Suzanne Kovi  

One of the P's to success...Perseverance
Today was a lesson in give and take; not a situation of what do you have to give me but rather allowing yourself to be a grateful reciever, which is something that a lot of people have a hard time doing. I am definately one of those people. I always felt that I should give in order to be given the openning to the pearly gates upon my entrance to heaven, guess what, that's Hollywod thinking and it only happens in the movies. What is meant by being a giver is also understandng that you need to also be a taker, or better still an excellant reciever.
We all know that this world is about checks and balances. If some one had a need to give something, there needs to be someone who is willing to recieve other wise that energy is floating around. Why can't you be one of those recievers? I am leanring to do this.
Today one of my greatest accountability partners gave me the gift of a challenge. Even those of us who are people lovers and educators and information specialists need a reminder to get the tough things doone. I am definatley one of those speakers that does it for my hear and an oppritunity to express thoughts, ideas and emotions in a way that my audience will walk away with a view into their own dreams. To ignite their spirit into living courageously, but my lack of courage in one area prevents the forward momentun from ever getting momentum. Sounds like an issue doesn't it? It is when you consider that the block is is asking for the speaking engagement. When I worked as a personal trainer I loved giving people information that they can take away and begin to make the change, but because I was genuine in heart, I never asked for the pay. I'm here as a lesson for you to not to do as I do but do as I hoped to do. This is where an accountability partner and patience comes into play. You need to learn how to ask.
I heard Tony Robbins say one day, "the bible says ask and ye shall reicieve, it doesn't say whine and get what you want. But you need to ask intelligently, and ask in a way that makes you worthy of recieving."
This is a big lesson for all of us, we are all worthy to speak the words we speak, we are worthy to have the pleasant thoughts we have, we are worthy to ask for help for what we need, when we need it. You don't need to prove yourself, you are a person with needs and if you have made yourself worthy of recieveing it's ok to ask.

One of the greatest gifts to give yourself is to surround yourself with people that help you become the person you said you wanted to be. If you thought you could be that person then guess what, you already are or you wouldn't have those thoughts. Take an accountability partner by the arm, set your sights on recieving but make sure you know what you're asking for, you may get it...so make it great.

For more coaching and inspirational how to's email:
Suzanne Kovi - Performance Coach and Speaker
suzannekovi@comcast.net