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“A life coach does for the betterment of your life what a personal trainer does for your fit health”. As it is rightly said, “ Life Coaching is not a therapy. It is product development with you as the product.” The product that we talk about today is none other than the legendary Sachin Tendulkar. In the words of Sachin Tendulkar, “Along with the talent, you also need direction” and this direction was shown by his coach  Ramakant Achrekar. The iconic cricketer was coached under Achrekar who moulded him as a child and built the foundation where he stands today. Under the able guidance of Ramakant Achrekar, Sachin learnt some important lessons of life that are instrumental in shaping his career. Fondly called “Achrekar Story”, following snippets give an insight on why Sachin Tendulkar ever needed a coach. The tight slap- Tendulkar still remembers the “tight slap” he got from his coach for missing a match as he went to cheer for the senior school team match. Achrekar's ...

Strength does not necessarily come from winning. You can transform your weaknesses into your strengths. As it is rightly said, “At times you don’t realise your own strength until you come face to face with your greatest weakness.” Know your weaknesses Ask your friends, relatives or trusted sources to help you discover your strengths as well as weaknesses. Having your weaknesses pointed out isn’t an insult on your character- it’s an opportunity to improve your life. Accept your weaknesses Acceptance is the key to solving most problems; growth begins when we begin to accept our own weaknesses. Don’t let your own limiting beliefs hold you back- change your mindset, accept your weaknesses and transform your life. Focusing on your weaknesses in the interest of self-improvement will open up new avenues of personal and professional success. Practice, and be prepared Practice makes a man perfect. Just like you work towards honing your strengths, practice building on ...

End the Agony of Staying Or Leaving  You might be thinking for a long time now and not yet decided on whether to continue or quit your job. You might be too stressed or worried or keep wondering, but not making any decision. It’s just because you are not able to make the right decision about it or didn’t want to take help from others. Find Reasons Before Making Decision The first thing to do is be calm and find out the reasons, whether to continue or to quit your current job. Figure out if there are: Issues in your career growth ?  Are you looking for a career switch? Work and personal life balance problems? Are you upset with politics at work? No proper communication with your team? Think about what problem is bothering you the most and take help from your friends or experts. Discuss with them to find the best solution for you before you jump into a decision and regret later. Sometimes, the solution is easy when you find the reason, let...