Success Club Trip 2015: Cancun

On April 15, 2015, I flew from SFO to LAX to CAN on Virgin America.  I was so excited to get to Cancun I could barely pay attention to the personal development book I brought with me on the plane (the Four Agreements).  I landed and met my ride (USA Transfers) right outside the airport doors; they were super nice and helpful and drove me directly to the resort where I was greeted by great big signs, refreshments, and even a carnation.  :)

I met up with three other coaches and we got all checked in, then headed to the rooms (which all had water views and hammocks on the patio.  After checking out all the rooms, we hung out chit chatting and then proceeded to the welcome reception for food, entertainment, and FIREWORKS to get everything started with a BANG.

Thursday started off with group workouts that I unfortunately had to opt out of because I was sick (really horrible virus, so doctor said no alcohol and no exercise).  Then there were a series of presentations about new products and programs to be released - a brand new performance line and a new Shaun T program called CIZE.  Then afternoon was rounded out by spending a couple of hours at the pool, and then dinner at the resort steakhouse.

Friday we got up really early and took a bus to the Mayan ruins at a Tulum.  We explored the ruins a bit and then took the bus to Xel-ha, an amazing natural water park.  We ate lunch there and then proceeded to float down the lazy river and take a group hammock nap.  Then we took the bus back to the resort and met up with more coaches for dinner at the Italian restaurant and dessert at the buffet!

Saturday morning there was another set of presentations that were both informative and inspiring.  All I wanted to do was get to work on my coaching business.  So that' exactly what I did.  I borrow another coach's computer and three of us ordered room service and had a joint work session in one of our rooms.  (Sidenote: on the way from my room to one of the other girls room, my friend and I ran into Shaun T and got to talk to him for a few minutes!!) That night was the farewell reception with more food, dancing, and close out fireworks.

I was very, very sick during this trip, dealing with an immense amount of pain from a virus that was supposed to clear up, but just kept getting worse.  I was popping Advil like M&Ms and downing glass after glass of ice water.  In all honesty, I probably should not have gone, but I also know that if I had it to do over, I would still go (I would just get better meds first!)

This trip was my very first Success Club Trip that I earned (click here if you want to learn how) and it mean the absolute world to me to be a new coach attending such a prestigious event.  I met millionaire coaches and celebrity trainers.  I got a sneak peek into developing products.  I got one-on-one time with my mentor.  I was completely pumped up by an atmosphere so inspiring, exciting, and full of energy that it was practically crackling.  This was/is a turning point in my business and my life, the beginning of the beginning.  I will NEVER miss SC because I will NEVER miss this trip.

  

Virtual Book Club: Four Agreements

On April 6, 2015 I hosted my third virtual book club.  During the month of March we read the book The Four Agreements by Don Miguel Ruiz.

The book describes "agreements" that we have all created with ourselves over the course of development from infant to child to adult.  These "agreements" are self-limiting beliefs that rob us of joy and create needless suffering. The book gives 4 principles to practice in order to create love and happiness in your life. Adopting and committing to these agreements is simple, while actually living and keeping these agreements is quite a bit more complicated and challenging.

The Four Agreements are as follows:

1. Be Impeccable with your Word: Speak with integrity. Say only what you mean. Avoid using the Word to speak against yourself or to gossip about others. Use the power of your Word in the direction of truth and love, not lies and hate.  Do not misuse your word.

2. Don’t Take Anything Personally: Nothing others do is because of you. What others say and do is only a projection of their own reality, their own dream. When you are immune to the opinions and actions of others, you will stop being the victim of needless suffering.

3. Don’t Make Assumptions: Find the courage to ask questions and to express what you really want. Communicate with others as clearly as you can to avoid misunderstandings.

4. Always Do Your Best: Under any circumstance, simply do your best, and you will avoid self-judgment, self-abuse, and regret.

Read the book for a discussion on how to implement and use these Four Agreements!!  You can purchase the book on Amazon:

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One Decision

A few weeks ago, in late February, I made the final decision to quit my job as an attorney and make my family and other life pursuits a priority in my life.  As part of this decision I also decided to move north, from Orange County, back to the bay area, back into my parents' house for at least a little while.

This was not an easy decision, and I am under no false beliefs that living with my parents and my sister will be without problems.  But this was the right decision for me right now.

So many times I think with only my head, when listening to my heart would make for a better long term decision. Had I thought with my head this time, I would have stayed exactly where I was - at my job at a fairly successful law firm, making decent money, living on my own, and making frequent trips to visit family.  That was the "logical" decision.  But that was not the "right" decision for me.

So, I made the scary, far less logical decision to quit my job and pursue other endeavors while I put my family first.  I have no doubt that this single decision will change my life ... for the better.