Alan Smith, Crystal Palace Youth Team Coach: I had a doubt whether or not he (Gareth Southgate) had a career in professional football in him. We had one particular game, which we lost, and I called him into the office and said: “Gareth, I think you’re too bright to do this job. I think you have to make a choice. If it was my choice, I think you should become a travel agent.”
What challenges are you facing?
What is your story?
It’s simple. What you do. What you learn. What you achieve. That is your story.
Once upon a time…
I’m often asked, how do I find the time to do all the charity work, the football coaching, and all the other activities and ventures I’m involved in… well, I do ‘overtime’.
Taken from the legendary, Gary Vaynerchuck.
My Friday Thought… is about why make things so complicated?
Everyone is going through something… don’t judge. Support.
Today’s thought…. reflects on the tough times we are all going through.
Let’s be honest – it’s not easy for many, the pandemic has hit many hard, still under lockdown, and with home-schooling for parents… the road ahead looks a little bumpy. But… keep going!
This week, I’m inspired by Avaani. Aged 7. Her father I know, and the below was shared on Insta.
We’re all going through tough times… but one thing we can try to do more of is walking… and talking.
So go for that walk… take your headphones and have a talk (if the person is further away)… don’t let obstacles get in your way (but please, stay safe and keep your social distancing).
Firstly, All the best for 2021. Hope you had an enjoyable festive period.
Moving into 2021…. there’ll be challenges. We’re seeing them now, a week into 2021! – but key thing is, have faith.
Have faith in yourself. Have faith in what will happen. Have faith in your abilities. Have faith in what will be…
As many of us are breaking up for Christmas Holidays… it’s a time to also reflect on what we’ve achieved over the past 12 months.
2020 has been a year like no other! Many businesses have had to shut, many have had to adapt and many have had the opportunity to carry on.
We all have goals… at the start, I’m sure many wrote… I would like to….. or I could achieve….. but how many of those things did you actually accomplish?
I’ll be taking a few moments to write what I actually did. And I’ll happily share that with you…. It’ important to write down and acknowledge what you did. Sometimes, even you may be surprised!
