1. The Dabbler:  dubbed by Carl Jung as the puer aeternus (the eternal boy).  He starts with great enthusiasm and cannot wait for the next lesson or lecture.  He sees some improvement and then hits a plateau.  Yet, he cannot accept the plateau.  So, he says the situation just isn't right and then starts looking elsewhere for a  new career or relationship.
2. The Obsessive:  This is a bottom line, results driven person.  He must read everything on the subject.  He gets tapes, takes extra courses and makes spectacular progress quickly.  Yet, when he reaches the inevitable plateau, he becomes very frustrated.  He will bounce back with some brief spurts of progress, then hit a sharp decline and will eventually fall off the path.
3. The Hacker:  This person is content to stay on the plateau forever and makes little effort to change, improve or grow.  

1. I invite you to look at one area in your life you have tried to master but have not accomplished.
2. Ask yourself if you have been the dabbler, the obsessive, or the hacker.

John has owned several businesses, is an attorney, and has practiced in the estate and business areas.  In addition, he coaches businesses owners, executives, entrepreneurs, professionals, speech makers and presenters.  He also coaches persons who are considering a career move or retirement.  He is also a life coach.