Posts by Craig Ballantyne
How to Get MORE Done in LESS Time
If you’re a member of Financial Independence Monthly, you should be enjoying every issue with a fine cup of coffee or Green Tea, late on a relaxing Saturday morning… …or perhaps while you travel (I read most of the newsletters I subscribe to on flights to seminars) …or at the end of a workday while…
Read MoreThe Power of Goodwill
Imagine going into an Apple store, investing $900 in an iPhone (purchased without a contract), and still coming away feeling like you owe the company something. Sounds bizarre, doesn’t it? Well, it’s not. At least not according to ETR Publisher, Matt Smith. “I bought my iPhone out of my service contract, so it cost me…
Read MorePersonal Trainer Dream Lifestyle
The Personal Trainer Dream Lifestyle – By Mike Whitfield Growing up, my Mom was there for everything. She would wake me for school, get me to the bus on time, and then pick me up at the end of the day to take me on errands, like our weekly trip to the grocery store. There…
Read MoreDealing with Criticism like Oprah and Tebow
On Monday morning, as I finished my breakfast, I overheard an interesting conversation on the radio between the co-hosts… Female Co-Host: Oprah’s in Toronto this week filming her show, but I guess you’re not a big fan? Male Co-Host: Ugh, Oprah. Can’t stand her. Actually, I guess she’s not so bad now. Female: Why don’t…
Read MoreEmail Marketing
Back when I was a 9-year old kid enjoying summer vacation, I’d wake up, pour myself a bowl of Rice Krispies, get the sports section, and spend 20 minutes going through the box scores of every baseball game from the night before. I’d start by looking to see how my favorite player, Gary Carter (RIP,…
Read MoreBest Cardio and Diet Programs
It worked. My plan to sleep for most of the 15-hour flight back from Hong Kong to Toronto went smoothly. I snoozed for an incredible 10 hours on the way home. But it’s left me a little upside-down in terms of alertness, and my workout kind of stunk yesterday morning. However, I’ll just keep pushing…
Read MoreBlacksmith Liberty and Entrepreneurship Camp
Last week in Bangkok we met up with a cool young guy from Slovenia named Jure. He’s a true renegade and gives me hope for the millenial generation (which can otherwise be downright scary at times). Jure not only attended our Blacksmith Liberty and Entrepreneurship camp last summer, but he then followed that up by…
Read MoreGoal Setting and Visualization
My journey continues… …today we are leaving Thailand for Malaysia where Matt Smith and I will be doing a presentation and brainstorming session with the MindValley.com team. But because of those factors, and due to having minimal Internet access, I don’t have time to write a full report today, so I’m dipping into the success…
Read More2012 TT Summit Announced
Last year’s event was amazing. This year will be even better. We have Bedros Keuilian, Alwyn Cosgrove, Mike Whitfield, and a few other surprise guests speaking at this event, showing you how to get EXACTLY what you want out of life through fitness. Just check out our schedule of events for the 150 lucky attendees.…
Read MoreWhen No One Else Believes in You
The year was 1999 and things were not going according to my mother’s plan. Her only son was still in University (that’s what we call ‘college’ in Canada) at the age of 24 and when he spent the summers at home working in a factory to pay for his schooling, he would often stay out…
Read MoreCardio Workout
Yes, I AM doing cardio. What? Why? Because I need to be tough. I’m preparing for a 10-mile tough mudder race in Beaver Creek, Colorado, in June. And so recently I ran 4 miles in 29 minutes. Not bad. (Definitely not slow cardio…although it wasn’t exciting.) I’ve also ran 8 miles in just over an…
Read MoreWhy You Need a Big Idea
I can now cross off Hong Kong and Bangkok from my list of cities to visit. Good times. Plenty of action taking going on over here, and next week is a big meeting with fellow Maverick Vishin and his team at Mind Valley in Kuala Lumpur. But first, your questions… Q: Hey Craig, Thanks for…
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