8 years ago on this day (24th November) at age 42, I completed my Life Coaching certification. (They taught me how to coach.. how life works I had to learn on my own.. that diploma I will get when I die!)
At that time all I had other than this certificate, was support from family and friends, a few hundred rupees in my bank account and a declaration that I will use my skills to make a career change and help people.
As of this morning I have completed 4852 hours of individual coaching for 298 clients all over the world. There are 47 powerful testimonials on my website and 86 clients renewed my services.
All of it sitting from home in my Tshirt and Track pants. And I started with a Rs 7000 mobile phone which I paid for with borrowed money.
Thank you everyone who supported me in my journey! I owe you my life.
Like everyone I STARTED FROM SCRATCH.
I share this because so many people find it difficult to take the first step. Fear cripples people.
You too can live a life of your dreams. The secret is to commit. Don’t overthink whether your decision is right or wrong. Your mind (like mine) is negative by default.
Just follow your heart, take a decision and make it right. Be open to failures, struggles, embarassments and humiliation. These are INEVITABLE.
Most importantly, be serious. Don’t lie to yourself. Don’t say your life is working when it is not.