Many years ago I use to run courses. These were face-to-face in Melbourne, way before COVID and the prolific use of video meetings. Skype era, eek!
The picture is from my first version of 'Launch in 12 Weeks' where 12 aspiring business owners met once a week for 3 hours duration to actually start their business in 12 weeks. Genius branding I know...
I don't run this course anymore, which is a shame as I really do love teaching this material and getting super practical with their business launches. This became an online course and retreated to the back parts of my website as I focused more on one-to-one coaching.
The goal of the training was to start a business and get your first client at the end of 12 weeks. Some started their businesses, some didn't. Some thought this course was the catalyst that kickstarted it all for them, while others didn't get any value at all. Same course, different people.
This week one of those participants in the picture, Carol Benton, came back to Melbourne for a visit and we caught up which was fabulous! She is still so grateful for this course as it kickstarted her very successful business. Right course, right time, right person. She did the work and got the results.
Warren Davies, The Unbreakable Farmer, was there too. He was the hardest working guy I have ever met. A dairy farmer, he woke up at 4am to take care of the cows then at night drove 3 hours each way to attend this course as he had a dream to be a keynote speaker. The only problem was he had never been a speaker before, didn't know how to use social media, didn't have a website or any resources to pay for these things. Did I mention he has five kids too?
He was so inspiring that we let him come pro bono and we built him a website. Today he is a superstar helping thousands of people learn more about mental health. How cool is that.
The other 10 attendees all had mixed results, some started their businesses, others didn't. We all have different journeys and sometimes the material isn't what we need or we go in a different direction. I'm not the worlds best start up coach, but I put in 100% effort every time. I genuinely care about them and their outcome.
The point of the story is that by doing something that you find inspiring, you can inspire others to live their best lives and being part of that journey is what gets you out of bed on a cold and rainy Melbourne morning.
So if you find yourself not getting the juice from the work squeeze, consider helping others to be their best.
I guarantee you there is no better feeling than helping others be successful.
Andrew
