Item 1. Unintentional Coaching
I shared meals with two of my coaches this week. One was a ministry coach and the other was a business coach. They are both a lot smarter than I am, and since we are on this subject of coaching, the similarities I found between the two might prove helpful.
1. They make a point. If I ask a question, they give an answer. They do not seem to care much whether or not I agree or if the answer offends anyone. They give their opinions, which are usually right. At the same time, they do not come across as arrogant--confident, yes, but not arrogant.
2. They tell a lot of personal stories. Most of their stories are humorous, and sometimes the point of the story is to tell about a mistake they made.
3. They are both genuinely likeable. It's easy to be their friend.
My two friends do not seem to be too concerned with changing the world or their legacy. In fact, their coaching seems remarkably unintentional. It seems like they just enjoy spending a little time with someone who is younger than they are and offering help when the opportunity presents itself.
Item 2.
Yar! Me Eyes
(For those of you in the dark--pun intended--I began experiencing double vision one week ago today.)
Thanks for praying that my normal vision returns. I have had several appointments with several doctors, who ran several tests. Thankfully, I have health insurance and not a tumor or infection.
My ophthamologist says I likely have a palsy of the sixth cranial nerve. The nerve has only one job that is to send a message from my brain to an eye muscle to line up. It seems that little nerve has gone on vacation--the noyve of that guy! So, I am cross-eyed as a chameleon with a head injury.
There is some good news. The majority of these cases self-correct in weeks to months. More good news, I get to wear an eye patch, which is one of three ways of coping, and the one that my nephews prefer. What first grader would not want an uncle with an eye patch? Yar!
The other two coping mechanisms involve covering one lens of my eyeglasses with scotch tape (it works better than I thought it would), or to get new lenses with a prism that corrects my vision. I ordered a pair yesterday. Also, while I am adjusting, I do not have to drive anywhere. I have a young hottie serving as my chauffeur. Yar!
Thank ye for yer prayers. I think I'll go play on the beach in Florida. Yar!
I shared meals with two of my coaches this week. One was a ministry coach and the other was a business coach. They are both a lot smarter than I am, and since we are on this subject of coaching, the similarities I found between the two might prove helpful.
1. They make a point. If I ask a question, they give an answer. They do not seem to care much whether or not I agree or if the answer offends anyone. They give their opinions, which are usually right. At the same time, they do not come across as arrogant--confident, yes, but not arrogant.
2. They tell a lot of personal stories. Most of their stories are humorous, and sometimes the point of the story is to tell about a mistake they made.
3. They are both genuinely likeable. It's easy to be their friend.
My two friends do not seem to be too concerned with changing the world or their legacy. In fact, their coaching seems remarkably unintentional. It seems like they just enjoy spending a little time with someone who is younger than they are and offering help when the opportunity presents itself.
Item 2.
Yar! Me Eyes
(For those of you in the dark--pun intended--I began experiencing double vision one week ago today.)
Thanks for praying that my normal vision returns. I have had several appointments with several doctors, who ran several tests. Thankfully, I have health insurance and not a tumor or infection.
My ophthamologist says I likely have a palsy of the sixth cranial nerve. The nerve has only one job that is to send a message from my brain to an eye muscle to line up. It seems that little nerve has gone on vacation--the noyve of that guy! So, I am cross-eyed as a chameleon with a head injury.
There is some good news. The majority of these cases self-correct in weeks to months. More good news, I get to wear an eye patch, which is one of three ways of coping, and the one that my nephews prefer. What first grader would not want an uncle with an eye patch? Yar!
The other two coping mechanisms involve covering one lens of my eyeglasses with scotch tape (it works better than I thought it would), or to get new lenses with a prism that corrects my vision. I ordered a pair yesterday. Also, while I am adjusting, I do not have to drive anywhere. I have a young hottie serving as my chauffeur. Yar!
Thank ye for yer prayers. I think I'll go play on the beach in Florida. Yar!
posted by Dr. Jack Allen at 2:35 PM
2 Comments:
Jack,
You look like Bobby Knight with an eye-patch!! I think you will fit in well on Magazine St. Heck I might get a patch and we will start a trend. Have you read "Tipping Point"? If we could get a Maven (sp) this could go globel. Glad you are doing better. Hope to see you soon. If you are real!
It was good to see you the other day! I'm glad your eyes are better, however, I agree with James that you should keep wearing it! How many people can say their prof wears an eye patch?
Your coaching style is very similar to the people who are coaching you. I see many of the same patterns you mentioned about them in you! Thanks!
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