SCEPTICISM

Scepticism

This word comes up again and again. It's like a badge, but understandably people look at this project with an air of trepidation, for not exactly understanding what it's all about, does it fit in with their values, is it going somewhere, will I really make a million from one hundred pounds, whats in it for me, and lastly am I some kind of nut?

This is one of the biggest problems I am facing to begin with,  while I search for the team that will be the core individuals that will help me move forward, as well as conduct research into the attitude of people into success and money as a whole in society. This blog forms the basis for the production of the film documentary to annalyse how people develop within the project, and respond to not just the project, but their own beliefs and values. Any project has risks, especially when you are dealing with people, and here, I am bound to court controversy, especially when feelings and expectations are involved.

This is a very difficult stage for any venture, as you are seriously only as good as the people you surround yourself with. One rule I have been at pains to adhere to is not to move forward without the full understanding of those I am dealing with, before they participate. This means up until this point, whilst every person who has decided to participate knows if they want to come on  in the project there is a total fee of £ 100 for a 24 week course involving 24 hours of audio, as well as practical exercises in business and personal development and the motivational group discussion meetings across the 6months  (As well as conducting a video diary of their thoughts or alternative options listed in a previous post), this also means that up until this point I have not taken a single penny from any person involved, nor have I commenced a single course for anyone, until I gain the continued commitment of those parties to see it through. 

Projects need funding, but by the rules of this project it is 100 to 1 million, and any funding comes from the participants to a maximum of 100, but in compensation receive the course, the oportunity and receive a return on their involvement in the venture to the degree they choose, as they will be running the projects themselves and suggesting directions.

This is the proposed vehicle, it has a structure and a method, based on the research I have done into the wants, likes and desires of people so far, rejecting alternatives as I go. One of the beauties of this project is that people can propose ideas and sound out thoughts in a creative environment of discussion, without being seen as silly, this is called 'Green Housing' ideas, and you would be amazed at the wonderful level of creative genius there is in what some people would label average people. The most successful companies foster this exact system to explore the potential of their biggest resource, namely staff, rather than many small business's who remain small simply because the actually foster an environment of mushroom farming.

From my background I am not new to what I will call here the ignorance and stupidity of the human race in some quarters, the fact is we all are ignorant and stupid, it starts like that when you are a child and continues into adult life when emotions get heated, it can raise it's ugly head with the best of us and the worst. We all say things we don't want to, we all do things we regret, we make mistakes, that out of, well you can decide what reasons you have, and  will cost you and others, it's called cutting your nose off to spite your face sometimes.

I will agree, my methods to achieve the results I want are unconventional, I try things out and see what results I get, it's called experimentation, especially when you are trying to find that bit that holds people back, that thing that can be illusive.

In this project, I have to, up until I give it the green light based on people's reaction to it, constantly evaluate it's viability.

One rule, in this is for better or worse, wherever possible I try to post whatever positive or negative that befalls the project. That means I have to make an editorial choice. So I will. As I have mentioned one of the ways to hold events within my 100 budget is to negotiate meeting rooms on the basis of bringing in beer buying customers who may spend money in the establishments we use....new customers are good for business. However, the Master Gunner (Young's) has received a complaint, relating to the project and has decided to decline our patron. I would like to know what the nature of the complaint was, but it is unlikely the transparency of others will extend so far.

This project will undoubtedly come under fire for reasons of.. you can make your own mind up, and so far we have had two torpedoes fired against us( I love nautical analogies). 

Once again I will thank Lisa the Master Gunner Manager for her kind hospitality and decency only to say that any inconvenience to her is 100% regrettable, as she and her staff are to be commended. As I said go there if you want some good food and service with a smile, and say I sent you.

For those who love to fire torpedoes, which are after all usually sent from beneath the waves where no one can see you, (0r on the internet from behind Pseudonyms) well done you, another home run for the free world.

So with this in mind the model will have to be slightly adjusted from free motivational seminars & green housing, to facilitate venues and secure them with good old cash with proprietors who understandably favour and support that fully and fairly, within the rules, the seminars will now have to have a charge of £10 for each event to fund that side, so this doesn't happen again from those who might have an alternative view point to me.

One point of the project is the challenge, a bit like climbing Everest without the snow, the cold and the trip to Tibet, but metaphorically speaking I have a similar fate if I fall. But as I reiterate, the point of this is not the arriving, its the getting there, the journey is where the real value is. The major point behind this is,  if it inspires one person to realise their dreams, irrelevant of the Million in the project, it has been a success. You see this is about inspiration, motivation, and maybe taking an alternative view of life that will resolve a few archetypal problems we all face from time to time.

Let me ask you a question? If you had a million pounds in one hand or a persons life in the other, which would you choose? Ok put a face on the person, your mother, now change the face to a person you really don't like?
Now change their life to just making the difference in their life, that could be life changing. You see the point of this exercise is choice, and what value is placed on that choice. What's the loss and what's the gain. In my last post I mentioned freedom, this time let's talk about motives, and what motivates me to do this.

Firstly, if you take the time to read this blog you'll realise I have a background in private coaching, which fundamentally means I help people realise their goals. My focus has always been on the bonds or behavioural patterns that hold us back, as well as the powers that can propel us forward. If you imagine a  power boat with a 300hp outboard motor on the back screaming at full throttle, it will go nowhere if it's tied to a  dock with a number of strong ropes. All that will happen is, it will cavitate on the same spot and burn itself out. All dressed up, lots of potential and nowhere to go. So to those metaphorical ropes; fear, doubt, indecision,  confidence, self belief, bad experiences, bad influences, no plan, no purpose, no goal, no fuel,  anyone of a thousand causes only you know.

Why does someone employ a coach and what makes a good one? A good coach will provide choices, show you alternatives, suggest pitfalls and advantages, help you as a sounding board to make good decisions with impartial understanding, a good mentor will know the path ahead as well because he or she has travelled it, so can guide you to success.

This project is designed to provide a power boat of opportunity  for anyone who wants one. Ready made, drive away in the direction you want to go, but with the wisdom to find your restraints and untie them first, and then, rather than you driving off and potentially crashing, give you a pilot to help you navigate until you're in open water, share with others while your getting to grips with your new freedom and power. Then you can go as fast as you like, in what ever direction you like, you can even let your arrogance get the better of you if you like, be a Titanic and run into one of the many icebergs out there, only too ready to sink your dreams. Alternatively, you might choose to become a pilot yourself and help a few others to the freedom of open waters, maybe that could be the price of your success.

That's the purpose of this, it's not just about me making a million, that's not the point,  if you're doing what you enjoy the money will come anyway. There are three choices in life... Take action... do nothing...complain, be sceptical and moan life never afforded you the right opportunity.

My advice for success , first find a mentor, a good one. Second surround yourself with positive, creative like minded people. Third ... Take action.




"People know not what they do, do what they don't know, and don't know what not to do, which all adds up to not a lot of people know or do much about anything."