“Trying out the spirit and method of MI can yield observable change in how people respond, improve their outcomes, and even make work more enjoyable for practitioners and clients alike.”
I love this quote and found it interesting as well. I share it with the parents I coach and they can easily see the application to their own role in their adult child's life. Most of the parents I work with are frustrated and tired of trying tell their children what to do and how to do/fix it, and have lost the joy that comes from parenting. Much of what is shared in the preface of the current edition shows how it changes the relationship, increases motivation, and also reduces the stress and burnout of the therapist--or in my clients' case--of the parent. Sharing this gives them hope that there IS a different way and that it can actually be a more productive and satisfying way as well.
We had the same point, Sky. My eyes were drawn to the phrase, “Make work more enjoyable.” For me, that feels deeply true: work should be enjoyable and meaningful for both people involved.
Some of my friends and clients often ask why I enjoy trying so many new things—public speaking, Krav Maga, Hapkido, Escrima, dancing, volunteering, concerts, and even parties. Yes, I still enjoy parties very much, especially when they give me a chance to meet new people and learn from different perspectives. My answer is simple: the more I step outside, the more I realize how little I know—not only about the world, but also about people who live in worlds different from mine. And that is where my vision expands.
I used to believe that studying hard was the main way to gain depth of knowledge, as if I needed to understand everything through formal learning alone. Now I am learning that growth does not come from one narrow path. It also comes from lived experience—from meeting different people, entering different environments, and allowing life itself to teach me. When we only rely on one learning tool, our understanding can become limited. But when we stay open, our perception becomes richer, wider, and more human.
Everyone has a different learning journey. For me, learning itself should also feel fun, because that joy naturally carries into the way I share knowledge. When learning feels light, it becomes easier to understand, easier to remember, and easier to pass on to others.
In the end, growth is not only about knowing more. It is about staying curious, staying open, and continuing to walk into the world with a willing heart. That is where joy lives, and that is where our learning can truly begin.
“Trying out the spirit and method of MI can yield observable change in how people respond, improve their outcomes, and even make work more enjoyable for practitioners and clients alike.”
I love this quote and found it interesting as well. I share it with the parents I coach and they can easily see the application to their own role in their adult child's life. Most of the parents I work with are frustrated and tired of trying tell their children what to do and how to do/fix it, and have lost the joy that comes from parenting. Much of what is shared in the preface of the current edition shows how it changes the relationship, increases motivation, and also reduces the stress and burnout of the therapist--or in my clients' case--of the parent. Sharing this gives them hope that there IS a different way and that it can actually be a more productive and satisfying way as well.
We had the same point, Sky. My eyes were drawn to the phrase, “Make work more enjoyable.” For me, that feels deeply true: work should be enjoyable and meaningful for both people involved.
Some of my friends and clients often ask why I enjoy trying so many new things—public speaking, Krav Maga, Hapkido, Escrima, dancing, volunteering, concerts, and even parties. Yes, I still enjoy parties very much, especially when they give me a chance to meet new people and learn from different perspectives. My answer is simple: the more I step outside, the more I realize how little I know—not only about the world, but also about people who live in worlds different from mine. And that is where my vision expands.
I used to believe that studying hard was the main way to gain depth of knowledge, as if I needed to understand everything through formal learning alone. Now I am learning that growth does not come from one narrow path. It also comes from lived experience—from meeting different people, entering different environments, and allowing life itself to teach me. When we only rely on one learning tool, our understanding can become limited. But when we stay open, our perception becomes richer, wider, and more human.
Everyone has a different learning journey. For me, learning itself should also feel fun, because that joy naturally carries into the way I share knowledge. When learning feels light, it becomes easier to understand, easier to remember, and easier to pass on to others.
In the end, growth is not only about knowing more. It is about staying curious, staying open, and continuing to walk into the world with a willing heart. That is where joy lives, and that is where our learning can truly begin.