Shownotes
Welcome to Day 1660 of our Wisdom-Trek, and thank you for joining me.
This is Guthrie Chamberlain, Your Guide to Wisdom
A Good Coach – Daily Wisdom
Welcome to Wisdom-Trek with Gramps. Wisdom is the final frontier in gaining true knowledge. We are on a daily trek to create a legacy of wisdom, seek out discernment and insights, and boldly grow where few have chosen to grow before.
Hello, my friend; this is Gramps. Thanks for coming along on today’s trek as we increase wisdom and create a living legacy. Proverbs 16:16 says, "How much better to get wisdom than gold, and sound judgment than silver!" We are on Day 1660 of our trek, and it’s time to explore another nugget of wisdom, which includes an inspirational quote along with some wise words from Gramps for today’s trek. If you apply the words you hear today, over time, it will help you become more healthy, wealthy, and wise as you continue your daily trek of life. So let’s jump right in with today’s nugget.
Today’s quote is from John Wooden, and it is, “A coach is someone who can give correction without causing resentment.”
A Good Coach
This quote is from one of the greatest all-time coaches, so he should know something about what makes a coach good. Coaching and mentoring are close siblings because the result should be the same. A good coach or mentor will instruct, guide, demonstrate, and encourage discipline and correction when needed. To effectively coach, you must provide what I listed in the last sentence without causing resentment from the coaching person.
A coach is an encourager but is also a disciplinarian. A coach will lead by example but is thrilled when the person they are coaching excels in the capabilities and performs to a higher level than themselves. A good coach will foster in the team or individual a desire to improve, work hard, and sacrifice their short-term desires for their long-term dreams. Even when correcting the ones they are coaching, it will be done in a kind, encouraging way and will drive that team or person to achieve levels they never thought possible. A good coach will never foster resentment because the team will know that the coach pushing them is in their best interest.
So if you desire to be a coach or a mentor, keep in focus that the result should be to improve the person you are working with in a kind and encouraging manner. Also, keep in mind that it will require discipline and correction to better the person you are coaching.
Timothy, my dear son, be strong through the grace that God gives you in Christ Jesus. You have heard me teach things that have been confirmed by many reliable witnesses. Now teach these truths to other trustworthy people who will be able to pass them on to others. Endure suffering along with me, as a good soldier of Christ Jesus.
As you ponder this nugget of wisdom for yourself, please encourage your friends and family to join us and then come along tomorrow for another day of our Wisdom-Trek, Creating a Legacy.
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Thank you for allowing me to be your guide, mentor, and most importantly, I am your friend as I serve you through the Wisdom-Trek podcast and journal each day.
As we take this trek together, let us always:
- Live Abundantly (Fully)
- Love Unconditionally
- Listen Intentionally
- Learn Continuously
- Lend to others Generously
- Lead with Integrity
- Leave a Living Legacy Each Day
I am Guthrie Chamberlain reminding you to Keep Moving Forward, Enjoy Your Journey, and Create a Great Day Everyday! See you tomorrow for more daily wisdom!