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Issue 68
By Master Coach Ginger Cockerham
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Futalafu Challenge
Life Upgrade Questions
~o^o~ Resources
Barbara Pagano told a wonderful story of courage and triumph in her presentation at a Leadership Conference recently.
Barbara and a group of women who were all well over fifty paddled a raft through the rapids on the Futalafu River in Chili, one of the wildest rivers in the world. On the third day of exposure to the wind and water, sleeping cold on sand bars at night, and daily physical challenges, they were all near exhaustion. That is when Matt, the river guide, had them pull the raft over to the bank.
As they all sat listening, Matt said, “I know you are tired and cold and think you have nothing left to give. But around the next bend, we will be entering the Terminator, the toughest rapid on the river. I can’t do this rapid alone! I need for you to dig down inside yourself and paddle harder than you have ever paddled before so they we can all come safely through this rapid. We are all counting on YOU.”
The women sat silently gathering up all their remaining strength and
courage. As they focused on the river and the challenge, they entered
the Terminator with bravery and determination. The celebrated their triumph
at the end of the day with renewed confidence and exhilaration.
Life Upgrade Questions
Have you asked more of yourself than
you thought was possible--- lately?
Have you motivated others to step up and do something extraordinary?
Are you exhilarated by knowing you can face a challenge and conquer
it?
Have you joined with a group to support and inspire you to overcome
a huge obstacle?
Do you celebrate your triumphs regularly?
~o^o~ Resources
Futalafu River Expeditions --- http://www.exchile.com/ChileRaftingSafety.html
Be a Leader, Not a Boss: The Critical Keys to Building Business Growth and Employee Loyalty Barbara Pagano
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Ginger Cockerham, Master Certified Coach
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Previous Issues:
- Re-Emergence (#67)
- Creating Momentum (#66)
- A Charismatic Geek (#65)
- Joyful and Memorable Gates (#64)
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