How to Be Cool
Today’s my birthday. I turn 36. And as you read this I’m on a plane to Maui with the family (or maybe I’m already there).
Gonna spend a lot of time on the beach and just chill with the family. And maybe buy a vacation home here since we come to Maui often.
But first…
I just came across this list that Chris McCombs wrote up during a recent visit to the HQ. I’m pretty sure he’s okay with me sharing his “How to be cool” list with you.
Seriously though.
Being cool to people is one of the best ways to get more personal training clients, to retain more clients, to get a ton of referrals, and to just have more fun in life.
Plus it just plain feels good to be cool to peeps. Know what I’m saying?
Think about it. Don’t you like it when people are cool to you? When folks do unexpected things for you, just because?
Feels good right?
So do it back. Make it a habit. And be good at it.
…and it’s not only gonna be good for your business, but you’re also gonna feel like a decent human being. And that’s always a good thing.
Here’s why being cool is SO important and some things you can do to be cool -because EVERYONE is attracted to coolness.
1. Like I said, it just feels good to be cool to people.
2. Most people hate life and get no love from their work, their spouse, their kids, or even from their “friends”. So when you simply show appreciation for them they’ll remember and love you forever.
3. Send a random “puff up” text message to peeps.
4. Pick up the tab the next time you take a client out to lunch.
5. You do take clients out to lunch, right? (it’s a cool thing to do)
6. Don’t be cheap.
7. Don’t sweat the little things.
8. For that matter don’t sweat the big things.
9. Send stuff to your clients in the mail. Unexpected act of coolness.
10. Compliment people often.
11. Be a VALUE ADDER and not a VALUE EXTRACTOR.
12. Everyone is attracted to coolness.
13. Keep your ego in check.
14. Be genuine.
15. Be generous.
16. Give a shit about people.
17. Ask questions and stop talking about yourself so much.
18. Manage your emotions.
19. Don’t be financially constipated.
20. Be confident.
21. Don’t be a downer.
22. Be optimistic. The glass is ALWAYS half full.
23. Have a deeper purpose in life.
24. Be funny… make people laugh.
25. If you say you’re gonna do something, do it. Keep your word.
26. Lead by example.
27. Talk less do more.
28. Be a connector. Do you know two people who you know would hit it off as friends or in business? Introduce them.
29. Be the person that everyone wants to be like and hang out with.
30. Be cool.
Okay, I’m out! I’ll talk to you when I get back from Maui.
Almost forgot… We just re-opened FitPro Magazine. You gotta check it out… it’s the coolest way to build a list, add value to your business and get clients from Facebook and Twitter.
Comments on How to Be Cool »
happy b-day bruddah!!! Maui is amazing, hope you’re surfin’ w/the kids and stayin’ young!!
-z-
Ruslan Kedik @ 3:49 am
Happy B-Day Bedros!
Enjoy this day and the rest of your vocation with the FAM!
Great post Bedros, will start today. Thank you for all the great info you provide .
Happy bday!! And if I was any cooler I’d solve the global warming craziness. Haha. Say hi to maui. Better than Canada, eh?
Happy Bday Bedros! Enjoy the much-deserved vaca.
Darrin Walton @ 5:43 am
Yeah yeah yeah…stayin’ cool and bein’ cool never goes out of style.
Happy birthday Bedros!
Rock it in Maui!
Have a great Bday! Stay Cool!
Happy Birthday Bedros, Excite to join your cool ass crew…
All the Best in Maui…
Rahz
Luka Hocevar @ 7:02 am
Bedros,
Happy Birthday! I wanna be cool like you and go to Maui
Thanks for the great post.
Luka
Blake @ 7:16 am
Bro! I thought you were way older!!! Haha jk, happy b-day man!!! have fun!! thanks for the post, I can always count on you to keep me in check!!
Happy birthday, bro! Have a blast in Maui.
Happy Birthday!
Great list and so true. If you want something out of life then just give give give!
Happy birthday B, damn bro that list was private - hilarious, I knew payback was coming for the pics I posted of you and Steve at the gay pride parade
Louise Petkov @ 9:51 am
How cool, day to celebrate Bedros! Happy Birthday wishes for an awesome coming year. Thanks for everything. Rock on. L
Happy birthday dude. Thanks for the post and my all time fav #22. I see you living #1-30. The universe loves you. Enjoy your time away.
Cabel @ 11:35 am
Happy birthday B!
Seriously love this post, that shit is hilarious. But the message is true and clear we all need to say thanks a lot more.
Bonnie Hardie @ 12:01 pm
Great stuff as usual,Bedros-Happy Birthday-have a great time in Maui.
Excellent tips - so easy to forget but so easy to implement. trainers that talk about themself to much!??? grrrr. they are paying your remember!
Andrew @ 3:33 pm
Happy birthday Bedros!
Thanks for helping me be cool.
(you always remind me that coolness can be learned, practiced and mastered!)
Love the post man that funny. Btw Does Chris cover anything on that list he wrote? lol
Paul Barrett @ 6:12 pm
Hey Bedros! 7/22/10
HAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAPY BIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIRTHDAY!
FANTASTIC POST ON “COOLNESS” ….i think we could ALL DO
ALOT MORE OF THE STUFF ON THAT LIST! and reap the REWARDS…!
ENJOY YOUR TRIP …..GOOD LUCK LOOKIN FOR THAT DREAM HOUSE!
Paul Barrett
NEW FBBC OWNER NEW JERSEY
[email protected]
ps: the gay parade shots …etc…that Chris answered the questions on on his blog were hilarious….i m sure all
in the “SPIRIT OF GREAT FUN”…LOL….
Happy Birthday! I hope you are enjoying Maui!
aliza @ 2:46 am
Happy belated bday Bedros! Hey JJ Robertson, what’s wrong with Canada? Calgary has its own amazing qualities.
@Aliza, I love Canadia, particularly Calgary. In fact I have honorary dual citizenship
Steve Hochman @ 12:26 pm
Hey bro… HAPPY B-DAY to the absolute COOLEST BBBBBBFF a dude could ever ask for!
Have a blast in Maui bro, you DESERVE IT
Happy Birthday, Bedros. This list packs a powerful punch. You are one cool dude on a cool trip to a cool place. Have a blast.
Rick Kaselj
of ExercisesForInjuries.com
Temecula Personal Trainer @ 9:20 pm
Very cool.
personal trainer boise idaho @ 10:25 am
lold pretty hard at the list, funny stuff