How to Navigate the Coach Craze: Finding Wisdom Beyond the Hype
Kiran Jadhav, MBA, PMP?, PSM I?
Sr. Product Project Manager | Program Manager | Sr. Insights Consultant | Agile Coach | Scrum Coach |
Alright, buckle up for a rollercoaster ride through the land of coaches, where everyone's selling wisdom like it's hotcakes at a breakfast buffet. But hold on a second, do we really need all these coaches and their coaching? It's a question worth pondering, but hey, I'm not here to wax philosophical. I just want to remind y'all, including myself, that there's gold in them thar experiences.
Sure, learning from others' screw-ups can make us as compassionate as a grandma with an endless supply of cookies. And yeah, it's okay to stumble and fall - that's just life's way of telling us, "Oops, try again!" But seriously, do we need to fork out our hard-earned cash for some fancy workshop that promises to unlock the secrets of the universe? I mean, come on, folks! Wisdom doesn't need a price tag; it's more elusive than finding a unicorn at a rodeo.
Back in the day, folks didn't have Google or Insta-famous gurus peddling their wares. They just kept their eyes peeled and asked themselves the tough questions. So, where can we find this free buffet of wisdom? Easy peasy, lemon squeezy - just strike up a convo with your elders, observe the dude sipping his latte at the café, or even chat with the stranger next to you on the bus. The world's your oyster, and wisdom is just waiting to be plucked from the trees like low-hanging fruit.
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Now, don't get me wrong, the internet's like a treasure trove of information. But let's face it, there are more snake oil salesmen peddling get-rich-quick schemes than there are cat videos on YouTube. Seriously, have you seen those ads promising to turn you into a millionaire overnight? I mean, if these folks are so loaded, why are they hustling on the internet like a broke college student during finals week?
But hey, these snake oil salesmen are thriving because they know how to push our buttons - greed, fear, and ego. They dangle the shiny carrot of wealth in front of our noses, and we gobble it up like it's the last chocolate chip cookie in the jar. We're afraid of missing out, scared of being left behind, and oh-so-self-centered that we think the world revolves around us.
So, next time you see one of those ads, don't hit skip faster than Usain Bolt on Red Bull. Let it play, baby! After all, you might as well let that video rack up some ad revenue while you're at it. So, let's make a pact, folks: let's pay attention to the real-life lessons unfolding around us and leave the so-called coaches in the dust.