Thoughts

Hello! And welcome. I’m grateful you’re here. In these posts, I share insights and reflections that have made a lasting impression across my journey of self-discovery and self-improvement.

Through these posts, I hope to share with you a sense of who I am, what I value, and how coaching can help you achieve your goals.

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Who is Coaching For?
Jake Langer Jake Langer

Who is Coaching For?

This post helps clarify who benefits most from coaching, addresses some misconceptions about the practice, and compares coaching to other “helping modalities” (e.g. therapy)

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On Greener Grass
Jake Langer Jake Langer

On Greener Grass

Believing that the grass is greener on the other side implies we’re dissatisfied with our own grass. Instead of living in envy of others, why not focus our attention inward? After all, the grass is greenest where you water it.

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There’s No Such Thing As Perfect
Jake Langer Jake Langer

There’s No Such Thing As Perfect

Many of us strive for perfection. But under scrutiny, this habit does more harm than good. In this post I explore the nature of perfectionism and its consequences, suggesting that taking action can be an ideal alternative.

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Go Slow to Go Fast
Jake Langer Jake Langer

Go Slow to Go Fast

In a world that prioritizes speed, it’s easy to overlook what’s possible when we slow down and take stock. This post unpacks the saying “go slow to go fast,” and how pausing for reflection and self-discovery can generate momentum.

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On Resilience
Jake Langer Jake Langer

On Resilience

Resilience is crucial in the journey towards becoming the best version of yourself. Some are born with it, and for others, it’s possible to develop. This post explores the role and nature of resilience, and how coaching can help you foster this important quality within yourself.

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On Choice
Jake Langer Jake Langer

On Choice

Each of us possesses the power of choice. We can choose how we react to life’s events in many ways - some serve us, others hold us back. This blog post explores the nature of choice and the importance of striving to make choices that propel us forward.

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On Change
Jake Langer Jake Langer

On Change

Change challenges us to transcend the familiar, and face the unknown - where growth truly happens. In this post, I reflect on the central tension between fear and courage - and how change is the mechanism that unlocks our potential.

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On Vulnerability
Jake Langer Jake Langer

On Vulnerability

When we embrace vulnerability, we stop seeing our challenges at surface-level and begin to uncover deeper truths about ourselves. In this post, I share what vulnerability means to me and how it is a crucial part of coaching.

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On Perception
Jake Langer Jake Langer

On Perception

Perception shapes how we see our challenges and ourselves. In this post, I explore how shifting my mindset helped me overcome self-doubt and achieve my goal, showing how the power of perception can either hold you back or propel you forward.

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Preparing for Takeoff
Coaching Jake Langer Coaching Jake Langer

Preparing for Takeoff

Reaching this point in my journey has been a journey in itself. In this post, I lay out what I aim to achieve with this blog, and how I found the confidence to take a big leap.

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