It’s enthusiasm time again. Let me know what you think via twitter at @JamieSmartCom, on my Facebook page, or on my blog below.
1. A quote I’m resonating with this week
I was in the back of an Uber on my way to deliver the first module of the Clarity Mentoring Programme a couple of weeks ago, when the classic Bob Marley track, Three Little Birds came on the radio. I’ve loved this song for decades, but I heard it in a completely new light this time. Back when I first listened to the song, I thought it was about circumstances, and a general message of positivity – a kind of “be positive, everything’s going to turn out ok.” But as I listened to it for the umpteenth time, I heard a different message; your true self – who you really – are is already everything you’ve ever longed for. There’s nothing wrong with you, and there never has been. And you don’t need anything before you can be alright. Who you really are is already alright.
“Don’t worry about a thing, ’cause every little thing gonna be alright”
2. Why it’s NOT just your thinking
Each month, I do a group coaching session called the Clarity Community call (something I do for those in my community that have been on one of my programmes).
Doreen Ritchie is a coach from Belfast who works with people who want to improve their lives and improve their relationship with money. As you’ll hear, Doreen has recently finished the Thriving Coaches Blueprint (which had a really big impact on her), but she found herself from time to time, telling herself ‘oh it’s just your thinking’…
You may have heard people say this to you or other people (or maybe you’ve even tried saying it to yourself) and it just doesn’t help. This was one of the things Doreen had run up against and so because this is such a common theme I thought it would be great to share this episode. Where I go with this is the last place that most people would expect. You see, it’s never “just your thinking”. You can listen to the episode here: https://www.jamiesmart.com/why-its-not-your-thinking/ (you’ll also find a link to the youtube video of the session on that page if you prefer to watch it as you listen).
3. This week’s glimpse of the future
Peter Diamandis is a fountain of information about the future, and the incredible things technology is making possible in the world. You can check out his latest blogs here: http://www.diamandis.com/blog/abundance-of-knowledge
4. A movie I was touched by
I watched the movie, Eddie the Eagle (about Britain’s Olympic record-setting ski jumper, Michael ‘Eddie’ Edwards). While the tone of the film was somewhat predictable (BBC light comedy department style), what I didn’t predict was how moved I’d be by Edwards’ persistence, courage and spirit. Eddie Edwards has shifted in my mind from being a figure of fun to being an example of the kind of courage and heart I value most highly. This guy’s a hero. Well worth checking out. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CATCSEoeG_c
5. This week’s 3 minute miracle
Here’s Bob Marley’s Three Little Birds (in case you haven’t head it in a while): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zaGUr6wzyT8
That’s it for this week!
Jamie
Jamie Smart, Sunday Times Bestselling Author, Speaker and Executive Coach
PLUS: Whenever you’re ready… here are 6 ways I can help you get the clarity and results that matter to you:
1. Listen to the ‘Get Clarity’ Podcast www.jamiesmart.com/claritynow/
2. Hire me to speak at your event: www.jamiesmart.com/book-jamie-to-speak-about/
If you’re a coach or interested in becoming one…
3. Join The Thriving Coaches Facebook group
4. Listen to The Thriving Coaches Podcast
5. Take part in the Thriving Coaches Blueprint. our 90 day, rapid-implementation programme to help you get more clients and grow your coaching or therapy practice (doors now open!)
6. Learn more about the Certified Clarity Coach Training Programme, our 10-month deep-immersion into the principles behind clarity (doors now open! The programme starts September 2018 and won’t run again until 2020 at the earliest.)
If you’re looking to change job, career or move from FTE to something more fulfilling…
7. Join the Transition Launchpad Facebook group
8. Learn more about Escape Velocity: The Transition Blueprint our 90 day programme to help you transition into doing fulfilling work.