About Jim Flint
My journey to this work began in 2000 when I was told by my doctor during a routine physical that my one kidney (from birth) was failing and that someday I would need a kidney transplant. No symptoms, no underlying disease, and definitely no warning! Luckily, shortly after the diagnosis I was introduced to a very wise spiritual teacher that led me towards a new way of thinking that changed my life forever. My diagnosis became a gift.
In 2004, due to the generosity of a kind stranger I received a kidney transplant.
Since my transplant I have had the opportunity to lead two non-profit organizations that support the development of youth from underserved communities. What I loved about these experiences was the chance to coach individuals and lead teams towards reaching their greatest potential. When I discovered the Coaches Training Institute (CTI) I knew that this is what I wanted to do. I completed CTI's 100+ hour training program. The cornerstone of CTI’s model that most resonates with me is that "people are naturally creative, resourceful and whole". What a wonderful notion!
It is normal for us to base our sense of security and happiness on what we do for a living, how much money or "stuff" we have accumulated and most powerfully on our health. When we experience major shifts in one (or several) of these areas we experience the truth that none of it can be counted on to bring us long-term peace. This can be extremely scary. However, if we have the courage to face this fact we open ourselves to the question "well then what does bring security and lasting happiness?". In order to answer this question we need to think differently. We need to discover new teachers and walk down new paths. As your coach, my job is to guide you towards these new discoveries and insights. Discoveries and insights that are waiting quietly within you right now.
The Story Behind Top Branch Life Coaching
As children, my sister and I spent countless hours playing on the swing set in the backyard of our home. Next to the swings stood a tall tree and the highest branch of that tree hung just out of reach from our feet as we swung back and forth.
The reality of the situation was that we would never actually physically be able to reach that branch. However we never questioned the possibility of reaching it. Instead we spent countless hours swinging back and forth, playing, learning, and improving our technique. Learning to pump with our arms and reach out with our legs, higher and higher. Without question, we would eventually succeed in reaching the Top Branch.
Looking back I see the beauty of that experience was not the hard work we put in towards the achievement of a goal (and to call it work isn’t accurate because we loved every minute of it).
The real beauty was that we expanded our view of what was possible. We saw a vision beyond physical reality. The ability to see in that way led us to play in a space that was joyous and full of potential.
As we grow older, we get better and better at calculating the odds of success and then modifying our effort based on this calculation. We see what is physically in front of us as more and more solid and less and less likely to change. The result is a lot of us stop reaching for goals. We move away from effort to minimize risk. We stop swinging for the Top Branch.
In what areas of your life have you stopped swinging for the top branch?
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