A coach of 22 years, Ronald Chapman wrote in a recent copy of Toastmaster:
Nothing of significance can be born
without major discomfort and disruption.
Read it again!
I recently asked a group of people what they thought their life purpose is.
The majority wanted to be significant in one way or another
They want to leave their mark on the world.
I found a life vision for myself through the Personal Growth Journal of Coaching Culture Clubs and the group coaching of Bryanston No 1 Coaching Culture Club.
A vision is just that, a picture. To become the significant person I envisage myself to be I have to expect ‘major discomfort and disruption’.
I find it rather ironic that I read this quote the day after telling everyone at Bryanston No 1 Coaching Culture Club that in order to achieve my vision I expect a lot of discomfort, but that I allow my saboteur to rule my life because I’m comfortable as I am right now.
How about you?
Have you answered the question for yourself: what is your life vision?
If you are not already living your life vision, do you have a picture – a vision – of what your life could look like?
How will you get there?
Post by JP Gernaat
Some journal questions to get you started.
About John-Peter Gernaat
Owner of Fourways Coaching Culture Club, John-Peter Gernaat is part of world-wide culture shift to incorporate coaching as an essential partnership in life. With a background in training, mentoring and managing people, John-Peter has turned to coaching to help people achieve the highest potential they possess. Coaching Culture Clubs offers a structured coaching programme accessible to everyone as it spreads into every suburb and community. Follow @jpgernaat on LinkedIn or visit www.jpgernaat.com
It is all too easy to live in your comfort zone without realising there is more to life. The saying “A rut is just a grave with the ends kicked out” comes to mind. I have done my time, so to speak, in Edinburgh, and now I am ready to get out of this rut and make my mark in a new job, a new company, a new environment.
Read the post with excitement as if it is meant for me.I know my life vision but unfortunately I somehow feel stuck and I honestly do not know how to achieve it.
Hi Tlhoiloe,
Thanks for your comment. You’re well ahead of many people if you already have a vision for your life! Well done. I suggest coaching or joining a Coaching Culture Club to help you achieve your vision. I’ll send you more info.
Kirsten