Olympic Gold Medalist | Performance Coach | Author I write about what it means to perform with full engagement in the second half of life.
Thinking In Waves: Waves Over Walls
Waves Over WallsThinking in Comfort Thinking In Stability Thinking In Absolutes Thinking In Certainty Thinking In Safety Thinking In Straight Lines Thinking In Security Thinking In Automation Thinking In Rigidity Thinking In Perfection... The opposite of Thinking In Waves Is so commonly anchored around us That we hardly notice Until The results of such thinking Shape the actions that Shape a life That constantly runs into walls... Which triggers more thinking... And the loop begins again. To escape these walls And move towards What truly matters most... Your unique Values Abilities Experience Perspective Must work together to Leverage a force of energy Greater than your own. From a disposition of Curiosity Patience Letting Go Exists the opportunity To sychronize The Rise-Collapse-Rise Again nature of Life - Its Waves And Foundational elements of humanity Conducive to healthy surfing. From learning to creativity to connection to movement to the simplicity of breath, Thinking In Waves Leads to Actions That capture Free Energy... Free Energy that would Never arrive When thinking Within walls. With gratitude, Joe PS - An invitation for personal reflection that was helpful to me for today's essay: What is one area of your life where your thoughts are contained within walls? What shift needs to happen to move these thoughts on to Waves? Also... What holds my attention these days? Here's what I am to NOW. See you on the Wave.🌊 – ​​Joe Jacobi​​ Olympic Gold Medalist | Performance Coach | ​Transition Expert | ​Author​ Unlock Your Why, Achieve Impacting Wins, & Ride Spectacular Life Waves |
Joe Jacobi
Olympic Gold Medalist | Performance Coach | Author I write about what it means to perform with full engagement in the second half of life.
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