The Forge Philosophy
What Makes Us Tick?
Just in case you were asking why you would want me, out of all other available options, to coach you (course you are).
It’s best to know things upfront.
I would want to know before I got into anything – and my guess is that you would appreciate that too.
Makes things a lot easier.
I’ve collected some working habits along the years. Methods that make my work a lot more effective.
So, as your coach and your guide, there are certain principles I adhere to and certain things I will be doing to help you along your journey.
It’s best to know about those right now.
Honesty is always the best policy.
So, listen up.
It’s best to know things upfront.
I would want to know before I got into anything – and my guess is that you would appreciate that too.
Makes things a lot easier.
I’ve collected some working habits along the years. Methods that make my work a lot more effective.
So, as your coach and your guide, there are certain principles I adhere to and certain things I will be doing to help you along your journey.
It’s best to know about those right now.
Honesty is always the best policy.
So, listen up.
My DO List
I love to coach people who WANT to win.
It doesn’t matter where you are in life, physically or emotionally, right now. All that matters to me is that you have an over-riding, unflinching, pile-driving desire to succeed.
I will always tell you what you need to hear. Never what you want to hear.
I love working with people who want to invest in themselves.
Growth (physical, spiritual and emotional) involves exploring frontiers. So I will push you to your limits and ask you to do things you think you are unable to do (but you will be amazed to find out that you are).
Pushing you is only half the story. I won’t only push you but I will also never leave you there alone. Makes all the difference in the world.
It doesn’t matter where you are in life, physically or emotionally, right now. All that matters to me is that you have an over-riding, unflinching, pile-driving desire to succeed.
I will always tell you what you need to hear. Never what you want to hear.
I love working with people who want to invest in themselves.
Growth (physical, spiritual and emotional) involves exploring frontiers. So I will push you to your limits and ask you to do things you think you are unable to do (but you will be amazed to find out that you are).
Pushing you is only half the story. I won’t only push you but I will also never leave you there alone. Makes all the difference in the world.
I will also take extreme care to never push you over the edge (even if you think I am sometimes). That would be an exercise in disaster. The push has to be close enough to make you evolve, but never to fall off the edge. And yes, that’s a tough school of learning. But it works miracles.
I will ask you difficult questions. I will be in your face sometimes. I will make you look at things you would rather bury and hide. It’s all part of the challenge we will face together.
I am going to give you a kick in the butt when you need it. We all do, at some point in time. Keeps us going and keeps us focused.
My goal is to make you see life in a different way.
To teach you that you ARE a champion.
And to show that winning starts with believing.
And I will always believe in you.
I will ask you difficult questions. I will be in your face sometimes. I will make you look at things you would rather bury and hide. It’s all part of the challenge we will face together.
I am going to give you a kick in the butt when you need it. We all do, at some point in time. Keeps us going and keeps us focused.
My goal is to make you see life in a different way.
To teach you that you ARE a champion.
And to show that winning starts with believing.
And I will always believe in you.
My DON'T List
Well, yes I do have a list of “don’ts” accumulated over time.
As you probably have figured out by now, I don’t coach just anyone.
I don’t want to and will not work with tyre kickers, bargain hunters and discount seekers. This isn’t a second hand, thrift store.
I also cannot work with people who already know it all, know what is best for them and know how to get there. Waste of time for both of us teaching you what you already know.
As you probably have figured out by now, I don’t coach just anyone.
I don’t want to and will not work with tyre kickers, bargain hunters and discount seekers. This isn’t a second hand, thrift store.
I also cannot work with people who already know it all, know what is best for them and know how to get there. Waste of time for both of us teaching you what you already know.
I won’t let you become complacent. That is the poison of the soul.
I won’t let you lie to yourself. It’s what got you here in the first place.
I won’t let your dreams die. I believe in them with all my heart.
I won’t let you engage in the destructive habits that are eating your life away.
I won’t let you think small anymore. It’s time to dream, believe and achieve.
When you see all this, it becomes pretty obvious why we absolutely, unconditionally and unquestionably LOVE what we do.
Welcome to the discovery of your greatness.
I won’t let you lie to yourself. It’s what got you here in the first place.
I won’t let your dreams die. I believe in them with all my heart.
I won’t let you engage in the destructive habits that are eating your life away.
I won’t let you think small anymore. It’s time to dream, believe and achieve.
When you see all this, it becomes pretty obvious why we absolutely, unconditionally and unquestionably LOVE what we do.
Welcome to the discovery of your greatness.