I remember first picking up on Brian Johnson and his fun and inspiring Philosophers Notes about half a year ago. Me and Joel were busy with the research and preparations for the Coaches Rising Summit and heard his powerful interview on The New Man.
He struck us as a powerhouse of positive energy and solid wisdom. We both agreed we had to get him involved and figured he could really bring value by sharing his perspective on entrepreneurialism and success principles. So we did and it was a blast.
Alignment
What really stood out to me personally in Brian’s interview, is the way he framed the importance of our work as coaches in the world. How we are by the very nature of our profession influencers that play a key role in aligning people to their deepest values and highest aspirations. I love how he spoke to the fact that we as coaches are in a unique position to facilitate the kind of change that is much needed and desired in the world. It gave him and us goose bumps.
He also pointed out how that is both a great responsibility as well as something to hold with spaciousness and humor. How our highest aspirations are like stars that guide and inspire us, not the final measure to define ourselves and the success of our existence. To recognize that we will inevitably fall short on some of our goals and aspirations and will celebrate the achievement of others. That freed quite a bit of space for me.
Dynamic tension
It’s also a beautiful challenge to hold the dynamic tension between aiming high and simultaneously being compassionate with yourself. Being an optimalist instead of a perfectionist.
So I would like to offer you with 3 questions here:
- What are your highest goals and aims as a coaching entrepreneur?
- Where do you take yourself and the success of your business to serious?
- How will you hold that dynamic tension between stretching yourself and being compassionate on your unique entrepreneurial journey?
Warmly and keep rising,
Laurens
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