I often hear people say, I dont need a coach, I can just do it myself.

No you cant. Let me repeat that. NO YOU CAN NOT!

(Okay maybe you might possibly maybe be able too, but I can bet you it will be easier and faster with someone who knows how to help you)

For the record, I have a coach, two currently for different areas of my life. Ive also had many others for many different reasons.

How to choose a coach that is right for you

The first question youll ask yourself is who do I choose? Do I go for the cute PT who offered me a free massage? Maybe Ill go and see Dave, he worked wonders for my friends brother. This decision is so ultimately important, and people nearly always dont think about it like they should. Ill break it down into fool proof steps. 1. Does the PT or Coach or whatever, have a proven track record helping people do what you want to achieve? Do you pay a mechanic to fix your carpet? No. So why would you pay a PT who has no clue how to train for a marathon, if you want t run a marathon. 2. What are the coachs qualifications? Nobody asks this question! If youre about to spend your hard earned money on this person, you need to know they are qualified. 3. There are no other steps. If the coach has a proven track record, and has all the necessary knowledge, the emphasis turns to you.

Its all about you

If you dont turn up to play, youre not going to win. I speak from experience when I say that a coach can give a client all of the tools in the world, set a plan for success, but without a client who is willing to get uncomfortable and put in the work. well theres just no way it will work.

You are ultimately responsible for every success and failure in your life. Learn to accept this, embrace it, and use it to ensure success when you next try again.