak for themselves
Guru is on the front page – Coach is on the back page
Guru follows the $$$$ – Coach is driven by principle
Guru complexifies – Coach simplifies
Guru is exclusive – Coach is inclusive
Guru is in the spotlight – Coach is in the background
Guru is conditional – Coach is unconditional
Guru is a shooting star – Coach is a shinning star
RobW
“Guru” has really gotten twisted by media. It means “bringer of light”. In the context of true yogic path it is one who guides students through a journey. Much like a good coach. Like many other words, it’s been stripped of its truest meaning.
A person who calls themselves either coach or Guru is neither. They’re a person with the right outfit.
Thanks Coach Gambetta!
Paul Ford
Well said, Vern.
A couple more, same point:
Guru = product; coach = process
Guru = destination; coach = journey
Guru = promises to the promised land; coach = principles upon which practice stands