So is this what “it takes a village” is all about?
I was writing this morning. More like journaling and just talking about the other day and thoughts and feelings around where I am at and where I would like to be, and it dawned on me…We all do something so the other person doesn’t have to. I am going to say that again. We all do something so that someone else doesn’t have to. Some of you might be scratching your heads and say WTF are you talking about. It’s rather simple as my girlfriend pointed out. For example, my accountant spent years going to school and is continually educating himself on current tax law, etc. so that I DON’T HAVE TO. Cooks spend years training and sweating in kitchens and getting cuts and working long hours so I can get an awesome meal and experience, so I DON’T HAVE TO. The same goes for what everyone does. Teachers, lawyers, plumbers, doctors, coaches, entertainers, etc.
I spend a good part of my day reading and learning from other experts and think about life and how to improve ourselves etc. so that I can be the best business coach I can be, so MY CLIENTS DON’T HAVE TO. I think this thought came from a discussion that I had with a client of mine. We were talking and I don’t specifically remember how this came up though I said that I spend most of my day reading and learning from others as well as gathering my own thoughts so that I can be the best coach I can be. There have been times that I feel guilty that I am not really working when I am reading and writing and gaining knowledge. It doesn’t feel like REAL Work. Then it hit me, IT IS. There is a direct line that can be drawn between my growth and my client’s growth. As there is a direct line between anyone’s growth and how it affects the people that they are involved with. I know this sounds a bit heady for me to be saying but it’s the truth.
So, when you are growing and learning something new so that you can be more, you are also helping others grow as well. So, growth is truly an unselfish act. Since by doing so you can contribute more to the world.
Stay safe and make smart choices!
