Article: Yes, but...

Belief

 Interesting observation / quote / question

My wife, children, hamster… will suffer if I spend more time away from home.

“My family seem to enjoy me more after I’ve had a good weekend away”, A client

I haven’t got the time.

You’ve got the same amount of time as Redgrave, Scott, Hillary, Shackleton …

I’m not fit enough.

You can get fitter.

It’s too dangerous.

Driving is, statistically, the most dangerous part of a day out.

It would be selfish and irresponsible.

"He that would perfect his work must first sharpen his tools." - Confucius

I’m afraid of…

“Freedom is a system based on courage.”  Charles Peguy

That sort of thing just isn’t me.

"We are what we repeatedly do. Excellence, then, is not an act, but a habit." - Aristotle

I need to relax not stress myself more.

“Problems always seem smaller, more manageable, after a few hours on the water”. – A client

I used to when I was younger but now… (see any of above)

“Age is something that doesn't matter, unless you are a cheese.” - Billy Burke

I’m too tired to train when I get in from work.

What do you feel like after you’ve trained?

I’m out of the habit.

What do you need to do to get back into the habit?

My back / knee / (insert any injured body part) isn’t up to it.

Have you ever watched the Paralympics?

Yes, I must get back into … sometime.

When?

I just don’t feel motivated.

“Few things are as motivating as good quality recreation” - Another client.

I don’t have the time to spend on fun.

"Time is our most valuable asset, yet we tend to waste it, kill it and spend it rather than invest it." - Jim Rohn

My life insurance doesn’t cover …

Life insurance can be adjusted.

I’ve got too many commitments.

You’ve got too many commitments.

I haven’t got the energy.

“I feel so energised!” - Client after several days of mountaineering.

What if I get injured?

You body would probably prefer the challenge of mending an injury than coping with the torment of boredom.

What if I die?

Many people are in greater danger of never having lived than they are of dying.

I can’t afford it.

What is it costing you to go without?