08 Mar 2008 12:28:38 | Mark Susnow
Coaching for your Success Inspiring Possibility and Personal
Power
Reaching for the Next level
Thanksgiving has come and gone. This year was different for my
family as we experienced what it's like to have a son come home
from college. As the days get colder and shorter and as the year
winds down it is a time of reflection... I reflect on all the
blessings in my life and all that I accomplished. Then I start
to reflect on what I didn't accomplish. Most of us have a habit
of focusing on our failures rather than our successes. How would
our lives be different if we changed this habit? As we make
subtle internal shifts in our thinking, noticeable changes occur
in the practical everyday level of existence. I have found that
books stimulate me in my process and give me new perspectives on
life. I was in the mood for a new book and drove to Borders
where my attention was diverted to next years calendars. The
pictures and content in the calendars support me in having a
particular focus and intention as the year unfolds. As I started
to think about purchasing a calendar for next year, I noticed
there were calendars on almost any subject....and hundreds to
choose from. Although I didn't buy a calendar that night looking
through them helped me focus on next year's challenges. I
started reflecting on what changes I would need to make and what
attitudes I would have to shift for me to have a breakthrough
year, one in which I feel more fulfillment, purpose and
excitement about getting up in the morning and going to the next
level in my life. Let's explore this together. What would a
"breakthrough year" mean to you? Who would you be, how would you
feel and what would you accomplish? Think of what changes you
could make so that one year from now you could honestly say "
This was a great year". To help you in this process, imagine it
is one year from now and you are reflecting upon the past twelve
months. You walk into a room and smile. There to greet you are
two or three significant people in your life. What is said in
the next few minutes is an acknowledgement of who you are. You
know those who are present really get who you are and empower
you. They see your magnificence. Who is in the room with you and
what was being said? How are you feeling at this moment and who
have you become? My challenge to you is to ask these questions
as you go forward. During this next phase of your life, the
breakthrough phase, create an empowering partnership with those
two or three significant people in your life so that together
you can look at what is standing in the way of your magnificence
and together stand on the other side. Then you will know what
steps you need to take to reach the next level. When we walk
this path of inner reflection and declare ourselves as to what
our intentions are in this life we create an energy that is an
expression of our potential for greatness. Let me know what it
is you discover when experiencing life from that next level and
what that next step is for you. I love receiving your many
responses and feedback. Thank you and keep them coming. Feel
free to pass this letter on to the friends in your circle and
let them know about the advantages of being on the journey.
Because of the holiday the writing process took a little longer
and I found myself browsing at a different book store. On an
impulse I ended up buying the Power of Now Calendar. Some of you
have wanted to know about my other programs and services. In
addition to one on one coaching a great way to make the lessons
of these letters your natural way of being is through my
Personal Mastery Ecourse and Teleclass, Commitment to Personal
Mastery. In February, I will be leading a powerful and dynamic
leadership retreat on the magical island of Kauai, Discover the
Leader Within. Hope you can join me.
Take the next step to the next level,
Mark mark@inspirepossibility.com
Mark Susnow, formerly a trial attorney for 30 years is a coach,
speaker, and group facilitator. He's inspired hundreds of people
to believe in themselves and to achieve their goals and dreams.
Contact Mark to discover how you can benefit from coaching and
his other programs.
About Author :
Inspirational and Motivational coach,speaker and writer, Mark
Susnow brings his myriad life experiencesto the table in his
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