Yes, I know I ask you to think about this, rather a lot…
That personal dream you have – that ambition, target, aim, whatever you call it – what do you think, today, right now, as you read this, are the chances that you can actually achieve it?
Out of 10
1 being no chance
10 being it is a racing certainty
Give me a number, between 1 and 10
OK, got it?
Now, let me ask you a question, whatever number you chose
Why didn’t you give me a lower number?
Go on, why did not you not say a lower number?
A brilliant coaching question you can use in any area of your life, to really help others
When you ask the “give me a number” question of someone, and they respond, they expect you to ask:
“Why didn’t you give me a higher number?”
In other words – where are your ambitions, why don’t you think more of yourself, etc. etc?
Instead:
Why didn’t you give me a lower number?
Changes their state (it is a surprise), AND gets them to focus on what they can do, not what they can’t, and gets them to take ownership.
All with a switch of one word.
Help others – and enjoy
With my love and best wishes
David
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