Every Person Knows Best Where Their Own Shoe Pinches.


A photograph of a wooden bench with greenery behind. In the forefront of the image, sat on the bench, is a worn show, with laces still tied. The text reads: "I hate to complain. No one is without their difficulties, whether in High, or low Life, & every person knows best where their own shoe pinches.".(Abigail Adams)

Today’s quote is:

“I hate to complain. No one is without their difficulties, whether in High, or low Life, & every person knows best where their own shoe pinches.” (Abigail Adams)

Some Questions For Coaches prompted by this quote:

  • Reflecting on “every person knows best where their own shoe pinches,” how might we explore the role of personal insight/ intuition in overcoming adversity/ finding solutions?
  • How does this quote resonate with your coaching journey?
  • How can coaches use this quote to guide clients effectively?

Bonus Questions:

  • If “every person knows best where their own shoe pinches” was really true, how would you describe your coaching?
  • Does “No one is without their difficulties, whether in High, or low Life” actually seem true to you?
  • What coaching related story, question or technique, did this quote prompt for you?
  • What else struck you about this quote?

Feel free to add a comment or your own question in the comments below.

About Jen Waller

Jen Waller

Jen Waller is on a mission to support, nurture and encourage coaching skills and talents from non-coach to coach and beyond.

As an experienced coach and trainer, Jen is happy to utilise all skills at her disposal to assist clients from getting out of their own way and making a difference in the world with their coaching. Find out more about the support Jen offers here.

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