Today’s quote is actually a proverb: “Take heed you do not find what you do not seek.” (English proverb) This timeless wisdom resonates deeply in our fast-paced world, where we often find ourselves seeking answers to questions that may not truly address our underlying concerns. As coaches, we understand the frustration that arises when our … Read more
These timeless words from Archimedes of Syracuse, although rooted in physics, I feel also carry profound implications for the realm of coaching. In the context of coaching, we serve as the architects of that “place to stand,” empowering individuals to discover their unique levers for transformative change. This post explores the parallels between Archimedes’ concept and the coaching journey, inviting you to reflect on your own “place to stand” and the levers that can move your world.
“One of the many interesting and surprising experiences of the beginner in child analysis is to find in even very young children a capacity for insight which is often far greater than that of adults.” (Melanie Klein)
“Stung by the splendour of a sudden thought.” (Robert Browning)
“Heed the still small voice that so seldom leads us wrong, and never into folly.” (Marquise du Deffando)
“Who looks outside, dreams. Who looks inside, awakes.” (Carl Jung)
“The only real voyage of discovery… consists not in seeking new landscapes but in having new eyes.” (Marcel Proust)
“A man will be imprisoned in a room with a door that’s unlocked and opens inwards as long as it does not occur to him to pull rather than push.” (Ludwig Wittgenstein)