Once a week, Master Coach Marilou Butcher Roth gathers with friends to play Mahjong, a game that involves creating a winning hand with tiles. The preparation for each game includes mixing tiles and constructing a “wall.” At the end of this setup, players have 13 tiles face down on their card, which displays the hands they aim to achieve. Roth describes her favorite moment as lifting the card and flipping the tiles onto her tray, filled with anticipation for any possible combination. This moment is one of excitement for her, embodying the belief that “anything is possible.”
Roth reflects on how this feeling can be applied to other areas of life. She questions how individuals can remain open to possibilities instead of shutting down opportunities by listening to limiting thoughts. She challenges readers to consider if they tell themselves stories that limit their success or happiness, such as “It’s just not in the cards for me,” or “that happens for others, but not for me.” Roth suggests that everyone has the capacity to create possibilities in their lives through the narratives they choose.
She points out that many people have faced significant adversity yet maintained a positive attitude and grown from those experiences. Roth encourages readers to embrace the idea that anything is possible and consider how it feels compared to negative self-talk.
Roth advises being open to possibility by asking oneself, “What wants to happen?” instead of resorting to blame when facing challenges. She emphasizes affirming that indeed anything is possible.
Marilou Butcher Roth owns The MBR Group, a coaching and training company primarily serving REALTORS seeking inspiration in work and life. She also operates Group REALTORS in Cincinnati and serves on the Ohio REALTORS Board of Directors.
For more information about coaching services offered by Marilou Butcher Roth, interested parties are encouraged to reach out directly.
