My Honey Moon in Paris

It’s winter in Paris but still warm compare to Canada. 11 degree celsius. Such a nice weather to walk around Paris and enjoy our time. Paris, Paris. The most magnificant city of world, where Mona Lisa sleeps and all other world wide wondwers. City of lovers, city of romance. 100_1907.jpg100_2019.jpg dscf0037.jpg  100_2050.jpg

My wedding

December 24, 2007. Christmas eve wedding. Favourite time of year for both of us.

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My steps to success

I am finishing my ICA program. Graduation is in December. I started end of April, beginning of May this year.

Was it hard? Of course it was. Was it doable? Good news; Yes. How did I make it in just 6 months? Well, here are the steps that I followed. If anyone finds them helpful, they can also use them.

First I had a very honest self talk. I told myself this is going to be hard, but I can do it. It is going to be hard and better be prepared for it than lie to yourself.

Next thing I did was set a goal. My goal was to finish reading all the materials for the classes I had done already and highlight or make some cards with little notes for my future reference. This is how I learn something new.

After that, the next mile stone was to participate on each call to share my thoughts, no matter how scared I was feeling. That was my goal.

After I built enough confidence in receiving many acknowledgements about my insights, I felt I was ready to go to the next step. My next step was to participate as a client on the calls, and then as an observer.

Finally I was warm enough to talk to everyone and I reached the final stage; coaching in front of my group. I also taught my own teleclass. And that was all done through little steps and commitment.

Ah, I also used my support system that I know that it always gave me results and never failed, praying. Just a simple prayer like this “God help me be an excellent coach today. I need to build my confidence. Amen” That’s it, very simple but strong request. This was soothing and relaxing for me just before the call. After that I wasn’t thinking much of my worries, doubts and fears because I already hand them to God.

Aphorism

The “later” street sends you to the “never” house.

Four categories

There are four categories of men;

1- Those who know that they don’t know; These are the stupids. Keep away from them.

2- Those  who know, but know that they don’t know; These are modests. Teach them.

3- Those who know but don’t know that they know; These are sleeping. Wake them.

4-  Those who know and know that they know; These are the leaders. Follow them.

Julian Tuvin

Aphorism

When you are young, days are short and years are long. When you are old is the opposite.

Art of living

The most valuable of arts, is the art of living.

Cicero

Life

Life is a voyage.

Victor Hugo

Purpose of life

The purpose of life on earth is that the soul should grow. So grow! By doing it right!

Zelda Fitzgerald