As an idea coach, I have the honor of hearing people’s ideas. They are so diverse, like fingerprints, reflecting each individual’s distinctive offering to the universal marketplace. But when it comes down to the obstacles that stop us, when we are stopped, these are not so unique. One common block I often witness is when people become blinded by the future.

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latest comments:
Nina Kaufman
3.11.2010 2:12pm  |  Nina Kaufman  |  No questions people may try to take advantage. For women especially, it's hard to say "no" to family and friends. That's why doing business...
3.10.2010 10:18pm  |  Liljana  |  This sounds like so many problems with friends and family, where the real issue is not speaking up when something is a problem, and then reg...
3.10.2010 5:53pm  |  betsy Polk Joseph  |  Yes, chemistry and a mutual willingness to communicate, be accountable and get the work done!
Viviana Sutton
3.10.2010 5:11pm  |  Viviana Sutton  |  By "their own agendas" do you mean that they expect certain career paths, and don't want to hear of anything else? You've hit upon a common ...
3.10.2010 4:30pm  |  Nicola R  |  Nice article, thanks! It sounds like you have really good chemistry, which is probably the most important ingredient of all.
3.10.2010 4:22pm  |  betsy Polk Joseph  |  So true, Nicola! Though it's often not the agenda that's the issue, its the screen around it. We all have agendas -- or reasons why we want ...