Like it or not, success doesn’t always happen overnight. In fact, some of the world’s most famous high achievers experienced failure and rejection.  Whether your goals are for health, finances, or relationship, you will need to have a process to rise up every time you go down.  In This Episode, You Will Learn About: [01:30] Connection process between MMA and Life [05:01] Why you are stuck in the current station?  [06:01] Why process is important in all areas of life? [12:29] PRIDE...why is it holding you back? Visit Alvin's website- Journey To Personal Greatness Check out my Social Media: Facebook Twitter Instagram Be relentless in the pursuit of your personal greatness  

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How to Comeback from Defeat

In today’s episode, Chris Coleman shares his life story. He provides us with some insight into the factors that contributed to his success, and how faith is the glue that holds his life together.  Chris is a franchise consultant and owner of FranNet. His goal is to help individuals evaluate their career choices and determine whether self-employment is a viable option.  What’s your history, where did you start and where are you now? (01:55) Chris says he grew up in an entrepreneurial household, where hard work and determination was key.  Hard work became part of his lifestyle at a very young age, but career-wise, the risk-taking only sunk in much later. He went through college and got a criminal justice degree; he was ready to enroll in the police academy. However, his brother approached him about an automotive startup company that was looking for people to start at the bottom and work their way up.  His plan was to do it for a year and see how it plays out. He learned a process called paintless dent repair and went on to fixing cars himself.  He did that for the first 13 years of his career, and only then decided to do something else.  What was it about that time that pulled you in a different direction? (06:14) Chris explains that the change was very necessary; he was in a very physically demanding job and he reached a point where he had three surgeries done on his right arm.  He tried working with his left arm, but it wasn’t working and it resulted in poor productivity. At the time, they had small children and he assured his wife that he would take care of finances if she wanted to stay home and raise the kids.  His father had a franchise consulting business, and even though he knew nothing about business, he gave it a shot. He knew he had to make a plan to take care of his family.  He grabbed the opportunity with both hands; he fixed cars in the mornings and put on his suit in the afternoons.  Although he knew nothing about business, he worked his way up as a consultant and ended up being the chairperson of the advisory council for the company. What would you say to someone dealing with challenges and uncertainty post-COVID-19? (09:37) Chris explains that everyone has a different mindset and a different set of skills.  To ease the adaption process, you have to have a positive attitude.  There is a lot of disruption and uncertainty going on in the world at the moment. Don’t take advantage of the situation but recognize that there are also opportunities in the crisis.  You have to be willing to put yourself out there, to take advantage of the arising opportunities; don’t get caught up in the negativity.  Where are you now with the different projects you’re working on? (12:12) Chris says there’s been another major shift in his life in the past 13 to 14 months. These shifts seem to happen every 11 years.  Through a business connection, Chris met up with Tom Hill who gave him a book to read and advised him for probably the fourth time that he needed to go on a solitude journey.  He went all-in; fasting, no people, no electronics. Chris was at a point in his life where he was experiencing a lot of friction. He took some time alone, read his Bible and prayed a lot.  During his reflection, he noticed the beauty of nature, and how every force/element just takes it’s course effortlessly. At this point, he realized that he was not where he was supposed to be. Within 6 weeks he sold his business.  Even though he doesn’t know where he will be a year from now, he is more financially secure and at peace than he has ever been before.  When it comes to Tom’s six areas of life, what are you working on right now? (19:30) Chris says one of the six areas is relationships, and for the past 7 years he has been working on his faith and his relationship with God. He spends a lot of time praying, which has been the glue holding it all together.  The second thing is health, which he jokingly adds has not been at the top of his list of priorities.  Back to relationships, he has been focusing a lot on professional relationships, because he has been growing a business, then sold the business, and is now waiting to see what happens next.  He says he likes to have safety and stability, but he is in a season in his life where he doesn’t have a lot of it. However, opportunities are abundant. 

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For many people, the journey to personal greatness seems like a daunting and impossible task, but if you know exactly what it is you want to get out of life there the answer is obvious. Commitment is one of the key ingredients for goal-success. If you're not fully committed to a goal, you won't give it all the effort. In This Episode, You Will Learn About: [02:30] The secret to winning of life [03:12] What are the usual roadblocks [06:55] Promise/Price Connection [09:12] MLK Speech [11:10] Walt Disney's Vision Visit Alvin's website- Journey To Personal Greatness Check out my Social Media: Facebook Twitter Instagram Be relentless in the pursuit of your personal greatness  

Price and Promise- How to Build Persistence

In today’s episode, I have Mary Meyer as my guest. We talk about the turning points in her life, and what paved the way to her becoming the inspirational woman she is today. Mary is a loving mother of four, and the author of I Meant It for Good, A Memoir of Dreaming, Visualizing and Becoming My Authentic Self.  What was the turning point in your life, what made you want to restart? (02:56) Mary says one of the key factors that played a role in her transformation, is the divorce she went through in her mid 40’s. She was determined to let it be a turning point and realized she had never gone to college.  She was studying part-time and working full time. It was a struggle, but she knew she was working towards something.  After graduating from college, she started her own business. Around this time, she met Dr. Tom Hill, who helped her restore balance in her life and work on her spiritual wellness.  She was diagnosed with cancer a few years later. But after working through her emotions, she decided this was just another journey she had to get through.  I also want to talk to you about the ability to get proper help. Did your support system play a part in your ability to move forward? 07:42 She explains that for her, going back to college and getting educated was a big part of her recovery. She grew up in an era where self-help books didn’t exist, and seeing a therapist was reserved for those with “real problems”. Seeing a therapist helped her find herself, and helped her realize that it’s okay to question things.  In order to move forward, you have to plan ahead and visualize your future; you will never be able to take baby steps if you don’t know where you’re going.  It’s essential to have a passion, something that drives you. Everyone’s vision will be different, but it’s what will pull you forward on days where you want to give up.  Where were you in life when you were diagnosed with cancer? 09:52 Mary says three years ago, she fell ill with bronchitis twice in one year, but much worse than usual. She went to numerous doctors, but no one could give her a diagnosis. She says after two months she became very ill, but doctors started believing it was all in her head.  She then consulted a new doctor, who ordered blood work. The doctor contacted her the very next day and told her over the phone that she has cancer, and she needed to get to the emergency room right away.  Mary says she went through all the emotions - anger, denial, fear.  She made an appointment with a doctor who did alternative treatments. She listened to the voice in her head and decided she wasn’t going to stay angry. Anger would mean surrendering, and she was not ready to give up.  Mary believes in the power of prayer. But she knew prayer wasn’t enough; she had to pray and believe that she would be healed.  How does someone like you, who is used to taking action, just surrender to faith? 12:30 Mary says she chose to believe she was going to be healed.  She knew there was also a chance she would not survive, and she had to be okay with that.  She surrendered to the situation and gave it to God. but she knew she couldn’t just give it to God and expect him to do everything. She would sometimes just sit and visualize being healed; mostly because she was too sick to do anything else. But she was okay with that, and she knew it was where she needed to be.  Let’s dive into your book; what will readers get from reading it? 16:59 Mary says the book was about her journey through illness and how she fell through the cracks of the medical community; documenting what she was going through. The writing was therapeutic for her, so she started writing about her childhood and raising her own children, and about the time she met Tom Hill.  The book has exercises at the end of each chapter, most from which she got from Dr. Hill.  These exercises are meant to help you in setting your goals; learning to know yourself and becoming your authentic self.  The business world has lead people to believe that they need to be something or someone else in order to succeed, but in the end, you need to be who you are; when we are free enough to understand and implement that, that’s when the magic happens.  Connect with Mary here. Visit Alvin's website- Journey To Personal Greatness Check out my Social Media: Facebook Twitter Instagram Be relentless in the pursuit of your personal greatness

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This special episode is from another project I worked on called "Design Your Exceptional Life". The information here is so packed of value that I want to share on this platform.  In today’s episode, we have Jeffrey Hartman as a guest. We are looking into key components in life; gratitude and discipline. Jeffrey tells us about their work in Honduras and the change they are trying to make.  Jeffrey is the president and board member of the CareLink foundation, which is a faith-based non-profit organization. CareLink is aimed at helping individuals in third world countries start their businesses, as well as providing free water filters to eliminate illnesses.    Are you a professional geek? (1:55) Jeffrey jokingly answers that he is not a geek by nature, but he has been smart enough to know that he needs to surround himself with a lot of smart geeks.  He knew, as the owner of a tech company, that he needed to surround himself with a lot of smart people who could control the bits and the bytes, and he could oversee the whole operation.  He created a digital forensic firm about 20 years ago. He spent the early years of his career working for a big tech company.  Around the year 2000, he decided to start his own digital forensics firm. He sold the company to his business partner around a year ago and has since been in retirement.    How did you get connected with Bob Buford and Halftime? (4:32) Jeffrey says Halftime was recommended to him several years ago, and he knew right away that it was a book filled with knowledge.  The book describes the first half of your life as the part where you essentially live for profit.  The second part of Halftime is about the significance of your life. Jeffrey says he wasn’t ready for that chapter, so he put the book away, and filed it in his brain.  When he sold his business, he dusted the book off and has been trying to live by the principles ever since. These principles include using your gifts and refocusing your energy and resources to do something of significance; something that matters.    You’re making a difference with water filter distribution, explain that? (6:38) Jeffrey explains that there are two components to their work; the first being microfinance lending. This entails going into third world countries and providing small business loans to individuals who want to start up a small business.  The idea around this notion is to provide hard-working individuals with the training and capital to start a small business, allowing them to make a difference in their communities.  The second component is distributing free water filters to families in countries like Honduras where water is such a big problem.  29% of children in Honduras suffer from waterborne illnesses, so they provide free water filters to help reduce human suffering and improve the health of the individuals living in these conditions.    Do you find that your past made an impact on your current need to make a change? (10:56) Jeffrey says he believes that his past made a big difference. One of the primary drivers in his life is gratitude.  He had a good foundation in life. He grew up in a blue-collar home; his parents were poor, but he didn’t know it, which is the way he normally describes it to people.  He grew up with a feeling of gratitude, which allowed him to become more successful in the business world.  Along with his success and the capital that came from the success, it was also his Christian faith that motivated him to help those who aren’t as blessed as he is.    How do you make gratitude a key part of your life and the way you operate? (12:13) Jeffrey says gratitude is not to be taken lightly; you have to believe that it is an essential component of your life and how you live it.  Gratitude is the fuel that allows your engine to run, and he has been determined to make it part of his life daily. Just as oral hygiene is essential for your overall health, gratitude is essential for your overall mental health. He starts every single day by taking 45 minutes to pray, meditate and reflect on the things he has to be grateful for. Regardless of whether he is on vacation, traveling or at home, these 45 minutes have become a ritual.  This is the only way to move forward in life with any success and with discipline. Visit Alvin's website- Journey To Personal Greatness Check out my Social Media: Facebook Twitter Instagram Be relentless in the pursuit of your personal greatness

Essential Components Of A Happy Life

The trap many of us fall in when thinking about the future is dismissing it as though we don’t have any control over it. On this episode, Alvin Brown discusses why being aware and creating your future intentionally is so important.  Visit Alvin's website- Journey To Personal Greatness Check out my Social Media: Facebook Twitter Instagram Be relentless in the pursuit of your personal greatness  

Your Future Drives Your Present

Bruce Ross operates in the realm of the “inner game of leadership”. His leadership development is research-based and has been honed over 37 years of working directly with the full spectrum of leaders: from emergent through to established. Let's sit back and enjoy this masterclass.  Visit Alvin's website- Journey To Personal Greatness Check out my Social Media: Facebook Twitter Instagram Be relentless in the pursuit of your personal greatness Connect with Bruce: https://www.ignitebusiness.co.nz/about/meet-bruce/  

Find Your Flow And Success Will Follow with Bruce

Do you want that to change for the better? Do you ever wonder why achieving results is such a struggle? Do you want to be more successful? Well, flipping the switch is only half the answer. On this episode of the Journey to Personal Greatness Podcast, Alvin discusses why flipping the switch may not be enough and why you need to install dial analog to reach your personal greatness Visit Alvin's website- Journey To Personal Greatness Check out my Social Media: Facebook Twitter Instagram Be relentless in the pursuit of your personal greatness

Switch and Dial on Success and Goals

A toxin is a harmful substance produced within living cells or organisms. At least this is what Wikipedia says. On this episode of the Journey to Personal Greatness podcast, Alvin Brown and Dr. Matt Flory dive deeper into the word "toxins" and how it relates to peak performance. Visit Alvin's website- Journey To Personal Greatness Check out my Social Media: Facebook Twitter Instagram Be relentless in the pursuit of your personal greatness Connect with Dr. Matt Flory  

Toxins and Peak Performance

Have you ever realized that your level of engagement towards an idea is directly proportional to the success you will encounter? In this episode, Alvin discusses why you need to be one hundred percent committed otherwise; you will fail. Visit Alvin's website- Journey To Personal Greatness Check out my Social Media: Facebook Twitter Instagram Be relentless in the pursuit of your personal greatness

All or Nothing: The Secret to Success

Sam Demma is the recipient of Contiki's top 35 under 35 global change-maker award, an alumni of Canada’s top 25 under 25 environmentalist award, the co-founder of the social enterprise PickWaste, a podcast host, and a 19-year-old youth speaker. He has been recognized on national news, delivered a TEDx (and TED-Ed) talk, worked with brands such as A&W, and over the past two years has spoken to tens of thousands of people across Canada at over 100 schools, conferences and camps. Visit Alvin's website- Journey To Personal Greatness Check out my Social Media: Facebook Twitter Instagram Connect with Sam: https://samdemma.com Be relentless in the pursuit of your personal greatness

Small consistent acts of greatness with Sam Demma

We like the idea of being “free”. We are outraged at the thought of being “un-free”. But do we really have freedom? or do we really want it? In this episode, Alvin discusses the idea of freedom and how it related to your success and personal greatness.  Visit Alvin's website- Journey To Personal Greatness Check out my Social Media: Facebook Twitter Instagram Be relentless in the pursuit of your personal greatness

Freedom is What We Fear

To be successful requires much more than just your talent and skills. There are basic needs that have to be met to function at your peak. To be in top form, you have to make yourself your most important investment. In this episode, Alvin Brown and Dr. Matt Flory discuss this secret weapon on achieving your peak performance. Find it out by listening now. Visit Alvin's website- Journey To Personal Greatness Check out my Social Media: Facebook Twitter Instagram Be relentless in the pursuit of your personal greatness Connect with Dr. Matt Flory  

The Secret Weapon of Peak Performance

As you evolve from the person you once were to the person you want to be, you cannot take everything with you. On this episode of the Journey to Personal Greatness Podcast, Alvin Brown and Raymond Ndjonok-Tonye discusses why sometimes letting fo of something is the key to success. Raymond is coaching & mentoring athletes and leaders to develop a top-notch mindset, perform to their potential and become relentless competitors within and far beyond the game. Visit Alvin's website- Journey To Personal Greatness Check out my Social Media: Facebook Twitter Instagram Be relentless in the pursuit of your personal greatness Connect with Raymond  

Why Sometimes Letting Go Is The Key To Success

Dietary supplement recommendations can be found everywhere — on commercials, through social media influencers, and from your neighbors, friends, and family. Amidst the noise, it can be hard to know which supplement — if any — is right for you. In this episode, Alvin Brown and Dr. Matt Flory discuss 3 high octane brain hacks that can help you reach your personal greatness.  Visit Alvin's website- Journey To Personal Greatness Check out my Social Media: Facebook Twitter Instagram Be relentless in the pursuit of your personal greatness Connect with Dr. Matt Flory  

Optimizing Your Life Through Supplements

An introduction to the Journey to Personal Greatness project. Tips and Strategies aimed at jumpstarting your journey to personal greatness

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