The Single Biggest Reason Why Most People Fail
Steve Hochman was at my office on Wednesday for the big Fit Body Boot Camp launch.
It was a special moment for both of us because an idea that we came up with less than a year ago went live Wednesday… and it was a HUGE success!
We were in my office from 7 AM. By 12 noon we found ourselves across the street at starbucks for some iced coffee and then off to Sam’s studio for a workout.
We’re kinda regulars at the starbucks across the street from my office.
Out of curiosity the barista on the other side of the counter asked us if we were taking the day off from work or something. I guess because we were sport’in shorts and flip flops (definitely not traditional “work attire”).
What happened next left her jaw wide open…
That’s when Steve said “actually we made just over $60,000 by ten AM this morning”. Her jaw dropped and every eyeball in the building turned to us.
That’s when things got really weird. She thought he was joking, so before long I found myself trying to sell her on the fact that we really did make $60K by ten AM.
It must have been a funny scene… two REALLY passionate dudes trying to tell a room full of people that we really did do that and that anyone can if they wanted to.
Then things got weirder…
I felt the buzz, looked at my Iphone and saw an email that we were officially at $81K for the day!
So then I said; “scratch that… we actually made $81,000 today.” And at that point I realized (because of the look on everyone’s face) that these people probably think we’re nuts or somth’in.
So we got our iced coffees and left.
My point isn’t the $81K a day. I don’t bring in that kind of money everyday of the month… just some…
my point is that the 25 or so people in that starbucks thought we were full of shit.
See, they already had their mind made up that making this kind of money is impossible. After all… what about the economy, and all that stuff.
THEY HAD LIMITING BELIEFS. They had the wrong mind set.
And that’s when I got the idea for this blog post…
Like I said, we sold a bunch of Fit Body Boot Camp territories the last couple of days.
And I have no doubt that EVERY SINGLE Fit Body Boot Camp territory owner will be super successful…. You know why?
Because we spent a bunch of time and effort creating a step by step, paint by numbers operations system. BUT we also created an ENTIRE section on “MIND SET” and what it takes to really become successful.
Because MIND SET is everything!
It’s about having a burning desire in the pit of your gut that is SO strong that you can SEE, TASTE, and FEEL the end result before it even happens.
I call it having a warrior like mind set.
I mean could you ever imagine a medieval warrior going into battle with a “gosh I hope I don’t get hurt or killed today” mindset? Or “I hope this battle works out…”
He’d end up dead in like two minutes.
A real warrior goes in there with the mindset of “I will go and destroy!” I will thrive because I have more to achieve tomorrow…
Then he does his warrior cry, pounds his chest, gets his “CRAZY EYES” on and goes to war with the mind set that he will win - no matter what!!
Competitive powerlifters visualize their lifts so clearly and achieve their lift in their mind so that when they step onto the platform all the have to do is recreate that same lift that they had already accomplished in their mind over again.
It’s about mind set… it’s about getting in touch with your inner warrior.
And that’s what’s missing today in most people!
There’s way too much complaining going on…
Way too much procrastination…
Way too much negative self talk…
Way too much of starting something with a defeated attitude…
Way too much “economy is in the crapper” BS…
Look, it’s about mind set, having a burning desire, and NOT accepting failure as an outcome.
It’s about believing that anyone with a great idea, product and a burning desire to succeed can make $81,000 a day and MORE!
That’s it… end of story.
Comments on The Single Biggest Reason Why Most People Fail »
Tyron @ 12:08 pm
Another good one Bedros. I haven’t decided on whether FBBC is for me right now but I do know that those who DO what you say and put into ACTION what you and Steve teach, will reap serious rewards.
Thanks Bedros. I know that with you, Steve and Chris I can’t go wrong unless I screw it up on my own.
It is all about taking MASSIVE action and following through no matter what…
Laterz..
Mohamad @ 12:47 pm
You are absolutely right, it starts with the type of “mind set” as you lay out the foundation. By the way, your hitech online training success manual is very useful, thanks Bedros.
Mohamad
Steve Hochman @ 12:50 pm
Hell ya Holly! You are a true ROCK STAR WARRIOR who let’s nothing stand in her way…
BTW - Just watched the video showing your body transformation… What an AMAZING example of what you can do when you set your mind on WARRIOR MODE!
Great job Holly
Rock on!
Steve
Brian @ 1:02 pm
Bedros,
Thanks for the great post AND congrats on your successful new product launch.
Thanks,
Brian
Nickolove Lovemore @ 1:03 pm
Great article, Bedros.
Success is truly about having the right mindset.
Brian @ 1:13 pm
Bedros,
I love it when you speak about mindset. It is such an inspiration when an action taker reminds everyone how and why they got to where they are.
Thanks,
Brian
***The best way to predict your future is to create it**
Ain’t nuttin to do it but to do it!!!
Chris Meredith @ 1:38 pm
I always tell my clients “a warrior never settle for just-good-enough! Quitting is never an option!”.
Great post! That’s why “I’m with Bedros”!
Steve Auxier @ 2:08 pm
Congratulations! Great blog post!
Bryan Ortiz @ 2:33 pm
Bedros,
This was killer. I can tell you that if I have one major flaw is doubt. Even at FBS I had doubts about some things that caused a delay in causing my business to really take off. I probably doubt myself more then anyone but honestly after the last 2 months I’ve had to really had to change my mindset and no more then ever I feel inspired.
The boxing for profits is almost done and if there’s anyone that can go from the projects to the pent house its me.
I tell everyone that is striving to be the best to never settle for mediocrity-always strive to be extraordinary.
Jay Corbett @ 2:36 pm
SOLID Bedros! On the http://myfitbodybootcamp.com members site there are some great videos of Steve talking about this that really bring that point home.
The title of one of the videos is ironically the “success mindset” its awesome. I am so glad I signed up to be a fit body boot camper. Awesome stuff so far. That video really made a difference for me and is amazing.
Thanks for reigniting my passion for fitness and life Bedros…you rock man!…and Steve too!
Right on Jay! And thank you everyone for being so feak’in awesome and posting your comments!
B
What a great post Bedros!! It’s totally true and I see it everyday with clients, and just people that I come in contact with. There is so much “I can’t do that” attitude out there that sometimes it drives me crazy but being around people like you guys really puts things back into place and gives me that breath of fresh air knowing that anything is possible.
travis @ 3:48 pm
bedros,
you said it bro!
its all in your mind and if your weak upstairs, you’ll be weak everywhere else. It all starts by being strong mentally.
great post!
Temecula Personal Trainer @ 6:31 pm
Great post Bedros, and congrats on your successfull new product launch.
Get Focused @ 6:45 pm
Travis is right on! The Power of BELIEF!
The Power of Belief
“Believe in yourself. You gain strength, courage, and confidence by every experience in which you stop to look fear in the face…You must do that which you think you cannot do.” - Eleanor Roosevelt
Bedros…
“Mindset is Everything”
Nuff said
Awesome
AT
David Bohmiller @ 3:57 am
Bedros,
This is absolutely, without a doubt, my favorite post of yours.
Mindset and attitude are the first steps to success.
Once that’s taken care of, all the rest will happen.
Congratulations on your success!!!
Boh
David Bohmiller, BS, NSCA-CSCS
Sara Hutniak @ 11:11 am
Thanks Bedros for another great post. I just made a poster with the words “Mind Set is Everything! Be a Warrior!” and I will put it up with the other inspiring words that you and Steve have expressed in your blogs. One of the most motivating ones I have has three lines “$8,333/month, $277.77/day, $15.57/hr = $100K” - that pushes me every day to reach my boot camp business success.
-Sara
andrew hamill @ 1:05 pm
Damn! I Feel like superman right now! thanks for the kick ass post…
Rudy @ 9:12 am
I gotta admit, staying positive and aggressive in my marketing can be a challenge for me sometimes. But I know mindset is a key pillar in a foundation for success. Thanks Bedros. Reaffirming the fundamentals helps us all stay focused.
The money is cool, but the big lesson I got from this post was just how important it is to hang out with the right people. There was only 1 person in that place that had the same mindset as yourself. Had the other 25 or so people been your major social circle chances are good you would have had the same mindset an not an 80k dollar day. So when can I come hang out with the 2 of you guys?
How dare you guys make that much in a day during a recession! The nerve of some people …
Hey Guys,
Congratulations on your launch with FBBC. Awesome!
You are great role models for success.
Three things I’m working on right now are:
1. Mindset: Inner Game
2. Taking Action: Outer Game
3. Project Planning/Organization: Efficient Use of Time
I wish you continued success in all that you do!
Marc Kent @ 3:26 pm
Great post Bedros.
There are too many people in the World trying to drag you down with there negative talk.
Having a worrior mindset or Commando Spirit will keep you fighting for what you deserve
Marc
Yo B - ur e mail response to me when I was thinking of lvng my job was the clincher
and this post is exactly another reason why
thank YOU brother, man do i seriously feel like a million pounds is off my back!
Birds of a feather…
Great post. Gotta set out my goals in front of me and visually see them every day.
Thx Bedros
Tommy Tucker @ 11:12 am
Mindset of a warrior! Love it! I like to call it “Thinking Strong”. Without it nothing will truly get accomplished. Thanks for all your inspiration and info Bedros! Keep it comin warrior!
“To be truly strong, it’s not enough to just have strength, you have to BE STRENGTH.”
THINK STRONG, LOOK STRONG BE STRONG!
Hey Bedros, how about extending that FBBC sign-up deadline a couple more days for those of us coming off a long weekend (out here in canada) and to just need to clear some room for the registration investment?
Melinda Johnson @ 12:01 am
You guys are super and know your stuff!!! So sorry I was not able to jump in the FBBC but hoping you will offer it again in the near future.
Robin Lopez @ 9:56 pm
This is CRAZY TALK but I’m feelin the power. Thanks Bedros, Robin