Soar High Personal Development

 Money is the bi-product of doing the right thing. A lot of people chase money and the wrong things and think money is everything. It's not! Keep your body and mind healthy. Set your goals and work hard. Do things you are good at or enjoy and always do the right thing and don't get off track. The money will come and you will be a happier person. 

 Ron talks about when Sylvestor Slalone first got into acting he really struggled. So he wrote a script titled Rocky and pitched it to producers but he wanted to be in the movie. At first they told him no. After pleading his case and after many discussions, they finally agreed to let him be in the movie, but he had to follow many rules. Well the movie Rocky was a huge success and that propelled him into more success. Somehow you have to find a way to get to your goals! 

 Ron has a friend that is going through a divorce and has cancer. She stopped going to the gym for about 2 years and was in a dark place. But turned things around and started back going to the gym, her cancer is in remission, and she is getting away from the toxic and negative marriage she was in. Also Ron shares an experience he had on a service call with a customer that was a hoarder. 

Why people don't get where they are going in life or hitting their goals. Its mainly because they don't take responsibility for their problems or challenges and try to find solutions. You have to take ownership to move forward to achieve your goals. Use every resource that is legal and helpful to help get you there. Get with people you know and trust, someone you see as a mentor. Ron talks about people he knows that has some form of mental illness and some work hard to get on track and do better and some do not.

 Ron talks about how hot and humid it is, and he likes to go without air conditioning to experience the journey of being uncomfortable. He says if you can de-sensitive yourself doing things that are difficult, you can manage the struggle easier and accomplish anything. Don't kick the can down the road, hit things head on so you can move closer to your goals. 

 Top 3 things that are important to feel good about yourself: #1 Work Out! You will feel better physically and have more energy. #2 Humor! Humor yourself and others. Laughter is great medicine. #3 Accomplishment! If you work at something and get it done, there is no better feeling in the world. Also create a goal card every year and keep it with you and look at it frequently to keep you on track! 

 Don't let things stop you from hitting your goals. There is always a solution to improve your situation. Also at the same time don't take anything for granted. Take a step back and a deep breath and be grateful for what you have and where you are. 

 A good friend of Rons called him the other day and told him she has pancreatic cancer. Obviously Ron spend a long time visiting with her. But she had always been a heavy drinker of alcohol all her life, and smoker. Ron talks about why do things to your body that will accelerate the process of your lifespan. He also talks about when some people are on drugs, they steel, cause drama, etc. To help prevent being in a bad situation, if you have young children get them involved in martial arts, sports, youth groups something to help keep them on the right track. 

 Ron has a student that is so anxious to be successful at martial arts that she does not realize how much time an effort she will have to put in. It takes time to reach success in anything. You have to go through the struggles, experience the ups and downs. No matter what struggles you are going through, hang in there and work to get better. 

 You have to earn your rank everyday. Don't rest on your laurels. Don't ever be complacent and satisfied where you are in life. Hit your challenges head on and work hard to get through them. The only way to feel better, is feel better about yourself and that is one of the secrets to happiness.