S:0890 Distinction: Recharge vs. Charge
(Distinctions are subtleties of language that, when gotten, cause a shift in a belief, behavior, value or attitude.) For years my Coaching practice has been populated with highly successful people, many of whom first became successful by charging hard into their future. It worked. They got what they wanted. Charging full speed ahead is […]
S:0889 Distinction: Regulate vs. Regulation
(Distinctions are subtleties of language that, when gotten, cause a shift in a belief, behavior, value or attitude.) Regulate has two very different uses. The popular use has come to mean to provide regulations. That is, to describe controls. Requirements. Punishments. Limitations. This use of the word has an implied external-ness, an I-will-regulate-you sort […]
S:0886 Distinction: Under Pressure vs. Under Stress
(Distinctions are subtleties of language that, when gotten, cause a shift in a belief, behavior, value or attitude.) There is a difference between working under pressure and working under stress. For me, working under pressure can create reward. A tight deadline or short notice can create a lot of pressure, but having a clear […]
S:0884 Distinction: It Might Happen vs. It Probably Won’t
(Distinctions are subtleties of language that, when gotten, cause a shift in a belief, behavior, value or attitude.) Two very different thoughts are contained in this Distinction. Each resides on the opposite side of the sweet spot in the middle. You’ve probably been told to always choose ‘positive’ thoughts. I certainly encourage that. Thoughts […]
S:0876 Distinction: Seeing the Stitches vs. Seeing the Ball
(Distinctions are subtleties of language that, when gotten, cause a shift in a belief, behavior, value or attitude.) There is a phrase used in many sports about ‘seeing the ball.’ A good player will see the ball all the way into their hands, or into their glove, or to their bat. They don’t take […]
S:0874 Distinction: A Professional vs. A Natural
(Distinctions are subtleties of language that, when gotten, cause a shift in a belief, behavior, value or attitude.) People who have the in-born, DNA-level wiring to do something are said to be ‘naturals’ at that something. Athletes, musicians, teachers, mathematicians, Coaches, parents, sales people, artists, everywhere you look and in every endeavor there are […]
S:0871 Distinction: Being vs. Becoming
(Distinctions are subtleties of language that, when gotten, cause a shift in a belief, behavior, value or attitude.) Have you known people who describe themselves as seekers of enlightenment, or evolving, or some other term which implies their interest and pursuit of some form of higher consciousness? Well, good for them. This S3MC does […]
S:0860 Distinction: Being an Example vs. Trying to Control
(Distinctions are subtleties of language that, when gotten, cause a shift in a belief, behavior, value or attitude.) This Distinction shows up most clearly when raising children, but has application in all phases of life. Explaining standards, setting boundaries, and describing goals are all useful and necessary, whether when parenting or leading a work […]
S:0858 Distinction: Leading a Charging Horde vs. Running In Front of an Angry Mob
(Distinctions are subtleties of language that, when gotten, cause a shift in a belief, behavior, value or attitude.) Just the image of those two different situations is illuminating! There are people (look to politics for some examples) who practice firing people up over negative issues, getting them angry, then leading (running from?!) the resulting […]
S:0857 Distinction: A Question Won’t Let Go vs. Working On a Question
(Distinctions are subtleties of language that, when gotten, cause a shift in a belief, behavior, value or attitude.) When a question arises you have a choice. You can work at coming up with an answer. This is a good choice for most questions. Work at it, answer the question and move on. Or, if […]