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Mike Klingler runs the hills of Forest Park in Portland, Oregon to get back into shape after a long hiatus. He uses the process as a metaphor to discuss business. Mike will be creating a series of these videos that document his physical transformation.
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This is THE MOST INCREDIBLE TRAINING! I just finished listening to it and taking notes. During the course of the past 70 minutes, I’ve identified my niche–finally–and I feel as though I’m on fire to move forward!Several months ago I connected with a fabulous coach through Renegade/MarketingMerge/Coaching Cognition. Through her patient, consistent guidance in helping me to peel back the layers and really get in touch with myself, I began the “journey” to finding my niche.
This pre-training for the Smart Beginners weekly webinars, in combination with the superb
coaching I’ve already been receiving, has moved me to the place of being sure of my niche. Your emphasis on drilling down to my deepest core passion and making that my SINGULAR FOCUS “clicked” during this audio!
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I admire your sticktoitiveness (we often say that word, but don’t often spell it…also meaning dogged perseverance. Thanks for the encouragement, guys.
Kathy
Comment by Kathy Beaman — August 10, 2009 @ 1:49 am
Hey there Eric…
You just can’t be working hard enough…you didn’t even raise a sweat and you were breathing like a sleeping baby
, poor old Mike was huffing and puffing.
Nice video, great message.
Steve Anderson
Comment by Steve Anderson — August 11, 2009 @ 4:47 pm
Yea – its really tough to stick it out – but I am a tough nut and like Bruce will keep trying till I succeed.
Comment by Roda Langrana — August 12, 2009 @ 2:25 am
Loved your video. Looking forward to your series. Posted the video on Facebook for all my friends to see!
Comment by Dee — August 12, 2009 @ 8:12 am
Cool! Physical and mental. I often think of my international gymnastics training while doing this business.
Stay focused, is the answer. With enough R&R to recover and go again!
Tania
Comment by Tania Williams — August 12, 2009 @ 1:55 pm
Mike to much time in meetings. Steve your in shape but the message was great. Balance is the answer. I appreciate you and the team encouragement but no demands. It has taken me three tries to get my blog up and running. but I am ranked now. I keep on thinking about steve,s first words to me NO RENEGADE LEFT BEHIND. that is what has kept me going and watching the training videos. Have fun
Comment by Morris — August 13, 2009 @ 7:17 pm
@Steve,
Don’t be fooled, I’m really not in great shape right now…and I have run that hill many many times (when I used to live in Portland for 6 years) so I had a slight advantage.
I’m going to have to make it a bit of a competition with Mike because the one for sure thing about him is when he sets his mind to something, there’s no stopping him, and he’s so determined to be in shape that if I don’t work at it, he’ll surpass me in no time.
Thanks for your comment,
Eric Walker
Comment by ericwalker — August 14, 2009 @ 10:19 am
Using the slow, progressive overload principle of physical training as a metaphor for staying the course with you business. You Guys are GREAT!!! I know I am associating with the right people..this is proof!
Comment by Roy Gutierrez — August 14, 2009 @ 11:35 am
This the inspiration I’m looking for…look out for the Buff Boys!
Seriously, it’s time for me to follow suit on this physical stuff.
Comment by Cathy Fletcher — August 15, 2009 @ 6:21 pm
Mike I gotta tell you I just love how you equate everything you do in life to personal development and business whether it’s making tiramisu with Jerry Chen and Didi or taking a run with Eric you’re always on top of your game, this is what leaders are made of.
Comment by kevin Thomas — September 6, 2009 @ 1:45 pm
Hello Mike -
Today’s email hit the nail on the head. I only wish I had a dependable revenue stream that didn’t require so much of my time and attention to maintain. But it helped me decide where to put time today – and what needs to change. But where to connect with Barbara Silva for the Coaches Corner? I’m having trouble seeing how to sign on for it.
Thanks,
Barb
Comment by Barb Scott — September 18, 2009 @ 9:38 am
I was thinking the same thing, Kevin.
Always relating back to mindset is such a powerful and attractive form of marketing, ESPECIALLY when you can tell they are really living what they are talking about. No phony-baloney there. That’s just genuine “good stuff.” The kind of people you want to know and be influenced by, for sure.
Great video.
Comment by Kaitlin Rose — September 20, 2009 @ 6:43 am
I watched this one last month, but needed a little inspiration … so I watched it again.
It’s easier to keep pushing and working if you know there’s a downhill, when things get easier.
Watching Mike and Eric reminded me of being out on the trail with my brother (who spends a lot more time on trail work than I do). He always wants to talk … I’m huffing and puffing – I need my air just for keeping up!
Michael
Comment by Michael Wilson — September 23, 2009 @ 7:26 pm
It’s all about having a plan and sticking to it. When I was training for a 5K last fall, which was a lot of me, I learned so much about myself and my business. Thinking becomes so clear.
I can hardly wait to become a part of the inspiration that will be taking place.
Have Fun
Angela James
Comment by Angela James — September 25, 2009 @ 10:24 am
Mike,
I love the metaphor and it is so appropriate.
All I can say is you can keep the hill all to yourself…the literal one I mean:)
Metaphorically, haven’t reached the summit yet but am working slowly towards getting there.
Thanks for the inspiration.
Comment by Deborah Marsden — October 22, 2009 @ 4:11 pm