Forever Results
When it comes to creating life-long positive change in our world (that is, forever results), most people won’t and don’t – despite their constant attempts to re-invent themselves and ample access to an ever-increasing range of information, inspiration, resources, specialists and facilities to help them through the change process. That’s not to say that they can’t transform or don’t have the potential for greatness and forever results, it just means that typically, they won’t do it. And no, that’s not some negative spin, it’s a realistic snapshot of people’s mindset, behaviours and results over the long term. Just take a look around. Most people know what to do, but for a range of reasons, don’t do what they know. Not consistently anyway. Great at starting, crap at getting the job done. Most people who get motivated, lose focus. Most people who lose weight, regain it. Most people who get fit, get unfit. Most people who make a New Year’s resolution have thrown in the towel by about now (January 15) and most people who give up that bad habit have done it twenty times before. Which means they’ve never really done it at all; they’ve just taken a temporary break.
Friends of Yours?
Here’s a group of people that will continue to under-achieve and waste their time and talent unless they change their thinking and their behaviour. For good. I’ve worked with all of them at some stage. You might know some of them. You may even be some of them.
1. The Over-Thinker. We’ve all read about the Over-Thinker here at me-dot-com. She makes a regular appearance. She over-thinks, under-does and typically dies from analysis paralysis. She often has a facial expression which is a mix of constipation, confusion, desperation, exhaustion and fear. She will periodically have smoke coming from her ears and can often be seen talking to herself. Sometimes audibly. She may have a twitch. Her over-thinking will affect her physical health and reduce her lifespan by ten years. Or so.
2. The Procrastinator. The Procrastinator is always about to start something. If only he would. He is a world champion when it comes to almost doing things. Sadly, he will die waiting for the mythical right time.
3. The Rationaliser. The Rationaliser is first cousin of the Excuse Maker. They spend a lot of time together and as a result, look and sound very similar. The Rationaliser has an amazing ability to justify and explain her pathetic behaviour and consistently poor results. She is both delusional and entertaining.
4. The Reactor. The Reactor does just that; react. And usually badly.
5. The Defender. The defender will defend his actions, behaviours, results and mistakes, no matter what. He is arrogant, annoyingly self-righteous and a first cousin to the Blamer. He is an expert at responsibility transferal and shifting focus. He has the social appeal of herpes.
6. The Bullshitter. Never one to let the facts get in the way of a good story, the Bullshitter can be found in the workplace, the home, the sporting club, the gym and of course, where ever politicians hang out. Every family has at least one Bullshitter and while they can be somewhat amusing, they also prove to be tiresome and annoying; especially when alcohol is thrown into the mix. For some unknown reason, a disproportionate number of fathers over the age of fifty have a PhD. in bullshit. This phenomenon is still being investigated. In some cultures the Bullshitter is also known as the Wanker.
7. The Dreamer. It’s great to dream but not when that’s all you do. In order to produce positive and lasting change in our world we need to attach our dream to an action plan, wrap it in some logic and then turn it into a reality with some sweat, discipline, courage and commitment. Most dreamers have at least one tie-dye T-shirt in their wardrobe.
8. The Reminiscer. Aaaah those were the days. The Reminiscer is always reminding anyone stupid enough to listen about her historical exploits and achievements. How amazing she once was. And curiously, the older she gets, the better she was. If only the Reminiscer would pull her deluded head out of her (largely fictitious) past and invest some talent and energy into the ‘now’, she might just turn her sad life around. And stop annoying the rest of us.
9. The Genius. The Genius is insecure, loves to be heard and is compelled to demonstrate his intellectual and academic superiority as often as possible. Ironically, he’s usually not that smart. While he may possess a moderate level of academic intelligence, he typically demonstrates zero emotional intelligence, has no social awareness to speak of and will take every opportunity to re-direct any conversation back to himself.
10. The Complicator. The Complicator has a gift for making the easy, hard. If there’s a long way around, she’ll find it. With her, the most simple task can become a major drama and a sixty second chat can easily be turned into a sixty minute hair-pulling exercise in frustration and confusion.
11. The Victim. The Victim is incredibly misunderstood. In his mind anyway. He sees himself as something of a martyr when in reality, he is a self-centred, attention seeking tool who wants sympathy not solutions. He is exhausting to be around and makes the Bullshitter seem almost appealing.
Yes, I was going to add one more but I thought I might leave number twelve up to you. Feel free to complete my list, share a comment or tell us about an experience... even you chronic lurkers. If you’re not sure how to leave a comment, click here.
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Hi Craig,
My number 12 is the Black Hole – if you let this individual close, their negativity will drain you of every ounce of optimism and joy you have. “Misery loves company” is the creed they live by – just make sure you don’t get to be their company.
Cheers
Hi Craig,
I’m very familiar with number 1, 2, 3, 10 and 11.
I’ve been “going to” lose weight and be healthy so many times I’ve lost count. Each time I set off in a blaze of glory and by the time I reach the magic date/event I’ve set to have lost x amount of kgs I still weigh exactly the same as when I started. Each time I get a little more cynical as to whether or not I can actually do it.
I think number 12 for me would be The Estimator – I never was good with numbers, but I have an uncanny knack of over estimating how much exercise I do and under estimating how much I put in my gob. I’ve tried to fix this anomaly by purchasing your food, exercise and lifestyle journal. Quite an eye opener to actually put it down on paper.
Hugs – Nell xxx
I think today’s post is fairly self-explanatory and I can’t add anything remotely funny, interesting or useful to it. So I’ll leave it alone.
I will, however, add my two-bob’s worth for a #12 to your list (or mine, as the case may be!).
#12: Live in the moment
The past has gone .. all that you can take from it are lessons to utilise now. NOW is all that really exists. The future doesn’t exist .. and when it does, it will be NOW. Let go of all your issues (real and perceived) and focus on what is happening right now. You can and will deal with those issues when they present themselves in the NOW, so don’t spend time worrying about them at a time when you can’t address them. Train your mind to stop wandering away from now .. see the beauty all around you, notice how you’re feeling, notice how things look and feel and smell. Take your time to really taste food. Take the time to smell the roses. And put 100% of your effort and focus into doing whatever it is you’re doing RIGHT NOW.
Sue
12. The jack of all trades, master of none. She is good at several things, but never reaches her potential in any of them. Her standards are either low or she struggles to believe in herself enough to go the extra mile to create amazing. Mediocre is okay, if that’s all you want in your life. But if you had the choice between mediocre and amazing, we’d all put our hands up for amazing, right? Decide you want an amazing life and then create that. Stop making it harder than it needs to be.
Am I sounding like a mini-you again, Craig? Can I join Team Harper yet? Or am I still in training?
Love your work, Uncle Craig. Keep learning and growing for YOU… but also for us kids/groovers/rockstars/grasshoppers 
This one has personal meaning for me. I’ve always wanted to be ‘amazing’ at ‘something’. Maybe my issue has been that I haven’t decided what I want to be amazing at. I have now though – yay me! I want to be an amazing paramedic and an amazing endurance athlete … and have an amazing attitude. Keep in mind that you define what ‘amazing’ is for you. Forget about your uncle, sister, best friend, your coach. You can’t live your life according to the values, beliefs and standards of others. Create your own. What do you want?
Hi Craig,
Hey, That errr…..”torso guy” is going to ensure we all read the words today!!!!!
I have 2 types one of which could be a relative of the procrastinator…the Gunna! Always gunna do something..gunna fix the….., Gunna lose weight…!
Also the …round tuit..my ex was one of these. Funnily enough he never did get a round tuit! Someone once made him one and he lost it!
Must say that I am none of them at the moment. 2 friends and I did our nightly 6km walk tonight(oh ok we only did 4kms last night but it was hillier!) but I have been a procrastinator at least!
Please if we all give really good number 12′s can we have proper torso guy back again???
Hugs,
Chelle xx
Ha ha ha
Guess I won’t be seeing you again.
Is that why you’ve been avoiding me?
Oh well – I’ll have to find another guy who’ll put up with my 11 personalities!!!!!!!!!
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Nice addition Ben…
Cheers
Nell the ex-estimator – has a ring to it! ( )
Is that you Sue? Or have you morphed into Eckhart? Nice thoughts… ( )
Yep, you’re just a younger, prettier version of me Jules.
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And the answer is no. Not yet. Much to learn Grasshopper.
In time.
You’re not happy with fat torso guy Chelle? Dunno why. It’s actually a snap of me looking for cheesecake.
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Hi PTPrincess – only eleven? So you’ve improved then? Well done
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Hi again Uncle Craig,
I saw myself in a fair few of the types you mentioned (scary!) but Jules’ number 12 hit home real bad.
I have always set myself up for failure by trying to do too much and never doing anything very well. Starting too much at once (yes,this year I am going to lose the last 20kg, do the 12k around the bridges run, be the perfect ‘ housewife and mother, join the PTA at all of the kids schools, walk the dog everyday for an hour, start another business as well as run the existing one, spend more time with the kids, and take up full time study. And for good measure I might just climb Mt Everest).
I decided earlier this year that I needed to prioritise my goals and just work on something until it becomes second nature before taking on something else. So my list has definitely shrunk now, The new business can wait not a good time to start a new business at the moment), got a manager to run the other one, hired a housekeeper for 8 hours a week, bugger the PTA (yeah I know they always need help but I put my hours into committees all the time when the kids were smaller)and Everest can wait for another lifetime.
Meanwhile I’ll work on the diet/fitness side, family and study. The study is a finite thing – will be finished in 3 years and THEN I can take on something else.
Katie
Good call, Harps. I understand. ( )
In the meantime, how about Team Amazing?
Selection Criteria
Essential
1. Must possess an amazing attitude
2. Must be willing to learn and grow; overcome bad habits, fears and other issues including but not limited to over-thinking, procrastinating and low self-confidence
3. Must be committed to creating forever change and to creating your ‘best life’
4. Must be willing to do different, be different and create different every day
Desireable
5. Attendance at RYL 2-day program (May 2009)
6. Regular reader and commenter at you-dot-com
Applications are accepted on a continual basis throughout the year.
Do I meet the essential selection criteria? Have I missed anything? Feel free to add to my list.
No. 12 in my life is the Knee Jerker. Tries something, and if it doesn’t work out exactly the way he planned, he immediately throws an enormous hissy fit (which includes elements of The Victim) and refuses to try again.
I tend towards being the Over-Thinker, but at least I’m aware of it! And I am getting much better at stopping it, I promise.
Hi Craig,
Nice list – I think I have been most of them at some stage and still am.
My number 12 is: THE SCARED – ther person who starts many of the journeys, is looking good things are going well and then thats it stops doing it because of fear. Fear of the outcome, fear of what might happen if she gets it right, fear of the pressure it may bring.
Thanks Craig
Jen
Ha ha .. I just realised that the number 12 we were adding to was the People To Avoid. And I’m still stuck in the time warp of Craig’s Principles of Life and added my own number 12. Guess I should take my own advice, eh? Be in the moment, Susie .. FOCUS, GIRL!!
PS. I have Eckhart tattooed on my ass and am changing my middle name, if you must know ……
Hi Craig,
Wow! What a kick up the butt! I won’t even start on how many elements could be found in yours truly.
My number 12: ‘The Fashionista’.
She’s a fickle thing and will flit from one diet to the next looking for an ‘expert solution’. She will eagerly purchase any new celebrity-endorsed book, program or dvd and will faithfully follow it until she becomes bored (2-3 weeks tops) and then declares that it ‘doesn’t work’ and move onto the next one. She is the flirty tart of the diet world. She won’t accept that the only solution to her excess 8 kilos is to ‘eat less and move more’ because that’s just so completely dull.
Another Number 12: ‘The Denialist’
He’s forty-something and firmly believes that he’s looking pretty fine for his age. He’s just a bit puzzled that his washing machine keeps shrinking his clothes – he’ll never buy Fisher and Paykel again. He doesn’t find time for exercise because his job is sooooo important and demanding but it’s ok because deep down he knows that if he chose to he could run/swim/play better than anyone else because he won the ‘Best and Fairest’ trophy when he was in Year 10. He’s looking forward to ‘getting back into exercise’ when he retires (assuming he doesn’t die of a heart attack before then).
Of course, neither of these types would be living in my household. Nooooo. Never met them.
EG xxx
Hi craig, great blog, love all your blogs that are blunt and straight to the point, as a Personal trainer in bayside i find it to be a great help to me on a consistant basis. I saw this article today on the age dot com. Wondering if you care to share some thoughts
http://www.theage.com.au/national/food-labels-to-tackle-obesity-20090114-7h17.html
Cheers, Xavier
Great list, especially number 1 & 2. For a long time now I have thought about when is the right time to change the way I live. I have amazing things to look forward to, the problem has always been waiting for the right time to change.
Well the time for change is NOW. In recent weeks I have decided to make the plunge and get a dog for the family (we are going to foster then adopt a retired racing greyhound), I have decided I don't really need to eat the junk food at night when watching some TV after the kids go to bed and I am starting to look for work again after being a 'stay at home' dad for a bit of 3 years.
Thanks Craig for all your help.
Hi Craig
It has been awhile since i have left a post in fact to be honest its been awhile since i read your blog. I could make all the excuses under the son but they would only be excuses. The fact is i’ve been too lazy to sit in front of the computer screen and read.
However your post today was one i was meant to read.
Most of those hit home.
1-5 especially. Sometimes a little of 6 and defiently 10 and 11.
I am sure i could come up with more then 1 more for this.
I set a new years resolution to lose weight. and fell off the wagon after a few days and just haven’t gotten back on.
This with the conversation i had with my partner yesterday has defiantly given me a bit wake up call so Thank you.
Cheers
Amanda
Dear Mr Harper
These people are out there, I know all of them!
# 12
The Pretender: who cant do real life, only fantasy land
and
The Mentalist: who thinks they know everything about you.
Blessings ( )
ha laughed out loud again – i AM the overthinker – complete with smoke coming out – talking out loud (constantly scares my workmates, the kids and the animals!) and twitching – man i look epileptic sometimes. lol very accurate. and i think im dating a victim – ahh you are right very exhausting.
Hellen
Love your work, EG!
Saw an ad for a product a few days ago that 'Fahionista' would love! Even better than the vibrating belt thingie … a mini-sauna that can sit in the corner of your lounge-room. Sit in it for a while, feel the fat melt away and hey presto! 30 mins later you step out looking like Jennifer Hawkins! It even has handy arm holes so you can comfortably read a book at the same time. Now how can this NOT be worth 5 easy payments of $79.95 + postage & handling????!!!!
Jules, if I make the grade for 'Team Amazing', I'll get that tattooed on my ass as well. It's ok, there's plenty of room there for several tattoos……
Hi Niece Katie – we’re always better off to do a few things well rather than a bunch of stuff badly… ( )
Team Amazing huh Jules?
Geeeeeze it’s busy in that head of yours. Sounds good… we may have to workshop it.
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Hi Sherryl – met a few knee jerkers in my time… nice addition.. ( )
Hi Jen F – the scared. Good.
AKA the big baby.
Nice ( )
Have you bee smoking crack again Sue? I told you about that.
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Hi EG.
I love ‘The Fashionista’ and ‘The Denialist’ – fantastic work.
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Nope, Uncle Craig, I haven’t. I can be this off the wall in my au naturel state. Scary, isn’t it? Fun from this side though …..
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Hi Xavier – a bit busy to explore that today but I will at some stage – thanks for saying hi…
Cheers.
It’s not about the right time Kev; it’s about the right attitude – and it sounds like you’ve found yours – good work.
Cheers.
You’re welcome Amanda… ( )
That’s quite the combo Hellen… !
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I love the fact that this was both educational and quite a laugh at the same time.
Excellent post yet again Mr Harper.
I used to be a little of 1 and 5, but now I think I am the bst I can be at this present time with the aim of continuing to gro and be better all the time
Thanks for the posts that help keep me motivated and amused.
Asma
Hello, I am not at all sure if this is how I leave a comment however I shall try.
Firstly I would like to say how much I look forward to Craig’s mail daily.
Often I think he is getting very personal!!!I How does he know me???
Thank you Craig.What a wonderful down-to-earth fellow you are.Love watching you on TV too.
I forward many articles to friends whenever I feel it is appicable to their lives .
And lets be honest….most articles apply to all of us in some way or other.
Many thanks
Gisela
Thanks for your kind words Gisela and nice to meet you… ( )
You’re welcome Asma… ( )
Hey Craig ! Oh Lord… I’ve just discovered I’m a bigamist !! But I’m very proud and happy to report that several of my husbands have seen the light and communally lost 7kg and 7cm from the waistline in the past month ! A fantastic effort over the holiday period, hey wot ?!!!
{{HUG}} Tina
Oops… forgot to ask… I have several tie-dyed t-shirts / singlets in my wardrobe… does that automatically qualify me as a Dreamer ?
Thanks, Sue J, the sauna sounds great! I’ll have to tell my err friend about it and she can put it next to my – sorry – HER vibrating thingy that has become the world’s most expensive junglegym for spiders.
EG
Wow! These 11 could all be me on any day, great thing us humans. At the moment I am working towards feeling it, and letting it go…. awareness to how these traits make you feel, that they are not you but something we develop to protect us from our own truth…..
Technically Tina that makes you a polygamist! And yes, great weight loss by your blokes…
The shirt? No. But it does say something…
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Hey Megan – as long as you’re not all eleven of them at once! ( )
I just wanna hear positive and not think too often about these 11 negative personality types that seem to be taking up so much valuable space. I hope to hear that there’s some good things they do with their lives, otherwise they’ll feel wretched if unable to meet the standards for change quickly enough for those who are further advanced in their journey. I guess I have problems with judgemental stuff ‘cos lots of folk take a long time to work through their human dilemmas, and that makes it tough. Never give up though, we can surprise one another despite our weaknessess. I really like the Jules’ TEAM AMAZING – very positive and encouraging stuff to work towards while leaving the baggage behind.
Big hugs, Craig and bloggers ;-}
Hi Craig,
OMG… that really hit home – I am/have been the reminiscer! Since completing a fitness program in 2006 and seeing astounding results and having my photo in one of the womens Fitness Magazines – I would talk about it incessantly to anyone that would listen and guess what… yep the ego got the better and I stopped trying so hard and presto after two years I have added back nearly 9kgs and double body fat…ARRR!! Instead of embracing my healthy habits and changes, I have been in denial saying I can do it again. I have realised in the last couple of weeks that it has to be a real lifestyle change and not a short term goal. I am on my way but gee that first couple of walk/jogs hurt a lot, but it will be worth it!
Thanks for your great work and motivation – and occasional sledgehammers to keep us grasshoppers in check.
Cheers Mrs D.
Hello Lovely Edith…
It’s seems TEAM AMAZING is gaining some momentum…
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Hi Mrs D.
First timer? Nice.
Happy to sledgehammer you
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Hi again Craig,
Shallow of me but hmmm after careful consideration…yep prefer the other guy! Now get out of the fridge, stop eating cheesecake and GBM and get to the gym…you’ve really let yourself go!
(you indeed lol)
I tick all 6, I apply for Team Amazing too!!!
Hugs
Chelle xx
Hi Craig and everyone,
Sorry, forgot to add: Perhaps we could call Team Amazing the ‘A-Team’? (Sick, I know, but someone had to say it.)
EG xxx
Hello Craig,
Great post!!!!
Well I admit I’ve been a no.1!!
Still sometimes appears but do my best to stop before it gets me totally drained, but need to work even harder with changing my way of thinking, slowly learning but am determine to conquer this..
Also just would like to comment on yesterdays article, the lesson bit..
Why reading that bit made me feel OMG those 5 points were all me, really pissed at myself for allowing this..
Thanks Craig….
SC xx
OOh EG well done…love it!!!
Chelle
Hi Craig and gang,
As a busy school holiday entertainment officer for my kids, I haven’t had as much time as usual to read and comment…..but, I just did read today and had to say…count me in, please, for Team Amazing…can tick all of the essentials I think and at least one of the desirables. Don’t forget – we all still have the committment wall, as well.
Anyhow, nice to be ‘know’ so many motivated, positive people – and their/our Uncle !!! Go team amazing !
BTW – If anyone needs an inspirational tale to get them out and at ‘em at the gym – I’ll tell you this one –
There’s this new guy/man who I’ve noticed at our gym just lately. I noticed him because of the trouble he was having trouble navigating himself through the gym equipment. He was hesitant and slow, until he got himself to the machine he was looking for.
And the reason he was slow and having trouble – well, the white cane explained that !!!! Yep, he is blind!!
I can’t help but throw out any excuse I may have been tempted to dream up, everytime I see him.
He works out quite regularly and it must take him double the time it takes most people to do it, but…he still does it.
Well, hope someone reads this – just realised it’s 5 o’clock….sorry, nothing to add to the 12 people to avoid list – but enjoyed everyone else’s additions.
cheers,
Monica
I’m stoked! So is that a yes? Can we launch TEAM AMAZING, Craig?
We could have t-shirts printed and a separate website (or a part of yours)? Can we, can we???
I bet there are heaps of people here who are keen on doing ‘events’ like triathlons, fun runs/walks, marathons etc… Let’s show the world that we want to do, be and create amazing and spread your RYL love, Craig? And.. AND… we could have Team social meet up events in each city… AND, we could collectively decide on a national charity to support (just so people know that its not all about us living our best life but that we want to create an amazing world, globally too). We could have a different charity each year.
You’ve always wanted to create your own cult, right?
Where are those membership forms you promised? I say this is a better idea.
Yep, now my head is really busy. I’m visualising ‘our’ team t-shirt with Team Amazing on the front and maybe craigharper.com.au on the back. OK, I’ll let real graphic designers sort that bit out – I suck at that. I just had the initial idea. Have you even got an RYL ‘logo’ thingy, Craig?
And nooooooooooo EG, it will not be called the A team. Coz then who will be B team! AHHHHHHH when I see you I’ll slap you. AND I’ll put my alarm on at 4:00am just to bug the crap out of you! AND make you come running with me. How do you think those 8kg are going to come off? Huh? By sitting on your ass and watch tv? Nope.
… that was one hyperactive blitz if ever there was one.
Can’t believe you’re not happy with today’s bloke Chelle…
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You’re welcome SC… x
Nice story Monica.. even after five! ( )
Jules…
A separate website!! Are you crazy? This one nearly kills me!
However… the TEAM AMAZING thing may have some legs… perhaps we could organise an event… or three. I’ll give it some thought.
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Is Jules doing your head in Craig…she does mine in regularly!!! Aww Jules we luv ya!!
Do you need a committee lol….I’m free!!
Chelle
I could do the PR stuff for Team Amazing? Geez, wouldn’t that get me uncomfortable, make me face my fears, challenge me, boost my confidence x100,000!!! It could be my first Public Speaking gig, Craig? Can YOU visualise Jules approaching the radio stations, tv people? You could interview me on 9am, Craig, with David and Kim? “This is Jules everyone… Jules is shy, scared, lacks confidence, doesn’t believe in herself YET she has came up with an idea that is taken from one of my Harper’isms ‘do amazing, be amazing’…”
What were we talking about today, Craig? Your post? It wasn’t titled Team Amazing, was it? Was that my idea? [It's been a massively long day] OK, so no second web site, Craig. You can pick yourself up from the floor and sit up in the world’s most comfortable computer chair again and even start breathing again… and eating the head off GBM #2 for the day
I’m here to help get my idea off the ground though, if you like
Monica – I witnessed something similar today. Nearly brought a tear to my eye actually. The inner strength some people display is out of this world. A real credit to them, isn’t it.
I was on pool deck today doing my first lifeguard shift (my summer job before I start my ‘real’ job as paramedic). It’s school holidays here in Australia and there is a big ass inflatable water slide from the 5m diving platform (would love to see Uncle Craig on that! What a hoot! Did you say you swim like a cat in your book Fattitude?) and there is also an inflatable obstical course thingy. Anyway, the kids line up, waiting for us lifeguards to give them the nod to jump on, crawl under things, over things and around things and finally down a little slide at the end. I was buddied up with Lifeguard Sean for most of today, and there was this girl who would have been maybe 14? The age doesn’t matter. She notably had a developmental disorder of some kind – cerebal palsy maybe. She really struggled to climb over the first thing. Sean was verbally encouraging her, explaining to put one leg over this and put it over there. She nearly would have that leg over, but then she’d take it back to the other side as if she didn’t trust herself. Sean had unbuckled his bum bag containing our ‘life saving’ kit (not really – well sort of – it has first aid stuff in it and the pocket oxygen mask) and placed it on pool deck, together with the two-way radio ready to jump in to assist this girl when she fell off and couldn’t swim. The girl behind her on the inflatable playground displayed a heart of gold when she too joined in the collective effort to get her to the ‘finish’. She made it. What a champion. AND she thanked the girl who helped her through too. The other kids, awaiting their turn were amazing too. There wasn’t a scream, whinge or whine to be heard. They patiently waited, cheering this girl on (in their heads).
Well done kid.
I like witnessing that stuff, first hand. All your stories are great too, Craig – but when you see it, it adds another dimension entirely. [I loved that story of when you trained the father of one of your trainers - it's on your CD. Very inspirational]
OK, that’s me done for today on you-dot-com. ‘See’ you tomorrow
12. The Mongrel.
A mix of many of the above mentioned traits. The mongrel is ever loyal when take under wing. Forever appreciative of being rescued from a life spent wondering aimlessly. Has a multitude of bad habits that seem to be excused by big pleading eyes and needs a good kick in the behind regularly to remind them whose boss. That’s why I visit your website!
JULES!!!! Breath, girl…….
And EG, I agree with Jules … it can’t be called the ‘A-Team’. There’s no way I’m getting ‘A-Team’ tattooed on my ass!
Hi Sue J and Jules,
Mr T, Faceman, Hannibal and the other guy will be bitterly disappointed.
Geez, I’m showing my age.
EG ()
Katie – what do you mean ‘Everest can wait for another lifetime’? How about ‘another decade’? Then maybe we can go climb it together? After Mountain Girl (Cherie) has made it to the summit in 2010, we’ll twist her arm to take us
Deal? Katie and Cherie? Pleeeeeeeeeeease???
It’s a big challenge – this thing called ‘life’, hey. Aim to be ‘amazing’ at a few things, instead of ‘mediocre’ at a three donzen things.
If you believe in the power of the “law of attraction” it would be wise to steer clear of these types that would impede your own personal development and growth because of the negative energy surrounding them.
Our main focus should be on achieving our goals. There would be a no. of obstacles during our journey. But if we are adamant and have a strong will power, I’m totally confident, we would not get lost half way through.