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Are ALL things really possible?

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Greetings!

Following on from my previous newsletter (see below) here is the first instalment of 15 things I've learnt about human beings and success in 3,500 hours.

Anything is possible. That's quite a statement isn't it? It's been made by numerous religious leaders over the centuries as well as often heard in an almost cliché fashion in 1,000's personal development books and multitudes of seminars around the world. But how true is that 'anything is possible'?

If you are doubting the validity of that statement then you are probably experiencing the implications of that in your life and functioning at lower percentage than you are capable of. Possibly only 30-40%. How do I know this? My own personal experience and working with over 350 individuals  tells me this is true. I have clients all around Australia and different parts of the world who were up for the challenge and are following their dreams and doing what others said could never happen.

When you think of something to do in your life that is beyond your current view of possibilities then there will be two voices that could disempower you to move into that. One is the inner voice and the other is the voices of friends, family or work colleagues who have a limited view of your potential. You will have to evaluate which is going to be the most powerful influence.

  1. Your new thought
  2. The inner voice that doubts your potential to create whatever you desire
  3. The voices of others who think you are crazy

I'm currently working on several things people told me were impossible. One of those things actually became a reality this month. People told me it would be impossible to get my autobiography into the US & UK markets. 'Too many people trying', 'No-one knows who you are', 'Too big a market'. 'No one will listen to you', I was told. Occasionally the inner voice would chime in 'Give up. It's not going to happen.'

But I've never given up and have continued to work towards that goal. I choose to believe differently and have literally kept the dream alive and done what I can to make that happen. This month, my autobiography, 'A Life of Unlearning' goes on sale on amazon.com. I have too many other numerous examples in my life to mention here that miracles/magic happens. And it has always been associated with my willingness to believe and my response to the inner voice and the voices of others.

Napoleon Hill, the well known father of the personal development movement whose book 'Think & Grow Rich' has inspired many people to success and achieving what others considered impossible said,  "What the mind of man can conceive and believe, It can achieve."

Is there something you want to be, do or have that you or others might consider impossible? I wonder if it is?


 

It's never too late

2007 is coming to an end. Have you considered the possibility of being coached this year but somehow didn't get around to it? Well it's not too late. In fact, if you act now you will have the best of both worlds. We can cover off all the foundational stuff and get you clear on your values and beliefs then in the New Year you can start the year running with a new vision and goals. Book your complimentary session to find out how now.

Another seemingly impossible thing happened last week

Read all about it here.  The 25 Most Influential Gay & Lesbian Australians

15 Things I've Learnt

I keep records. One excel spreadsheet keeps a record of the number of coaching hours I've done. Why? Well, for accreditation with the International Coaching Federation one must maintain records of clients, hours coached etc. I was totalling up this month and saw that over the last 6 years I've coached 3.350 hours.  That's a lot of hours. Enough for me to apply for accreditation as a Master Coach: the highest level possible. The variety of clients has been enormous from people wanting to re-enter the work force after a time of unemployment to executives, a couple of celebrities and even a millionaire. People use a coach for different reasons but the one thing they all have in common is that they all want change.

It made me stop and think "what have I learnt over those 3,350 hours". I wrote down 15 things immediately and will develop each of these in more detail in the coming newsletters. I know these are true as I've seen them all in action.

  1. Anything is possible
  2. Nothing happens without action
  3. Plans and strategies make your action more effective
  4. Success is simple and uncomplicated
  5. Commitment and persistence is what takes you to the finishing line
  6. If you don' reward yourself you'll burnout
  7. Accountability is the missing component in the personal development industry
  8. Without a compelling future your life progress is greatly reduced
  9. There is no such thing as bad self awareness. Understanding your weaknesses is as important as knowing what your strengths are.
  10. Learning how to be present ensures your life will be more enjoyable and not just on auto-pilot
  11. Everyone needs to define success for themselves
  12. For every obstacle there will always be several options to overcome it
  13. Write down the goals and dreams you have for your life and review them regularly
  14. Sh*t happens. You didn't attract it all into your life. But deal with it anyway.
  15. Every human being can do more, be more and have more. No-one is living to their fullest potential.
When Would You Benefit from Life Coaching?

When you're:

  • wanting a change in your career
  • navigating changes in your life
  • starting up a new business
  • wanting to change the habit of procrastination
  • tolerating too much and recognise it's time for change
  • stuck and wanting to move forward
When you need:
  • to discover personal empowerment
  • strategic planning in your finances, social life, health, career
  • greater understanding of your journey or self discovery
  • to increase performance in your job or business
  • clarity and accountability around goal setting
  • to bring your life into balance
  • to understand your life purpose, mission and vision
  • assistance with time management and decision making
  • to identify and change the self-limiting beliefs that hold you back
  • to increase your salary or reduce the stress of finances
  • to clarify your values and beliefs and find out what will truly fulfil you

vision

'A Life of Unlearning'
Revised Second Edition
Totally re-written with an additional 80 pages
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A Life of Unlearning - A Journey to Find the Truth is Australia's Brokeback Mountain and Ted Haggard stories rolled into one. It's a behind the scenes look into the life of a high profile preacher who, believing being gay made him unacceptable to God and others, struggles to resolve his homosexuality and his Christian beliefs. Ultimately, this honest account is as story of resolution, the impact the author's courage has on others and what it means to live authentically.
 

"Human stories, like the one in these pages, play a part in advancing understanding and acceptance. It is the story of a quest to find not only self-acceptance but one of the most powerful forces in nature-human love.."

The Hon. Michael Kirby
Anthony Venn-Brown
Life Coach - Author - Speaker
Personal Success Australia
+ 61 2 9699 2448 or 0416 015 231