In the movie “The Patriot” the eldest son, Gabrielle, has been taken by the British Army. He is to be hung as a spy. The father & Patriot, Benjamin Martin, has just witnessed the death of his son, Thomas, & the burning of his home at the hands of the Redcoats. Benjamin reacts by taking his two youngest sons, Samuel & Nathan, to cut off the Redcoats in the wilderness & reclaim Gabrielle. While waiting, Benjamin looks at his boys and says, “What did I teach you about shooting?” The boys reply without hesitation. “Aim small, miss small!” Benjamin looks at the fear in his boy’s eyes & tells them with confidence, “Boys…steady!”
 
If you are serious about taking your life back, then you must pick up the gun, aim it, & start shooting at something. What is your target? Coaching provides the space for that to be revealed.
 
What if I miss the bull's eye? Fear is a reality for anyone who acts with courage!  How do I overcome the fear of missing the bull’s eye? Let me answer that question by asking another question. Have you completely missed your target if you haven’t hit the bull’s eye? People tend to define success in terms of reaching 100% of the intended goal. But consider that reaching 85% of the goal is 85% more than the other person who never picked up the gun, aimed it, and pulled the trigger.
 
You have a target in your sight. Steady! Aim small! Shoot for the bull’s eye! Give yourself permission to miss small. If you conclude that hitting the bull’s eye is an all or nothing venture, then achieving your goals will fall on the side of nothing!
 
What it would feel like if 85% of your most cluttered room in your home was organized in a way you could still find things? How would it feel to know you read 50% of the book you intended to read this month? How about 65% of the things you wanted to do to let your friends know they matter to you? What if these three things I have listed caused your confidence in yourself to grow by 25%? Would you feel differently about yourself?

Aim small & miss small. You’ll hit your target every time! Do you have a scope on your gun that can help improve your accuracy? The scope is the coach that will help you stay on target. Give yourself the permission. It’s ok because you matter!
 
As for Benjamin Martin? He reclaimed his son. Yes, it took more than one shot!