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| About Andrew Andrew Jobling was born in Melbourne Australia and was the middle child of three. Consequently he had a serious case of middle child syndrome, or the "Me Me Me - it's all about me" disease! If he wasn't getting attention he wasn't happy. He vividly remembers the first day of many school holidays and not getting his way, nor the attention he craved. So, feeling unloved and unappreciated he would take his pillow and head out into the big bad world vowing never to return (The cry baby was running away!). He would go for days on end, facing inclement weather, fighting off fierce animals and scrounging for his food. Well, he says that's what it felt like - he was actually only gone for about 30 minutes because he got tired and lonely. What a sissy!! He loved sport and had an aptitude for it. His focus on Australian Rules Football lead him to the St Kilda Football Club in Melbourne at the age of 17. He never had exceptional talent, but he had enough. It was more his attitude and work ethic that led him to play at the highest level for 7 years playing nearly 150 games, including 24 at senior level. It was an interesting time at The Saints - certainly not their most successful era. Although they did end up with a nice collection of wooden spoons! It was a time when every win was celebrated as a premiership. In fact, come to think of it, every score was celebrated as a premiership! Andrew had the reverse problem to many people - he was really skinny! For a male, particularly a sporting one with an ego this was not a good thing! He was so skinny that some of his nicknames included; the human pipecleaner and the chopstick with ears! He was so skinny that even the weaklings would kick sand in his face! He once got offered a job in a bar to stand around - he was so skinny he made the drinks look bigger! His love of sport led him to studying Physical Education - that was really the only criteria by which he chose his life long career! In fact it wasn't until the 3rd year of his course that he realised it was a teaching degree. He was quite happily going along playing sport and getting acquainted with alcohol and the oppostie sex when he was told he needed to arrange teaching rounds. When he asked why he was reminded that he was in the 3rd year of a teaching degree! At the end of this 4 years of study, whilst he never intended to be a teacher, he thought he had better make use of this degree he had! So he started his full time working career as a teacher. Andrew taught secondary students mathematics and physical education for 4 years. Just long enough to realise that his passion was to educate and inspire others, but not so long that he strangled a teenager! Andrew started working in gyms in the early 90's and thus began his passion for fitness training and then nutrition and more recently helping people develop the mindset to create long term change. The transition in Andrew's approach has evolved through vast experience. he came into his personal training career with a professional sporting background and mentality. This is more commonly referred to as the 'No pain, No Gain' or the 'Meat Head' approach! If his his clients were able to walk after a workout he felt that he hadn't trained them hard enough! If they ate chocolate they were week! If they vomitted after a workout he thought it was their way of saying "Thankyou"! This was how he approached his fitness and health and so he expected it of everyone else. It didn't take too long before he needed to rethink his strategy! His clients weren't turning up, they were cancelling appointments and they were getting injured. His first reaction was that they were "Soft", "weak" and "Not up to it". But after a little bit of self examination he realised that he was an idiot! He understood that not everyone wanted to train like a maniac. The majority of people want to be fitter, leaner and healthier for sure - but more importantly they wanted and needed to enjoy the experience. If they didn't enjoy it why would they keep turning up? This was a new concept for Andrew, but one he needed to embrace if he were to succeed in this industry. This lead Andrew to his passion for nutrition and helping people find the balanced approach that would work for them long term. Hence his book 'Eat Chocolate, Drink Alcohol and be Lean & Healthy' came to be. He has always loved chocolate and alcohol (or any other indulgence) - how great to be able to combine them as a vital part of a happy and healthy life. In late 2003 Andrew started on a path of intense personal development - Boy did he need it! Today that path continues and has lead him to some significant learning that he loves to share with and empower others to achieve greatness in their lives. Whether in the health aspect of their lives or any other, he has learned that the principles of success apply with 100% predictability. A large part of Andrew growth process was the influence of his mother Sue. She was diagnosed with breast cancer in the late 80's and then further diagnosed with secondary cancer in the liver 2 years later. This began a 15 year journey to fight a disease that would never rest. Her incredible courage and desire to live instigated changes in her life that made the last 15 the most joy filled and satisfying of her life. Sadly she lost her fight with cancer in December 2004. Andrew learned much from his mum, Sue. From the power of giving to the power of the mind as she faced her mortality every day for 15 years and used this adversity to bring more joy into her life than she had had in a long time. His love and respect for her is overwhelming and the inspiration of her courage motivates Andrew every day. He has recently published a book called Dance Until It Rains, inspired by his courageous mother. His goal is to share the message, spread the word and with his mum help make the world a happier and healthier place ... more To see some images click here
It was back in 2003 that Andrew found himself at the cross roads. He was working as a full time personal trainer, in his business, and was working 12-15 hour days, getting up at 5am and getting home at 8 or 9pm. He did this five and a half days per week. He had tried other businesses, such as his cafe and food business, which lead him to working 7 days per week and losing money in the process. All of this in the pursuit of financial independence, time freedom and a better life. However, where he wanted to go and where he ended up, at that point, were poles apart. He was tired, unenthusiastic, losing the passion for his career and to be perfectly honest, not very healthy. This was a man who dedicated his life to helping others be optimally healthy! Here was he a run down mess!! What a crock, what a hypocrit! Andrew tried everything he could to change his circumstances, but keep finding himself painfully back in the same place. Finally it dawned on him ... His thinking had got him to where he was and unless he was able to change the way he thought - NOTHING would change! We have all heard it said many times: "Insanity is doing the same things over and over and expecting a different result" So for many years, Andrew was insane! It is also said that "when the student is ready, the teacher appears". This is very true for Andrew because in that time where he was desperatley trying to change his circumstances but didn't know how, this person came into his life. This began a journey of self discovery and self development that has changed Andrews life in many ways; financially, career wise, relationships and personally. Through his association with the L.I.D.O.F.F organisation (Leadership Identification & Development Offering Financial Freedom) founded by Ian & Gill Curry and a personal development program endorsed by Robert Kiyosaki, Andrew has taken control of his circumstances and now with his beautiful wife Laura has set up a future of abundance in every way - love, happiness, health and finance.
Andrew's self development and improvement has come through his association with the L.I.D.O.F.F. organisation, his commitment to read books (other those with a lot of pictures!) and listen to educational CDs. He has made the most of his discretionary time. Where he once watched TV he now builds his financial future and reads. Where he once listened to radio he now listens to CDs that move him toward his goals. Where he once used to spend time with people that complained about their circumstances, he now associates with people doing something positive about their circumstances. He spends more time on his health and with Laura. We all have the same amount of time in the day. Andrew has learnt through bitter experience, that success comes to those who use their time the best. It has been said by many successful people that leaders are readers. Some of the books that have changed Andrew's thinking include:
Andrew is currently reading a book about reading! He never was a great or fast reader but after only the first couple of tips from the book, Read Really Fast by Roz Townsend he has gone from reading 288 words per minute to 392 words per minute! Is it worth reading? - It sure has been for Andrew. Andrew has been working on a co-operative business, in his association with L.I.D.O.F.F. which has lead him to a point of financial strength and control. He still has a long way to go in all areas, but is most definitely on the path to FREEDOM. Andrew is always looking for business associates and would encourage anyone who has a desire to change their circumstances to click here (enter password 'lidoff')and have a look at an overview of the business and self development vehicle that has changed Andrew & Laura's life.
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