Let Me Take You There

“All coaching is, is taking a player where he can't take himself.”

– Bill McCartney

(1940- ) Author / Coach

I think we have all heard the old saying, "Those who can do, those who can't teach."  There is some degree of truth in that.  One of the best places to see this is in the area of professional sports.  Now, I know that many great coaches were once great players, but that is the key word - were.  Many have retired and went on to teach others the things they have learned. 

                A coach is there to help the players be their best, and win the game.  Over recent years we have heard too many times of the idea that "Everyone wins".  This is what we teach our children in school.  Well, that is nonsense.  Everyone does not win, only those who can play the best win.  There is no shame in willing and there is no shame in loosing - unless you win even though you lost.

                Coaches should always be focused on their client winning the game of life.  People do not hire a coach so they can learn how to be mediocre.  They can do that on their own.  They want a coach to help them learn how to win, and win big.

                Get out of you head this idea that in order to win other have to lose.  That is not how winners see it.  Success-minded people (winners) see winning as being their best and doing the best.  They want others to do well, and encourage them to also be the best, however, you cannot control the lives of others, only your own.  Success-minded people realize that to be the best takes work, dedication and persistence.  It will not come to them simply because they want it or think it is their turn.

                Help your clients know that you are there to help them win - and win big.  Encourage them to want to be a winner in life.  Push them to work hard at their dreams, harder than they ever worked before.  Encourage them to keep going even when they want to give up and quite.  You are the coach and it is your job to get your players to be the best they can be.  They win and you win.

                You matter to the world.  You are here to make a difference and that difference is good.  Remember the qualities of a real success-minded person: Be your best.  Love God.  Have good manners. Discover the unknown.  Change the world.

John Patrick Hickey is an author, speaker, and Life Coach. To read more from John Patrick Hickey or to get his books, training and book him to speak to your church, business or group, visit our website at http://www.growthcenter.net or www.johnpatrickhickey.com.   © 2014 John Patrick Hickey