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The Nemesis of Perfection
By Stacey Mayo
Are you waiting? Rather than living out their dreams, many people wait and wait and wait. What are you waiting for? Clarity on what direction to go in? To get really, really good at whatever it is you want to do? For a sign that it's the right time to move on? For a guarantee that you will not be rejected or fail? These are just a few of the thoughts people have which keep them from moving forward. Stop and think for a minute about what thoughts usually stop you.
Often these thoughts are tied in with the need to do things right or perfectly or with the need to know what to expect. This is the nemesis of perfection. Simply put, if we wait for everything to line up perfectly before taking some kind of action, we will be waiting forever.
I had to be pushed by my coach to lead my first workshop nearly 10 years ago. I kept saying, "I wasn't ready." What I meant was, "it wasn't perfect, yet." What I have since learned and keep re-learning is perfection and refinement come in the doing. That is where the real learning takes place. I led my first personal mission statement workshop for a group of acquaintances at no charge. The workshop wasn't great -- but it wasn't terrible either. I got
incredibly helpful feedback from the participants. From there I was able to refine it and teach it in the adult education programs of the local colleges. The feedback I got from the participants is not anything I could have learned on my own. The learning was in the doing. Now I teach and certify other people to facilitate that workshop and have turned it into the workbook in an ebook, "Is Your Ladder Leaning Against the Wrong Wall?. None of that would have been possible had I not taken that first step nearly ten years ago.
When I was proofreading my book, "I Can't Believe I Get Paid To Do This!" for the 5th time, that same fear of missing a mistake was present. But this time it would be printed and there would be no taking it back. Eventually, I had to get over that and send the book to print. To my knowledge, there is at least one typo in the book (my mom caught it :)). And when I go back for a second printing very soon, I will correct it. In the meantime, the book is in the hands of a lot of people who are moving forward with their dreams.
The fear of failure is tied in with the nemesis of perfection; i.e., if I don't do it right or make the right choice, then I fail. Failure does not have to be devastating. Rather it can be viewed as an opportunity to learn. Everyone fails sometimes. The people who have the most successes in life also generally have had the most failures. That is because they keep coming back and try again and again.
Where are you willing to take a chance this week? Here are some possibilities to choose from or create your own.
- Create or write something and allow it to be okay if it's not perfect.
- Do something you've never done before.
- Ask someone you've been admiring or would like to get to know out for coffee or a meal.
- Share your creative work with someone whose opinion you respect.
- Submit your idea, work, talent to someone who has the ability to hire you or purchase something from you.
What are you waiting for? Take the leap (or at least one small step) and let me know how it goes.
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F*R*E*E and Fee Teleclasses
How To Create and Maintain a Six-Figure Practice Utilizing the Law of Attraction Plus Inspired Action
Date: Wednesday, April 27, 2005 from 1:00 - 2:00 PM (Eastern).
Tuition: F*r*e*e
Led by Stacey Mayo aka "The Dream Queen"
This class is for all entrepreneurs/practitioners, from those just starting out to those who have been practicing for a while but would like to take their business to new heights. You will learn how to use the law of attraction to create a thriving practice with ease as well as practical steps you can put into place immediately following the class. If you love what you do, but dislike certain aspects of marketing, this class is for you. Learn how to market your business in a way that works for you. The process of growing your business can be just as much fun as coaching/consulting or whatever your specialty is.
To register and for more information, go to www.teleclass.com, go to 'search classes' and type 'Stacey Mayo' under Instructor.
Hope to see you there.
Career Seekers Adult Group is here!
A companion teleprogram to the book, "I Can't Believe I Get Paid to Do This!"
Starts: Week of May 17th, 4 month program conducted over the phone
Fee: Less than half the price of individual coaching
Led by Hallie Crawford
Discover what you want to be when you grow up. Imagine what it would be like to have greater direction, confidence, a sense of empowerment - and to look forward to getting out of bed in the morning! So many people want a career they can enjoy, but don’t know what they want to do or how to go about figuring it out. Some find themselves at a crossroads and are unsure what path to take. Here is a way to learn from real people what they did to become successful. Discover proven strategies used by remarkable people who have made their dreams a reality. Plus get tools and support to begin to find out how to create your own path and find a career you can be passionate about. You don't have to settle for less. You can have a career and life you love.
Contact Hallie Crawford at hallie@balancedliving.com (type Career Seekers in the subject) or 312-451-5990 to get more information and determine if this program is right for you. Don't delay. Early bird pricing for those who sign up by May 3rd.
New Group Forming NOW: Live Out Your Dreams Teleseminar/Coaching Group
Next group starts week of May 12th
Imagine in a few short weeks, you could be on the way to making your greatest dream come true... here's how.....
Live Out Your Dreams is a group coaching program that was designed specifically to support and help you get the results you've only dreamed of by implementing the strategies used by extremely successful people outlined in "I Can't Believe I Get Paid To Do This!".
I know for a fact what a difference implementing just a few of these strategies can make both from my own personal experience and from the work I've done with my clients. I also know that it can be challenging to do that on your own. Well, now there is help! Working with a group is great because statistics show that people who have support, including attending group meetings, always do better than those who don't - 100% of the time.
This group is great for professionals, creatives, entrepreneurs, those who want to start their own business and anyone who has a dream and wants support in making it happen. And the good news is you can do it over the phone from the convenience of your own home or office.
For more information, go to Group Coaching Program Information. Early bird pricing for those who sign up by the end of April.
She's Living Out Her Dreams
Congratulations to CBL client, Stephanie Goodman, on the grand opening of her new business, Blue Water Wellness. As a wellness consultant, Stephanie can help you increase your energy level, lose body fat and weight, improve your immune system, reduce/manage stress levels, establish healthy habits for eating, cooking and exercise and improve overall wellness and health. This is what she is passionate about.
Stephanie has extensive experience ranging from medical and healthy living research, one-to-one personal nursing care and counseling and monitoring patients and clients with long term preventative and rehabilitative goals.
She may be reached at goodmanstp@aol.com or 404-395-8925.
Where's Stacey?
April 1st: Atlanta Sports and Fitness Magazine, pg 11, read the article here
May 11th: 3:00 ET, Interview with Randy Gilbert, The Inside Success Show
May 11th: Career Coaches - special interest group, teleseminar
May 18th: 12:00 ET, Visionary Women: Lessons From Remarkable People, www.webmomz.com
July 20th: 12:00 ET ProWin (Professional Women's Information Network) quarterly meeting at Maggianos in Atlanta, guest speaker, Visionary Women: Lessons From Remarkable People, www.prowin.com
Would you like Stacey to speak to your organization or group? Contact her at 770-643-0886 or coach@balancedliving.com to discuss your needs.
Don't forget to order the book everyone is talking about!
"I Can't Believe I Get Paid To Do This! Remarkable People Reveal 26 Proven Strategies for Making Your Dreams a Reality" and receive 2 free bonuses when you order from my website: How To Succeed in Any Economy and From Starving Artist to Affluent Artist. For
more information or to order online click here.
Want to discover your purpose? Then download the workbook, "Is Your Ladder Leaning Against the Wrong Wall?" and get the tools and exercises you need to unlock your purpose in life. For more information or to order online click here.
About the Coaches:
Learn more about the coaches at the Center for Balanced Living at About the Coaches. To find out more about our coaching services, please visit The Center for Balanced Living.
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