CHAPTER 8

STEP 1: OBSERVE

When a man gains knowledge through the observation of his truth, his view of the world changes.—Kilindi Iyi

Every great coach, regardless of the sport or discipline, observes. Coaches watch and analyze each movement of their players. They are able to detect even the slightest change. Therefore, the power of observation is the first essential skill that your self-coach must master. You already have experience related to observation, so it's a matter of sharpening this skill rather than building it from scratch. For example, I'm sure you can recall a time when you were in a situation that you knew was going downhill. Perhaps you could hear words coming out of your mouth and instantly thought: That wasn't exactly the right ...

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