People often presume that, because of the nature of what I do (you know, being a professional speaker, telling people what to do etc), that I must have it all figured out.

That would be incorrect.
Wrong.

Here’s the deal.

We never stop learning.
That includes me.
It also includes you.

Two weeks ago in Canmore AB I crashed trying out my new skis. Not a major, high speed crash, but I came down solidly on my left ribcage (on the left pec to be precise).

It hurt. A lot.
Not enough to stop me skiing the next day, but enough to make me realise the day after that that skiing the next day probably wasn’t the smartest thing I’ve ever done.

Footnote: Although not my smartest move, I’m still glad to this day I did. It was kind of like a “screw you” to the crash; the kind of thing for some reason we seem to have to do as men. Reminds me of the time I shook a friends hand despite my broken finger, and had to explain to Margo as we drove away, me nursing my hand, why it had to be done…

But I digress.

The injury was one thing, but where the problem started was that I decided that what I needed to do was just keep going about my days, as best I could, and that my ribs would just have to get better. This wasn’t easy. Actually, moving at all wasn’t easy (make that, is still not easy). Try moving about without using your arms, or legs. See.

A full week later, I agreed to see a chiropractor.
The first thing she suggested is that I set about icing it fifteen minutes on, thirsty minutes off, fifteen minutes on; three or four times a day.

The first thing I realised is that this would have been way more effective if I’d started this routine straight away; say on the day after the crash; instead of going skiing…

So, I’m on the long road to recovery (with two subluxated ribs), all too aware (again) of the awesome power of denial.

Don’t do what I did.
Take time to stop, reassess and take action.
Kind of like I’m out to teach with The Solution Revolution.

Yes, we do teach best what we most need to learn…

Instead of a resolution, I’ve got a prediction for 2012.
It’s going to be “interesting”.
What does “interesting” look like?
It depends.

I spent a lot of time this past year working with my friend Steve Satterwhite on breaking down what I know; pulling it apart in order to create a model we can all use to find solutions in situations that seem hopeless. (You’ll see more on this model when we launch www.thesolutionrevolution.com in a few months).

The model is based on three truths, three stages we need to move through in order to create something new; something better.

Acceptance.
Responsibility.
Questions.

Let’s start at the top.
Most (but certainly not all) have now accepted that a fundamental shift has occurred in the economy (it’s actually occurred in all aspects of our lives; let’s just stick with the economy for now).
Many (but again certainly not all) have also realized that we are all responsible (in some way, shape of form) for some of the changes taking place, and that we are also responsible for working our way through these changes.

And now, on the cusp of 2012, I believe we are entering the period where we begin asking questions. About everything. Where we begin to question not just the way we do business, but why we do business.

This is where interesting comes in.
If you’re creation is based purely on profits, and we don’t actually need it; I believe you’ll find 2012 “interesting”…

My questions for you:

What will “interesting” look like for you in 2012?
What will you create?
What kind of questions do you need to ask in order to create it?
What will your creation add to the world?

Here’s where Deepak Chopra comes in.
Take a few minutes to watch this interview, where Deepak gives his take on why business needs to become more than just about profits.

Enjoy!
And may 2012 be a year for creating for you!

Warren

Things have been busy around here in preparation for the February launch of my new project; The Solution Revolution. Part training course; part Inner circle, I’ll be interviewing leading experts and thought leaders on Solution Focused Change; bringing their expertise and insight to you.

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