It’s Thursday, and it’s time for this week’s update. Please let me know what you think via twitter at @jamiesmartcom, on my Facebook page here, or in the comment section. At the end, I’ll tell you how you can get one of your #enthusiasms featured in a future edition of The Thursday Enthusiasms (TTE).
1. A quotation I’m reflecting on this week
This one. Seneca nails it. Still relevant 2000 years later.
"There is nothing that the busy man is less busy with then living."
2. The brief video I saw Harry on
Last week, I shared a quote from Harry Leslie Smith, commenting on the European refugee crisis. Here’s the 3-minute video I transcribed it from. Well worth a watch.
3. A book by a dear friend of mine
My dear friend and colleague, Terry Rubenstein, has written a book about her journey with the principles behind clarity, Exquisite Mind. Terry was one of the first people who I learned from when I first started exploring these principles eight years ago. Her book is very well written, contains moving personal stories, and offers genuine hope for people who are struggling with depression and other forms of chronic psychological suffering. You can find out more about it here.
4. A sign that made me smile
I was walking down London Road in Leicester last weekend and spotted this sign outside of one of the city’s many Indian restaurants (Leicester is super multi-cultural and has some amazing eateries). Anyway, what made me smile was the picture of the soldier testing the blade of his Kukri in anticipation of a private party, event or business meeting. I’m not entirely convinced that the sign is conveying what the owners wanted it to!
5. This week’s 3-minute miracle
The band Doves are not only a great live act; they’ve also cut some cracking singles over the years. For this week’s 3MM, it was a toss up between Words, Pounding and There Goes the Fear. Enjoy!
That’s it for this week. If you have questions, suggestions or want to let me know what you’re enthusiastic about, just tweet one of yours and put my twitter name @jamiesmartcom and the #Enthusiasms hashtag in there so I can find it. If I’m enthusiastic about something you’re enthusiastic about, it might just get featured in a future TTE.
Big love
Jamie
P.S. Are you a coach, therapist, change-worker (e.g. sports coach, psychotherapist, hypnotherapist, business coach, bodyworker, etc.), or other 1:1 professional? If so, you may be interested in my new programme starting at the end of April. If you fall in to one of the above categories, here’s what I’m looking for:
- 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 to increase your income & make it more consistent
- You have space in your practice to work with at least one longer term contract client, starting in May
- You’re an enthusiastic, friendly people-person
- You have a coachable spirit, and are willing to step out of your comfort zone if necessary, and
- You can keep a secret
If that’s you, then just email me at jsmart@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). Make the subject line “Project Glasswing”. I’ll be choosing people in the next couple of weeks. Talk to you soon! J