Soar High Personal Development

 Ron has a friend that is a psychologist and they were talking about different types of challenges and ways to work through them, and when setting goals he talked about a book that covers Gap Theory. Basically you set a goal, then you have a Gap as you go through the process and challenges to get to the end of the goal. You have to figure out how to work with the Gap. Next time you set a goal, find a way to manage the process and keep trying and don't give up! 

 There was a video on TicTok that Ron saw that a CEO of a large retail company went in a retail store, in disguise to secret shop the store to see what the customer experience was like. He found that the lady that helped him was very nice and helpful and did an amazing job. So he told her who he was, and instantly promoted her to assistant manager with a pay raise and she cried and was very grateful. She said she had been living in a homeless shelter and was struggling to get by, and he handed her a bonus check and told her to move into an apartment or home and leave the shelter. It goes to show you that good deeds do not go unnoticed so do something nice and don't expect anything in return because you never know what might happen. 

 Ron talks about how Jeff Bezos with Amazon got started. He started out as a stock broker, and was intrigued by the internet and how popular and fast it was growing, and how people said that some day everyone will be shopping online. He decided to follow that idea and concept and had a bumpy road in the beginning, but stayed the course and built it into the company it is today. Don't give up on your dreams and goals! Work hard and try to make it work out! 

 Ron talks about a 19 year old girl that won the ADCC Jiu Jitsu tournament in her bracket. She is the youngest female to ever win, and is considered to be one of the most talented grappler in the world! Ron met her when she was 16 and she continued to work hard and set high goals and eventually hit the goal she set out to do! 

 Ron talks about you should try to find a way to buy your own home if possible. It is normally a good investment and can be the start to a successful beginning in real estate. He also mentions how Rodney Dangerfield, that made his living as a comedian and movie star, tried to get into the business when he was young and failed. Then when he turned 40 he got back in it, and was successful. You have to keep trying, don't ever give up! 

 Ron has a student that has been doing some Jiu Jitsu tournaments and did not have a lot of success. He talked about what he could have done better, and worked on those things. This past weekend he did another tournament and won gold! He was very excited and won because of his determination to get better and hard work. Also Ron's SUV broke down on a busy street, and two guys got out of their cars and helped Ron push the SUV over to the side street. Ron was very grateful and gave them his card and told them if they ever needed a favor to call him. He also talked about how you should treat others like you would want to be treated. 

 Ron was almost in a car accident and talks about in a flash something could happen to you that could totally change your life. It is important every single day that you do things that are important to you. Dont put things off and push down the road. If your not a goal setter, learn to be a goal setter. Ron writes his goals down on a card, personal and financial, then dates and signs it and carries it with him every day and gives himself a year to get them accomplished! 

 Ron talks about an article he read on if you exercise regularly your odds of getting cancer or heart disease are about 80% less than the average person. Also he has a 19 year old student that is trying to find a place to live, get a car and is struggling with things. He told him that life will have many struggles, you just have to find solutions and fight through them! 

 Ron shares a success story about an employee that used to work for him years ago. He became an alcoholic and got involved with the wrong people, got divorced and lost some of his properties. He now has been sober for a year, is re-building his relationship with his son, and building his business back up! It's never too late to turn things around in a positive direction! 

 Ron had a husband and wife call him about fixing their air conditioner. When he arrived they were talking and come to find out they both were former addicts and overcame addiction. They have now been sober and living a great life for 4 years! Ron said he loves to hear about good success stories. There are people out there winning the battle of addiction! (pardon our audio glitch)