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Hello - please allow me to introduce myself. My name is Robert Harvey and I live in Glasgow, Scotland.It's important to me for you to have an idea who I am, and the experiences that have contributed to where I am today. With all the daily gunk that comes our way, its good to feel connected to other people who can inspire with one new idea or one humorous comment. -The purpose of this note is to give you a brief glimpse of my map of the world - some of which may be of interest and some of which will appear to be absolute "trivia"!

I was born and raised in Glasgow with one brother and three sisters. I was always interested in sport, especially football. Even at an early age, I was setting "goals" in my mind, although at the time I didn't realise that was what I was doing. - Represented Scotland at football at schoolboy level. Played my first professional football game at Hampden Park on New Years Day and scored a goal with my first kick of the ball (this may sound like a Roy of the Rovers story but it all happened!). Drifted through school doing just enough - couldn't see the point of further study - I just wanted to have a good time and enjoy my sport. Spent about 5 years in football, and made all sort of excuses and left. Got married in my early twenties. Realised that I had to earn money and needed a "real" job to pay the mortgage.

I've always had great energy and decided that I wanted to have different careers going in parallel. Worked in Corporate world and I also decided that I wanted to be a Sports Therapist. Trained in the UK and the USA. I'm a graduate from the International Sports Medicine Institute at Lilleshall, I've always had an interest in entrepreneurship and small businesses. I've had a home based business for years which I love. I have worked with hundreds of people across the country and I found myself in the role of Coach and Trainer. Helping them become more has been very rewarding. Each of these relationships is very special to me. I've also owned a clothes shop with friends, and imported stress management tools into the UK from America. I am always willing to try something new. A few years ago I received a letter from Tom Hunter, who is the richest man in Scotland and a mega entrepreneur, that my enthusiasm for things is refreshing! I've still kept that letter.

In 1997 I attended a Mindstore seminar in Glasgow. A life altering experience, meeting phenomenal people and discovering a love for what really makes me tick. This was my first introduction to Personal Growth and I've hunger for more ever since. I decided to leave my full time job - when I told this to the boss he told me to take a Career Break and he would keep a job for me - I nearly fell off my seat when he said this to me. - I took two years off and blew a fortune.

I became involved in a Charity organisation running a clinic in Sarajevo. As soon as I stepped off the plane in Saravejo I knew I was in a special place - the energy was tangible. I've never experienced that in all my travels. I had some skills that could be used to help people in the aftermath of the war. I had the opportunity to meet so many incredible Human Beings whose spirit was unforgettable - so was the black Humour. It's true what they say - a laugh is the same in any language.

Being involved made me think things through and evaluate situations in a way I had not done before. Going into a strange country as part of a small team was a fascinating experience. When I returned I decided to take on the role of Scottish Coordinator. This was more a business role - fundraising, marketing, sponsorship, etc. -I am a qualified as a Professional Life Coach. - I've been practicing as an amateur all my life, and it just feels right to take this next step. I believe that a lot of my discovery over the years is a tremendous resource to call upon in my coaching. From sales to Corporate business to non profit work to home based business and networking - everything I have done is leading me in a direction that I love.

Hobbies and Interests
Reading, watching my favourite football team, writing ( I wrote a small book about my experience in Bosnia - I love the research involved in writing), Hill Running, Scuba Diving, socialising, personal development ( to the max), collecting old Remedial Gymnastic books, travelling, going to the Cinema on a Sunday evening as there's nothing like a bit of fantasy to end the weekend while munching a choc ice and pick 'n mix, taking time out to play.

Weaknesses
Black Forrest Gateau and Strawberry Cheesecake. My friends say that I would sell my soul for anything dripping in chocolate.

Favourite Quotations

" If you always do what you've always done, you will get what you have always gotten ". Oprah (???)

"Mans greatest limitation is that he thinks he has one." - Robert Monroe

"Bitterness is a dreadful stimulant because it destroys the person who takes it "

" The greatest cause of ulcers is mountain climbing over mole hills"

" The moment you have lost your vision you perish"

"Happiness is one of the few things in this world that doubles every time you share it with someone else"

"The Devil came to me last night and asked me what I wanted in exchange for my soul. I still can’t believe I said Chocolate cheesecake"

Other achievements

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