The-Tug-of-Life: A Global Initiative
WHAT'S YOUR GAME PLAN FOR LIFE?
IF THAT'S YOUR LIFE IN THE CENTRE, WHICH WAY ARE YOU TUGGING?
start your tug-of-life and:
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Feel equipped to make choices that lead you towards your goals.
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See just how much power certain Challengers may currently have in your life.
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Know how to ‘Galvanize’ and win your life’s ‘contests’ at every stage of life.
what is the tug-of-life initiative?
The Tug-of-Life is a movement towards a smoother and happier life, empowering everyone to start ‘tugging’ for the type of future each of us aspires to! The Initiative is inspired by the fun and easy-to-remember approach described in The Tug-of-Life book, and it tackles challenges in an entertaining and thought provoking way.
The Tug-of-Life is about galvanizing every individual (in every country around the world) into ‘tugging’ where it counts within his or her life. It's about identifying what’s taking place on your life’s ‘field’ – the ‘contests’ you’re engaging in and the ‘contestants’ you might encounter.
HOW DO YOU start your TUG-OF-LIFE?
Start your Tug-of-Life by identifying what’s on your ‘field of life’, and by identifying your ‘contests’ and ‘contestants’. Work your way through the sections of The Tug-of-Life that are applicable to you. You’ll soon start to devise your own unique game plan. The process empowers you to take control of your life by equipping you with tools that help you to achieve the outcomes you want from life. Encourage everyone around you (family, friends, colleagues, staff) to join in.
how does it work?
Focused on proactive thinking, informed decision-making and sound values, The Tug-of-Life highlights simple ‘Galvanizing’ techniques that you can apply to help you avoid the challenges you face in life. Its solution-driven approach maps out what’s happening on your ‘field of life’. It explores the challenges you face, and it looks at the factors that influence you, and helps you to devise your own unique solution and strategy. Start today:
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Get a copy of the Tug-of-Life book and work your way through the sections that are currently applicable to you.
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Tick all the ‘contestants’ that are already on your ‘field’ and identify any additional ones that don’t appear in the book.
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List all the Galvanizers that you’ve identified as being necessary and make sure they all become active players in your life.
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Encourage every person (and organization) that you know, to join the Tug-of-Life Initiative and to start ‘tugging’ where it counts.
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‘Like’ our Tug-of-Life Facebook page and join in the discussions. Interact with some of the ‘contestants’ that add their voices to the discussions!
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Follow @TugOfLife on Twitter, and encourage everyone you know to do likewise.
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Tell everyone about the Tug-of-Life: at school, work, place of worship, gym, book-club, Linked-In and any other social media or places you visit.
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See our Sponsor page for more ideas.
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If you or your organization would like someone to sponsor the books, contact us and we’ll try to help you to find a sponsor.
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Start tugging today – feel the power in your life – and see the power spread around the world!
The Glossary of Tug-of-Life terminology (below) provides an explanation of some of the concepts.
how do you benefit?
Unlimited benefits unfold as soon as you join the Galvanizers’ ranks on life’s playing field. You:
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Start to create a smoother and happier life, for yourself and your family!
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Make choices that take you closer to the person you want to be!
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Think proactively about your life
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Become prepared for any Challengers that come your way!
- Equip yourself with tools and techniques that help you find effective solutions to the challenges you’ll encounter throughout your life.
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Tough as many of life's challenges are, so many of them are totally solvable or avoidable. If we, as individuals and society, can identify our 'contests', we can be proactive - and we can take better control of our lives. The Tug-of-Life empowers everyone (youth and adults) to do just that!
Imagine how amazing our world could be if everyone starts to ‘tug’ where it counts!
who is the tug-of-life aimed at?
Absolutely everyone! “Tugs-of-life” take place in adolescence, at college, in adulthood, at work, in marriage, health, parenting, spiritually, as one grows older, politically – and in the environment. Anywhere that choices exist, you’ll find some kind of tug-of-life ‘contest’. If we, young and old, can identify our ‘contests’, we can be proactive – and we can take better control of our lives. The Tug-of-Life empowers everyone (youth and adults) to do just that!
want to play a bigger part?
BECOME A GALVANIZER!
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Are you an individual or organisation whose contributions or efforts can impact positively on youth, communities, or society?
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Do you want to take a stand against the Challengers that affect people’s lives?
Galvanizers inspire, encourage and empower others to start tugging and to be their best selves!
Find out more! Click below on the Galvanizer that suites you!
many of life’s tough challenges are totally solvable or avoidable
We all feel overwhelmed at times and often don’t realise the impact that our choices have on how life turns out for us. We sometimes experience hurt and despair that, in some cases, we could have avoided. The Tug-of-Life minimizes the feeling of being overwhelmed by circumstance, and empowers you to make choices that will get you to where you want to go!
JOIN THE TUG OF LIFE TODAY!
GLOSSARY OF SOME OF THE TUG-OF-LIFE TERMS
Some of the terminology used in the Tug-of-Life book is listed below. Detailed explanations of these and other terms are covered in the book.
BYSTANDERS– People who observe from the side-lines without getting involved in their life’s contests. They watch to see if someone else will tackle the Challengers.
CHALLENGERS– The challenges and troublemakers (human and otherwise) that disrupt your life.
CH-IZERS– The double-sided Challenger/Galvanizer combos that change their nature as they flit between the two opposing sides. When ‘tugging’ for the Galvanizers, Ch-izers are a huge ally, but when they tug for the Challengers they create problems.
FACTORS– The reasons (or excuses) that explain why the Challengers exist and why they grow in strength. Some Factors might make sense, but others merely provide excuses to justify negative behaviour.
GALVANIZERS– The invaluable aspects, actions, virtues and people that help to defeat the Challengers.
GALVANIZER INDIVIDUALS OR ORGANISATIONS– People or organizations whose contributions, efforts or values impact positively on others’ lives.
OSTRICHES– People who prefer to avoid reality in the hope that non-participation or denial will result in everything turning out okay.
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