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  iCoach 2:44 pm on January 29, 2010 Permalink | Comment
  Tags: exercise (2), opportunity, smile   

  A Smile Can Unlock a World of Opportunity 

  I jog regularly during the week. The jog takes me 30 to 35 minutes, and over that time on a typical day I pass at least 20 to 30 people. Now, normally I would just jog by without acknowledging them. However, one day I decided that I would simply smile at everyone. Not only did most people acknowledge me in return with a smile, but more importantly they actually ended up consciously noticing my presence for the very first time. In fact, the next time I saw them, they would usually initiate eye-contact, a smile and even strike up a conversation.

  Such a simple thing, yet what an impact it had on those around me. And who knows what kind of opportunities it has unearthed

   

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  iCoach 8:10 pm on January 17, 2010 Permalink | Comment
  Tags: excuses (3), opportunity, procrastination (7)   

  If Only I Stopped Making Endless Excuses 

  You will have to excuse me. I can’t write this update because I don’t have time, it’s not the right time, my backside hurts from sitting at the computer, I have a headache, I am being constantly distracted by this fly buzzing around the room, I am unable to think clearly because of the wind raging outside, I am preoccupied with more important tasks that just can’t wait, and to be very frank, my hand hurts from all this typing

  Hang on… I just made all these excuses and yet I am no better off. In fact, I feel terrible, incapable, sad, discouraged and absolutely worthless. If only I spent my time DOING instead of EXCUSING… If only I spent my time searching for SOLUTIONS rather than focusing on PROBLEMS… If only I spent my time on what I CAN DO instead of what I CAN’T DO… If only… than maybe I would discover that life is filled with endless POSSIBILITIES and OPPORTUNITIES rather than roadblocks and problems.

   
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  iCoach 11:36 pm on January 7, 2010 Permalink | Comment
  Tags: beliefs (5), learning (5), opportunity   

  Becoming Absolutely Indispensable 

  In life, if we are not moving forward, improving ourselves each and every single day, learning new things, acquiring better skills, etc, than we are falling behind. However, I would assume that most people are not like this, which means that there is a clear opportunity for those that are wanting to move in this direction.

  Becoming indispensable to an employer, to your family, to your team, community or group is about lifelong learning, self-improvement, building strong emotional bonds with others, and most importantly it’s about self-belief.

  When you believe in yourself, others will believe in you. When others believe in you they will listen to you, be there for you and will follow you. In their eyes, you have NOW become indispensable.

   
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  iCoach 9:39 pm on January 3, 2010 Permalink | Comment
  Tags: motivation (4), opportunity, success (13)   

  Success is a Game of Inches and Timing 

  For one reason or another, it is natural for me to go through moments or lapses during the week where I simply lack the motivation or spark to get me through the day. And it is within these moments that opportunities pass me by and luck tends to slip through my fingertips.

  Furthermore, I realize that Success in all aspects of life is a game of Inches, a game of Timing, and a game of Passionate Execution that makes all the difference in the end.

   
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  iCoach 11:34 pm on January 1, 2010 Permalink | Comment
  Tags: decisions (7), goals (4), opportunity, perspective (12), procrastination (7)   

  Maybe the Perfect Moment is NOW 

  What is the perfect time to achieve my goals?
  What is the perfect moment to begin moving towards my dreams?
  Is there a perfect moment?
  Is there a right time?
  Or is every moment perfect, and MY PERSPECTIVE of that moment MAKES IT WHAT IT IS?

  Maybe the perfect time is today…
  Maybe the perfect moment is NOW… and maybe within this moment there is an ideal opportunity waiting for me that will not present itself ever again… OR maybe the Perfect Moment shall never come, but why should this stop me from taking my chances and making it a lot of fun

   
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  iCoach 12:23 pm on December 27, 2009 Permalink | Comment
  Tags: disappointment (2), emotions (16), opportunity, perspective (12)   

  Reassessing Disappointment 

  Should we really EVER experience the emotion of disappointment?
  Isn’t disappointment nothing more than a biased interpretation of events and circumstances?
  Isn’t disappointment simply an inability to think creatively and flexibly about our predicament?

  When I feel disappointed I immediately look for a solution; look for the seed of opportunity to learn, grow and become more as a result of this experience.

   
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  iCoach 12:16 pm on December 27, 2009 Permalink | Comment
  Tags: adversity (15), decisions (7), luck (2), opportunity, persistence (5)   

  Creating Your Own Luck 

  Personally, I don’t believe in “chance luck”. What I do believe is that we create our own luck as a result of making effective, educated and well-timed decisions. This involves doing our homework, acquiring knowledge, learning new skills and cultivating the ability to persist while others decide to quit in the face of adversity.

  If you hold on for long enough, opportunities always tend to present themselves.

   
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  iCoach 5:18 pm on December 24, 2009 Permalink | Comment
  Tags: adversity (15), fear, life purpose (2), opportunity, weaknesses   

  Within Fear Hides An Opportunity 

  Turning life’s Setbacks and our Psychological Limitations into something that we can use to our advantage is one of life’s greatest challenges.

  When it comes to fear I have found that at times within the “fear” itself there lies a seed of opportunity that if cultivated can unlock something profound and special.

  Could it potentially unlock your Life’s Passions and Purpose? If recognized early enough… it very well might.

   
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  iCoach 5:13 pm on December 24, 2009 Permalink | Comment
  Tags: adversity (15), certainty, opportunity, transformation (5)   

  “Certainty” Is Only An Illusion 

  It is said that the only certainties in life are Death & Taxes. It is also said that the concept of “certainty” is an illusion – it simply does not exist. CERTAINTY simply cannot exist in a world ruled by entropy and evolution. And if we give into the illusion that it does exist, than we clearly miss the opportunities that the process of Adversity, Change and Transformation can bring forth into our lives when it is thrust upon us.

   
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  iCoach 5:34 pm on December 23, 2009 Permalink | Comment
  Tags: adversity (15), opportunity, self-reflection (8)   

  Adversity Brings with it Opportunity 

  When life gets tough and setbacks turn my life upside down, I always tend to ground myself by listening to an inspirational song or reflecting upon a “quote” that helps me gain a different perspective and understanding of my life circumstances. This new perspective often helps me find the hidden opportunity within every adversity.