16 Jan 2008

"Be who you want to be" - oh, really?

I saw this advert in the Times today about training to be a Life Coach.

It says: "Coaching starts from the awareness that you can be, do and have anything you desire!"

Does anyone seriously believe this?!!! I mean, how is this going to work? Can I become six foot tall just by really really wanting to? Can my 89-year-old mother start playing tennis if she really sets her heart on it? Can my wheelchair-bound neighbour start walking by sheer willpower and determination?

Bring back logical thinking! Now!!!