What if?

Simon Harling's blog on fitness, coaching, and personal leadership The one thing that changed all else for you in 2022 was talking yourself into the room. The Man in the Arena is a well-known… The post What if? appeared first on SimonHarlingBlog.

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Jan 01, 2022
Can’t this wait?

Simon Harling's blog on fitness, coaching, and personal leadership The story of Milo of Croton, who carried an ox on his shoulders and got stronger as the ox grew. Is a story used to… The post Can’t this wait? appeared first on SimonHarlingBlog.

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Dec 31, 2021
Is having fun really our intention?

Simon Harling's blog on fitness, coaching, and personal leadership Losing sight of your promise, while chasing your measures is a trap. The challenge is to create measures that guide you towards fulfilling the promise… The post Is having fun really o...

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Dec 30, 2021
Fit for what purpose?

Simon Harling's blog on fitness, coaching, and personal leadership Let’s imagine that we are in charge of public policy and that we are going to create a new physical education curriculum. One that is… The post Fit for what purpose? appeared first on...

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Dec 29, 2021
The tail wagging the dog

Simon Harling's blog on fitness, coaching, and personal leadership There is a teachable moment that exists for a child that you won’t find on a Long Term Athletic Development (LTAD) plan. But that’s ok,… The post The tail wagging the dog appeared fir...

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Dec 28, 2021
The task and the fear

Simon Harling's blog on fitness, coaching, and personal leadership “Where your fear is, there is the task.” Carl Jung No car means we walk and cycle everywhere. My fear last night was in walking… The post The task and the fear appeared first on Simon...

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Dec 22, 2021
Goals don’t move people do.

Simon Harling's blog on fitness, coaching, and personal leadership And it might just be your best option. Let me explain. New Year, New You. Set a goal, get after it. Simple Split a goal… The post Goals don’t move people do. appeared first on SimonHa...

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Dec 17, 2021
The Game Of “Coach”

Simon Harling's blog on fitness, coaching, and personal leadership I’ve invented a game called “Coach”. There are a few rules but no manual.   Players start by answering the following question: Do you want… The post The Game Of “Coach” appeared first...

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Oct 31, 2021
It’s not a competition!

Simon Harling's blog on fitness, coaching, and personal leadership I yelled at my kid’s football team during training. Only it was. I clearly didn’t want competition but I had one on my hands. It… The post It’s not a competition! appeared first on Si...

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Oct 13, 2021
My past like my arse is behind me

Simon Harling's blog on fitness, coaching, and personal leadership After a 2-year coaching hiatus, I was back. Back with a coaching sprint based on connection, interaction, and growth. Based on an assumption that a… The post My past like my arse is b...

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Oct 08, 2021