(Principles are basic truths that, when applied, cause success to come to you easier and quicker.)


I recently criticized myself – had a thought, then made myself wrong for having that thought. It was a make-wrong.

Make-wrongs are prevalent and powerful.

Make-wrongs diminish. They create and reinforce barriers. They interfere with meaningful connections. They drain our energy. As motivators, they are pain-based. Which can work but is expensive.

Make-wrongs have no place in Coaching nor in life. Yes, And… is a far preferable approach.

Yes, And… is a well-known tool in improv comedy. It adds to the flow. Yes, And… is also a wonderful tool in the comedy of life.

Yes, And… taps into possibilities and opportunities to see afresh.

What we look for filters what we see.

Looking for what’s wrong causes us to see … wrongs.

Looking with Yes, And… causes possibilities to stand out.


Coaching Point: Yes, And…?


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