Introduction – The Making of Mastery Every great story has a middle chapter, the part where comfort fades and character takes center stage. Volume I celebrated creativity and courage; this volume examines what happens after the beginning, when the applause fades and the work begins. The Price of Greatness is consistency.It’s showing up when inspiration... Continue Reading →
I have always been extremely structured in my thought process, daily conduct, and overall approach to life. This trait has been both a blessing and a curse. On a humorous note, if my mom told me once, she told me 10,000 times when I was a kid: “You need to be more flexible.” And she... Continue Reading →
This is a very special post, because I am celebrating one of my best clients, who recently reached a unique milestone. I've been a fitness professional for a little over seven years, with a lifetime in North Dallas, and I've worked with numerous men and women, coaching them to achieve more than 40 pounds of... Continue Reading →
One of the greatest struggles I see in people—whether they're aiming to lose body fat, build muscle, or simply live healthier—is belief. Not believing in me as their coach. Belief in themselves. Especially when it comes to body transformation, belief is usually the first casualty. The results take time. The work is unfamiliar. Progress is... Continue Reading →
I first heard this question from the late great Earl Nightingale. He was one of the pioneering founders of the personal development industry with his iconic classic, "The Strangest Secret." The question and the context in which Earl phrased it stopped me dead in my tracks. He asked if you work as hard to master... Continue Reading →
This principle has been drummed into my consciousness for over twenty years by my long-time mentors, Andy Andrews and the late Jim Rohn. In the spirit of President Harry Truman, Andy says, "The buck stops with you." And Jim said it best in the following: It's really very simple. You are where you are in... Continue Reading →
I know that question sounds crazy; however, I did and actually much, much more. My story starts with the freedom of getting my driver's license as a sixteen-year-old. I was already hooked on diet soft drinks, so whenever I stopped to buy gas for my car, I would treat myself to an extra-large Diet Coke... Continue Reading →
This post is part two of a follow-up to the background story of how I met Darren Hardy. The following is the second half of the top lessons I've learned over the past eight years from the man who has become one of my most influential mentors. From Darren's book, "The Entrepreneur Roller Coaster": 6... Continue Reading →
This post is part one of a follow-up to the background story of how I met Darren Hardy. The following is the first half of the top lessons I've learned over the past eight years from the man who has become one of my most influential mentors. From Darren's book, "The Compound Effect": 1 -... Continue Reading →
What do you teach a child to do with a dollar? After all, it's only a dollar, right? Well, there are two primary schools of thought. The first and much more common is that it's only a dollar, so what does it matter? The second and much more intelligent way of thinking is to use... Continue Reading →
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