Zuby's list is on the money, and also goes a long way to explain why only the exceptional, the high performers, engage in professional coaching services like mine. They know the majority will try and drag them into their mediocracy.
Zuby is an Independent Rapper, Author, Podcaster, Coach and is one of the few amongst us who is truly tuned into the reality of our modern world.
"20 Things I've Learned (Or Had Confirmed) About Humanity During The 'Pandemic' (THREAD):
1/ Most people would rather be in the majority, than be right.
2/ At least 20% of the population has strong authoritarian tendencies, which will emerge under the right conditions.
3/ Fear of death is only rivalled by the fear of social disapproval. The latter could be stronger.
4/ Propaganda is just as effective in the modern day as it was 100 years ago. Access to limitless information has not made the average person any wiser.
5/ Anything and everything can and will be politicised by the media, government, and those who trust them.
6/ Many politicians and large corporations will gladly sacrifice human lives if it is conducive to their political and financial aspirations.
7/ Most people believe the government acts in the best interests of the people. Even many who are vocal critics of the government.
8/ Once they have made up their mind, most people would rather to commit to being wrong, than admit they were wrong.
9/ Humans can be trained and conditioned quickly and relatively easily to significantly alter their behaviours - for better or worse.
10/ When sufficiently frightened, most people will not only accept authoritarianism, but demand it.
11/ People who are dismissed as 'conspiracy theorists' are often well researched and simply ahead of the mainstream narrative.
12/ Most people value safety and security more than freedom and liberty, even if said 'safety' is merely an illusion.
13/ Hedonic adaptation occurs in both directions, and once inertia sets in, it is difficult to get people back to 'normal'.
14/ A significant % of people thoroughly enjoy being subjugated.
15/ 'The Science' has evolved into a secular pseudo-religion for millions of people in the West. This religion has little to do with science itself.
16/ Most people care more about looking like they are doing the right thing, rather than actually doing the right thing.
17/ Politics, the media, science, and the healthcare industries are all corrupt, to varying degrees. Scientists and doctors can be bought as easily as politicians.
18/ If you make people comfortable enough, they will not revolt. You can keep millions docile as you strip their rights, by giving them money, food, and entertainment.
19/ Modern people are overly complacent and lack vigilance when it comes to defending their own freedoms from government overreach.
20/ It's easier to fool a person than to convince them that they have been fooled.
Bonus thought:
21/ Most people are fairly compassionate and have good intentions (this is good)
As a result, most people deeply struggle to understand that some people, including our 'leaders', CAN have malicious or perverse intentions (this is bad)."
You probably have a lot in common with those I coach. They aren’t strangers to expletives when facing day to day challenges. And, they are keen to not let life pass them by or wash over them.
They believe in freedom and democracy in a world that increasingly wants to judge them by characteristics rather than their character and behaviours.
They subscribe to the idea of bringing forward their individual strengths, rather than succumbing to the will of the herd.
Those drawn to my coaching, have a good bond with means and their careers are progressing well, however, they sense that there is more to do.
They recognise their support structures are not sufficient, and they take action to fix it.
As those I work with can testify, I approach coaching with a no B.S. and straight-forward style.
I engage with your perspective; challenge your thinking through non-judgemental observations and well-formed questions; and I help you stay accountable to your decisions.
Coaching helps you bring focus to ...
This community is one of the primary places to access 1-to-1 coaching from me, Brad Allen.
I am an accredited coach and author, specializing in supporting and challenging people across the globe from some of the biggest and well-known multinational companies.
Through all the hours of coaching and working with real people, with real challenges, it is clear to me that life is brutal, and it is not a walk in the park. Furthermore, there is only so much we can achieve or change in isolation. We need others. We need to be supported and we need to be challenged. Acceptance of these facts is key to learning, growing, and re-emerging stronger.
I help others confront hard choices to act with integrity and re-emerge stronger. I do this through 1-to-1 coaching.
I deliver coaching through a subscription model. I have found this approach is the most effective and efficient method to help you think and act better, as well as keep you accountable. There are three subscription levels: Member, Supporter and ...
This is the Friday Check-In for 23rd April 2021.
Today's theme is... The good, the bad, and the right mindset
In this piece, I look at the why, what, and how of coaching. In doing that, I hold little back. I share the truth about the ugliness it fights and what is truly needed to make it work.
(read it at https://bradallencoach.locals.com/post/648782/the-anatomy-of-coaching )
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This is the Friday Check-In for 23rd April 2021.
Today's theme is... The good, the bad, and the right mindset
This is the Friday Check-In for 16th April 2021.
Today's theme is... Corrupting your Focus
So, you now have to QR scan your movements, lockdown every so often, wear masks and front up periodically for boosters. It is just an adjustment of the trade-offs you have already made long ago. A necessary compromise in yourself to get what you need and want.
The compromises make up the walls, floor, and ceiling of the cage you made for yourself. This is the burden of choice.
You are juggling complex layers of conflicting wants, needs, and commitments. The conflict is a burden. Firstly, you must carry the weight of where you find yourself right now. This relates to the impact of your past choices. Secondly, you must carry the weight of the future. This relates to the burden of the choices you have before you now.
You will be reminded daily of the burden of the choices you made in the past (i.e., the aspects in your world that you should continue to nurture or maintain). The obvious example being the emotional and financial support relating to your loved ones. Another example would be...
"Achieving great things requires great people doing their best at what they do. In working with the oceans to develop blue growth strategies and fight climate change, we at Simply Blue Group recognize the value of great people and how important it is to create the conditions for them to be at their best. Our continued growth simply wouldn’t be possible without that.
With things opening up again, it was decided to bring everyone together for a working session. We had grown substantially since the start of 2020 and many of our valued people hadn’t met yet in person. We also had some key challenges to discuss as we aim to continue our exponential growth.
Our objectives for this two-day working session included building and strengthening bonds, and the co-creation of the structures that we need to bring Simply Blue Group forward. In honouring our values and commitment to our people, we recognised that bringing together our 45 strong team from the many corners of the globe was going to require...
Are you just discovering that you have been complicit in the unethical, dangerous or illegal activities of your employer or industry?
What you did or didn't do in the past is done. It is what you do in this moment that frames who you are.
Choose better! Choose authenticity instead!
This can be achieved by raising awareness of core values, the beliefs built on those values, and the resulting behaviours.
The path back to being your best self can be accelerated by working with a professional coach!
Confidentially is assured 😉
