Grow grow grow grow, forward forward forward forward.
The Beanstalk is all about growth, all about moving forward and towards becoming the people we wish to be. This focus is healthy, but as we continually focus on the point in the future we’re striving towards, the gap between there and where we are now can seem to stretch out before us, making us feel as though we are miles away from our own version of success.
A useful tool I’ve learn about this week in the world of coaching is called Scaling. It’s a very simple principle, one we are all aware of in theory, but in practical application to a person’s situation it can be very revealing.
It goes like this:
Identify a goal, and set it at number ten on a scale from zero.
Place yourself on the scale, based on how close you are to achieving this goal.
If you scored below five, ask yoursel…
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