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INSIGHTS

ARCHIVED newsletter from New Insights Life Coach Training


In 2011 we retired the Insights Newsletter. It was replaced by our award winning Blog, Life Coaching Insights, which was subsequently rebranded to New Insights On Life in 2022 and now incorporates our associated podcasts.

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Love and abundance 
Thank you for a very inspiring article!

The In thing 
I agree that external learning is very important but without life coaching it would have not much value as people would still suffer or give up in their …

Time to Reflect 
From personal living experience, the article is very true for me. After reflection, I am able to do more, achieve more and be more however; the 'mores' …

LOVE AND ABUNDANCE 
Since I started receiving the Newsletters, I have read but not commented. I felt I had nothing to comment on. The newsletter on love and abundance however, …

RULES OF SUCCESS 
Through my life I have encountered many people with similar attitudes as Sue and Jared. They have pre-empt ideas of life and of their life expectancies. …

The Awakening 
What you have said is also motivating in the sense that it always depend on the individual why you are involve in something.

Votye for Change: Elections? 
However, our country is in the state it is because of our economic policies and methods. Elections only appoint the officials who are the agents of the …

Vote for Change 
Yesterday I once again saw how a political party disregards the law, by using blue lights and sirens in Hout Bay. The thought came to me why are they scared? …

Vote for Change-The response of a non voter 
Hello World, I am a non voter and having read Bill's newsletter I have something to say. I was born during Apartheid and the first democratic elections …

Life Coping - DIY 
If Zoleka's out of work husband could get together with say six other men they could work through Habitat for Humanity and build their own and each other's …

Life Coping 
This article has really touched my soul. I would like to express my absolute admiration for what you and Jenni have as a couple ... you are so well-matched …

Life coping 
Hi Bill I think the idea of a "life coping" initiative is absolutely brilliant. Many people in lower income communities have become too dependant …

Global Village Syndrome 
Dear Bill, Thank you yet again for a most inspiring edition of the Newsletter. Like others, I too find myself tempted by taking on a negative interpretation …

Inspiring Places 
Hi Bill, I live in a tiny room. I sleep, eat, read and surf the net in my little space. So i started wondering how i can transform it into a 'happy' …

Singleness of purpose 
I have just read a peace written by Dick Innes from ACTS International. Quoting: "A spacecraft en route to the moon is off course 90% of the time. It …

The power of contructive thinking 
I like your insight on the power in constructive thinking. To accept that you don't have to live the see-saw ride of being positive regarding to the negative …

The Power of Constructive Thinking 
This topic was really enlightening and reassuring at the same time as I sometimes suffer from "negative thinking" but also reflect often on issues and …

The power of constructive thinking 
Thank you for a challenging article. I would like to use the two challenging words - power and constructive - in a metaphor to support your argument. …

Constructive thinking 
Every one of us experiences problems in our every day lives. To ignore them with "positive thinking" and telling every one "I'm ok" with a smile can be …

Time Marches On: The antidote 
THIS IS THE BEST BIT OF ADVICE IVE HEARD FOR A LONG TIME!

Time Marches On: Autumn 
Once I read a book about the experience and emotions of a woman during the autumn season. Those moments of nostalgia made me to love autumn just as much …

21 tips for a more joyful life 
Thank you for some thought provoking tips. So often "life gets in the way" and we forget what's really important. This newsletter arrived at just the right …

21 tips for a more joyful life 
Thank you Bill. This is beautiful, true and so inspiring. Regards Elna

Thoughts (Foundation is the key) 
Everyday “living life” will go on... The past cannot be changed. The present moments we should strive to make more pleasant & have desires to make a better …

Thoughts of Love 
I HAVE RECEIVED ALL THE NEWSLETTERS SENT TO ME AND I NEVER WAIT TO READ ON BECAUSE THEY ARE REALLY INSPIRATIONAL. LINDA.B

Changing the World 
I want to change people`s attitude that maths is a difficult subject I did not pass maths in grade 12 but as an educator I feel that the possibility is …

Out of Control 
A thought-provoking piece as always... thank-you Bill. It struck me as I was reading your Insights newsletter "Out of Control", especially the section …

Feeling Inspired 
Hi there, Were do you dredge inspiration from when suffering from a good dose of food poisoning and the body is racked in pain from head to toe and the, …

Change the World 
Hi Bill Thanks for your absolutely fabulous news letters. I learn a lot from every one. I even forward it to others. I'm currently teaching. I'm …

Change the World 
What a powerful and inspiring message. I am not yet a life coach but I know that I will be one day. One of the things that used to bother me when I …

Change the World: Paradigm shift 
Hi Bill This morning's newsletter abouit changing the world has come at a time that I have been asking that very question of myself. Strangely enough, …

CHANGING THE WORLD 
Hi Bill, What an exciting article, even if it sounds a bit cliched to the unbelievers. I am a Quality Manager / Internal Auditor in the travel industry, …

My Wish For You - January 2011 Edition 
Hiya Bill and a very Happy and Prosperous Year to you and yours. I love the contents of this newsletter, and like all of the nuggets of inspiration …

2010: A Year To... 
2010 - A year to be proud of. 2010 was by far the most fearful, challenging, nail biting, hard working, exiting, goal bashing, victorious year in the …

Prosperity: By Hook or By Crook 
The book of Proverbs in the Bible has this to say on the subject, in chapter 11 and verses 24 and 25: "One gives freely, yet grows all the richer; …

Insights: A Question of Value 
Hi Bill, Your spur visit compared, Spur being my personal favorite Because the food is good And It has a lekker buzz… And I like the story of …

Respect Perspective 
Hi Bill I appreciate your above topic comment. Its really true to me that we all have different perspectives and different ways of thinking, doing …

A Different Mindset 
Thanks Bill for a very relevant account. Apart from being a really nice story, I think it highlights the shift in values that many are experiencing …

Happiness is To Be 
I so enjoy these weekly news letters. I have a 20 year old son in Australia, studying hospitality, and I send these to him, it is just so mind warming …

NEGATIVE OR POSITIVE 
Wow thanks Bill, I'm proud to team up with you. Its really inspiring, turning moments to work for you. Out of every situation there is a positive for me... …

Trusting your Intuition 
I must say that sometimes when I go through challenges, The first thing that come to my mind is: Is there something wrong with me? What exactly do I want...this …

A Creed To Live By 
I read so many articles about how to live your life, how to manage your life, how to get the best out of life, how to make your life more meaningful... …

Insights: Are You Being Heard? 
I think being heard is just as important as hearing yourself! I never realised the power of daily or even weekly meditation (allowing you to quieten your …

Personal Mission 
Money is not what life is about but it helps. If one finds one's passion then one is motivated and will automatically help and assist people - may even …

Dealing with difficult people 
I wish to thank Insights for such profound thoughts and tips. I guess we sometimes go through life and forget some of the things that are pretty basic …

Make the most of life 
This is inspiring. We learn from our mistakes though, and must know that some things are just too good to be true. Planning is one of the important aspects …

Advertising Insights on my blog 
Hello Bill,thanks for placing my post in your newsletter. Please send me your Link so I can advertise your website on my various sites. Best wishes, …

THE ARCHITECT OF YOUR REALITY 
I fall under the category "The passive observers" and most definitely I would like to change that to "becoming the "Deliberate Creator". I need to …

Your Personal Mission 
My mission in life is to make people be aware of their own unique treasures, all hidden within them and for them to live their lives authentically and …

Congratulations on reaching 3 years of age 
Bill Congrats on having your 3rd birthday - too many start ups don't make it to their 1st birthday because their founders didn't believe. Hope that …

Is life coaching a luxury? 
Definitely not, life coaching according to me is a wonderful program and I think, as you pointed out, that one can always find ways and means to cut back …

Bafabulous Bafeina 
Your comments are right on the ball, Bill. Considering that we were allowed to participate only because we were the hosts, I think we did "Jabulani" well. …

Relieving Stress 
Hi Bill You just showed me what is lacking in my house hold! We are arguing a lot and very edgy and I realise that with the "Afrikaner legacy”, if …

Stress 
Hi Bill, I enjoyed your comments on stress. You know what? I knew about it as I have been in a situation where I did "live and let live", but you …

The Money Trap 
Hi Bill Wow – what a response! You seem to have hit the mother lode! For myself I have found that it is not so much about keeping your thoughts …

Money trap 
Hi Bill, I'm a new comer and really enjoy the positive vibe you guys are giving off and to comment on what you said in the news letter. Max Lerne said:" …

One 
Thank you once again Bill for a great e-mail. It was very powerful. If only we can also know to take great care of "One" before taking care of anyone …

The Power of One 
Thanks Bill I found this very inspiring. So often we forget how special we are and that just been on earth is reason enough why we are special. We …

Art of Communication 
Good article. To add to communication consider a continuum 1 - 10 with 1 - 3 being calm and 10 rage. When communicating within 1 - 3 calm and effective …

Art of Communication 
Communication is a very complicated subject indeed and often in my experience the very source of conflict in most relationships (personal, professional …

Life coaching for youngsters. 
I fully agree that the youth do need life coaching as they base their beliefs and morals according to what they hear and see from the adults. This later …

A Book And Its Cover 
One line of training that I have studied is the taking of 'positions'. While I take the point of your comments, you are only giving the reasons for the …

A Magical Year 
Great. Always nice to have a postive poem of inspiration to get you feeling great!

Visualization 
Hi Bill Thanks for this email. As my retirement date draws closer, I need to get into the process as I need to find the new career. Please clarify …

Thank you from Insights readers 
Would like to take the opportunity to say Thank you Bill for your encouragement and for allowing me to grow and think outside the box. We all appreciate …

Never let go of the dream 
Ignorance has been the forefront of our dying nation. We have lived our life not being able to believe in our own ability to succeed. The world is filled …

2010 - A Different Year 
An inspirational message urging people to take ownership of their destiny. Well presented and I hope it reaches many people so that 2010 will manifest …

Freedom, Confidence and Growth 
I just want to tell you that through your news letters, I have gained growth, confidence and freedom. I became a better person who is able to talk to others …

Goal Setting and Getting 
Dear Bill, thanks for bringing up the subject of goals. When I first started setting goals I didn't actually see them as goals at the time. I just kept …

Fair Exchange 
I find the newsletters not only very interesting but also very practical and mostly very informative. 'Fair Exchange' was particularly very awakening. …

Overwhelm 
As they say "It takes two to Tango" There is a perpetrator and then a victim. Both meet because of similar vibrations. You are the creator of your …

Uniquely you! 
Thanks for this valuable contribution and for making it so real and relevant through practical examples and advice to managers and leaders. COULD YOU …

A Value Proposition 
Money, money, money... The cause of so much frustration. Maybe that is what caused the angry writer to melt down the way he/she did... I know …



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