Before we begin, here's a new article:

I just lost $1.4 Million (Why QuickCoach was shut down)

Next, here are a few short thoughts this week.

 


Money

1.

"Success is driven by outsized gains, not consistent daily efforts. By big projects, not small content pieces."

-From 1% better is an in-between thing, not the main thing

2

"The whole world tries to get you to conform—to settle for "okay" instead of going for excellence. It does this by presenting you with distractions masked as opportunities. The challenge isn't figuring out how to play the game. It's finding the right game to play."

--From I Just Lost $1.4 Million

 


Health

1.

Your clients need you sharp.

Your business needs you focused.

Your family needs you present.

You can't show up for any of them if you're not taking care of yourself first.

Physical fitness isn't vanity. It's a professional requirement.

-Share on Instagram

2

Stop treating your body like you can trade it in when it breaks.

-Share on Twitter/X

 


Relationships​

1.

Successful people help others win.

 


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-Jon

P.S. Daaaaaa Yankees Lose

 


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A few things or people I like and recommend​

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Ignite the Fire: The Secrets to Building a Successful Personal Training Career​

Repeatedly called one of the "best books for personal trainers", Ignite the Fire provides a clear road map teaching you how to become a personal trainer, to getting a personal trainer certification, to building your career from the bottom up so you can build a clientele, your reputation, and income.

This powerful book for certified personal trainers will show you how to:

  • Find your dream job in the fitness industry (pg 26)
  • Find, market to, and sell your ideal client while seamlessly dealing with objections (pg 64)
  • Build amazing workouts for beginners (pg 124)
  • Deal with difficult client types (pg 160)
  • Develop multiple income streams while maintaining your reputation (pg 202)

Get your copy in paperback, kindle, or audio today:

--> Ignite the Fire on Amazon


Jonathan Goodman
Coach. Author. World explorer. But mostly, Dad.
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