All posts tagged: success

Fear of Failure-Michael Jordan, Walt Disney and Henry Ford?

  Failure is defined in many terms. A failed marriage, a failed business venture, a failed exam, or a failed trial run on a home improvement project. As illustrated, failure comes in all shapes and sizes ranging from the catastrophic to the less noticeable. It’s a part of the human existence. but what about the fear of failure that we allow to overshadow all of our efforts? It become a powerful negative force that can paralyze us. We become stuck in reverse and nonproductive. No one can win at everything, especially at a first attempt. I think of Michael Jordan and the story of his humble beginnings. He is touted as one of the greatest basketball players in history, yet he was cut from his freshman basketball team in high school. Walt Disney went bankrupt seven times before he hit the big one. Henry Ford’s first company failed because people said that his car and parts were of inferior quality. In the wake of failures we have Hall of Fame, Disney World, and millions of …

A Bulldozer of Change- The Choleric

A look at the current players in the presidential field of contenders might give us a snapshot of a Choleric or two. One thing that can be said about the Choleric is that they will never accused of being mild or meek. They don’t shy away from challenge and aren’t brought to their knees by opposition. In fact, they welcome it as an opportunity to assert their position and squash anyone who shows the slightest hint of weakness. This serves them well when an individual possessing this temperament decides to begin a new business venture or project. They will carefully surround themselves with people who are well-connected, knowledgeable, and successful. When they want to accomplish something, they take no prisoners, and skillfully dominate and manipulate their success. Sounds like the kind of guy you want to have on your team right? While the Choleric is well versed with affecting change in business practices, management, and organizations, they can sometimes fall short when it comes to making personal growth and progress.  This is the deal.  They …

Your Chances for Success

PROBABILITY OF GOAL COMPLETION OR SUCCESS Hear an Idea     10% Consciously Decide to Adopt the Idea      25% Decide When To Act On the Idea     40% Design a Plan To Act on the Idea     50% Make a commitment to another person to implement the plan     65% Have specific accountability to another for plan implementation     95% If you have a realistic dream that you want to go beyond a wish, you might be ready to move to step 2!  We have a team assembled at Life Coaching Partners to get you started with a personal growth plan, taking you from were you are to the place you want to be.  This is all done in conjunction to discerning what God’s Plans are for you based on your talents and strengths. Through the process you will also learn how God uses your weaknesses to HELP YOU TO GROW and overcome your character defects. Jan M. Drury, M.S., C.L.C.                 …