The Tutor Podcast Neil Cowmeadow

Neil shares insights and reflections on the importance of avoiding the comfort zone in life and business. Drawing from his own experiences and wisdom gained over 25 years in the industry, Neil emphasises the need to push boundaries, challenge oneself, and stay uncomfortable to continue growing and thriving. The episode serves as a motivational call to action for individuals in the tutoring, teaching, and coaching business to keep moving forward, stay hungry for growth, and never settle for a comfortable existence.

KEY TAKEAWAYS



Avoid the Comfort Zone: The comfort zone is where dreams are broken, passions are slain, and hope goes to die. It is important to push towards the edge and stay uncomfortable every single day.



Keep Moving: It is essential to keep moving, pushing against perceived limits, and avoiding a slowdown or gradual decline.



Rage Against Settling: Do not settle into a comfortable existence. Instead, embrace risk, adventure, and daring to avoid the slow goodnight into a comfortable but unfulfilling life.



Stay Hungry: The hunger to grow and be more, to live an uncomfortable life, is crucial. It is important to stay hungry and continue to seek growth and improvement.



Seek Growth and Adventure: Embrace life with a spirit of risk, adventure, and daring. Do not go gently into a comfortable existence but instead rage against settling and embrace the uncomfortable journey of growth and discovery.



BEST MOMENTS

"If you're not on the edge, you're taking up too much damn space."

"The comfort zone is where dreams are broken, passions are slain, and where hope goes to die."

"Old age should burn and rave at close of day. Rage! Rage against the dying of the light."

"Going gentle into that good night is Thomas's magnificent call to life, to risk, adventure and daring."

"Stay uncomfortable every single day."

VALUABLE RESOURCES

www.Neilcowmeadow.com

info@neilcowmeadow.com 

HOST BIO

Neil Cowmeadow is a maverick peripatetic guitar teacher from Telford with over 19 years’ experience in the business of helping people. Learn how to start, grow and love your business with Neil’s invaluable advice and tips without the buzzwords and BS!

Neil emphasises the importance of taking action and actively pursuing one's goals, rather than waiting for success to come by chance. Neil uses the analogy of a man waiting for a roast duck to fly into his mouth to illustrate the concept of not leaving things to chance. He encourages listeners to define their goals clearly, know what they want, and take deliberate steps towards achieving them. 

KEY TAKEAWAYS



Don't wait for success to happen by chance: The old Chinese saying mentioned in the podcast emphasises the importance of taking action and not relying on luck or chance to achieve your goals.



Define your goals clearly: Many people lack well-defined and visualised goals, which hinders their progress. It's crucial to know exactly what you want to achieve in order to work towards it effectively.



Effort is essential for success: Success requires effort, just like successful hunting demands effort. Those who are willing to put in the work are more likely to achieve their dreams compared to those who wait for things to happen by chance.



Take daily steps towards your goals: Consistent effort and daily pursuit of your goals are key to achieving success. By actively working towards your goals every day, you increase your chances of success.



Share your progress and seek help: The podcast encourages listeners to share their goals and progress. Seeking help and sharing knowledge can be beneficial in achieving your goals and overcoming obstacles.



BEST MOMENTS

"Don't leave it to chance ever... get out there, get after it and make it happen."

"If you ask them what happiness looks like to them... they haven't got a clue."

"Find out what your duck actually looks like... go get your duck, don't wait for it to happen by chance." 

"Success demands effort... successful hunting demands effort."

VALUABLE RESOURCES

www.Neilcowmeadow.com

info@neilcowmeadow.com 

HOST BIO

Neil Cowmeadow is a maverick peripatetic guitar teacher from Telford with over 19 years’ experience in the business of helping people. Learn how to start, grow and love your business with Neil’s invaluable advice and tips without the buzzwords and BS!

Neil shares valuable insights and advice for individuals in the tutoring, teaching, and coaching business. He emphasises the benefits and challenges of being your own boss, highlighting the freedom and responsibility that come with it. Neil discusses the importance of defining your ideal clients, setting pricing strategies, and diversifying income streams to ensure financial stability. 

KEY TAKEAWAYS



The tutoring, teaching, and coaching business offers the freedom to decide how to spend your days, who to work with, and how much to earn.



Responsibility in running your own business includes making decisions on pricing, scheduling, and client selection.



Cultivating multiple streams of income is crucial to ensure financial stability and success in the tutoring business.



It is important to continuously innovate and explore new ways to grow your tutoring business, such as creating products or offering additional services.



Despite the challenges and responsibilities, running a tutoring business can be a fair trade-off for the freedom and control it provides.



BEST MOMENTS

"For me, especially, I'm probably unemployable after working for myself for a quarter of a century." 

"Remember don't deal with tossers and enjoy your life. Those two golden rules DDWT and don't do miserable making things."

"There are no victims out there, guys. They're all awakening heroes. They're not who they've been told they are." 

"Remember guys when you work for yourself if you're not working you're probably not earning."

 

VALUABLE RESOURCES

www.Neilcowmeadow.com

info@neilcowmeadow.com 

HOST BIO

Neil Cowmeadow is a maverick peripatetic guitar teacher from Telford with over 19 years’ experience in the business of helping people. Learn how to start, grow and love your business with Neil’s invaluable advice and tips without the buzzwords and BS!

Neil discusses the topic of holidays and the unique perspective entrepreneurs may have towards them. Neil shares his personal experience of finding more joy in teaching and working than in traditional holiday activities. He discusses the guilt and conflicting emotions entrepreneurs may face when taking time off from their businesses. Neil reflects on his own struggles with the idea of holidays and invites listeners to share their thoughts and experiences on the matter. The episode offers a candid and relatable exploration of the complex relationship entrepreneurs may have with taking time away from their work.

KEY TAKEAWAYS



Holidays can be seen as hell for some individuals who are deeply passionate about their work and find fulfilment in their daily activities.



Entrepreneurs, driven by their passion and purpose, may struggle to prioritise taking time off for holidays, feeling guilty about letting down students and betraying their mission.



Anhedonia, a condition where individuals find their own work so pleasurable that they are reluctant to engage in activities of lower value, can make it challenging to enjoy traditional holiday experiences.



Despite the reluctance towards holidays, there may be moments or experiences that are too valuable to pass up, such as creating memories with loved ones or exploring new cultures.



Individuals need to reflect on their feelings towards holidays and time away from work, as everyone's perspective and priorities may differ.



BEST MOMENTS

"I know holidays are supposed to be all fun and special and all that stuff. It's something to look forward to, yada, yada, yada. But frankly, I don't get it." 

"Her bliss isn't posh frocks, cocktails and dancing the night away. Her happy is on her building site and her bliss is ripping out the guts of a tired old property and working her own magic." 

"We entrepreneurs can struggle to maintain our path and our social networks at the same time." 

"I remember once driving as far as the airport and going through the barrier onto the long stay car park to go and join a bunch of friends and my brothers in Spain and driving straight out the other end of the car park." 

"Holidays might be hell, but sometimes there are things you can't say no to." 

VALUABLE RESOURCES

www.Neilcowmeadow.com

info@neilcowmeadow.com 

HOST BIO

Neil Cowmeadow is a maverick peripatetic guitar teacher from Telford with over 19 years’ experience in the business of helping people. Learn how to start, grow and love your business with Neil’s invaluable advice and tips without the buzzwords and BS!

Neil delves into the concept of anchoring in NLP and its profound impact on teaching and learning. Neil shares his personal experience of using anchors to access his optimal teaching state instantly. He explains the process of building anchors step by step and encourages listeners to try anchoring for themselves!

KEY TAKEAWAYS



The concept of state, as propounded by the founders of NLP, refers to the emotional, mental, and physiological condition of an individual at any given moment.



Managing one's state and the state of students can be a game-changer in teaching business or any other setting.



Building anchors can help in accessing desired qualities or skills at will by triggering a specific state.



Anchors can be set on the body or even on physical objects or places, depending on individual preference.



By using the right kind of anchor, individuals can enter a special state designed for themselves, leading to increased confidence and effectiveness in their work.



BEST MOMENTS

"Managing your state and the state of your students can be a game changer in your teaching business, or in pretty much any other setting from what I see."

"I hit that button and it's like, boom! I feel absolutely unstoppable. I know I'm going to help my students. I know we're going to have fun." 

"I think this is one of the reasons I still get fired up to teach Even after 25 years." 

"I've learned to anchor myself into my own optimal teaching state in a matter of seconds on cue and completely at will." 

"Every time now, he needs the courage to be honest, he taps the tattoo and he triggers his own anchor."

VALUABLE RESOURCES

www.Neilcowmeadow.com

info@neilcowmeadow.com 

HOST BIO

Neil Cowmeadow is a maverick peripatetic guitar teacher from Telford with over 19 years’ experience in the business of helping people. Learn how to start, grow and love your business with Neil’s invaluable advice and tips without the buzzwords and BS!

Neil delves into the concept of "state" as defined by the founders of NLP (neuro-linguistic programming). He discusses how understanding and managing states, which encompass emotional, mental, and physiological conditions, can be a game-changer in teaching and learning. Neil provides real-world examples of positive and negative states in students and explains how teachers can adapt their own state to create rapport and lead students in the right direction. Neil's engaging and informative discussion offers practical tips for tutors, teachers, and coaches to enhance their effectiveness and create a positive learning experience for their students.

KEY TAKEAWAYS



Understanding and effectively managing states can be a game changer in teaching and learning.



Positive states foster engagement, receptivity, and effective communication, while negative states can hinder learning.



The environment, such as a well-lit, clean, and positive teaching room, can significantly impact the states of both the teacher and the student.



Teachers can mirror and establish rapport with students in negative states to gradually lead them towards a more positive state without them being aware.



Utilizing NLP techniques like anchoring can help teachers quickly transition into their optimal teaching state, influencing students positively.



BEST MOMENTS

"NLP is a neuro linguistic programming developed back in the 70s by a mathematician and a linguist. And it has profound implications for teaching and learning." 

"States are really, really important if we're trying to make that bridge between ourselves and the student."

"If they get that, it's going to put them in a state where it's much easier for them to change and to become the sort of musician, player or even a person that they'd like to be." 

"But right now I just want you to be curious and excited and get into that state of mind about how you could use state transitions and anchoring to simply flip yourself into your own peak state."

VALUABLE RESOURCES

www.Neilcowmeadow.com

info@neilcowmeadow.com 

HOST BIO

Neil Cowmeadow is a maverick peripatetic guitar teacher from Telford with over 19 years’ experience in the business of helping people. Learn how to start, grow and love your business with Neil’s invaluable advice and tips without the buzzwords and BS!