Monday, November 23, 2009

Vision to a Reality


“A leader has the vision and conviction that a dream can be achieved. He inspires the power and energy to get it done.”
Ralph Lauren

Today, I went and visited the brand new Port Moody facility. I had seen it from the outside in June when Kris and MJ first signed the lease, however seeing it all done and in action is a different story. I can truly say how amazing the facility is and how excited I am for not only the PM team but also for the whole of the IF family.

I was truly in awe of the new facility. The location, the big full length windows surrounding the gym, the amazing space to be creative in numerous exercises and agilities, the brand spanking new gym equipment and amenities and finally the great owners/coaches that have poured blood, sweat and tears into making this new facility.

I think after seeing the new gym today, it made me realize that anything is possible. In just less than a year, Kris and MJ have been able to put their vision into a reality. It took hard work, it took planning, it took hours and hours of meetings, signing papers, and proposals and today that hard work has been rewarded. It is a true test, that if you put your mind to something, if you "keep to it" no matter how tough it may seem and how much beyond time you put into it, you will eventually succeed. It takes patience, it takes experience and it takes growth on all counts, but in reality, anything is possible.

Congratulations Kris and MJ!

2 comments:

Kris Schjelderup said...

Thank you Kate. It is truly a dream come true. All it took was a vision and hard work.

To all you potential future franchisee's - if you want it bad enough, it will happen, the support system at IF is amazing...

Kris Schjelderup said...

Thank you Kate. It is truly a dream come true. All it took was a vision and hard work.

To all you potential future franchisee's - if you want it bad enough, it will happen, the support system at IF is amazing...