Practice and Preparation: A Secret from FocalPoint Business Coaching

Hi, I thought this little insight into the mind of a business coach might be useful.

In reading a book last night, I had a BFO ( Blinding Flash of the Obvious) or an AHA ( Aha! I get it!) that would benefit many business owners and entrepreneurs. Thanks to one of the NFL's highest regarded coaches and leaders Vince Lombardi.

What came to me reading the book about one of the most successful coaches in the world of pro football was this… We need to practice! Practice! Practice! Ok nothing new with that.

What is new is that everyday we’re to go out and apply our trade in the game of life expecting to win every day. Imagine if a football team got together on game day and the only practice they had was a hardcopy of the play book which the reviewed every day in preparation for the weekend game.

How successful would that team be, how long would it be before they had a victory , or were able to if at all win the league championship.

What if there was way to increase the practice time during the week integrated in such a way that business owners who wanted to accelerate their success were able to do just that while running their businesses. I believe there is a way to do just that!

It has been proven many times over that there isn't enough time in a lifetime to learn everything you need to know to live your most successful lives, but if you leverage the knowledge and experience of others then you too can achieve greater results.

One of the quickest ways to learn from others is to work with your own business coach, they will be accountable to you, working with you to make sure that you reach or exceed your goals and objectives. In this way you are able to practice more before you hit the field.

Thanks for Checking in.

Phil Gilkes
FocalPoint Business Coach
Calgary, Alberta

pgilkes@focalpointcoaching.com