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:
- The Magic oif Thinking Big - David Schwartz
- Think & Grow Rich - Napolean Hill
- How to Win Friends & Influence People - Dale Carnegie
- Personality Plus - Florence Littauer
- Never Eat Alone - Keth Ferrazzi
- Rich Dad, Poor Dad - Robert Kiyosaki
- The Cashflow Quadrant - Robert Kiyosaki
- The Business School, for people that love helping others - Robert Kiyosaki
- The Five Love Languages - Gary Chapman
- Skill With People - Les Giblin
- Eat That Frog - Brian Tracey
- Easey Peasey - Allan Pease
- Body Language - Allan Pease
- Questions Are the Answers - Allan Pease
- The Power of Focus - Jack Canfield, Mark Victor Hansen, Les Hewitt
- The Power of Full Engagement - Jim Loehr, Tony Schwartz
- The 5 Major Pieces to the Life Puzzle - Jim Rohn
- Becoming a Person of Influence - John Maxwell, Jim Dornan
- The 21 Irrefutable Laws of Leadership - John Maxwell
- Developing the Leaders Around You - John Maxwell
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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