This popped up on my Facebook feed today and it got me thinking…
Not only can we practice things that move us closer towards our goals – training and nutrition for example.
We can also practice things that move us away from our goals – self sabotage, negative talk and excuses.
We can PERFECT them pretty darn well too (especially that last one).
Which reminds me of this online client I took on a couple months ago.
I actually had to terminate the coaching relationship because this client was an excuse perfectionist.
During our first coaching call I offered her to do some tasks before our next call – nothing big – just 3 simple things.
I immediately received the excuses.
I let it slide because she was a newbie and I understand there’s some hesitance at first so I tried to help her get around her negative talk.
However during our next call a fortnight later – nothing got done – she had a million excuses – and we were simply spinning the wheels.
Because she PRACTICED giving excuses she had PERFECTED them.
So like I said, unfortunately I had to let her go.
I have a fairly heft application process to avoid this very situation but sometimes one leaks through the cracks.
So what can you take away from this email?
I invite you to have a think about the things you practice – both positive and negative.
Obviously keep perfecting the positives.
Just make sure you don’t get into the habit of perfecting the negatives.
As for me, I know one thing I have perfected that moves me away from my goals and that’s self-doubt.
I share my story about it in this blog HERE.
Talk soon,
– Grant
