Soar High Personal Development

 Ron saw a friend of his at the gym the other day. His name is DJP and he is a talented artist that mixes music and does what they call mash-up. He won Masters of the mix on BET Network, and is still very busy and traveling today. Ron asked him why some artists are more successful than others and he said it had a lot to do with the writer, producer, the performer and hard work. Ron thinks that luc...

 Ron saw one of his friends at the gym that has been sober for about 6 months and every time he sees him at the gym he gets more and more positive (he used to be very negative). He told Ron that he worked last month over 120 hours and grossed over $12,000 but complained that he only took home around $7000 after taxes. Ron told him not to look a gifted horse in the mouth because that is good money...

 A friend of Ron's is struggling with her health and has cancer. She has a good attitude and keeps pushing forward on what she loves to do. He sees a glow in her and she keeps writing, singing and performing. It's really important to do what you love to do and don't worry about the struggles or challenges because everyone has a talent, so focus on that skill and get better at it. 

 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, fin...

 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 gratef...

 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...

 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...

 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...

 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 carrie...

 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)

 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 hi...

 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 tal...

 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 p...

 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. 

 Ron talks about how he has been going with his technicians on service calls this past week and meeting a lot of interesting people. The majority of them were retired and some were retired military and had lived a good life with a lot of wisdom. The point is you never know who you are going to run into on a weekly basis that could influence you. You should always be searching for mentorship and pe...

 There are 4 categories of fighting we all do in life. Psychological, Financial, Emotional, and Physical. Most people are afraid to be uncomfortable and they put things off or don't address them at all. Don't make excuses, hit everything head on and learn to be comfortable with being uncomfortable.