(Quotes are capsules of information, reinforcement or enlightenment.)   “Our doubts are traitors And make us lose the good we oft might win By fearing to attempt.” William Shakespeare (Measure For Measure, Act 1, Scene 4)   Coaching Point: Why do you have doubts? Are you not seeing the truth? Are you missing a strategy?…

(Quotes are capsules of information, reinforcement or enlightenment.) “Insanity is contextual. So is wisdom.” Richard Thieme (Thinker, professional speaker, consultant, and writer focused on the impact of computer technology on individuals and organizations) Coaching Point: Do you remember a time in your life when something you saw or heard looked crazy, and then later seemed…

(Quotes are capsules of information, reinforcement or enlightenment.)   “It’s important to do what’s important to you.” Fess Parker (Former actor — Davy Crockett — and current vintner)   Coaching Point: Only after you’ve filled yourself up can you give, really give, yourself away.   Copyright 1999 Steve Straus. All rights reserved…

(Quotes are capsules of information, reinforcement or enlightenment.)   “Change fosters evolution.” Steve Straus (stimulated by Thomas Leonard’s Personal Evolution class)   Coaching Point: Most people would think it’s the other way around — that evolution results in change. While I agree, the point is, when you change something it sets the stage for you…

(Quotes are capsules of information, reinforcement or enlightenment.)   “The only limits to our realization of tomorrow will be our doubts of today.” Franklin Roosevelt   Coaching Point: What are your doubts? What needs to change to eliminate them? Who can help you do so?   Copyright 1999 Steve Straus. All rights reserved…

(Quotes are capsules of information, reinforcement or enlightenment.)   “If I meet a 100-year-old man and I have something to teach him, I will teach; If I meet an 8-year-old boy and he has something to teach me, I will learn.” Chao-chou   Coaching Point: Who are you teaching and from whom are you learning?…

(Quotes are capsules of information, reinforcement or enlightenment.)   “The best way to pay for a lovely moment is to enjoy it.” Richard Bach from The Bridge Across Forever   Copyright 1998 Steve Straus. All rights reserved…

(Quotes are capsules of information, reinforcement or enlightenment.)   “Are you happy? Are you doing, this moment, exactly what you most want to do in the world.” Richard Bach from The Bridge Across Forever   Coaching Point: You’re waiting for – – – what?   Copyright 1998 Steve Straus. All rights reserved…

(Quotes are capsules of information, reinforcement or enlightenment.)   “A person who doesn’t know but knows that he doesn’t know is a student; teach him. A person who knows but who doesn’t know that he knows is asleep; awaken him. But a person who knows and knows that he knows is wise; follow him.” Old…

(Quotes are capsules of information, reinforcement or enlightenment.)   “Do, or do not. There is no ‘try’.” Yoda from The Empire Strikes Back   Coaching Point: Are you willing to accept the outcomes from doing or not doing?   Copyright 1998 Steve Straus. All rights reserved…