I don’t think so. He had an associate who put in a good word with the Queen, but he didn’t have someone asking him if he was working on the right problem.
Neither (as far as I know) did Leonardo da Vinci, Ben Franklin or Sam Walton. Yet they each pushed themselves to achieve incredible, world-changing feats.
OK, they each had their own special genius.
Guess what? So do you.
I’ve worked for a couple of coaching companies, OneCoach and TEC /Vistage, so I’ve seen how having a business coach in your corner can make a huge difference.
I ran a faster marathon (and achieved one of my life goals) because I had a great coach, pushing me further than I might have gone on my own.
But here’s the thing: You can actually coach yourself.
This is not just me biting the hands that used to feed me. I really believe that while it’d be great to have a Vince Lombardi in your corner, only you can make the commitment to do the things you need to do to get your enterprise (and your life) to the next level.
Sure, new skills, and what they call “out-of-the-box thinking” and are required. But if you’re motivated, you really can transform your business and your life.
We rush to conclusions every day: We’re quite certain that we know the best way to drive to work; who’s got the best coffee around; exactly how to conduct this marketing campaign.
Certainty is comfortable, after all. It’s a righteous place. And it’s definitely a time-saver.
Until you make a choice that sets you back, and you have to start all over again.