LETTING GO OF THE OLD WAY
I have realized that in almost every coaching call that I have with clients that there is a nugget that pertains to all of us.
Frank(fictitious name), an architect, has seen his business continually grow. The quality of services that he provides keeps expanding as does Frank personally and professionally, yet he has a few clients who don’t want to grow with him.
On a practical level, Frank doesn’t need their business. He has a steady flow yet he doesn’t want to turn away business.
So what’s he to do. That is a dilemma that we all have. Not just in business but in our entire life.
When do we move on and let someone go. When do we say to ourself that we can do better.
Yes we still want to be compassionate, yet we realize that every interaction that we have with that person is a piece of work. It’s an effort that no longer serves us.
I am a firm believer in making changes and letting someone go is part of that. It’s not unusual that when you do let go that there will be a void in your life…you might even question whether you made the right decision. But that void gets filled quickly.
On another level what you are really doing is sending a message to the universe. You are making a definitive statement as to the quality of the life that you want and expect and the people who you wish to partner with.
Here’s the question. Who or what are you willing to let go of? There is so much focus on what we want and what steps we can take to get there that we overlook a basic premise.
It’s our willingness to let go that allows us to take the path of least resistance. Think about it. Let it flow. My free monthly ezine, Letters on LIfe explores these questions in more depth.
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MARK
JOURNEY ON is a blog dedicated to personal and professional development. Mark Susnow, an executive and life coach, inspires others to experience more fulfillment and success in their life. A former trial attorney for 30 years and musician, he integrates what it takes to be successful in the world with the inner wisdom unfolded to him through years of yoga and meditation. He also publishes, Letters on Life, an inspirational ezine. Signup! http://www.inspirepossibility.com.