Gametime (audio) With Andy Zitzmann

See how a Yoga instructor taught Catherine how to stop "hoping" she'd find her balance, and rather "trust her strength and decide that she would!" A great metaphor for life indeed... "Hope" you enjoy today's show lol ;)

Some days will be better than others and sometimes your best on any given day may not be the same. Today, I was unable to work out like I wanted due to a pulled muscle in my neck. In fact, I almost didn't even go to the gym. Then, when I went to the gym, my strength was down. I was frustrated to say the least. My lovely fiancé and trainer, Leanna, looked me in the eye and just said, "honey just do your best with what you can today." I immediately shifted and accepted that what I had today was less than usual, but still good enough to get a good workout. And I did, and I'm happy I did! The important lesson in life is to always do your best with what you got on any given day... if so, chances are you will step into your greatness more often than not! To being your best today :)

Whenever we are chasing something big, there is always going to be resistance and fear. The antagonist will always rear it's head. Expect it. Embrace it. It's part of the journey to achieving anything great.    Whenever this happens, simply remember why you started, create and revisit your why list daily, and accept that resistance, obstacles, fear and the antagonist combined with making mistakes and failures, are all part of the process... and part of the bigger plan.    Remember, just beyond confusion, a setback, or resistance is a breakthrough... so keep going, overcome, persevere... and no matter what, don’t quit before the miracle happens!

As the song is titled, "The Choice is Yours" - you always have a choice to be negative or the be positive... You can get with THIS (positive) or you can get with THAT (negative).  Try it on, have fun with it, and I hope it helps you like it has helped me. Here's to you and your positive choices today!  

In order to do anything great, you'll have to be willing to make mistakes and have failures.  Trust the process and embrace these opportunities to learn and grow. Then, get back up and try again, and again, and again.  After all, you're on your way to greatness and you're moving forward!  Check out today's show and a few steps on how you can deal with mistakes and failures. Change the meaning and change your future... as I like to say, "making mistakes makes Champions!"  So fail forward fast, continue to step up your game, and fulfill your dreams... you got this! :)

Do you have a pregame; a morning process you use to bring consciousness, intention and clarity to create your day before it begins?  Do you have other routines and practices you use throughout the day to keep you on track, to assess your daily success, and to execute fully in your life, business, health and relationships?  Today, I share 10 daily routines that you can do to create your day and ensure your daily success... here's to living one successful day at a time my friends!

In today's episode, I share how I use an old memory, a trigger, and a process to unleash confidence on command, in any moment.  Check it out, try it on, and develop your "confidence on command" process.    Your life and business will thank you! Be a champion and be confident today :)

I love that quote from Nelson Mandela. In fact, I like to say that "courage is nothing more than the expansion of fear into something positive."  Fear will never go away. It is the one thing that robs us of our dreams, goals and desires, and it's the root cause for almost every problem and issue in life.  The bigger your dreams, the more fear you'll encounter. As such, we as champions, the chosen ones to play a bigger game, must learn to master our reaction to fear; to leverage it in a positive way.  That's right... Leverage Your FEAR... so when it hits, you Step Up Your Game!  Check out today's episode and learn my 4 steps to "Friend Your Fear"... hope you enjoy and here's to you being a Courageous Champion today!!

Here's what you can do to create some excitement towards achieving your next goal.   Write a future letter to yourself. Write in the state of mind that you have completed your goals for the next 3 months, 6 months, or whatever your timeframe is. This will help you to embody and imagine what it will feel like when you complete your goals.   Do this powerful exercise for yourself and allow this letter to remind you what it will look and feel like to complete those goals. See and be your future first. a   Gain that clarity, gain that confidence and create that excitement. When you do, you simply increase the chances of it happening... significantly!

In order to make your wish your command and get what you truly want in life, business, health, relationships, etc... your focus needs to be on strengthening your mindset much more than just skills and knowledge.  Without the right mindset, you can never make full use of those skills and knowledge anyways.  Focus on what you think, how you think, what you feel, and how you feel. Think well and Feel well... Now.  Do that every day and your wish truly becomes your command!

Simply ask yourself these 3 simple questions and you're on your way to making all your wishes come true!    The goal is to be honest with yourself and aim to score a 10 on a scale of 1-10 in terms of your willingness to learn, grow & sacrifice every day. In doing so, your wish truly becomes your command!

In the words of my main man Ralph Marston, "when you make full and resolute use of it (your time), ANYTHING IS POSSIBLE!" It's about Time... It's YOUR Time... so use it well... It's GAMETIME... and YOU know it! Go get 'em!!

It's not easy, but it is fairly simple... you have a choice... to make an excuse or to make a change. Life happens. You're not perfect. You'll make mistakes. You'll have failures. You'll be challenged (some much more than others). It will be hard, especially if you play a bigger game. And... it will all be worth it in the end if you make the changes necessary to live up to your true potential. Don't give up. Always keep going. Man Up and Woman Up... the Champion inside of you doesn't make excuses... he or she makes changes!

Ask yourself, "what rational lies are you telling yourself and others around you? Where do you need to get honest, make a new decision and get going on the 'rational wise' train?" When we get wise and recognize our rational lies, we have an opportunity to strengthen ourselves and those around us, create a higher self-esteem, increase our confidence and ultimately, Step Up Our Game in Life & Businesses. So let's flip those "rational lies", step up and get wise today!

As a Champion and Leader in your own life and business, always trust that you know what's best for you. Absolutely listen to the experts, leaders, mentors, family, friends and colleagues, etc... gather the necessary skills, training and information... and then tap into your heart and soul, listen for the answer, and trust what you hear. Your heart & soul combined with faith will always know what's best for you. Trust It! Trust You!! And Know Your Way Today!!!

I learned from the best in George and have always done my best to send a hand written note when appropriate. To be reminded of the power of a hand written letter by Peter and to see Peter leading by example and giving more is so inspiring. To know that my High School is in such good hands is a great feeling. To receieve a hand written thank you is an amazing feeling as well. Let's take a moment today to send a hand written letter to those we lead and whom have helped us on our journey... and let's remember to continue to do this "thing" so we too lead by example, go the extra mile and step up our game in leadership!

While everyone else is coasting into the end of the year, distracted by holidays and parties, and taking their foot off the gas, you have an opportunity to set a different tone and a new standard. One that looks at this very moment in time as the opportunity to shift into high gear  and bring it fully to the end. You know that it's not about how you start and that it's all about how you finish. So take a stand today - commit to yourself that you will leave it all on the field and do your best to finish the year strong. 40 days and 40 nights... own them and make them your GAMETIME!

Puppies are just like businesses. They take time to train and develop. They require consistent action, feeding and effort in many areas. They require you to try out all different tactics and strategies without any guarantee one will work better than the other. And most importantly, they require love and patience. So today, on this Sunday, look at your life and business like a puppy. Remain persistent and consistent, but also take the time today to relax, breathe and just be patient. Your puppy (your business) and you will get there when you are meant to get there... enjoy your patience in the journey!