Get Connected:  btn-ln btn-fb btn-yt

Download a FREE chapter from one of our books, and receive our offers.

    We respect your privacy. Unsubscribe at anytime.

    contact-btn

    wants vs needs

    My Jewish Coach Goes in Search of the Holy Grail in North Carolina

    Last week, my Aunt Laurie moved to temperate North Carolina from frigid, frostbitten Minnesota. Tomorrow, I head down south to help her unpack, set-up and explore her new surroundings. In explaining to my kids, 7 year old twins Jacob and Sophie, where I was headed and why (as a frequent business traveler, I have mastered a 10-second “pitch” explaining the why, where and how long of each sojourn), I tried to engage them in my mission.

    “So,” I asked, “what kinds of places would you like me to find near Aunt Laurie’s house for when YOU get to come visit?” Like the lawyer I am not (but my father-in-law secretly hopes I will become), I asked the question knowing the answer already. I sat back, waiting for the inevitable list: toy store, candy store, ice cream store…

    And this is why I am not a lawyer — because I never saw this coming.

    Sophie replied: “Bathrooms.”

    Bathrooms? Not an amusement park, zoo or go-kart track?

    No – BATHROOMS.

    Basic needs. What fun would everything else be if you don’t have a bathroom?

    It reminded me about how important it is to take a step back and distinguish between needs and wants. So ask yourself:

    What are three things you really need — in your career, in your relationships, for your health?
    What are three things you really want — in your career, in your relationships, for your health?

    Not sure? Use my FREE TOOL to find out.

    Oh, and be warned: it doesn’t ask about bathrooms.

    Deb

    www.myjewishcoach.com
    www.myjewishcoach.blogspot.com
    www.jewishorganizations.blogspot.com

    Testimonials

    “Deb has been a respected speaker and facilitator for a number of our JCC conferences over the past few years. While I've heard about her energy, hard work in preparing, and meaningful content, it took her recent keynote speech at our annual JCCs of North America Professional Conference to make me realize what an incredible asset she is. Watching her present a content-filled, energetic, and personalized session -- without using any notes -- was very impressive. Deb is a multi-talented, serious, and impactful presenter."

    – Allan Finkelstein, Past President and CEO, JCC Association of North America

    Our Team is in The Media

    Our team of facilitators, coaches, consultants and speakers are cited experts and contributors to some of the world’s most respected publications.

     

    oprah   nyt   forbes

    fastcompany   huffpost   fbnews