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You must DO THIS before it's too late.

The wisdom that I'm going to share with you inside this blog will save you years of pain and suffering in your future.

Not only that, but it can lead to you transforming your entire life. I've learned a lot of hard lessons over the years, as I'm sure many of you have as well.

Luckily, I was willing to learn from my mistakes and grow. The way I see it, we always have a choice.

We can either improve and move forward or stay in one place and regress. If you're ready to discover the one thing that you must do before it's too late, keep reading…

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Self-improvement is my biggest priority in life.

I've been obsessively focused on self-development for the last 17 years. For almost two decades I've been focused on improving and mastering every aspect of my life. When I first started my self-improvement journey, I was so excited to share the concepts and resources that I was learning with my family and friends.

You would think that others would be interested in learning more about the very things that were changing my life for the better, right? Unfortunately, I was met by some of my family members and friends with resistance, doubt, and skepticism. I even had people make fun of me.

They didn't believe in what I was learning. Why? Now I know that it was because they had a fixed mindset. This way of thinking assumes that one's character, intelligence, and creative ability are static givens that cannot be changed.

I don't understand this way of thinking.

I've always had a growth mindset in that I've been open to everything and attached to nothing. Over the last 17 years, despite others' judgment and criticisms, I stayed open-minded. I made it my mission to grow and stretch myself.

Over the years, the people who once doubted my self-development journey have become a lot more open-minded to the things that I had once shared with them. They started asking me for help when they were experiencing challenges in their lives. In effect, they finally encountered their emotional threshold. Their pain was so strong that change became a must.

People don't change their lives when things are comfortable.

Rather, they change when they are forced. It's usually when they hit their “rock bottom” moment. It's never too late to change your life. When we are in pain it's natural to want to blame the world or others for our problems, but this mindset gets you nowhere.

It takes away your power and inhibits your ability to change. Don't let your mind get the best of you. Take responsibility for your life. Decide that you deserve more because you do. If you could have an even better experience of life than you already have, should you pursue it? Of course!!

Never settle for mediocrity. Yes, it takes a lot of courage and willpower to change your life. When it comes to finding the motivation to change, it all comes down to how much pain and pleasure you associate with achieving and not achieving your goal.

If you're struggling to find the motivation to change your life, ask yourself the hard question, “What is the consequence of not changing? How will my life get worse if I don't take control of my life now?” Let your pain be your fuel.

DO THIS before it's too late!

Believe that your life can be better. There is so much potential inside of you that is waiting to be unleashed. Give yourself the gift of growth. In the words of John C. Maxell, “Change is inevitable. Growth is optional.”

The world will continue to change and evolve, but will you? You can choose to be an example of what is possible or a warning of what happens when you don't take responsibility for your life. Choose wisely.

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There are 7 things I wish I stopped sooner.

As I've grown older and wiser, I've taken time to reflect upon my life choices. Looking back on my past, I realize that the ways I was thinking and behaving were holding me back.

While it's not healthy to live in the past and dwell on what could have been, it's important to learn from your experiences. Doing so ensures that you don't make the same mistakes again.

The past can be an informative tool if you don’t get trapped in it. I hope the wisdom that I'm going to share with you today empowers you to take action to change your life.

If you're ready to stop doing things that don't serve your highest self, keep reading…

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What is holding you back in life?

In order to have what you want, you need to be willing to let go of what is no longer working. Knowing what you need to let go of requires self-awareness. Once you start to pay attention to how you move throughout your life, you will start to notice patterns. If these patterns are disempowering, so to will your life.

The truth will always set you free, even when it's painful to accept. If you want to become more, you have to be willing to embrace change. As Marshall Goldsmith said, “What got you here won’t get you there.” By sharing my journey and bringing attention to what I wish I had stopped sooner in my life, I hope it will help motivate you to make a change in your life.

Here are 7 things I wish I stopped sooner.

1. Being Scared Of Failure And Rejection

I used to be terrified of failing, to the point that I wouldn't try anything for fear that I would make a mistake. When I was a kid my dad was really negative and critical. My siblings and I couldn't do anything right. I didn't get enough praise or reinforcement from my dad. In turn, I created a story that I wasn't good enough.

This pain fueled my belief that if I failed, that meant I was a failure in every aspect of my life. In effect, I was paralyzed by fear. Eventually, I hit my emoti0nal threshold. I knew that if I avoided failure and pain, I would only live a life of regret so I decided to use my pain as motivation.

A lot of people choose to stay inside their comfort zones because it feels safe. From personal experience, I have learned that nothing grows inside your comfort zone. If you want to become more, you must step into the unknown and get comfortable being uncomfortable. That is where success lies.

Once I started studying success, I found that every successful person endures failure. Not only that, but they fail well, meaning that they perceive every challenge as an opportunity for growth.

This idea was best expressed by Oprah Winfrey who said, “I don't believe in failure. Failure is just information and an opportunity to change your course.” If you want to succeed, you must be willing to fail forward. Never allow your fears to shrink who you could be. You only have so many days to live. Don't waste them.

2. Video Games

When I was a teenager, I was extremely shy. I hated school and I didn't have many friends. As a result, I was extremely isolated. Playing video games helped me escape reality and cope with my social anxiety. However, it also prevented me from developing social skills and self-confidence.

By emotionally numbing myself, I didn't have to deal with my problems which only made my problems worse. Luckily, I got to a point where I was tired of being depressed and lonely. I ended up selling all of my video games and did a 360-degree turnaround. I focused all of my energy and attention on personal growth and development.

3. Negativity and Complaining 

Today, I'm a happy and upbeat person. However, I wasn't always this way. I used to be very negative. My immediate reaction was to look for the bad in every situation. I realized that it was all a matter of interpretation. In any situation of life, what is wrong is always available, but so is what's right.

There's a lot of horrible things that are happening in the world right now. The news will constantly point out the negative because that's how they grab your attention. The more views they get, the more ad revenue they generate. We need to remember that there is also a lot of positive things that happen in the world every day.

When you train your mind to look for the good, you attract more good things into your life. When you focus on what you are grateful for in your life, you are better able to see the world in a positive light. In turn, you are less likely to focus on negativity and hate.

Today, when I'm faced with a difficult situation, I ask myself, “What is good about this situation and how can I learn from it?” No matter how awful a situation is, there is always a silver lining, if you're willing to look for it.

4. Trying To Control Life

I used to be a control freak. This was my protection mechanism. If I didn't feel like I had everything under control, I felt helpless. What a lot of people don't realize is that control is an illusion. You don't have any control over the outcome of a situation. Life will happen and people will act how they want to act.

The only thing that you have control over is how you respond to adversity. Learning to surrender and let go is the purest form of freedom. I have learned to trust in a higher power, which for me is God. Everything in my life is happening for a reason and a purpose that serves me.

I don't know why things happen, but I have learned to have faith and trust the process. Adversity is an inevitable part of life. You cannot escape from it. Instead of resisting the pain, surrender to what is so that you can make room for what will be.

5. Eating Junk Food

When I was young, every meal that I ate was junk food, meaning that it had zero nutritional value. By choosing to put toxic foods into my body, I knew that I would pay the price for this way of living down the road. I thought that health was the absence of disease, but it's not.

Just because you don't have a disease doesn't mean that you're healthy. A lot of diseases can be prevented, based on what you're putting into your body every single day. I don't want to be the richest man in the graveyard. I know that by adopting healthy habits and taking care of my body I will get more out of life and, in turn, be a happier person.

6. Pornography

I was first exposed to pornography back when there was dial-up Internet. I saw it as harmless until it started to affect every area of my life. Over time, I began experiencing depression and anxiety. Even worse, pornography was affecting my ability to connect and relate to women. At a certain stage of my life, I even experienced erectile dysfunction.

Pornography trains your brain to experience sexual arousal from pixels on a screen. I could totally relate to this. When I was being intimate with a woman, I used to struggle to connect with her on a sexual level because my mind was obsessed with the images that I was watching on porn videos.

For a long time, I was in denial that I had a problem. When I tried to stop porn altogether, I couldn't. This was a huge red flag that I was addicted to it. Once I did a dopamine detox, my entire life transformed. Not only did I stop pornography, but I had more confidence, I felt happier, and I became more attractive to women.

7. Caring What People Think Of Me

I used to be a people-pleaser, meaning I wanted to make everyone happy, at the expense of my happiness. This was because I was insecure. I wanted people to like me, even if that meant saying yes to things that went against my values. I wasn't comfortable within myself.

Once I started creating better boundaries and loving myself more, I no longer felt like I needed validation from others. When you feel whole and complete, you stop caring so much about what people think of you.

Today, when people criticize me I know that it has nothing to do with me. It speaks about what someone is going through in their world. They are suffering and projecting their pain onto me. The best thing that I can do is send them love and compassion and continue staying in my lane, trigger-free and happy.

These are the 7 things I wish I stopped sooner.

If you find yourself repeating unhealthy behavior patterns that are keeping you stuck, never forget that you have the power to change the narrative. One decision can change the trajectory of your entire life. What are you ready to let go of so that you can make room for something better?

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Would you believe me if I told you that self-help books will change your life in the most unexpected ways?

If you're reading this blog, my gut tells me that you have a passion to grow and evolve.

Whether you're on that journey now or are ready to take the leap of faith and start, thank you for your willingness to show up for yourself.

Research shows that people who intentionally set out to enrich their lives through self-growth and development report that they are happier.

How would it feel to wake up every day feeling happier knowing that you were becoming the best version of yourself?

If you're ready to give yourself the gift of personal growth, keep reading to discover the top 10 self-help books that will change your life.

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Personal growth requires that you change.

Nothing in your life will change unless you do. As Jim Rohn famously said, “For things to change, you have to change. For things to get better, you have to get better. For things to improve, you have to improve. When you grow, everything in your life grows with you.” Who I am today is the direct result of my commitment to self-development.

When I was 17 years old, I was in a dark place in my life. I was a shy and introverted kid who struggled with crippling anxiety and depression. On top of that, I was addicted to video games. The fantasy world that I created online was my way of escaping reality. It's hard to admit this, but I hated myself and my life. I felt helpless.

Self-development was my saving grace. It made me believe that I could be, do, and have ANYTHING that I wanted. All of a sudden, I discovered a world of new possibilities. Before that time, I didn't think that I could change. I assumed that I would always be anxious and depressed. I was wrong. From that moment onward, I got rid of everything that was limiting my life.

When I started my self-development journey my ultimate goal in life was to achieve self-mastery. To this day, it is something that I continuously strive for in every aspect of my life. Every day I ask myself, “How can I be better today than I was yesterday?”

I guess you could say that I am addicted to improving myself.

The benefits of investing in my personal growth and development have been far-reaching. Once you get a taste for and experience the changes that occur in your life as a result of self-help, you get a thirst for more! Over the years I have invested in my personal growth in many different ways, whether it be reading books, hiring coaches and mentors, attending seminars, or biohacking my health.

People ask me all of the time what self-help books I recommend that they read. My response is always the same, “What area of your life are you most focused on right now?” or “What problem do you want to overcome?” That is usually how I determine what books I want to read.

It is through improving yourself that you will get the most out of your life. The more that you grow and improve, the more that your income will grow too. Let's dive into the top 10 books that will change your life.

1. Awaken The Giant Within, Tony Robbins

This book changed my life when I was 18 years old. It continues to remain my favorite book of all time.

Tony Robbins has and continues to be my biggest role model in the self-development world. He has achieved mastery in multiple areas of his life. This book is like a self-mastery blueprint for how you can step up and start taking control of your life. He has a shorter summary of this book called Notes From A Friend. I encourage you to read this book anytime you are going through a difficult time in life, as it can be finishing within an hour or two. However, don't read it until you've read Awaken The Giant Within.

2. The Four Agreements: A Practical Guide To Personal Freedom, Don Miguel Ruiz

Inside this book, Ruiz talks about the Four Agreements that we should all live by, which are as follows:

  1. Be impeccable with your word
  2. Don't take things personally
  3. Don't make assumptions and
  4. Always do your best

Ruiz believes that, as children, we are conditioned to behave in a certain way. We then carry these conditioned belief systems into adulthood and accept them as “normal.” His Four Agreements prove that it is possible to break free from societal conditioning and make new rules that best serve our highest self.

3. As A Man Thinketh, James Allen

This book is a self-help classic and short read.

The message inside the book is that what you think, you become. Your thoughts create your reality, so if you want to change your life, you first need to change your thoughts. Thus, the key to mastering your life and becoming a positive and successful person is to be in control of your thoughts.

4. The 7 Habits Of Highly Effective People: Powerful Lessons in Personal Change, Stephen Covey

This is, by far, one of the most inspiring books I've ever read.

Inside his book, Stephen Covey puts forth a framework for personal effectiveness and success. He stresses that real change happens from the inside out. Who we are is best understood by looking at the collection of habits that we engage in daily.

In turn, these habits impact our behaviors and decisions in life. The 7 habits Stephen addresses in the book are:

  1. Be proactive
  2. Begin with an end in mind
  3. Put things first
  4. Think win-win
  5. Seek first to understand, then be understood
  6. Synergize
  7. Sharpen the saw

This book will help you look at the world in a very different way.

5. 12 Rules for Life: An Antidote to Chaos, Jordan Peterson

Jordan is a famous Canadian clinical psychologist and University professor. He is well known for his talks on cultural and political issues. His book, The 12 Rules For Life is a different kind of self-help book.

While fascinating, it's not an easy read. This is why I recommend that you watch some of Jordan's lectures on YouTube so that you understand his position before reading this book.

The core message of his book is that we need to take responsibility for our lives. In his words, “Clean your room.” When you take care of your immediate environment first, you are better able to take on bigger challenges in life. Peterson stresses that when we blame others or the world for our problems, we lose our power. A huge part of taking responsibility means carrying our burdens while finding meaning from the adversities that we face.

6. Psycho-Cybernetics: A New Way to Get More Living Out of Life, Maxwell Maltz

This book teaches you about the power of visualization and the subconscious mind.

So much of your reality can be manifested based on what you visualize. Inside his book, he talks about how we all have a fixed self-image of how we perceive ourselves. Nothing in your life will change until you change your self-image. When you visualize yourself as having the self-image that you desire most, your external reality will follow suit. In turn, you will be able to attract more happiness and success in your life.

7. How to Win Friends and Influence People In The Digital Age, Dale Carnegie

The most successful people that I have met are masters at winning friends and influencing people. Persuasion is an important skill that will help you influence others to buy into your ideas and inevitably achieve your goals. This book teaches you basic communication and social skills for the goal of influencing people.

Carnegie talks about the fundamental techniques for handling people, six ways to make people like you, how to win people with your way of thinking, and how to become a leader in your personal and professional life.

8. Way of The Peaceful Warrior: A Book That Changes Lives, Dan Millman

This book is based on a true story about Dan Millman, who is a popular, good looking champion athlete. He has everything that you would imagine a young person would want. However, in the book he comes to realize that he's not happy with himself. He meets a man, whom he calls Socrates, who is an old warrior. This man teaches Dan how to be more present and live as a peaceful warrior. The changes that he makes to his internal world end up changing his external world as well.

This book has a lot of valuable wisdom in it about how you can best overcome adversities in life.

9. The Alchemist: A Fable About Following Your Dream, Paulo Coelho

If you're lost in life and are looking for your purpose, this is a must-read book.

This is a fictional story of a young boy, Santiago, who is on a journey to discover his calling in life. Embedded throughout the story is the theme of following your heart's desires. With each challenge that the young boy faces, he learns a new lesson. Just like in life, if we refuse to give up and instead trust in our ability to achieve anything, the Universe will help us fulfill our dreams.

10. The War Of Art: Break Through the Blocks and Win Your Inner Creative Battles, Steven Pressfield 

This book helps you overcome procrastination, fear, and laziness – pretty much anything that is preventing you from taking action in life.

Steven calls this resistance. He stresses that resistance prevents people from doing the things that will get them ahead in life. When you are able to identify the root cause of your resistance, you will feel more empowered to learn how to deal with it and eventually get past it.

***Bonus Book*** 50 Self-Help Classics: 50 Inspirational Books to Transform Your Life from Timeless Sages to Contemporary Gurus, Tom Bowdon

This book is a compilation of the 50 best self-help books of all time.

In each chapter, Tom summarizes the timeless ideas and insights from each book that have helped countless people unleash their potential in life. The 50 book topics cover everything from business to psychology to philosophy and personal biographies.

This book will give you a lot of great ideas about what books you may be interested in reading next on your self-improvement journey.

These are the top 10 self-help books that will change your life.

The wisdom and knowledge inside of these books have helped me build financial freedom and create more happiness and fulfillment in my life. I trust that these books will give you an amazing foundation to support you in achieving your goals and dreams. Read them, devour them, and take action to apply them to your life.

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I've taken some crazy and extreme actions in my life to become successful.

I didn't achieve the success that I have today by sitting on the sidelines and playing it safe. I got into the game of life and played, full out.

Some of the things that I'm going to share with you may shock you. Some things I'm embarrassed about, while others I'm proud of.

Ultimately, everything I've gone through has helped me create the life that I have now. Ready to discover the crazy things I've done to become successful?

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Have you ever done something crazy to achieve a goal?

Success, by its very nature, is extreme. After all, “crazy” is the ultimate breeding ground for creativity, and creativity is the driving force behind fresh and exciting ideas. Only one percent of people become financially successful. It makes sense why ninety-nine percent of people would think that they are crazy.

The reality is that success is a dedicated and obsessive focus on something. That is what separates a mediocre life from an extraordinary one. Success isn't easy. If it was, everyone would be successful. We all know that successful people work harder than the average person.

Not only that, but they don't allow their failures (which is inevitable in life) to stop them. They just keep going. Successful people also make huge sacrifices and embrace a lot of challenges along the way.

In no way, shape, or form are the actions that I took a prescription for what you should do in your life to be successful. My extreme actions may not resonate with you and that's okay. I merely want to show you what successful people are willing to do to achieve their goals and dreams.

The decisions I've made in my life have been based on different stages of my consciousness and development as a human being. There were times when I was operating at a very low level of consciousness.

There was a time in my life when I was depressed and suicidal.

Early on in my entrepreneurial journey, I experienced a lot of frustrating moments. I was extracting knowledge from the people I was learning from, but I kept coming up short. Instead of giving up, I used my pain as motivation to propel me forward.

I took more action and made more drastic sacrifices until I eventually achieved success. If you are not willing to sacrifice your pride, comforts, or security, you will never achieve your highest level of success. In sharing my crazy journey with you, I hope that you will learn from my mistakes so that you don't have to struggle as much as I did.

The knowledge I share with you may make you decide that you aren't willing to do the crazy things that are necessary to achieve success. Or maybe it gives you a massive wake-up call, making you realize that you aren't going for it enough. The truth will always set you free. Whatever the outcome is, what I'm going to tell you will be useful and somewhat entertaining!

Here are 21 crazy, extreme actions I took to become successful.

1. I listened to self-hypnosis audio programs.

At one point in time, I was very inspired by Paul McKenna who is a well-known British hypnotist. I used to listen to his guided self-hypnosis audio programs. I would go into hypnotic trances. When I was younger, I was very shy and insecure.

From Paul's teachings, I learned that right before bedtime, your brain is more suggestible to subliminal programming. This means that certain messages will more easily penetrate your subconscious.

2. I formed a self-development house with my friends called Project Vancouver.

When I was 17 years old I read a book called, The Game by Neil Strauss. This is about a pickup artist community of men who would pick up women. I was interested in learning how to attract women because it was an aspect of my life that I wanted to work on.

Inside his book, Neil lived in a house in Hollywood, CA called Project Hollywood. When I was 21 years old I moved out of my mom's house. My friends and I decided to form a self-development house called Project Vancouver.  Every Sunday we had house meetings. Each of us had to share our top five actions that we were committed to achieving each week.

If we didn't achieve a goal that we set for ourselves, we would have to put $20 towards the house. We would use that money to invest it in some form of self-development that we could all benefit from. Eventually, we moved into a bigger place. At one point, there were nine of us living under one roof. I believe that proximity is power. Living with like-minded people has so many payoffs for your future.

3. I signed a 12-month lease on an apartment that I couldn't afford.

When I was 23 years old I struggled with procrastination a lot. Nothing was a “must” for me. I realized that I needed to put more pressure on myself if I wanted to become successful. My back needed to be up against the wall. I had the desire to move into an apartment in downtown Vancouver, which is one of the most expensive cities in the world.

At the time, I was only making $1,500 per month. The apartment was renting for $1,100 per month. Even though I couldn't afford the apartment, I went for it anyway and signed a 12-month lease. There was no Plan B. I became resourceful and tapped into my creativity. If it meant staying up all night to work and make money, I was willing to do that. I wouldn't recommend doing something like this, but I grew massively as a result.

4. I hired Tony Robbins' son, Jairek, to coach me.

When I was in my 20's, the vision that I had for my life was to one day live in San Diego, CA. I wanted to experience living there so I moved to San Diego for 3 months and stayed in hostels. While I was there, I met Jairek Robbins, Tony Robbins' son. We were both at an event called, Three Feet From Gold.

He invited me to go to an Internet marketing seminar as his guest. I befriended him and hired him to be my coach. I couldn't afford it but I wanted to take advantage of the opportunity. As a result of my decision, I had to move out of my apartment because I got into a lot of debt.

5. I lived on my friend's couch for 6-12 months.

This was am embarrassing time in my life, but I humbled myself the best I could. I was in a lot of credit card debt and living from a place of lack. My goal was to get out of debt and that's what I ended up doing. I was willing to make huge sacrifices to get ahead in life, long-term.

Living on my friend's couch meant that I had zero privacy and it didn't feel good. However, I'm so grateful for this time of my life because rock bottom became the foundation upon which I rebuilt my life. I did the work to change my money habits, paid off $15,000 in credit card, and went on to become a millionaire.

6. I hosted a carwash fundraiser to pay for a seminar I couldn't afford.

There was a seminar in New York City that I wanted to attend but I couldn't afford the flight. So I found a way to make the money. I ended up hosting a by-donation carwash fundraiser in Vancouver. My friends and I made some signs and I got an autobody shop to host the carwash.

People would drive by and I would tell them why I was doing the fundraiser. They gave me $20, $50, even $100. In one day I made $800! Simply by being resourceful and asking for help. I was so committed to doing anything to get to that seminar. There were no limits.

7. I worked 48 hours straight, without sleep.

When I was 25 years old, I was traveling throughout Columbia. During this time, my Internet marketing business crashed. I was desperate to make money and I promised myself that I would return to Vancouver better than I was when I left.

I stayed in my room and worked non-stop for one week straight. One night I worked 28 hours straight. I got so immersed in what I was working on to the point that time stopped. This isn't healthy or necessary but I don't regret it. I built so much willpower and strength from this experience.

8. I worked several months straight without a day off.

Last year was the longest stretch I've ever worked without a day off. I was invited by Tony Robbins and Dean Graziosi to support them in the launch of a new product. I was one of the top people who promoted the product and, as a result, I went to Fiji and got to spend quality time with Tony.

I worked relentlessly for three months because I wanted the opportunity so badly. In effect, I was willing to do anything to make it happen. My drive wasn't for money or success. I had already achieved both of those things in my online business.

Rather, it was the passion that I had for the project. Tony Robbins has been my mentor since I was 17 years old and now I can say I've worked with him. I still pinch myself. I ended up getting massively burnt out and took a long vacation to get my health back. It was all worth it in the end.

9. I've invested hundreds of thousands of dollars into my self-development.

Books, seminars, courses, coaches, mentors, consultants, naturopaths, supplements, technology, and body healers. You name it, I've invested in it! I will invest in anything if I will believe that it will make my life better. The reason why I do this is that I want to live an extraordinary life.

If that means taking advantage of every opportunity I can, I'm on board. Through self-development, I've discovered so much about myself, others, and the world. I've gone so far as to spend $10,000 to attend a Tony Robbins seminar. I've been to his Unleash The Power Within event 7 times, Business Mastery twice, and Date with Destiny twice.

I even hired one coach for $15,000 just to help me with one block that I had that was preventing me from growing my business. I'm not going to lie… I had a lot of fear about hiring a Project Manager and giving up control. This is why I needed someone to coach me through the process.

This is why I share the value of information and taking action on what you learn. I approach every experience with newness, excitement, optimism, and belief. More importantly. I take massive action, even when I don't have all of the answers. That is the secret to my success.

10. I studied great speakers and transcribed their speeches, word for word.

I would write down speeches, word for word, of great speakers whom I admired. Once I had the speeches transcribed I would recite them out loud and try to emulate their body language, vocal tone, and their gestures. The goal was to become a better speaker.

By modeling greatness, I strengthened my own voice. Before I had a YouTube channel, I also filmed myself speaking so that I could study my words and become more conscious of my communication style. It all paid off. I now have over 1 million subscribers on my YouTube channel!

11. I went to nightclubs alone and sober to meet women, despite being anxious.

When I was 18 years old I met a group of guys on the Internet as part of a message board. They were going out and meeting women together. I was terrified to be a part of this group but I forced myself to overcome my anxiety. Over time, I became very confident.

My personality totally shifted. However, I always needed to have a friend or a wingman with me to approach a woman. I decided to handicap myself so I would go to the hardest environment that I could possibly find to meet women. For me, this was a nightclub.

I would go by myself, with no alcohol, and approach random women to spark conversations. Oftentimes, I was so in my head that I couldn't approach anyone. I was very self-conscious. However, I didn't give up. Eventually, I started attracting women into my life.

12. I took action on everything I learned.

In many ways, I was a very coachable person. I fully trusted every coach or mentor that I had. Whatever they told me to do, I did it. As an example, one of my mentors suggested that I read the book, The Richest Man in Babylon by George Clason. In his book, he talks about the importance of taking a percentage of your income and giving it to a charity.

An action like this teaches you that there is more than enough for everyone. You end up living from a place of abundance rather than a place of scarcity. There was a time when I didn't have extra money to donate, but I still did it and took action. Some things worked and others didn't. That being said, the things that worked always outweighed the things that didn't.

13. I met my mentor, Zan Perrion, at his seminar 10 years ago and we are good friends to this day.

When I was 18 years old, I went to Zan Perrion's first-ever seminar in Vancouver. It cost me $500. I brought my laptop, sat in the front row, and wrote out everything that he said as if it was gospel. For two days straight I studied my notes. I shared my notes with Zan and he was blown away.

Surprisingly, I ended up becoming friends with him and interviewed him on my YouTube channel two years ago.

14. I would stay out until 3 am at nightclubs to practice building my confidence with women.

When I was 21 I started my first business, which was called Lifestyle Transformations. It was a dating coaching business for men. I used to do free events in Vancouver called Dating Mastery Seminars every two weeks. Once people came to the seminars, I would sell them on a 3-day boot camp where I would take men in public and help them approach women.

I did that for many years. Our boot camps would end at 2 am. Because I wanted to push myself, I would stay out one hour later. I knew that if I kept practicing my confidence with women, I would grow and become more. In turn, I would be better able to support the men I was coaching.

15. Over a one-year period, I approached 2,000 random women in public and sparked conversations with them.

When I was 18 years old, I was terrified of approaching women. I didn't really care about meeting a woman or going on dates. If I approached enough women, I knew that I would be able to overcome my anxiety interacting with them. Going back to that group of men I met online, I would go out with them 4 days a week.

At this point in my life, I wasn't old enough to go to nightclubs, so I would stand outside the nightclubs and randomly approach women. My only focus was to add value and give them compliments and then walk away. I wasn't trying to get anything.

Every time I went out, I would approach 10-15 women. When I got home, I would journal about my experiences. I would analyze my body language, eye contact, and vocal tone. Every time a woman would react in a certain way, I took responsibility for it. That self-awareness allowed me to improve my communication skills.

16. I faced my fear of talking to strangers by forcing myself to say “Hi” to 3 people in public places.

When I was 18 years old, I worked for my dad in his construction manufacturing business. We made limestone fireplaces for houses. Part of my job was to go to Home Depot to pick up supplies. At the time, I was reading the book, How To Talk To Anyone by Leil Lowndes which gave me the motivation to stretch myself.

When I would go to the store, I would challenge myself to say “Hi” to 3 people before I left. Sometimes it would take me a while because of my anxiety but eventually, I would achieve my goal.

17. I would recite affirmations at the top of my lungs in my car while commuting to work.

Thirty minutes every day I would drive to and from work. I turned my car into a university on wheels, meaning I would listen to audio programs while driving. During this time, I would recite affirmations at the top of my lungs. I would also listen to Roger Love's, Set Your Voice Free audio programs in the car, and do vocal exercises. Roger is the biggest vocal coach in the world.

Today, he is my vocal coach. I've interviewed him twice on my YouTube channel about how to master the perfect voice and how to master public speaking.

18. I took speech pathology classes to improve my ability to project my voice.

When I was young, I was a really bad speaker. I had a lisp and I used to mumble. Thus, when I would go to nightclubs and try talking to women, I struggled to project my voice. Since the music was very loud, it was a very challenging environment for me to adapt to.

I used to hate that I had to lean in for a woman to hear me. As a man, when this happens, you end up communicating at a lower level. I wanted women to lean into me. Thus, I had to work on my voice. At the time, one of my best friends found a vocal coach. We took speech pathology classes to improve our ability to project our voices without straining them. As a result, I was able to command attention at a higher level and speak louder.

19. I trained and competed in two fitness model competitions.

In 2011-2012, I wanted to change my body. At the time, my life coach inspired me to train for a fitness competition. He told me to forget about the result. Instead, just do it for the process and for the person who I would end up becoming. I committed to training for the WBFF Fitness Model Competition.

I hired a nutritional coach and created a serious workout program. I've never been so motivated. I worked out twice per day and tracked every calorie in a spreadsheet. I transformed my body. However, I went too extreme and overtrained. That being said, it was still a powerful journey towards mastering my mind and body.

I committed to something I was afraid to do and I took on the mentality, “If I can't, I must.” Two years later, I did a second competition and trained in a healthier way. It was a great accomplishment in my life.

20. My friend and I each put $500 on the line as a way of holding each other accountable for achieving our goals.

I would have nights where, before we went out, my friend and I would write down the goals that we wanted to achieve when it came to interacting with women. We agreed to approach two mixed groups comprised of men and women. To put pressure on each other, we would go to an ATM and withdraw $500 each as a way of holding each other accountable. If one or both of us didn't follow through, we lost our money.

21. I would study and memorize one-liners to spark conversations with women.

When I was reading the book, The Game, I was learning routines of how to start a conversation with women. In the book, it was suggested that one way of doing this was to ask a woman her opinion on a topic. I would memorize this one-liner when I was communicating with a woman –“Let me get your opinion. Who lies more? Men or women?” It was a great conversation starter. Over time, I learned that it's not what you say, but how you say it that matters.

These are the 21 crazy, extreme actions I took to become successful.

I am proud to say that I have committed my entire life to self-development. If something was ever difficult or challenging, I was willing to do it, if it meant that I would become a better person. Who I am today is because of these 21 actions that I took.

I have grown tremendously over the years, but I still consider myself to be a learner. Don't stop learning. Don't stop growing, and never forget that everything happens for a reason. Be grateful for your life experiences, as crazy and extreme as they may be.

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These are the decisions that changed my life forever.

The life that you live today is the result of the specific decisions that you've made. The external world influences your decisions.

However, at the end of the day, you are solely responsible for the choices that you make and the actions you take.

If you aren't happy with how your life looks right now, you have the power to make new decisions that serve your highest self.

Ready to discover the decisions that changed my life? Keep reading…

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Decisions shape your destiny.

The extent to which you are able to make decisions that fulfill your dreams depends on the state of your mind. Research in cognitive psychology has shown that a person’s thoughts will influence the quality of their mood as well as their life experiences and actions.

The way that you feel determines the types of decisions that you make. Think about it… if you’re angry or overwhelmed, do you think that you're going to be in a position to make sound decisions? Probably not. However, if you're feeling grounded, clear, and confident, you will be more likely to make proactive decisions.

Keep in mind that when you make a new decision you don't always see the impact right away. It may take weeks, months, or even years until you realize how that one decision drastically altered the direction of your life. Take a moment and think about a good decision that you made 5-10 years ago that led to you being where you are today.

If you're not happy with the decisions that you've made in the past that are impacting your life now, I've got great news! You have the power to make new decisions that can change your life forever. At any moment, you can walk away from something that is no longer serving you and choose a different path.

I want to share with you the biggest decisions that changed my life forever. In sharing these life decisions, I hope that you will feel empowered to make similar decisions if you have been putting off doing so.

Committing to self-development 

I discovered self-development when I was 17 years old. Before that time, I struggled with depression and anxiety. I experienced a lot of challenges as a result. If I hadn't discovered self-development, I don't know where I would be today.

Luckily, I found mentors and teachers who inspired me and gave me hope that anything was possible. Some of these people included Brian Tracy, Tony Robbins, and Wayne Dyer. I learned from them that I could be, do, and have anything that I set my mind to. I started modeling their success habits. Today, I've been able to create a 7-figure online business.

It's not only my finances that have drastically improved because of my commitment to self-development. So too have my relationships, my mind, my emotions, and my spirituality. It wasn't easy, but I'm so grateful that I made the decision to level up my life.

Recommitting my life to Jesus Christ

I grew up as a Greek Orthodox Christian. My family wasn't super religious. We went to church twice per year. It wasn't until my self-development journey began that I started to further develop my spirituality. I studied Islam, Buddhism, and Daoism to name a few.

After studying different spiritual teachings, I noticed that there were limits to the mind. I came to realize that there were aspects of my life that could only be solved with a higher power. At that moment, I experienced a massive shift in my life. A lot of people try to fill a void within themselves through money, success, and significance, at the expense of their happiness.

It's not until you surrender and call in a higher power that you feel connected to something greater than yourself. Recommitting my life to Jesus Christ has changed my life. It's made me a better person overall. I am more loving, patient, compassionate, and forgiving. It's also added a new level of richness and meaning to my life. No matter what I go through, I know that there's a purpose to everything. Everything good that has happened in my life is because of God.

Learning how to meet and attract women

The first book that I read on self-development was called, “Double your Dating” by David D'Angelo. This book changed my life. At this stage of my life, my biggest pain point was that I didn't have friends or a girlfriend. Building my self-confidence was the only thing that I cared about.

Socially, I was very behind because I was a shy video game addict. I didn't socialize with people because it made me very anxious. I used gaming as a way to escape. As a result, I got bullied which caused me a lot of pain. When I committed to learning how to improve my confidence and social skills, everything changed.

When I was 18 years old I met a group of men who I found on an online community message board. They taught me how to interact with women. I committed to going out four times per week and forced myself to have conversations with people in public places.

I'm not going to lie… I was terrified. But I acted in spite of my fear. I ended up overcoming my fear of approaching women and committed to improving my communication and social skills. In turn, I became a more attractive version of myself. Women started to become naturally more attracted to me. Today, I'm engaged to my soulmate. I would never have found her if I did not commit to becoming a better man and human being.

Starting an online business

At a young age, I knew that I didn't want to work for someone else. I hated school. I always wanted to do my own thing and be independent.  When I was 21 years old, I started a coaching business. It was called Lifestyle Transformations. The decision to become an entrepreneur was life-changing.

I had zero experience, but I learned what I needed to know in order to succeed. Eventually, I got into Internet marketing. This decision gave me financial freedom and the lifestyle that I now have. Today, I never have to worry about money. Making more money has allowed me to progress rapidly in many other areas of my life.

I have more time to devote to things that matter to me, like my health, my relationship, and my spirituality because I have more resources available to me. That being said, even if I lost all of the money that I have, I am confident that I could make it all back.

The skills and qualities that I have cultivated over the years will never go away. You can lose money, but you can never lose who you are. If you have the desire to build an online business, don't wait. Take action and start creating your dream life. 

Volunteering

Giving to others has taught me how to be a selfless and more giving person. When I was in my early 20s, I realized that I had a scarcity mentality. I was always afraid of losing money. In turn, I was limiting myself from making more money. I realized that it's not how much money you give to others that matters.

Rather, its the habit of giving money that counts. When I was young, I would give small amounts of money to homeless people every day. I was training my mind to be a giver. In my mid-20s I started going on volunteer trips to third world countries in El Salvador, Nicaragua, Kenya, and Ethiopia where I helped build schools and houses for families in need.

I've also helped fund the construction of 10+ schools in countries like India and Ecuador. To this day, giving a home to someone in need has been one of the most powerful and emotional experiences of my life. Volunteering and philanthropy have brought so much more meaning and joy to my life. As Tony Robbins says, “The secret to living is giving.”

Quitting pornography and masturbation

When I was first exposed to pornography I didn't know what the negative effects would be. I used it as a way to relieve stress and anxiety. However, once it became an addiction, I knew that I had to quit. I started experiencing performance issues, like erectile dysfunction, or I would jump from one partner to the next because I would lose attraction for women quickly.

Why? I was being aroused by a variety of women on a screen that did not exist in reality. In turn, I wasn't able to connect with or be intimate with women in real life. On top of that, masturbation was taking away my energy, drive, and motivation. I felt lazy. It was hard to feel happy.

While enjoying pornography, your dopamine levels rise to around 200% of what is normal. While this feels good in the short-term, these abnormal levels of dopamine can mess with your mood. Once I detoxed my brain from pornography, everything in my life changed.

Committing to a morning ritual

I've been practicing a morning ritual for over 16 years now. Rituals have changed my life because they've allowed me to build healthy habits. What you do every day is who you end up becoming. When you make it a priority to take time every day to nourish your mind, body, and spirit, you get so much more out of your days and your life.

Engaging in rituals like praying, journaling, reading, meditating, and reciting affirmations, has shaped me into the person I am today. My ritual is non-negotiable. I encourage you to choose rituals that align with your interests and values. When you commit to making your mental, physical, emotional, and spiritual self a priority, I promise that you will experience more fulfillment, confidence, and energy in your life.

Investing

I got into investing when I was 18 years old. I read the book, The Wealthy Barber and it changed my life. It taught me about compounding and dollar-cost advertising. The sooner that you invest, the sooner that you benefit from compounding. My first investment was $500 in a Bank of Montreal mutual fund. I started paying myself first.

Ten percent of whatever I made I put aside and invested it. At 21 years old, the next investment that I made was $5,000. Over the years, I continued paying myself first and reinvesting the money that I made. As I started making more money, I got into individual stock picking and index funds. Because of the investment portfolio that I've been able to create, I could retire now and never have to work another day in my life based on the dividends that I receive from my investments.

Starting my YouTube channel

I started Project Life Mastery when I was 25 years old. However, years before that I was a public speaker and a life coach. I've received so much value from helping others. Being a Youtuber has forced me to access a better version of myself.

I've had to tap into the best version of Stefan, someone who is charismatic, articulate, and of service to others' lives. It's allowed me to further my self-development journey and create an impact on a global scale. To date, my YouTube channel has gotten over 50 million views.

I have also reached millions of people through my podcast, blog, and social media. It's mindblowing to know that so many people have consumed my content. I wouldn't be where I am today if it wasn't for my audience, who have watched my videos.

I've been able to build my coaching business through YouTube, as well as sell my online courses. It's been an incredible journey and I can't wait to see how my channel continues to evolve and grow.

These are the decisions that changed my life forever.

If you are someone who struggles to make decisions, I hope my story has inspired you to become a better decision-maker. It's the decisions that you make today that will determine what your future looks like. Every day brings with it a myriad of choices that need to be made.

What decision will you make today?

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What I Learned Masterminding With Tony Robbins In Fiji https://projectlifemastery.com/masterminding-with-tony-robbins/ https://projectlifemastery.com/masterminding-with-tony-robbins/#respond Mon, 30 Sep 2019 15:00:10 +0000 https://projectlifemastery.com/?p=11213 I was recently invited to a 4-day mastermind with my mentor. Want to know what I learned masterminding with Tony Robbins in Fiji? Click here for more!

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Want to know what I learned masterminding with Tony Robbins in Fiji?

I just experienced a life-changing 4-day mastermind session with Tony and ten other incredible like-minded entrepreneurs at his all-inclusive Namale resort.

As many of you know, Tony has been my mentor since I was 17 years old.

I want to share with you some of the things that I learned from masterminding with Tony Robbins. Keep reading to discover the highlights of my experience!

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Tony Robbins changed my life.

He made me believe that anything was possible. Over the last 15 years, I have been obsessively consuming his work. He was the person who inspired me to start Project Life Mastery. He taught me how to cultivate and master each area of my life. I owe so much of my success to him.

I've always wanted to support Tony's teachings and add value back to him. I believe that this is one of the best ways to be in proximity to your mentors. Earlier this year, Tony Robbins, Dean Graziosi, and Russell Brunson launched a new product together called, The Knowledge Business Blueprint. This is a course that teaches you how to take your knowledge and turn it into a successful business.

They invited me to be an affiliate and help launch their new program. The content was in alignment with my mission and vision, so I was immediately on board. One of the top 10 affiliate prizes was a chance to go to Fiji to spend 4 days and nights masterminding with Tony at his resort. This was a dream opportunity for me so I took it.

I placed third in the affiliate contest and I won a trip to Fiji! This is proof of how powerful affiliate marketing can be. I didn't have to create the program. Rather, I just shared it with other people. By doing so, not only did I help add values to others, but I also added value to Tony Robbins.

This is what opened up the door for me to spend one-on-one time with him.

Some of the other top entrepreneurs who joined me at the mastermind were Dean Graziosi, Russell Brunson, Lewis Howes, Jenna Kutcher, John Lee Dumas, and Nick Unsworth. I received so much value from this experience. One of the most important decisions that you make in life is who you choose to spend your life with. Proximity is power.

I always try to consciously surround myself with people who are more successful than I am. You never want to be the smartest person in the room. If you are, you're in the wrong room. I was nervous about going to the mastermind because I knew that I was going to be surrounded by people who were playing the game of life at a much higher level than myself. However, it's only when I'm really uncomfortable that I grow the most. I decided to be a sponge and absorb as much as I could from these incredible entrepreneurs.

Here are some of the key takeaways that I learned masterminding with Tony Robbins in Fiji.

1. Think bigger

To be able to see with my own eyes what Tony has been able to create at his resort in Fiji was so inspiring. He came from nothing and has been able to create massive success. Being in his presence and hearing his story has forced me to think bigger. Even though I have achieved great success in my business, I want to continue raising my standards.

2. Create a compelling vision

Tony taught me the importance of creating a compelling vision in each stage and area of my life. More importantly, he encouraged me to start creating a vision for my life, 10-15 years down the road. By doing this, all of the sudden my thinking expanded. In Tony's words, “You first want to determine where you want your life to go, and then your business, and not the other way around.”

3. Love where you are and love where you're going

A lot of people love where they're going and are so focused on the future. However, in doing so, they fail to enjoy the present moment. Tony believes that it is not only important to have a vision for your future, but you also need to learn how to love your life in every given moment.

This is what I learned masterminding with Tony Robbins in Fiji.

Tony's presence and energy are so powerful. I'm so grateful that I was given this amazing opportunity. I encourage you to surround yourself with people who inspire you to achieve greatness. This is the best way to upgrade your mindset and your life.

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How To Be a YouTuber: Tips For Making Money On Youtube https://projectlifemastery.com/youtuber/ https://projectlifemastery.com/youtuber/#respond Mon, 19 Feb 2018 15:02:10 +0000 http://projectlifemastery.com/?p=7931 Want to know what it's like to be a YouTuber? Discover how I was able to build my YouTube channel to over 442,000+ subscribers and impact millions of lives!

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Are you curious what it’s REALLY like to be a YouTuber? I would like to share with you my journey with YouTube. In particular, the benefits and challenges that come with being a YouTuber, and how you can leverage this platform in order to achieve massive success online.

I’ve had my YouTube channel, Project Life Mastery, for 6 years now. As of today, I have 465,000 subscribers on my channel. I have reached over 1 million views per month, and over 24 million views in total. I am so humbled by the vast number of people that have been impacted by my content.

The power of video cannot be underestimated. It has become the future of content marketing. According to YouTube, mobile video consumption grows by 100% every year.

I have been able to use YouTube as a platform in order to influence, inspire and impact millions of people. So much so, that I have been able to build a 7-figure business per year from it. Let’s dive into what it means to be a YouTuber!

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My mission as a YouTuber has always been to serve people.

In order to understand how I became a YouTuber, let's take a step back and talk about where my journey began. When I was 21 years old I started a life and dating coaching business called, Lifestyle Transformations. When I was younger I suffered from extreme shyness and social anxiety, which impacted every area of my life.

After years of self-development work on myself, I was inspired to share my story and help other men achieve the same breakthroughs that I had experienced. Through seminars, events, and one-on-one coaching, I taught men skills and strategies for how to condition their mindset and become more confident and attractive to women.

However, I reached a point at which I wanted to make a transition away from the dating coaching business because I didn't feel that it was aligned with my true purpose. That’s what prompted me to start my YouTube channel in 2012.

When I first started filming videos I felt so awkward. Sharing my story in front of a camera was outside of my comfort zone. I was afraid that people were going to judge me. However, I knew that if I put myself on YouTube, I would overcome my fears. If you want to achieve success, you need to conquer the very things that hold you back in life. Eventually, I got into a rhythm with filming and felt more confident.

I use this story as an example that may also inspire you. There are many people that decide not to use YouTube as a format for messages they want to give.

This is a mistake that you don’t want to make.

Get enough courage to go in front of a video camera and to begin sharing any of the messages you think are important.

It’s not only important when learning how to be a YouTuber, but it allows you to connect to your audience.

It’s how someone can be involved with you personally and allows you to connect in a way that is not possible in any other form.

The personalization is something you can’t find anywhere else on the Internet. Writing a blog, sending an email or even talking with others on social media doesn’t have the same impact as someone seeing your body expressions and how you are responding to your message. It shows your passion, committment and how you are trying to add value to someone else’s lives when you can create that level of personalization.

The process of personalization when you learn how to be a YouTuber is so important that it becomes the basis of your brand. I’ve found that my messages on YouTube are more effective than any area of my website or the basis of my business. It has helped me to create a connection to people around the globe that I would have never had the opportunity to do in the past.

When you look at how to be a YouTuber, you will find that it’s not only important to overcome your fear, but also to build the entire identity of your brand.

I used my YouTube channel as a self-development tool. By sharing my content, it helped me integrate the knowledge that I was already learning at a much deeper level while impacting others in the process. More importantly, being a YouTuber gave me the ability to further develop my speaking and communication skills.

At the onset, it didn't feel like anyone was watching my videos, but over time, I received more views and positive feedback from people, which gave me the motivation that I needed in order to keep going.

The greatest benefit that I have received from being a YouTuber is the number of people that I've been able to help, through my teachings. Sometimes it can be really emotional to see the impact that my videos have had on people. A lot of good has come from being a YouTuber, but there have also been challenges along the way.

Any time that you put yourself out there and express your opinions, there is always going to be a percentage of people that will judge you.

When I first started filming videos, it was hard to receive mean and negative comments from people because I grew up with the belief that, if you didn't have anything nice to say, then you shouldn't say anything at all. In the online world, this rule doesn't apply.

You need to understand that, the only reason that people judge and criticize others is that they are suffering. I've learned not to judge people based on their behaviors. All that you can do is send love and compassion to your haters.

At the end of the day, I’m grateful for every negative comment that I have received because they have made me stronger. Be authentic to who you are, no matter what people say about you online. All that matters is that you can look in the mirror and be proud of the person that you see staring back at you.

Another challenge of being a YouTuber is that sometimes your followers can have a level of entitlement, which can create a lot of demand on you, leaving you feeling overwhelmed. By nature, I am a people pleaser and I want to make everyone happy, but in the online world, this is not possible.

There are several ways that this can take place. For instance, new content that follow trends are always more important. When there are many subscribers, there is also an expectation to continue creating the new content, specifically so they can continue learning from you.

 

When you learn how to be a YouTuber, make sure you look at the logistics and make certain plans for your channel to work for you. While it is not possible to reach all the demands, there are also ways you can manage and work with the online world of video.

 

5 Steps on How to Be a YouTuber

When you start your journey on how to be a YouTuber, there are certain initiatives you can take for the process to work. These are some things I have done for an effective channel and to keep gathering followers.

1. Find Your Voice. There are millions of videos that are published every day. This means that you need to find your voice in the crowd and stand out. Make sure you are sharing content that is unique to you and that your audience is looking to hear this. I believe that this is one of the most important steps when you learn how to be a YouTuber.

2. Know What Your Audience Needs. Spend time gathering information about your audience. Who is looking for your content? What do they need? Why are they looking for you? Remember that you are creating a personal connection to others. This means that you need to be empathic and speak to their needs first.

Finding audience needs is sometimes complex and takes research. You will want to look at trends as well as general concerns with those who are looking for your video. Ask others why they would look for your products or services and what their needs are. You can also reach out to your subscribers to see if there are topics they want you to cover as you develop your content.

3. Prepare to Entertain. When you create your first YouTube videos, there may not be a tone or structure that you have. To stand out from the crowd, make sure you are able to keep the interest of those watching the video. Entertaining means that you are able to captivate and keep the attention of your audience through the entire video. It doesn’t mean you have to juggle or do something that is out of the way, but know how to keep their attention.

 4. Create a Plan.  One of the easiest ways to produce more content for YouTube is to structure a plan. Develop the types of topics you want to cover, the titles they have and how they will work with your channel and be of interest to your subscribers. As you do this, look at the goals you want to reach when you create the videos, such as how many likes, shares or subscribes you will receive.

 5. Know Your Next Steps. If you decide to learn how to be a YouTuber, then don’t stop the process there. If you put a video online, then it stays online and isn’t necessarily going to reach anyone. You also have to market and share the video that you have created. Use social media, your website, blogs or emails to spread the word about your blog. Find specific groups that you know will respond positively when you share your video with them.

There are several strategies and approaches you want to learn how to do when you are learning how to be a YouTuber.

These are all related to what your message is and how it is associated with your videos. If you are going to find your voice and connect to your audience, make sure you are passionate about what you offer.

I think this is the most important part of building a YouTube channel or promoting any product or service. This is what helps me to override any negative comments that are on YouTube.

When I look at the value I provide others and the messages I send, it overrides any other hesitation I have or any feedback I would receive from being a YouTuber.

When you are passionate about your videos and know your purpose for creating them, then you will find that creating the videos becomes easier and more effective.

I’ve found that focusing on the messages I believe provide more value to others, I am able to build more subscribers and the videos often reach a wider audience. Use this as your basis when you learn how to be a YouTuber and you will create an empowering channel for everyone involved.

At the end of the day, the benefits of being a YouTuber outweigh all of the challenges.

I would not be who I am today without my Project Life Mastery Youtube channel. I'm so grateful to all of my subscribers, who saw value in my content, and who decided to watch, like and share my videos.

I thank all of you from the bottom of my heart for believing in me and being a part of my mission. It's because of you that I do what I do, and it is my honor to serve you. In the words of Gandhi, “The best way to find yourself is to lose yourself in the service of others.”

YouTube can be a powerful way to make money online. Are you ready to learn which online business format is right for you? CLICK HERE to take my quiz!

Do you want to learn more about my journey to becoming a successful YouTuber? CLICK HERE to read the article I wrote on Medium!

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Do you want to learn how to make your first $100,000 online with Dan Lok? In this interview you will learn just that! I had the opportunity to visit Dan at his beautiful new house, where he gives us a tour, and I pick his brain on topics related to success, business, marketing and financial freedom.

Dan Lok is a millionaire entrepreneur, speaker, consultant, best-selling author, and one of the world's leading experts in Internet marketing.

Known as “the king of high ticket sales,” he has created a network of multi-million dollar companies. He is one of the most sought after consultants in this space, teaching people around the world, how they too can build 7-figure business empires.

In our interview, he shares his inspirational story of how he went from being in debt to becoming a self-made multi-millionaire, and how you can make your first $100,000 online! Are you ready to learn how you can take your business to the next level and achieve the success that you desire? 

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Dan has been a mentor of mine for many years and has influenced my success in so many ways. Coming full circle, it's a humbling experience to be in a position where I can share his message with my audience and be able to collaborate with him on this level.

Here is a sneak peek of our interview together on how to make your first $100,000 online:

For those people who don't know who you are, would you mind sharing a little bit about your story?

I immigrated to Canada when I was 14 years old. My parents divorced when I was 16, and shortly after that, my Dad went bankrupt in Hong Kong. At the time, my Mom and I were living in a small, one bedroom apartment. Because my Father couldn’t send us money anymore, I quickly knew that I had to become self-reliant. I was always very driven to be successful. For myself, success meant protecting the people that I loved and making sure that my Mom didn’t have to suffer anymore.

I failed at 13 business ventures before I experienced success. I was backed into a corner, I had no way out, and I knew that I had to make it work. If you are in debt, I encourage you to focus on wealth creation, so that you can wipe out your debt in a shorter period of time. The biggest determining factor that allowed me to transform my life from being in debt to achieving success was when I found my first mentor. That was the million dollar year of my life.

My mentor taught me everything, from business to marketing to copywriting. After that, I started an advertising agency in my early 20's doing copywriting for people. I was making about $10,000/month. That was my first taste of success and my first high-income skill. From there, I transitioned into marketing consultation.

I made my first million at 27 years old and became a multi-millionaire by the age of 30. I’ve evolved from a copywriter to a marketer to an internal marketer. Today, I just consider myself to be an entrepreneur, because I do so many different things.

Why do you think so many people fail, despite their best efforts?

The first reason is because people have unrealistic expectations. They see someone who has achieved the success that they desire, but they don’t acknowledge the years of effort that it took for that person to get to where they are today.

They jump into something, try it out for three months, and give up when things get tough, and then they jump into the next thing. I think that is what leads to disappointment and failure. These people tend to come from a place of desperation, instead of abundance.

Money is a by-product value of money creation. When you try to chase it, it doesn't come to you. However, if you are more at ease, and are focused on delivering value, money comes. The second reason is mindset. If you want to be successful in life, you need the right mindset.

I don't care how smart you are or how good your products are, if you don't have the right mindset, you won’t get far. You also need a solid skill set. If you cannot communicate, teach, blog, market, sell, and deliver your ideas to the marketplace, you won't be successful.

If you could go back in time, is there anything that you would have done differently?

The only thing that I would have changed is starting all of those crazy businesses because I went into them with the wrong intent – out of desperation – which is what most people do. I always tell people that, before they start any business venture, they should ask themselves, “Why you and why now?

What qualifies you to be in the space that you desire to be in? If I didn't get so wrapped up in the get rich quick mentality, I would have been able to invest more time in learning from my mentor and further develop my skills.

I know that you have a different take on what financial freedom is. Do you mind sharing with people what that is?

I think that financial freedom is a sexy concept. In my eyes, it’s an illusion, and this is something that I've learned throughout my career. At first, I was attracted by the idea of the 4-hour workweek. I've learned that, just because you are free today, doesn't mean that you are free tomorrow.

I think the whole concept of working so hard on something in order to just get away from it in the end, doesn't make sense. It's not an integrative approach to life. It's like saying, “I'm going to be a strong, healthy athlete, but when I win the gold medal, I'm not going to exercise anymore”, versus the whole concept of, “This is just what I do. I'm constantly growing, learning and contributing.”

Instead of aiming for financial freedom, I always tell people to aim for financial confidence. That is knowing that you could lose everything today, but still feel secure in your own skills. It's knowing that, if you hit rock bottom, you could still make it back to the top. That is true security.

Look at the people who are on the Forbes 500 list. Think about what they do. All of them could have retired a long time ago, but they don't, because they don't desire financial freedom or 4-hour workweeks. Rather, they are always thinking about how they can improve, become more, and impact society through their work.

You've been in the online marketing space for over a decade now. What is the direction that you see it going, and what do you see as the next big opportunities in the industry?

The whole Internet marketing industry has changed so much in the last 3-4 years. There is an infinite amount of free content that is available online, whether that’s on YouTube or Facebook. The other shift happening is that, because the cost of acquiring customers is getting increasingly more expensive, people aren't making money on their front end products.

At best, people are breaking even or losing money in the process of trying to get a customer. All the money is in the backend, which is why I'm a big believer in the high ticket model. The front end no longer makes money. If you don't have a system for how to convert your customers into high ticket sales, then you won't be able to grow. Everyone is getting busier, so they need specialists that can help them do the heavy lifting for them, like optimizing their YouTube channel or growing their Instagram.

What advice would you give to someone who wants to make their first $100,000 online?

There are so many different business models from which you can make money online, but I believe that the secret to my success has been from my ability to close.

Anything that you've ever wanted in life, whether that's wealth, success, relationships, or personal fulfillment, there is always somebody else out there who already has achieved it. It doesn't matter what industry you are in, you need to be able to close people on whatever it is that you are selling.

If you want to learn more about how to make your first $100,000 online with Dan Lok, then be sure to join us in the upcoming webinar that we're hosting together, where Dan will delve deeper into the one business model that he believes is the fastest and most effective way to make money online.

For those of you who decide to register for the webinar, Dan has graciously offered to give you a free copy of his book, F.U. Money!

I encourage you to apply Dan's words of wisdom and make your first $100,000 online! His story proves that anyone can achieve success if they have the right mindset and skill set. Check out Dan's YouTube channel to learn cutting-edge strategies for how you can achieve entrepreneurial success!

Dan Lok went from being a poor immigrant who spoke no English at the age of 14, to a millionaire mentor at the age of 30, inspiring the lives of millions with his teachings. Anything is possible. What will it take for you to take your life to the next level?

Are you ready to learn from Dan Lok how you can make your first $100,000 online? CLICK HERE to receive your free copy of “F.U. Money,” and to register for our webinar!

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Your Age Is NOT An Excuse To Pursuing Your Dreams https://projectlifemastery.com/your-age-is-not-an-excuse-to-pursuing-your-dreams/ https://projectlifemastery.com/your-age-is-not-an-excuse-to-pursuing-your-dreams/#respond Mon, 27 Nov 2017 15:00:04 +0000 http://projectlifemastery.com/?p=7262 When it comes to success, age is not a limiting factor. Did you know that your age is NOT an excuse to pursuing your dreams? Click here to learn why!

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Do you have dreams that are being put on the back burner because you think time is running out, or that you aren’t experienced enough? If so, it’s time to drop these excuses. Your age is NOT an excuse to pursuing your dreams.

When it comes to success, age should never be a limiting factor, but unfortunately a lot of people think it is. So much so, that it holds people back from even starting. 

Researchers have found that self-perceptions of aging become a self-fulfilling prophecy, in the sense that negative beliefs regarding the aging process lead people to live a reduced quality of life.

No matter what your age is, it is never too late to pursue your dreams. Age is literally just a number. It all comes down to your mindset. In the words of Mark Twain, “Age is an issue of mind over matter. If you don’t mind, it doesn’t matter.”

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I’m bringing up this topic because one of my Life Mastery Accelerator program members, named Ben, recently asked me an important question that I think a lot of people struggle with.

“Hey Stefan, I'm 47 and I'm just starting to get it together. I want to start a business online. I'm into personal development. I have a college degree that I'm not using, and I'm also in debt and lonely. What advice would you give an older person like myself? I don’t have as much time, as someone who is in their 20’s or 30’s. I feel like I'm behind on the 8 ball. Any advice would be great.”

Ben, first and foremost, thank you for sharing your story. I'm here to tell you that your age is NOT an excuse to pursuing your dreams. The fact that you said that you “don't have enough time” is just a limiting belief. You have plenty of time.

There are plenty of examples in this world of people who started in their 40’s, 50’s, & 60’s, that went on to be extremely successful. For example, Reid Hoffman was 35 when he co-founded LinkedIn, and Henry Ford was 45 when he created the Model T.

I recommend that you find people who have achieved the same success that you desire. These people are your role models. Put yourself in environments where these people hang out. Go to events and seminars, network, ask questions – anything that will allow you to learn more about the mindset and the strategies that these people employed in order to achieve success.

If you commit to mastering this knowledge, I promise that it will change your story, which in turn will allow you to create the life of your dreams.

Ben, look at your age as an advantage. You have lived so much life! You have more maturity and knowledge at your fingertips than someone who is just starting out, who might be a lot younger than you. You need to look at the wisdom that you already have. Your age is NOT an excuse.

Ultimately, if you want to create an online business and have a passion for self-development, this appears to be a great avenue for you to create a business in. Why not share your story and create epic content online that helps other people who are similar in age to you, with self-development? I guarantee that you can become a role model for others that feel the same way that you do.

You could then be the person that says, “I was a 47-year-old man who was in lost, in debt, and lonely, but was able to overcome all of those challenges by shifting my beliefs”. You could be the person that defied the odds and set a new standard for living.

Ben, I encourage you to take on this challenge because your age is NOT an excuse to pursuing your dreams. If you can shift your beliefs around this story, you will shift your life. Your struggle can become your biggest asset in life. It will allow you to relate and connect with people on a much deeper level because you've been in their shoes and came out the other side, stronger and more powerful than ever before.

Look at your age as an advantage, not as a detriment to your success. Age is merely a number. It’s not an excuse. What are you waiting for? Don’t overthink. Just do! The best time to start creating the life of your dreams is NOW.

Are you ready to succeed faster and master every area of your life? CLICK HERE to join my Life Mastery Accelerator program!

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