When I first started my coaching business, I kept falling into a motivation trap

When I had clients I had energy and enthusiasm behind my sails

But the moment clients stopped working with me, I made it mean something about me

This led to a loss of motivation, and a loss of belief

I coped by hiding from friends and family.

Avoiding their calls and becoming a hermit

Only to make that self-created shell of shame and doubt harder to break through

That is, until I met my coach Stephen McGhee who helped me create a powerful distinction I refer to as "The McGhee Vortex"

You see, I was stuck because as a scientist (my previous career), I thought I needed data in order to believe in what I was doing.

I thought: 𝙨𝙚𝙚𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙞𝙨 𝙗𝙚𝙡𝙞𝙚𝙫𝙞𝙣𝙜

But Stephen pointed me to the fact that if I first believe, then I will see.

In other words: 𝗯𝗲𝗹𝗶𝗲𝘃𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗶𝘀 𝘀𝗲𝗲𝗶𝗻𝗴

Belief itself c͟r͟e͟a͟t͟e͟s͟ evidence!

And when you then see the evidence you created through your belief, you'll naturally begin to believe more in what you're doing—and, in yourself.

Combining both together creates a powerful spiral of unending motivation 

Hence—The McGhee Vortex.

But if you're just stuck like I was in the seeing is believing part, your motivation and belief will falter—and, doubt will creep in. Avoid this at all costs.

Love and Power, 
Alex