John S. Gordon - Business and Personal Coach

"You have the greatness and the power.  I just help you turn on the switch."

MARVELOUS MONDAYS

 

March 31, 2014 - Issue 271 

 

 

Are You Just Sitting On Your Mountain Top?


This is the third in a series on THE EAGLE

 
Dear ,

 

Welcome to Issue 271.  The mission of "Marvelous Mondays" is to offer an inspirational thought, a practical exercise, some humor, or a simple tip to jump-start your week and to enhance your life, business, outlook or relationships. 

 

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THE FOLKLORE STORY

Folklore tells of the mature eagle whose feathers have become so old and full that it can only fly a short distance to catch its prey.  The eagle then struggles to reach a mountain top to make its decision.  Once there, It can choose to just sit and eventually die.  Or, it can choose the painful and long process of plucking out all the old feathers in order to allow the growth of the new.  Of course the eagle makes the courageous decision to tear out the old.

 

LESSONS

Tearing out the old is sometimes the only way to survive or to thrive.  This requires change and often involves pain and courage.


 EXERCISE

This week I invite you to reflect on where you are in your life (your mountain top):

  1. What wings (resources, habits, patterns) have brought you to your mountain top? 

  2. What knowledge and skills have brought you to your mountain top?

  3. Are there any old habits and patterns that you want to tear out (release) in order to fly forward in your life?

I regularly coach individuals and organizations going through change.  I will be happy to listen to you and assist you.  Invest in yourself, you're worth it.  Just pick up the phone.

 


  

 

"But in the end it is not the strongest or the most intelligent who will survive but those who can best manage change."

 

-Albert Camus, French Nobel Prize winning author and philosopher (1913-1960)


JOHN'S BIO
John has owned several businesses and is an attorney who has practiced in the business and estate  areas.  In addition, he coaches business owners, executives, entrepreneurs, professionals, speech makers and presenters.  He also coaches persons who are determined to accelerate their careers and leadership skills or who are considering a career move or retirement.  John uses coaching as a tool in his leadership and business results based consulting.  He is also a life coach.

                   **John is currently accepting a few new coaching clients.**