Ability and Capability

Toying with Linguistics 

All languages are full of their own little linguistic “tricks” and ambiguities. English is no exception.

We ALL have abilities. They are innate, in our nature, and we are born with them – albeit in a very raw state. We then grow our abilities – starting with how we move and manipulate our bodies, and how we communicate.

Then – at some point in our youth – we begin to CAP most of our abilities. We CAP, or limit our abilities through believing we are just plain ordinary.

Some people break out of that illusion and AMAZE us. We MARVEL at their abilities, their dedication, and their sacrifices.

But WE could never be like that – because even though we were born uniquely extraordinary and believed in that truth for a while, the “Grown Up” World (and how it works) conspired to repeatedly tell us all about the things that we CAN’T do, not what we CAN.

Sadly, most of us, before we have even reached the age of 10, have already garnered enough CAPS, enough limitations on our abilities, to last us for the rest of our lives. Equally sadly, most of us hold onto the beliefs about what we are and are not capable of – and live out our lives accordingly.

However there is another world, of infinite possibilities, away from the critical and disparaging glass-ceilinged world we have come to believe.

Maverick Coach World

The World of the Maverick Coach says, “HOLD ON!”

“There is cap, NO ceiling on your possibilities and abilities. In Maverick Coach world there is only the matter of HOW and WHEN.”

And that Maverick Coach worldview goes on,
“I believe in you, but you have to believe in yourself. I can point you there, but you have to have the curiosity and passion to get there.”

Inside us all, at a rather deep level, is our own maverick "Inner Coach". When we were very young this innate characteristic drove our sense of awe, our sense of wonder and our sense of curiosity. Every day was an adventure and we set out to discover. However, some of our discovery involved encounters with the "couldn't", "don't", "wouldn't", "can't", "shouldn't", "won't" and "doesn't" nature of reality. 

And it was within these encounters that we lost some of our innate curiosity - and we lost touch with our Inner Coach. 

Yet here's the thing ... 

We haven't really lost anything. Our Inner Coach is still there. It's just that we've lost touch.

When our battery is flat or we've got no signal it doesn't mean that IS IT, gone forever, set in stone, yadayada ... 

It just means recharge your device - go where the reception is better - change your provider!

And if your provider, your current world view, is Capping your Abilities, then take some self-directed action! It IS, entirely, up to you!

Retreats & Walks

NEXT RETREAT WEEKEND will be from 10am, Saturday 18th - 3pm, Sunday 19th November.


Amidst the hurly-burly of life, we can often become detached whether from our inner selves, from a clear perspective, or from our sense of wellbeing. In these times, we can feel overwhelmed by circumstances or our environment, and what we need is to slow down our thinking, bring more clear light in our lives, get out of our heads and back in touch with nature in a complete change of surroundings.

My walking retreats can give you an excellent opportunity for some guided “me” time. Along the coastline where I live in North Devon there are some of the finest walks in the country – and these provide an excellent backdrop for some mental and physical renewal.

Usually incorporating stretches of the South West Coast Path, the walks, whether via some steep and hilly challenges or along stretches of beautiful sandy beaches – are always with the sounds of the seas and breaking waves close by, and the invigorating clear, clean air coming straight off the Atlantic Ocean. You can walk and talk, or mindfully reflect, whilst communicating with the awesome power of nature.

Like me, many people have experienced amazing shifts in their perspectives and, for some, it can be life-changing, as the mind settles down and we begin to notice our own wisdom and insights once more. The stage is set for us to get clear on those answers to important questions, problems, issues in our lives that have eluded us - back in the daily pressure-cooker of our “real” world.

Normally set over a weekend, the retreats involve either a one or two-night stay in accommodation of your own choice – with guided walks taking place on Saturdays and Sundays.

During our time spent together there is ample opportunity to talk over areas where you might be looking for more clarity and understanding, and at our meet-ups at the start of each day, I will talk about how our relationship with our thinking can frame every decision and every action we choose to take in our lives. 

This helps prepare the ground, sets up the blank canvas, for our collective walking experience and how we can, through directing our focus and attention, all use that experience to our advantage.

Each day, en route, we break for lunch, and on Saturday evening we all have dinner together at a suitably appropriate establishment near the “finishing line” of whichever route we have taken that day.

Perhaps you are feeling that such a complete change of environment and activity is the kind of thing that could bring about some transformation in your life, or maybe you are just looking for a short disengagement from the daily stresses and pressures and to get away from it all – either way, it would be great to be your guide and enable you to bring that to fruition!


Please do get in touch if you are interested in coming to any of the retreats. Also – if these dates are not convenient yet you would like to make a special visit to my part of the world at any other time, for one of my other one-to-one programmes then please do enquire!

Walking retreat on the South Pest Coast path No.2 - EVENTBRITE details

For all details of the Retreat dates for the current season then check out the EVENTS page at my website …  TheWrightWayLtd