Raise the Bar

A couple of weeks ago I sat down with my daughters to watch the semi-finals of Australia's version of Dancing with the Stars. Gerard Goosen who we know to be vision impaired was eliminated in Sunday's show, he made it to the final four but what I was really interested in was his speech at the end of the show and the parallels with what I teach in my GET REAL seminar.

In his words he highlights 3 key things I believe are the difference between average and awesome.

1. I talk about people capable of far more than they imagine - Gerrard mentioned one of the key motivators for him in participating in the show and making the finals was to show people they can achieve great things if they put their mind to it.

2. One of the key sessions in the GET REAL seminar is 'Raising the Bar' as high jumpers do, a little at a time until you habitually clear it with ease. Gerrard consistently raises the bar in his life so he achieves awesome things despite the fact he is blind; things most of us would be blown away by. He has a significant disadvantage and he has made them habitual so they are now done with the same ease as the high jumper clearing the bar.

3. It is my belief that courage comes before confidence. Gerrard clearly shows that stepping out of your comfort zone slowly, step by step, little by little, builds confidence. It is the courage to string together a series of little wins that creates awesome outcomes and ultimately confidence. Food for thought? Have a great day!