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It’s enthusiasm time again. Let me know what you think via twitter at @JamieSmartCom, on my Facebook page, or in the comments below.
1. A quote I’m resonating with this week
This week’s quote comes from George Orwell, and seems to be having a particularly deep resonance for me this week.
“Public opinion, because of the tremendous urge to conformity in gregarious animals, is less tolerant than any system of law.”
2. One of my favourite mediums
I love audiobooks, so I was delighted to be invited into Audible Studios this week to record the audiobook for my book RESULTS: Think Less, Achieve More. This morning, I decided to try something different; I live-streamed the recording of Chapter 9 – The Principles of Impact. Viewers got the chance to go behind the scenes of the audiobook creation process, and it was a lot of fun. In fact, we ended up having a fire alarm in the middle of it, so the recording is in two parts. You can watch and listen to part 1 here https://www.facebook.com/JamieMSmart/videos/10155090384949459/ and part 2 here https://www.facebook.com/JamieMSmart/videos/10155090441889459/
3. This week’s glimpse into the future
I’m not yet sure what I think about this, but it looks like the technology used for “gene-editing” is soon to be used with human babies. We live in interesting times, my friend! You can read about it here: https://www.technologyreview.com/s/603633/us-panel-endorses-designer-babies-to-avoid-serious-disease/
4. One of my favourite books ever
I’ll never forget the first time I read John Waller’s fantastic book, The Discovery of the Germ: Twenty Years That Transformed The Way We Think About Disease. I couldn’t put it down. It’s an incredible, real-life page-turner. I was telling Clarity Coach Karl Walkinshaw about it the other night, and I got so excited that I dug it out for another read. Highly recommended! https://www.amazon.co.uk/d/cka/Discovery-Germ-Transformed-Disease-Revolutions-Science-Hardcover/B00OVM848S/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1487857091&sr=8-2&keywords=discovery+of+the+germ
5. This week’s 3 minute miracle
I don’t like all Amanda Palmer’s music, but In My Mind is terrific. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q9WZtxRWieM&feature=youtu.be (NB: Contains at least some explicit lyrics)
That’s it!
Thanks and big love,
Jamie
PS The current instalment of Project Glasswing is underway, and we’re turning our sights on Glasswing 8. If you’d like to be considered for the next intake of this programme, we’ve got 36 places and expect it to be fully booked by the time we start, as usual. Here’s how you’ll know if you’re a good fit:
– You are a coach, therapist or change-worker (Eg. Sports coach, psychotherapist, hypnotherapist, business coach, bodyworker, consultant etc)
– You have at least one year’s experience of working with clients (either paid, pro-bono or both)
– You probably charge by the hour, but want to use a “coaching package” model and increase your income
– You have room to work with at least one longer term contract client, starting in May 2017
– You want to take your practice to the next level in 2017, and are willing to put step out of your comfort zone if necessary
– You’re an enthusiastic, friendly people-person
– You have a coachable spirit, and
– You can keep a secret
If that’s you, then email me at info@jamiesmart.com, and let me know where you’re located and a little about yourself (if you don’t know what to tell me about, look at the list above for inspiration). Change the subject line to “Project Glasswing TTE”. I’ll be choosing people in the next couple of weeks. Talk to you soon!