Do you know, like and trust your body? In this short training video filmed during a live teleconference we talk about the importance of “body rapport” and the brutal truth about who you are at your core.  Look and listen for the parts of the message that resonates with you and please share your thoughts.

Thanks,

~ The Achievement Mentor

Every now and then you happen to meet someone, who you may not realize at that moment but will have a profound impact on your life. A few years ago when I was working with Harv Eker at Peak Potentials I had the pleasure of sharing the stage with a gentleman (and I mean that in every sense of the word) who would later become a very dear friend.

What I did  know at that time was that Stewart Welch was one of the countries most brilliant financial minds and the owner of the prestigious Welch Group Financial Services and the author of The Complete Idiots Guide To Getting Rich and several other books on the subject.

What I didn’t know was that Stewart was also a rabid fitness enthusiast and personal development trainer who had already changed the lives of millions through his practice and philosophy.

What you’ll read bellow is one of his success strategies that has had a massive impact on my life and the energy I bring to and from each day.  I hope it has the same impact on your life.

“To become a master of change and to perfect my attitude, I thought it was only necessary to look ‘inward’. And looking inward is necessary. While looking inward, I discovered that to truly become a master of oneself, you must also reach ‘outward’. In doing so I developed a strategy I call The Power of 3² (3 squared) + 3, which has transformed my life forever. My prayer is that you’ll commit to trying this for one week…and that it will transform your life as well.” ~  Stewart Welch, III

Here’s the simple Formula:

1. List 3 blessings Before rising each day, take a moment to list 3 things that you are grateful for. What you focus on in your life will expand; therefore takes some time each day to remember the things in your life you are grateful for.

2. List 3 daily actions Before starting your day, list the 3 most important things you need to accomplish this day. At least one of those actions must be focused on one of your predetermined intentions (goals). Don’t end your day until all 3 are done.Be clear about your intentions, and then take action. The universe rewards action.

3. Uplift 3 people Commit to encouraging 3 people in a very specific way each day. You’ll know you achieved it when you see their life ‘light up’ in their eyes.

4.Celebrate 3 successes At the end of your day, identify and celebrate three ‘wins’ (positive results) for your day.

Tip: Maintaining a log book is a great way to record your successes and will serve a powerful reminder of all the good you have done when you get a little down.   To gain access to the Power of 3² + 3 Journal and learn how…

…beginning on May 30th Stewart will apply his world  famous “9 Secrets of Success” to the areas of Nutrition, Health & Fitness to see what he can achieve within 40 days.  Discover what you can achieve when you become Laser focused on your goals.  Go to The Quest

During a recent coaching call I was asked by someone who was facing a challenge that would require her to turn what she perceived to be a weakness into a strength. If she was not able to do so, it would likely lead to the inability to achieve her objective. I shared with her a story about a young Judo champion who was able to turn adversity and a perceived weakness into a gold medal strength. And since we are all faced with those challenges from time to time I thought I would share the story with you.

It’s the story of one 10-year-old boy who decided to study judo despite the fact that he had lost his left arm in a devastating car accident. The boy began lessons with an old Japanese judo master. The boy was doing well, so he couldn’t understand why, after three months of training, the master had taught him only one move.

“Sensei,” the boy finally said, “shouldn’t I be learning more moves?” “This is the only move you know, but this is the only move you’ll ever need to know,” the sensei replied.

Not quite understanding, but believing in his teacher, the boy kept training. Several months later, the sensei entered the boy in his first tournament. Surprising himself, the boy easily won his first two matches. The third match proved to be more difficult, but after some time, his opponent became impatient and charged; the boy artfully used his one move to win the match.

Still amazed by his success, the boy was now in the finals. This time, his opponent was bigger, stronger, and more experienced. For a while, the boy appeared to be overmatched. Concerned that the boy might get hurt, the referee called a time-out. He was about to stop the match when the sensei intervened.

“No,” the sensei insisted, “Let him continue.”

Soon after the match resumed, his opponent made a critical mistake: he dropped his guard. Instantly, the boy used his move to pin him. The boy had won the match and the tournament. He was the champion.

On the way home, the boy and sensei reviewed every move in each and every match. Then the boy summoned the courage to ask what was really on his mind.

“Sensei, how did I win the tournament with only one move?”

“You won for two reasons,” the sensei answered. “First, you’ve almost mastered one of the most difficult throws in all of judo. Second, the only known defense for that move is for your opponent to grab your left arm.”

TT

DR. “TOPHER” MORRISON – Settle for Excellence steps in for Bob Greene on tonight’s call.

Since 1989, Topher, has trained tens of thousands of people worldwide, as an acclaimed, dynamic presenter on topics ranging from personal growth to sales training.  

Dr. Morrison is internationally recognized for his columns on personal development, keynotes, and leadership training. 

Innovative and prolific, Topher is the creator of the Music Trance series – music specifically created for the profession of hypnotherapy.  He is the author of the best-selling book, Settle for Excellence (Stop Chasing Perfection)

Wednesday, April 8  6pm PDT / 7pm MDT / 9pm EDT click the link to get all the details INTERVIEW WITH TOPHER on tonight’s call.

I know times are tough and we’re all feeling it at one level or another.

It is also a time of opportunity and a chance to define who you are.  It’s how you handle adversity and challenge that will define not only who you are but whether you will prosper or just survive in the years to come. 

Hardship and challenge can give you purpose and meaning and become the catalyst for greatness.

I was listening to the Today Show this morning as I was writing an article inner strength when I overheard Matt Lauer mention a familiar name.  Augie Nieto the founder of LIFE Fitness and a prominent leader in the fitness industry for nearly three decades. 

A few years ago Augie received a life changing diagnosis of Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS, or Lou Gehrig’s disease). It meant a slow humiliating and painful death.  Augie wanted to end it and even tried to do so.

Then he made a decision that his illness had meaning and that he could use it along with his influential list of contacts to truly make a difference.  He and his wife immediately got to work and created Augies Quest a foundation to raise money for aggressive treatment and cures for MDAs and ALS and in just three years they raised over $18 million dollars.

Now at age 50, Augie is approaching his role as co-chairperson of MDA’s ALS division with the same ironclad will and determination that catapulted him to entrepreneurial heights in the fitness world. Greatness is defined by our action under adversity not when things are easy.

You too can make a difference in some small way everyday… find a way to make yourself, me, and others proud of you.

Discover the ramifications of not listening to our body’s messages. Start honoring the biggest part of you by redeveloping rapport with your body.

This week could have ended tragically.

You may have read about the fires taking place in Boulder, Colorado this past week. What you would not have read about was that The LEAP co-creator and predicament leader, Aaron Huey almost lost his home as a result of those fires.

He was able to escape the flames and the loss of his home literally by the skin of his teeth and the diligent work of the Boulder County Fire Department.

** Watch Aaron’s Video **

The experience is a perfect example of how our resolve and commitment is always being tested. Aaron and I were working on the upcoming LEAP webinar this week when he was told he needed to evacuate his home.  In the wake of the situation we both had to ask each other… should we post pone the first webinar event?  Without hesitation we both let out a resounding, NO! 

We believe that when you commit 100% to something important you will encounter resistance. Our experience has also shown us that the more important and challenging that commitment is, the greater the resistance will be. 

Yielding to resistance illustrates to the universe that maybe you are not so committed after all… it also weakens your resolve and emotional muscle and were having none of it.

So the good news is, the first in the 4 part Experience The LEAP webinars on building BODY RAPPORT will proceed on schedule – Tuesday, January 13th at 6pm PST / 7PM MST / 9PM EST.

If you have not registerd for the event yet… we still have a few slots open. Go to Experience The LEAP register right now and tell three friends about it so they to can benefit from the event.

Oh and make sure you have a fresh note pad and three #2 pencils along with a full bucket of water because unlike Aaron’s house this one is sure to be a real Barn Burner.

God Bless and we’ll talk soon
Tom Terwilliger -Experience The LEAP