The 99% settle for less. The 1% risk and expand. The woman in this audio is why I’m so passionate about what I do …
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Monthly Archives: September 2012
Live Your Dream
Zack, the 1% Success Story I chose for my “Why You” challenge is making news! The NBA is taking notice – his dream of playing in the league is getting closer to becoming realized. With continuous hard work and dedication to his craft, you’ll soon see Okong’o on the back of an NBA jersey. I feel blessed to be working with him. Great job, Zack!
Never Stop
There’s a common denominator between all highly successful people – quitting is never an option, period!
Incredible things will happen in your life if you make a commitment to never EVER give up on your passions, no matter how long it takes or how much struggle is involved! I’m living proof that it can be done if you’re willing to endure massive amounts of pain. I quit a lucrative career in order to pursue my passion. I went broke financially, emotionally, and as a husband … but I knew “quit” couldn’t be a part of my vocabulary and “stop” couldn’t be a part of my vision.
It took time, but it all turned around. The minute I hit bottom, my passion was tested and motivation created. I made a conscious decision that my family was more important than the temporary pain I was feeling – I couldn’t quit. I wouldn’t quit.
When it’s all said and done, you’re being defined by your reaction to the difficulties in life, not by the success you attain. Create a 1% Mindset that refuses to stop, ignores failure, and is fueled by struggle. When you do this, you become unstoppable!
You're My Biggest Weapon
You used to scare me. Now you motivate me.
99% of people warned me about you, but they all lied.
You’re not evil. You’re the reason I’ve achieved so much after thinking I was done.
I used to think you took away, but now I know you give.
You give greatness. You give the 1% Mindset.
You ARE the 1% Mindset.
You’ve shaped me, molded me, helped me become a better teacher and motivator.
You’re not scary. You’re powerful beyond words.
Because of you, I wake up before the sun.
Because of you, I’ve committed my very being to teaching my daughter fearlessness.
I thank you.
Until we meet again … and we WILL meet again, pain.
Why You?
Here’s the future 1% Success Story of Zack Okong’o. We’ll be working together soon, helping him turn this dream into a reality.
I’m 18 years old, and a basketball player from Kenya. I’m still in high school entering my last year this September, and want to get to college in the US. I did trial SATs and did very well. I have universities interested, which has helped muster some confidence that next year I might get into a program.
I do have some problems, though – I’m filled with profound self-doubt as a person and in my skills. Despite all the hard work I relentlessly put in, I’m constantly frustrated. The lack of belief in myself has resulted in the premeditation of failure. I don’t always quite put all the effort I can when playing major games because I’m afraid of failing. Everyday, however, I dream of playing pro ball. I just wanna play this game at a high level … no joke … I’m willing to die for it!
I’m constantly searching for motivation everywhere I can lay my hands on – from pple like you, Eric Thomas, Giavanni Ruffin, and others. I’m constantly reading books to keep me going, and I’m on YouTube looking at drills I can use to get better. I’m also studying the greats who have made it in the NBA. I WANT THIS SO BAD, COACH! Why cant I be the among the greats? I just need help learning to believe in myself, and all the hard work I’ve put in. It’s what has gotten me to where I am now.
This year, I made the National team and will be going down to South Africa for an NBA camp. I got selected after being so disappointed last year when I wasn’t even among the last of the players to be considered. I dreamed about it and prayed over it after last year’s disappointment … and got in. God is Great!!
I need some mental training, learning to trust myself, and my skills. I know I have what it takes – I just need some help getting there. I’m on my way out of this self-doubt jail and to free myself of it. I know I will!
Thanks coach … very much.
You Can't Be Stopped
I feel your frustration … but right on the other side of quit is your 1% Success Story!
Greatness Is Upon You
Eric’s most powerful message, yet! Look in his eyes while he’s speaking. THIS is what it means to have your motivation locked-in.
Choose Wisely …
You only have two choices: Victim or the victor! How you perceive each situation in your life will determine your next move, ultimately creating your future.
“This is too tough – I can’t do it.”
OR
“I will make it, no matter what it takes … period!”
The beauty of life is our ability to choose which mindset we wake up with each morning. It’s this mindset that will create the path we walk and journey we live. Will you complain about the circumstances you’re faced with or decide to change them? Will you be a model of defeat or strength for your children?
Victim or victor? Your choice!
Failure Equals Success
If you’re willing to fail many times before you achieve your goals, those goals will be yours!
No Days Off
Most look at today as a holiday – a time for rest. I, however, view this Labor Day as a time to separate from who I used to be.
I used to be lazy.
I used to sleep in.
I used to take days off for no reason.
I used to work for money, alone.
I used to think of me before I thought of you.
I must work today. I need to be a model for my daughter during these times where most are complaining about lack, about what our country has lost, and what we used to have. She will NOT have a victim’s mentality! She will grow up, instinctively knowing that her future is what she makes, not what the circumstances or others say she’ll make.
So, yes … today I will work, not because I’m obsessed with “work,” but rather to show Logan that while others whine about what they don’t have, our family creates what we will have!