During the weekend of April 16^th, along with approximately 13,000 other cyclists, I completed the MS-150 Ride.  Along the ride, many times over, the same sign thanked the riders for their contribution to the cause of extinguishing multiple sclerosis.  What caught my attention was the sign did not simply state "thank you," a phrase so frequently used as to be a nicety. Instead we were told why we were being thanked: because we had earned it. Whoever wrote those signs got it.

It is an amazing and honorable task to be able to help others when called upon both in time of need and to solve a problem. During the MS-150 and as part of a team, I found greatest satisfaction in answering that call by doing my best at training and raising money.  In the end, I made it to Austin with a satisfied smile that made up for the aches. I had worked hard for that "thank you," and I was humbled by the graciousness with which it was recognized. This is the same feeling experienced when someone (e.g. a boss) recognizes your efforts.  And the biggest sense of fulfillment comes when you know how hard you have worked to earn that recognition. 

This is why I love life coaching. When coaching is successful, you, the client, have done all the hard work and have earned success, recognition, and some time to celebrate.

The MS-150 experience inspired me to write this newsletter.