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DVD
- Renovate Your Body
In this entertaining presentation, Craig discusses the
notion of Renovating Your Body - once and for all. (Also
available on CD).
Fattitude.
While many books focus on food,
Craig Harper teaches that creating life-long change is more about the
dieter, than the actual diet. This book is perfect for people who have a
history of 'almost' getting in shape.
Food
for thought.
In this book, Craig Harper walks the reader through his 21 rules to
Permanent Weight Loss.
So
you've decided you want to get in shape (again).
Imagine a pocket-sized fitness book that takes just twenty
minutes to read. Craig Harper addresses the REAL
getting-in-shape issues.
Craig
Harper - Food, Exercise, and Lifestyle Diary.
If you're serious about your training,
nutrition, and lifestyle - Craig Harper's training diary is an invaluable tool.
Craig Harper is a leading
motivational speaker
and educator. He is a highly
sought-after corporate coach and is considered to be
a leader and pioneer in the areas of personal and
professional development. Working with hundreds of
teams, companies and a wide variety of organisations
on numerous continents over the last twenty years
has given Craig a unique insight into, and
understanding of, human performance and all its
variables. Craig has an ability to educate, inspire,
challenge and make people laugh all at the same
time!
And a big thankyou to the Spice Girls for today's title!
Apparently we should all be setting goals. It's what us high-achieving, self-help types do. We set goals and then we achieve stuff. Great formula. Seems to make sense. And then once we achieve what we set out to, we're happy. Allegedly. We've reached our goals and done what we wanted to do, so we must be over the moon right? We set specific goals because on some level we believe that by achieving those goals, we will meet a personal need. Become more fulfilled. More content. And of course achieve what we all want; the universal goal - happiness.
That wasn't the deal
But does the achievement of our goals always translate to happiness and all that other good stuff? Is it possible to achieve what you set out to but ultimately be no happier or maybe even less happy? Sometimes our goals are like those products we buy on-line; they look so good in the picture but when they arrive at our door and we take them out of the box, we discover we've been scammed. "Hey, this isn't what I signed up for".
Business goals, career goals, financial goals, health and fitness goals, sporting goals, relationship goals, lifestyle goals - all types of goals that seem to inhabit our thoughts and conversations. Apparently the goal setting process gives us clarity, purpose, direction, structure, organisation, a level of certainty and commitment, helps us create momentum and gets us closer to where we want to be.
Put simply, goals are the things we want.
But then maybe they're not. Perhaps they are only what we think we want.
What happens when we get there (achieve the goal) and it doesn't 'deliver' what we thought it would? Is that particular goal what we were really chasing, or was it only the (perceived) vehicle for providing us with what we really want?
For example:
Someone says, "my goal is to lose 25 kgs (55 lbs)"
Okay, they want to be thinner and lighter - that's their objective - but what do they really want? They want what they believe that weight loss will bring them (the goal behind the goal) - popularity, improved self-esteem, confidence, better relationships, interest from the opposite (or maybe same) sex, more opportunities and ultimately, happiness. The actual weight loss ain't what they're really after, it's merely the mechanism or vehicle to get them what they really want. The perceived benefits and advantages of being lighter and thinner.
Will weight loss necessarily deliver those (above listed) things? Is it possible to lose a bunch of weight, transform your body and still be miserable, lost, insecure and unfulfilled? You betcha. Seen it many times.
Ferrari Boy
What about the guy who really can't afford it, but is obsessed with owning a Porsche or Ferrari? What does he really want? A car that can go 300kph (180mhp) while he lives in a city where the speed limit is mostly 60 kph (35 mph)? A car that costs ten grand a year to insure, five grand for each service and can't be parked anywhere? No, he wants the (perceived) benefits of owning such a vehicle. Respect, envy, power, popularity and female attention. And if he wasn't such a big, insecure dickhead that might actually happen. But not because of a car.
Six months later he realises he's still a tool, still can't get a girl and still has all the same issues - only now he's a big, single tool with a massive debt. Dumb plan Ferrari Boy. A fancy car ain't gonna fix your numerous emotional and social issues. You might wanna consider developing a plan B. The one where you address the real issues in your life.
When I facilitate goal setting sessions with people, we focus on two key areas:
1. The Goals - what the person wants to achieve.
2. The Outcomes - what they really hope to achieve (the benefits and advantages of achieving those goals).
So next time you decide to set some goals, ask yourself "what are the goals behind my goals and what do I really want?" That's what's important.
Maybe the Spice Girls were on to something after all.
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Motivational
Speaker - Craig Harper Craig Harper is one of Australia's most respected
motivational speakers and educators. Some of Craig's recent clients include:
"We had our annual
conference over the weekend of the 23rd and 24th Feb, 2008 and we had
Craig Harper as one of our presenters. He was wonderful, funny and
professional, and he got our message through to the staff in a positive
and fun way. He was loved by all!"
DVD
- Renovate Your Body - Craig Harper
In this entertaining presentation, Craig discusses the
notion of Renovating Your Body - once and for all. (Also
available on CD).
Fattitude
- Craig Harper
While many books focus on food,
Craig Harper teaches that creating life long change is more about the
dieter than the actual diet.
Food for thought
- Craig Harper
In this book, Craig Harper
walks the reader through his 21 rules to Permanent Weight Loss.
So you've decided you want to get in shape (again)
- Craig Harper
Imagine a pocket-sized fitness book that takes just twenty minutes to
read. Craig Harper addresses the REAL getting-in-shape issues.
Alinta
Telstra
ANZ Bank
Commonwealth Bank of Australia
National Australia Bank
Corporate Express
Pricewaterhouse Coopers
Department of Infrastructure
Department Planning and Community Development
Simplot Australia
Porter Davis Homes
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Royal Children's Hospital
Fernwood Fitness Centres
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Sensis
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"We had our annual conference over the weekend of the 23rd and 24th Feb, 2008 and we had Craig Harper as one of our presenters. He was wonderful, funny and professional, and he got our message through to the staff in a positive and fun way. He was loved by all!"
Ally Memic, IMCD, Australia