Hello, there!  I hope you are having a truly fabulous, exciting and profitable day.     I was thinking about the different attitudes people adopt. Some seem to struggle, no matter what the economy is like; some are constantly cheerful and expansive. Some see problems at every turn, while others see opportunity.     You must have heard the story of the shoe company that sent two salesmen to Africa with a shipment of shoes to follow. One immediately sent back the message, "Cancel shipment. No business here - no-one wears shoes!"  The other salesman sent a different message: "Increase shipment. Great opportunity! No-one wears shoes, here!"     I agree with the second fellow. When I encounter someone like the first salesman, I always try to get them to see the opportunities that are staring them in the face. That's where success is to be found, isn't it?!  Opportunity is all around us.     Winston Churchill said, "People trip over opportunity every day. Most just brush themselves off and carry on as if nothing has happened!"     Just by paying attention, you can be an outrageous success.

Think of me as your Mentor

 I tend to play down the idea of being a coach or consultant. Instead, think of me as your personal mentor – a trusted confidant.     Mine is a much more laid-back style of coaching — Personal business mentoring. I am retired, you see. I have over 45 years of business experience, and have found that people do best who are trusted to do their best.     Consider me an employee in your business. Not a teacher. Not a boss. Not your mother! I don't want to be a coach like that, and I doubt you want me to be a coach like that. Instead, think of me as a reliable and wise old friend – someone whose only interest is to see you succeed. Someone who has been where you are now, who has tried the things you are now trying, who tripped over the same things you have tripped over – and survived, even succeeded, in spite of it all. Someone who will be there for you, who can discuss things with you, draw out new ideas, and from whom you can get some honest feedback and encouragement. I think you'll find I will be the most valuable asset you purchase this year.

 For more on my style of coaching, take a look at — "Is This Consulting? Coaching? Or Is It Mentoring?"

    For answers to some specific questions, see   "An Inquiry About Coaching."

    And, of course, there's always my résumé.

 I'd be happy to receive a direct question from you, too, so send me an e-mail message and let's see about getting you started on the road to a brighter, richer and happier future.

    Please go to the Mentoring Options page for the services we offer and my e-mail address.

        Frederick

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