Having a compelling vision of a future that is allied to your values, interests and desires helps you gain a foothold in that territory. There are a few people I met throughout my life who had a really clear vision what they want in life; one being my best friend.
· Age of 13 said he will be a director one day and be up there with the top directors such as Michael Mann.
· Age 14 started using a video camera.
· Age 16 wrote, filmed and edited his first documentary.
· Age 19-22, worked on over 6 films (low budget) with no salary or income.
· Age 23, filmed his first short film with a small budget.
· Age 23-24, spent over a year as a screenwriter, on a small island with other inspiring screenwriters from around the world.
· Age 25, wrote tons of scripts over a year span in LA and worked at a production company to build further connections.
· Age 26-27, spent two years writing 6 hours a day x5 days per week writing a full feature script. Did what other directors/producers do not do. Wrote a full storyboard, had the full budget and actors all lined up and still it did not go through.
· Age 27, had meeting with over 3 production companies to promote his project. Still nothing.
· Age 27, worked as a script supervisor with some of the big producers/directors/actors of West Van. Has earned a reputation now and has had 2 high paid jobs in the last 90 days.
Age 28, what next?
A common thing which most people don’t understand is why my friend is doing all of this work when he is making a limited amount of money. Quite often, people would say he does not have a real job. Although the money is limited, the overall reward at the end of the day will be a lot more satisfying since he has followed his vision. He is taking the right steps and continually moving forward, getting closer to his ultimate goal; being a great director and receiving an Oscar award. Remember, going for your dreams in life is better than living with the thought “What IF”?
In relationship to a newer coach at IF, spending countless hours not getting paid to go through orientation as well take feedback in various types, doing duties around the gym and having to do tasks they feel is outside their duty as a coach; we as leaders need to explain the importance on how orientation, countless hours of shadowing is going to benefit his/her career both within IF and in the outside world. The education process at Innovative Fitness is like getting a bachelors degree in personal development and can be used in all areas of your life. Coaches at IF are getting some of the best hands on education from the finest trainers in the world. Furthermore, coaches need to be educated on the importance on taking on more responsibilities as well. If a coach has a vision on being a franchise owner in the near future, then we as coaches are providing them with more responsibilities/tasks to become more efficient and better so when the time comes to opening up a franchise, the plan is pointed to success.
A coach who comes into IF and develops a clear vision, will start to take the right steps forward aiming to reach their ultimate goal. Personal Inventory, taking positive/constructive feedback, getting into a role and taking on more duties without expecting to get paid, taking ownership of the facility and spending time out of his/her own day to lead customers at a high level. This coach will see how all of this hard work will pay off in the long run and how it has helped them reach their ultimate goal. At the end of the day, why not invest into yourself and use the tools provided at IF to help you reach your vision in life.
· Age of 13 said he will be a director one day and be up there with the top directors such as Michael Mann.
· Age 14 started using a video camera.
· Age 16 wrote, filmed and edited his first documentary.
· Age 19-22, worked on over 6 films (low budget) with no salary or income.
· Age 23, filmed his first short film with a small budget.
· Age 23-24, spent over a year as a screenwriter, on a small island with other inspiring screenwriters from around the world.
· Age 25, wrote tons of scripts over a year span in LA and worked at a production company to build further connections.
· Age 26-27, spent two years writing 6 hours a day x5 days per week writing a full feature script. Did what other directors/producers do not do. Wrote a full storyboard, had the full budget and actors all lined up and still it did not go through.
· Age 27, had meeting with over 3 production companies to promote his project. Still nothing.
· Age 27, worked as a script supervisor with some of the big producers/directors/actors of West Van. Has earned a reputation now and has had 2 high paid jobs in the last 90 days.
Age 28, what next?
A common thing which most people don’t understand is why my friend is doing all of this work when he is making a limited amount of money. Quite often, people would say he does not have a real job. Although the money is limited, the overall reward at the end of the day will be a lot more satisfying since he has followed his vision. He is taking the right steps and continually moving forward, getting closer to his ultimate goal; being a great director and receiving an Oscar award. Remember, going for your dreams in life is better than living with the thought “What IF”?
In relationship to a newer coach at IF, spending countless hours not getting paid to go through orientation as well take feedback in various types, doing duties around the gym and having to do tasks they feel is outside their duty as a coach; we as leaders need to explain the importance on how orientation, countless hours of shadowing is going to benefit his/her career both within IF and in the outside world. The education process at Innovative Fitness is like getting a bachelors degree in personal development and can be used in all areas of your life. Coaches at IF are getting some of the best hands on education from the finest trainers in the world. Furthermore, coaches need to be educated on the importance on taking on more responsibilities as well. If a coach has a vision on being a franchise owner in the near future, then we as coaches are providing them with more responsibilities/tasks to become more efficient and better so when the time comes to opening up a franchise, the plan is pointed to success.
A coach who comes into IF and develops a clear vision, will start to take the right steps forward aiming to reach their ultimate goal. Personal Inventory, taking positive/constructive feedback, getting into a role and taking on more duties without expecting to get paid, taking ownership of the facility and spending time out of his/her own day to lead customers at a high level. This coach will see how all of this hard work will pay off in the long run and how it has helped them reach their ultimate goal. At the end of the day, why not invest into yourself and use the tools provided at IF to help you reach your vision in life.
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The generation we are a part of want it all now and it is great to see people such as yourself at the age we are to think like this. Reality check 101, example 1: There are very few degrees you can graduate with that entitle you to a job that pays $60,000+/year with no previous work experience.
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