Saturday, August 14, 2010

What you give and contribute makes you a life

That is the 2nd half of a quote from my mentor, Darren Hardy.
The 1st half,  What you earn and receive makes you a living;

In his blog titled "Giving Starts the Receiving Process", which is a quote from HIS Mentor Jim Rohn he speaks about helping others without expecting anything in return. Here is an excerpt from that blog.

‘Giving Starts the Receiving Process’

That is a quote from my mentor Jim Rohn. When I first heard Jim say this, I thought he meant giving created indebtedness on the part of the receiver—that you gave so you could get back. But I had it all wrong. Jim taught me that the real gift—the lasting benefit of giving—is what the act itself does for you. In essence, giving to others is the greatest gift you can give yourself.
Giving feels good, but there’s more to it than that. Helping others incites physical and emotional responses within us. When we direct our energy and focus on meeting others’ needs, we push aside our brooding and negative emotions, especially those that contribute to stress-induced psychological and physical illnesses. Studies reveal that when we help others, we release extra amounts of endorphins into our system, and we get what researchers call a “helper’s high.”
Giving has a direct impact on the body’s neurological, hormonal and immune systems—it can even prolong your life. One study found that older individuals who are actively involved in helping others outlive those who aren’t. The physical benefits of helping others have been shown to have a greater impact on longevity than exercising four times a week, if you can believe that!
The benefits extend beyond the physical, also fostering traits that undergird a successful life. As a result, our careers and relationships often improve when we purposefully seek to make a difference in others’ lives. And studies show that people of all ages who actively help others, even in small ways, feel the happiest.

This is precisely why i became a Team Beachbody Coach and why i want to be a personal trainer.
Too many people have low self esteem due to their weight, they have poor health conditions because of their weight, and many people just don't know what to do or how to get started or don't receive the motivation, accountability and support that they need to remedy their problem.

You don't need to be in perfect shape to be a coach, you just need to want to help people, and this is one of the easiest ways to do it because Beachbody gives you the tools to do it. People just want someone to hold their hand sometimes, and sometimes they just need help figuring out which door will get them through to the path they want to take.

If you or anyone you know may be interested in joining my team, please contact me at njfitclub@gmail.com subject: Coaching