I recently got a comment from Marty on my Good News and Bad News post.
Marty wrote:
Your wife does life coaching and editing? There’s definately some stuff in my life I’d like to edit out, like the heart attack I had 12/27 (don’t worry, it was a little one, I was a walk in, my cardiologist said to consider it a wake up call). If I could only edit out some of those bacon double greaseburgers, and edit in some excercise… Is that what a life coach is for? Proof read the rough draft before living it?
I decided I’d share my reply with the rest of my readers.
Hi Marty,
Glad to hear you’re OK. Sounds like you got the best possible heart attack 
I’m also glad you asked that question, it gives me a chance to talk about my favorite person.
My wife, Anna Paradox, is both a life coach and an editor of books. Two separate professions. Sorry if I was unclear.
She can’t edit your past life — but she can certainly work with you to edit your future life!
Life coaching is somewhat difficult to explain because it’s a fairly new field and isn’t yet part of our collective knowledgebase. Here’s how Anna describes it:
Imagine your life is a game. A life coach looks at your game and helps you play better.
She might very well be able to help you get more exercise. Drop her an email if you’re interested. She’ll set up a free telephone appointment with you and the two of you then decide if Anna can help you. You can also sign up for her free email newsletter.
And as for her editing, she uses her life coach training and skills to
…help aspiring authors write the book that only they can write.
She helped edit two recent poker books, Elements of Poker and Professional No-Limit Holdem.
She has a great little $27 package called From Wishing To Writing that can get you past whatever’s got you stuck. There’s even a free preview you can download immediately.
Clearly I’m biased, but I think she’s the greatest thing ever. Please check out her web sites if you’re interested.
Wishing you health and happiness,
Doug
As one who has been edited and coached by her, I must say, your assessment of your as awesome is accurate.
Tommy
Marty, u r awesome too. I hope u will always happy with your lovely wife. Good luck!