I am always fascinated by professional athletes and the physical and mental skills they demonstrate in crucial games. I am astounded by their incredible athletic prowess and ability to execute in pressure situations. They have fantastic concentration and focus and exceptional positive and winning attitudes. Their skills are honed mainly through years of quality instruction and practice.

I have played golf since I was 10 years old and have suffered quietly in mediocrity for many years. I was self-taught, and my only instruction was the response that I received from my frequent errant shots and the pros on TV, which I tried to emulate. A few years ago, I finally admitted to myself that I needed to take lessons from a professional. I humbled myself, set aside some money, and reluctantly remade my golf swing, and I am happy that I am now in the top 10% of amateur golfers. The difference was that I finally had the quality teaching that made me more successful. I couldn’t improve significantly until an objective expert helped correct the ingrained swing flaws that blocked my potential.

I frequently talk with entrepreneurs and executives who are entirely self-taught. They are incredibly optimistic and have exceptional technical expertise in their industry. Yet their business skills are primarily learned on the job, and unfortunately, many have ingrained bad habits, much like I had as a young golfer.

So, the lesson for business owners and executives is that there is a faster and more efficient way to improve your skills. You will significantly benefit from quality professional coaching to help you see and correct your business swing flaws. Please don’t make the same mistake that I made. Suspend your disbelief that you can do it yourself, and find a business coach who can identify your opportunities and help you find your way to tremendous success.

Oh, by the way.  I am that Coach. Click here if you want to learn more.

Coach Dave

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Dave Schoenbeck is a professional business and executive coach who translates complex business methods, processes, and strategies into actionable plans to dramatically improve financial results. Read more about Dave here.
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