If you’ve ever wanted to accomplish something – – or have a burning desire to GET someplace – – or do something – – then chances are excellent and second to NONE that (assuming we’re talking about CONSCIOUS desires!) – you have NOT had the amount of FAITH it took to begin – or get past the first hurdle.

This is assuming your conscious is in tune with your subconscious mind though – something that is probably NOT the case with the vast majority of folks out there.

The other day I mentioned the case of my friend who was doing well at a certain biz, and yet inexplicably quit at the very first REAL hurdle, and he’s far from the only one I know!

But he, whether he knows it or not was light years ahead of the vast majority of folk sanyway – because those fine folks, despite all the best intentions they might have – – FAIL TO TAKE THAT FIRST STEP!

Taking that first step requires immense courage, and often times a massive leap of faith.

There have been times in my life I was literally down and out – with nothing to fall back upon. Literally NO-ONE to help me – – with or without strings attached, and the “wolves baying at the door” if you get my drift and no I’m not just talking financially!
In 2018, I went through an immensely trying period in my life in the months of September and October.

That is something most people do NOT know, especially given the fact that my work output didn’t slow (if anything, it increased – there’s a lesson right there, hehe) – – but this was mainly a situation in my personal life – and YES while money was involved, there was MORE to it than just money.

Due to one of those fortunate (some may say “un”) amalgamation of circumstances that I like to refer to, my hand was forced – and I returned to China eventually – despite at the time having NO idea how I’d accomplish the move back, or even when it would happen.
Yet, my hand was forced in a way, and I had NO CHOICE – – and I committed right there and then to move back.

And incredibly, as soon as I did that – – I felt a strange sense of assurance overlap me.
The same “sense” that happened (as I wrote about I believe) back when I had no money (years back) to even keep the business going, let alone put food on the table.

And I cannot recall feeling a greater sense of assurance at the time when most would consider me “down and out for the count”.
On BOTH these occasions, I was required to take the first step – – without knowing if or where it would lead.

A mammoth leap of faith that I did NOT know was warranted – – and yet I KNEW that it WAS!

I do not know if any of you have ever faced such circumstances before, but it is likely that SOME of you have – and know what I am talking about – hopefully!

These circumstances were about as close as I’ve gotten to awakening what Napoleon Hill called the “hidden self” (sorry, the “other self” I believe it was).

Once that “other self” gets activated – well WATCH OUT, my friend – there is literally no POWER on Earth that can stand against it – provided you take the first step!

When I started rahulmookerjee.com YEARS and YEARS ago I had no idea how to market my stuff, and NO idea at all how to build a list – and as for my confidence?

Shot – – and down in the dumps especially in terms of my own thing but incredibly enough, I had FAITH.

I started the website. I put together a book – – a print book which I still have copies of, for a very good reason indeed.

(And copies you too can get if you want – collector’s items if I may, because chances are slim and next to none there will be another “printing” – and slim just left town, hehe – or should I say slim was “quarantined”. Hehe).

And incredibly, my list grew to about 5000 or so members without me really trying. Even more incredibly, I still didn’t have the confidence required to turn it into a full time gig at that point, but that ain’t the point I’m trying to make.

Point I’m trying to make is THIS – when faced with challenges of a nature you consciously CANNOT find a solution to -challenges seemingly SO GREAT that they seem insurmountable – – well – – take the FIRST step, my friend.

For some, that might be getting a website out there.

For others, that might be proceeding according to plan WITHOUT knowing where the funds will come in from. Or, it might mean living for a while on your credit cards without knowing when you’ll be able to pay it back – – or if at all.

Faith, my friend is how mountains are moved – both fitness wise and life wise – and in order to prove you have faith – well – take that first step.

It really IS that simple!

Alright, my friend. I’m out – I’l be back soon!

Best,
Rahul Mookerjee

P.S. – I took that first step all those years ago on the HILL in 2004, and look where it led. You too, can take that first step, my friend. Do that first pushup. Hold that bridge – even if it’s for a couple of seconds when you first start. Small hinges swing MASSIVE doors, and fitness is no exception to the rule. Start oiling the FITNESS hinge NOW by getting the 0 Excuses Fitness System – right here – http://0excusesfitness.com/0excusesfitnessystem/

What I’m going to talk about today might just be one of the most important things you read – both in terms of fitness (the “how’s”) – and life – and goals indeed, so LISTEN – UP!

It’s a well known fact that most folks secretly WANT TO BE more than what they are – NOW.

It’s also equally well known that most people lack the (or I should say, choose to lack the!) persistence and gumption required to finally get there.

Most get swayed by “other’s opinions” – – or what the “experts” think – – or what family and well wishes (believe me now and trust me later, this can be one of the BIGGEST and MOST INSIDUOUS energy drains though it might not seem that way to you!) “want you to do”.

And that’s why I wrote a post about do what you want – not what others want or expect you to do.

That post seems to have pissed more than a few people off as well – – but the DOERS liked the post – so much so that I got responses to that email – – so personal though they were in nature, that I have NOT shared them publicity. Maybe I’ll do so someday, if the OP’s permit!

Now back on point … it’s amazing, but when people set goals – either in terms of life – or fitness – when you ask them the question “What do you want?”, most people cANNOT answer it with any degree of sureity – or clarity – including yours truly for a while too.

What do you want in terms of life, my friend?

And no, “more money” won’t cut it.

Amazingly enough, when you ask these people to specify a FIGURE in terms of what they want, they are unable to.

“Your achievement can only be as definite as the number you fix in your mind”

(That’s a Napoleon Hill or Claude Bristol quote that I have in my mind – – I modified it slightly, but you get my drift).

In terms of fitness, how much flabbage do you want to drop?

How many pull-ups do you want? How many workouts a day do you want to do – and still be BUZZING with energy?

Answer these questions definitely my friend, for they DO have the potential to change the way your fitness – and life – is headed.

And in terms of life, LOTS of people – – especially the “jack of all trades” amongst us (yours truly fits the bill perfectly, hehe) STRUGGLE to figure out what exactly they really, really want to do – better than anyone else out there!

Amazingly enough, most people choose from a long laundry list of “options” that other people of course shoot down and tell them they’re not GOOD at.

Am I saying those options are wrong, or to listen to others?

NO.

NOT AT ALL.

What I am saying here my friend is this – – that usually that ONE THING you’re “made” for – – that you’re really cut out for is something that even your most ardent detractors, either direct or indirect will NEVER (probably not even once in your life) have accused you of “not being able to do”.

And while that might sound nigh amazing, it’s very true my friend.

I’m reminded of another Napoleon Hill quote here from “Outwitting the Devil” (I’m paraphrasing somewhat again, but the gist is the SAME) –
(By the way, that’s a great little book – – and a gem you SHOULD add to your library – – ASAP!)

Hill details jumping from venture to venture in his book, often times venture where he achieves SUCCESS – – and yet not being able to “tie a position down” as it were, be it as an owner – – or employee – – or partner.

Something always happened that caused him to either leave, or resign, or … and start from SCRATCH, and while I ain’t gonna get into details here (that would defeat the point I’m trying to make right NOW) … the point is this … but I’ll quote!

“Learn your lesson once and for all! You have been a stubborn student, trying to find happiness, but you are NOT realizing the fact that your own happiness comes from helping others to find it! Learn this lesson once and for all, and … “

This is paraphrased, and this “revelation” came at a time where Hill was struggling – – with barely a penny (less in fact) to his name despite his numerous past accomplishments.

Sound familiar my friend?? To some of you?

It did to me when I first read it!

And here is the point I’m trying to make – Hill went back to something he had ignored for a while at the time – something that was pretty much his life mission when he first started out – that being to compile the world’s first philosophy of individual achievement (hence “Think and Grow Rich”, another classic, years later).

That was what Hill was good at – and for me, it was always my WRITING, my friend. It was always my writing – -and that is why I have been doing this over the years – – and will continue to do so.

It could inspirational writing in terms of fitness – – or my other ventures – – but for me, that is what I really, really wanted – – and until I fully accepted that fact (and others in my life), I struggled – big time – regardless of everything else.

And that is what you too have to figure out my friend.

What is that ONE thing that you’re good at – – so good that you’re probably better than MOST people out there at it?

It’s there, my friend. It’s there. EVERYONE has that one thing – or perhaps TWO … trick is to find it!

And on that “soul searching” note, I’ll leave you be. Back again later!

Best,
Rahul Mookerjee

P.S. – In terms of fitness, affix in your mind what exactly you want. Big guns? Six pack? Massive thighs? No problem – we got you covered on all bases, but you need to build a solid foundation first, my friend. Much like a skyscraper will come tumbling down without a base … so will those big guns be USELESS without a proper BASE – or back, hehe, to “back it up – pun intended!
Build – start building that – base right here.

This post was written on  a mobile phone and uploaded using a very wonky 4G connection. Enjoy! (and yes, those are PART of the joys of wifi conking out unexpectedly, hehe).

Before you dismiss me (yet again) as being a certifiable lunatic (what else is new huh, hehe) – it might be worth mentioning that what I’m going to say – has merit – immense merit – if you just allow me a few minutes of your time.

NOT to “take a crap” as it were. To SAY what I’m saying … and without further ado, lets jump straight into it.

Constpiation, or being “blocked” – big time – is a problem with most (or the majority of folks out there) again BIG time. And lest you think this problem occurs only to those of you couch potatoes and sedentary “pigs” (as the Chinese say, hehe) – there is far more to this than you might think.

I can give you examples of SUPER FIT people – triatheletes and PRO sports men that have been hospitalized … because they were “too stopped” up. Yes, ‘tis true my friend.
And a few emails ago, (blink and you’ll forget it, hehe) I spoke about a WONDER food that can aid your digestion and literally everything else more than ANY Other food out there – – and while I didn’t mention what it is – well – I believe you know now!
And it would BEHOOVE you to know that curd isn’t the entire story either … it’s PART of the equation.

While done right, this super food CAN cure a host of other digestive issues and indeed get your life back on track in more ways than one, hehe – – there is more to it than just shoveling bucketfuls of the damn thing down your system.

Do it wrong, and it won’t really benefit you – at least NOT in the way you want.

What do I mean?

Well, you 0 Excuses Ship members KNOW, of course – and given the number of people these days afflicted by this syndrome especially with global lokdwons etc, I might just reveal the secret – and then again, I might not.

Watch this space for MORE, my friend ….

And in the meantime, YES, physical exercise done right IS part of the equation – and we ain’t talking sitting on your ass pumping weight either.

Exercise done on your feet is key, for one – and while walking is the obvious choice which most of you know, what else, you ask?

Well, Hindu squats for one – or a special version of the Hindu squat that gets the system “moving” faster than anything else I know.

Believe me, I’ve tried it myself – and the first time I did, I was fortunate the throne was “reclining nearby” if I might say so, hehe.

Deep breathing exercises of the nature found in Corrugated Core (. There is a good reason I mention this to be a very good solution for digestive issues – IBS INCLUDED – on the sales page – and in the book itself.

Walking up hill – ah, but you know that.

Those are three exercises that will GET you going – and quick, my friend.

And for more – well – you’ll have to wait until I reveal the secret – – or jump aboard the ship, hehe.

Do so now!

Products

Best,
Rahul Mookerjee

P.S. – Yes, constipation can lead to INCREASED WEIGHT GAIN – and MORE INCHES around your TUMMY. IT’s nigh obvious. Where else would it all “hide”, hehe? And if you’re finally convinced of this – go ahead and grab BOTH the 0 Excuses Fitness System – and Corrugated Core – right now – and be preapared to make digestive isues for YOU – a thing for the past!

PS #2 – I can’t figure out how to make the links clickable on the text – so until I DO – here is where you can get both the products above – https://www.0excusesfitness.com/products

P.S #2 – Yes, I know. Typos galore, and so be it!

Oh boy. I seem to be in “fine fettle” as of late, hehe as ole Marc would put it in the “Dongguan employment” group (which was a topic in an email or so prior to this).

And although some of you might be classifying what I’m talking about as pure rants – or rants mixed in with useful info – or simply what Rahul thinks – NO HOLDS BARRED – todays email will be another one that strikes home – in no uncertain terms – for a LOT of you out there, my friend.

Long ago, well, not that long ago actually (2017 I believe it was) – – I put out a revamped version of Gorilla Grip – – and a couple of days after it was out, I made my first sale.

And then I noticed something which I really enjoyed – – although you might think I shouldn’t have, hehe.

It was a review (something I ask all readers to do – honest reviews – we love ‘em!) which was a “3 star” review.

“Ok, but you can get the same information for free elsewhere” was the title of the review, and the illuminary who wrote this went on to say that the exercises “while OK” could be “found on the Internet” – and that “the examples I stated didn’t mean they would work”.

There was more, but that was the sum and substance of it, and I’ll try and link to the review if I can, but here is my point – – and I believe I’ve made this before when readers from this list email me complaining about price etc.

First, if the information is indeed “freely available”, why not just go out there and GET IT for yourself? I’m certainly not running after you to invest in any of my products – – or even “exhorting you to”, hehe. Ain’t my place to do so anyway. I can only show you the ROAD – it’s up to YOU whether you follow it or not, my friend, and that’s as simple as it gets.

Second, why didn’t this person simply just do it and compile the information HIMSELF if what he was saying was indeed true.

Obviously because he was either too stupid to do so – or didn’t have the time to do it – or couldn’t do it.

Third, as those that have purchased my products KNOW, there is a degree of “brain picking” that goes into my books that you CANNOT find elsewhere.

Be it the secret tips I often provide in my books and newsletters (I should say “secret” hehe) or even the “little things” (remember, little hinges are what swing BIG doors) – or simply my own experiences – all of that, my friend, if I were to care to put a price tag on it – – or even ONE of those things – – is simply invaluable!

When I receive remarks such as the above – – or unsubcscribes from my list due to said reasons (or any other idiotic reason, really), I throw my hands up and CELEBRATE – – and why?

Because you’ve just made space for someone else – who DOES get it, my friend!

And more as well, but before I sign off, this sort of thing is NOT limited to fitness alone.

I recently had a client from India add me asking for green tea, and all the quotes etc associated with what he wanted.

I patiently took the time to explain to him what he should be selling (cardinal rule #1 right there – – you NEVER let a “provider” tell you what to sell, but in this case I had to, because the guy did literally NO market research of his own despite me asking him to).

Except, of course, price.

“Can I have the cheapest price?”

“Uh, but what exactly do you want?”

“Something that’s cheap”.

“Uh, but I don’t sell based upon that buddy. Maybe you’d be better off contacting someone else!”

“Oh no! I liked your sample (I sent him a sample or two) … and I want to order it”.

“Well, quality doesn’t come free my friend”.

“Can you give me rates for other types of tea?”

And you can guess how the rest of the conversation went, my friend.

So long story short – if there is anything that annoys – and simultaneously PLEASES me no end, hehe – it is those that are “price shoppers”.

And as for why – well – you be the judge!

Last, but NOT least, this doesn’t apply to those of you who have genuine reasons as to why you cannot invest in a product right now – – or whenever.

Gautam, a customer from India once emailed me a few years ago asking for a discount, as well as for me to work with him on “custom payment terms” (there was some problem with the Paypal account I was using not being able to accept payments in India – – or something to that effect).

And despite the fact it took him a month or so to follow through – – I answered ALL his questions – – and worked with him THROUGHOUT the entire process.

The intention counts, my friend – – and its easy to see who is genuinely interested – – and who isn’t!

And that my friend, is today’s “rant”. Let me know your thoughts – I’m all ears!

Best,

Rahul Mookerjee

P.S. – Despite the “3 star review” on Gorilla Grip, it remains TILL date – my best selling product – – so much so that I’ve put an entire COMPILATION out on it. And if you’re interested in building the cast iron grip you’ve always wanted (and I bet you ARE!) – – well – – go HERE to do so – – https://0excusesfitness.com/gorilla-grip-the-compilation/

P.S #2 – Gautam’s reviews are mentioned both on our Facebook page (must follow!) – and our testimonials page – right here – go ahead and read it NOW!

What I’m going to say is (like a few of my other missives as of late, and indeed over the years, hehe) come across as EXTREMELY jarring and “brutally honest” (well, that it is!) to those of you that are “politically correct – or easily offended – or a combo therein, or something to that effect.

If that’s you, either skip today’s email – or read it, and feel free to flame me thereafter, or up and unsubscribe, hehe.

I don’t mind either way. What I am about to say HAS TO BE SAID, and I’m going to say it NOW.

This has been bubbling on inside of me for a while, and though I’ve written about it before, now, and today in fact seems to be a PERFECT day to bring it up.

A couple of months ago, I was talking to a friend Charles – – a good friend – – about the state of the economy in China, and how it’s obvious that the cracks (which appeared a long time ago – and were being papered over and to an extent still are) – – have WIDENED.

It wouldn’t be so much of a stretch to say that the country is at a cross roads – as is the entire world, but for different and MORE reasons.

We were discussing the state of industry in general, and as I pulled out link after link to support my side of the argument he either ignored the links or claimed “they weren’t reliable”.

Now, bear in mind this person is an English teacher who has never really done any sort of real BUSINESS in his life. True, for a while he DID do his teaching as a “business of sorts”, and he did VERY WELL at it, but inexplicably, down the line, he failed to stick to it.

When times got tough, he disregarded any and all advice from yours truly – – basically threw away something he was doing – and doing WELL at that – – and ended up in a boat far worse to what he was in before if one were to be brutally honest.

Though Charles doesn’t know it (or if he paid attention to what I said back then, he may) – – that decision SADDENED me, as it would if any true friend were to just up and give up at the first hurdle. Hurdles are what it’s all about – – not smooth sailing as it had been for him for a while, and yet, when I brought this up …. You can guess the reaction! Hehe.

We were discussing how the tea industry in China is hurting, along with a lot of others (tea is non-essential – though it should be – but in the current market ….well, enough said!) and he wouldn’t believe me ,despite the fact that I have plenty of experience in this industry and he none.

Instead, the only “facts” he pulled out to support his claim were the following – – a tabloid piece from a leading tabloid in China – – which is about as reputable as the “Sun” is in the U.K., hehe.

And when I brought that up, he claimed I was trying to discredit a “reliable source”.

Huh? What about all the sources I BROUGHT up before?

Closer to the “now”, I was discussing the spread of the COVID-19 in China and the world with a lady the other day – a lady who was even more hell bent upon ignoring the facts placed in front of her (reliable articles) – -and instead parroting the official “all is well” line from the government, when all clearly isn’t well.

Now, bear in mind nationality, culture etc has nothing to do with this. The first person I mentioned is American, and the second is Chinese, and yet … they BOTH have their heads stuck in the sand on a vast, vast number of issues.

In fact, this lady went so far as to accuse me of “hating China” because I pointed out (with proof!) that the “all is well” line the government is putting out there is neither accurate – NOR is it FACT – – and lest you think this is “anti-China view”, well, think AGAIN.

It’s well known that I’ve spent my entire adult life, or close to it, anyway in China.

It’s also very well known that most of my fitness products, and indeed my OTHER writing features China, and Chinese people.

And last, but not least, it IS well known that a large swathe of the Chinese public themselves KNOWS that the “battle is far from won, if at all” – – and recent events across the mainland are prime EVIDENCE of this.

Am I saying lockdowns aren’t necessary?

Well, YES. In fact, they are COUNTER PRODUCTIVE.

YES, I said that!

Let me ask you this question, my friend – what exactly have lockdowns accomplished all over the globe?

When it boils right down to it – – the following (feel free to add on MORE)

Mass PANIC.

MASS BUYING.

Mass “conspiracy theory syndrome”

A state of FEAR (and brainwashing in several countries – I’ll write about that soon too!)

Economies teetering on the brink of collapse (Donald Trump once said that lockdowns are the quickest way to ruin a country (paraphrasing) – – and other than yours truly, I’m yet to see anyone that has come out and said this publicly. Kudos!)

All in all, nothing constructive. The death tolls go up by the day, and lest you think lockdowns are a SOLUTION – think again. The recent “second wave” of infections will tell you otherwise (if you actually choose to believe REAL news!).

The Universe spares no-one – – either reward or punishment. Try as you might, you CANNOT escape the wrath – or even the LARGESS of the Universe.

You reap what you sow – – and I truly do believe that the world as a whole has sown UNDESIRABLE seeds for way too long, and now, the turning point is here. Where we turn as a globe – – now that’s a good question!

An interesting thing to bring up at this point too, would be that the Universe gives us exactly what we WANT – except not perhaps “how” and “when”.

Before the current mess, we had people CHOOSING TO BARRICADE themselves in their homes, and stay on social media all day, did we not?

Now that it is being “forced” – – everyone is complaining.

Poetic justice, anyone????

Yet another example of living in a state of denial is the vast majority of English teacher in China.

Most of these people HATE the “monkey jobs” (which is essentially, and unfortunately what teaching English in China boils down to as opposed to “real teaching”), but continue to do it – – DESPITE having other options.

Often times, I’ve pointed out (off the bat) at least five different things these people could do that they LOVE to do – and WANT To do – to improve their lives.

And on every single occasion, there has been an excuse NOT to do it.

Why?

Well, because it requires CHANGE – – and as I was discussing with a friend on Facebook today, UNCOMFORTABLE change – – to get to where they would want to be.

And as far as uncomfortable changes are concerned, I should know, hehe. So much so that I should probably patent the term, given how things have panned out for me over my life!

And yet – would I take any of it back?

NO WAY, Jose.

All the uncomfortable changes were literally PROPELLING me towards my TRUE desires – something which most people are terrified of at a subconscious level and don’t even realize it. Yes, there are people out there SCARED of actually succeeding!

And back to denial – – there are some that claim the U.S., for one, pretty much the only large country that has NOT and SHOULD NOT impose country wide curfews change it’s decentralized structure of government.

Huh?? Change something that has been working for years?? Why?

For a lockdown that isn’t even the SOLUTION to the issue?

No thank you, my friend. Personally, me, I’d rather have it the way it is NOW as opposed to someone else making the decisions for me and then FORCING said decisions upon me.

Ask most people if they REALLY think lockdowns are a magic bullet, and you might be surprised to hear their REAL answers, and the “why’s”.

And yet, most people continue to live in a state of denial, and this is people across the GLOBE basically, not just in any one country.

Fitness wise, how does any of this matter?

Well, it does my friend. The same thing applies.

Those that are FAT – – and yes, you know who you are – – look at yourself the mirror and secretly wish to lose the excess flabbage – – but don’t have the guts to admit it takes CHANGE – – and a DIFFERENT approach to fitness than what you have been doing thus far.

Even if these people are shown PROOF, they’ll respond with garbage like “bodyweight exercises don’t work” or “I’m a big guy! I’m strong, not fat!”

Yeah. Right … especially to the last one, hehe. Actually, to BOTH.

Those that want to do pull-ups will “settle for less”.

“Oh, that’s OK. Others can’t do it either …. “

“I’m a big guy, and that’s why I can’t do pull-ups!”

And strangely enough or perhaps not this ROT- and that is what it IS – utter ROT- in terms of THINKING – is something that is SPREADING globally.

People are increasingly living in a state of denial as the Universe forces them into “corners” – – MOST of them, if not all, of their OWN choosing.

The thing is though – it’s EASY to break out of the rut – – and go for it – – both fitness wise and life wise, if you only MAKE UP YOUR MIND TO DO IT!

And as I asked you an an immensely popular (or unpopular, depending upon how you look at it) missive a while back – – which one are you? Which side of the fence are YOU ON?

Only you can answer that question, my friend – – and on that note, I’m out! I’ll be back soon!

Best,

Rahul Mookerjee

P.S. – AM I saying there is NOT a problem? Sure there is – and while MEASURES need to be taken to contain the COVID-19, the best thing to do is ALSO to a) make sure your immune system is healthy b) practice BASIC SANITATION and c) avoid direct social contact as far as possible. And d) let things take it’s course. It may sound terrible to say (d), but survival of the fittest is NOT a new theory, my friend. And political correctness is NOT how the Universe functions!

P.S #2 – Good news is this, that a) which is the most important can EASILY be accomplished if on the right programs. But if you’re currently in a state of “Oh, we are on lockdown! It’s natural we’re gaining weight” – – well, then, you might as well click away NOW, my friend. No sympathy from me either … but for those of you that GET it – well – I’m here for you – – eager to “serve” as always, hehe.

P.P.S – – Rise UP – as a GLOBE!

Way back in the day, before the days of the dumbphone – – yours truly went to China – – for the first time.

In 2004 as it were, and I went there at the start of the year in my capacity as “I.T. Engineer” for an American company from Florida.

At that point, Dongguan (the city I’m in, and was in) did NOT have a presence on the Internet. It was the Wild West at that point literally – – back when China was TRULY growing by leaps and bounds (whether or not you agree with the “truly growing” part is NOT the point here) – – and there was literally no information available on the Internet about it despite a one page site.

And it’s administrator, a guy named Michael – ex Air Force, as I got to know – and a guy I first asked about chicken wings, I believe it was and where to find ‘em!

Hey, I was coming straight from NY, which had the best pizza and wings this (at the time) tub of lard had ever had, hehe, but I digress!

And while he did NOT know where to find said wings, we struck up a friendship that persists until this day.

A month or so later, we started a community resource – for NO profit.

That being a website for the city of Dongguan, and old timers from the city will still recall it, hehe. Dongguan Expat it was, and quite a lively site at times as well if you get my drift, hehe – – but again that’s NOT the point.

We invested NOTHING into it except what it cost for the web hosting, and despite that (much like my initial fitness site and this one) – it grew RAPIDLY.

We did NOT make any money from this website other than a few cents in ads, whenever they came.

And despite this, the site grew so rapidly that we had  a 100 – – and then 500 users before we knew it.

The site also grew to be the MOST comprehensive resource on the Internet for Dongguan … and NO, NEITHER one of us – – nor the other co-admins whom we added later made anything other than the few cents shared equally after web hosting was paid for.

Down the line, I got laid off from my job.

Through chance (or so I thought, hehe), I met my future employer through that very site … just in the nick of time, and just almost as my one month notice period was about to be UP.

Through chance (again) I met Ann Lee a short while later through that very website, and of course she introduced me to the hill, and … well, you KNOW that story!

Truly a case of getting returns – compound interest in ways where value cannot be measured, my friend!

As Claude Bristol said, bread cast upon the water never ever goes unrewarded.

As the Universe said, I should say! And in my case, it was truly VALUE for what we did for FREE – – something that we did to be helpful and for no ulterior motives.

Despite the amount of time it took to put the site together and maintain it. Despite the admin side of things which often took forever.

Despite having to learn what at the time were new technologies – – and despite (for me) having to literally dig into CODE by hand – – something you don’t see much in these days of WordPress and point and click.

We did it … despite all that!

Years and years later,in the age of the dumbphone, I did much the same thing when I created a Dongguan employment group on wechat, a group I personally still administer.

I created a few others, which are still remembered by the group members – – because of the strict RULES – – and the value they provide!

And over the years, people have attempted to buy it from me – unsuccessfully fo the most part. People have blatantly disobeyed the rules and acted (in an entitled manner) as if they were “entitled” to break the rule – and break they did – and remove they were.

And as I told Linda, a girl that has been pestering me to sell her the group for FAR LESS than it’s worth, rules are what the group worth it.

“Rules are why the group adds value, is a niche group, and rules are why you want to buy the group, Linda!”

I went on to explain much the same thing as I did above.

Hours of effort … put it for a WORTHY cause, that being to help others. I think that is worth something, no, especially when the person buying it has no intentions of continuing the group in the spirit it was set up (indeed, she is a rule breaker herself, hehe, and one of the persons that wanted to be added BACK in).

And she wants it on the cheap, of course.

And you can probably guess my response …!

Why do I mention all this – – well, it’s about value for money, my friend.

My products and indeed my emails are VALUE for money, my friend. In fact I know of NOONE on the Internet that puts out this many comms daily – regularly – for BOTH my businesses, and NO-ONE that provides great value for investment either!

And to those that don’t value that, well, hats off, but no thanks. You might as well just unsubscribe from the list if you have not already, and for those that DO?

Well – – remember this – – the Universe always rewards honest intentions – and effort, my friend. Holds true for fitness and LIFE both – – and if there is one extremely valuable tip I can give you in today’s email, it is this my friend.

And that, my friend is that for now. I’ll be back soon!

Best,

Rahul Mookerjee

P.S. – Fitness is a habit indeed, and it stuck with me ever since Ann Lee introduced me to the mighty hill. I got in the very best shape of my life, but you do NOT need a hill to do what I did. Learn more right here – – https://0excusesfitness.com/eatmore-weighless/

Oh boy! You’d think I started a tsunami or something … and based upon my recent predictions coming true, I best not say it, hehe.

But yeah, my last email.

About “Actions speaking louder than mere WORDS” … That email literally caused more than a FEW people to unsubscribe from this here list, and that’s why I’m writing to you – hehe.

Now bear in mind people join up and jump ship all the time. That ain’t my point – but the flood was what I did NOT expect, hehe, and yet, it’s a good thing – – and why?

Most of the people (actually, now that I check ALL) that unsubscribed have NEVER bought a product from me – and don’t plan on doing so either.

And a few “added to cart” and then never followed through – – a perfect example of what my last email told you NOT to do ,hehe, at least if you’re serious about FITNESS – and success – and success sin anything, to be honest.

Fortune doesn’t favor the BRAVE, my friend.

It favors the DOERS – – not the “on the fence” sitters – – or the “know it all’s” – – or the do nothing’s.

Fortune favors those that TAKE ACTION. That STEP up and take ACTION, should I say … much like a LOT OF YOU do both on this list and elsewhere, and for that I applaud you.

But again, and back to the question.

In terms of fitness, which one are YOU?

The one that claims “those books are too expensive” (and no, I’m NOT talking about buyers making rational decisions before purchasing here either).

The one that claims “I will buy your product” – but never does it?

The one that claims “Sure, we need to get fit”, but never bother actually following through?

Hey, it’s ok, my friend. People get ticked off for me saying it like it IS – – but the fact is this – – the vast MAJORITY of people  in this WORLD are NOT the doers.

They are the “sit on the sidelines” kind of people – – those that watch as life passes them by, and I’m sure that if you’re on this list – – you do NOT want to be counted on that list – – either in terms of fitness – or otherwise!

And that’s a good thing if so.

Last, but not least, check out what prior customers have said about VALUE when it comes to 0 Excuses Fitness products.

I’ve said in the past that I believe in overdelivering – – and UNDER promising – something which I advise everyone to do, and something which I believe in “practicing (what I “preach”)” as well.

People get great value from our products – and I’ve been told on occasion that for years and year of “brain picking” that goes into said products – the products are literally a STEAL for the price at which I’m offering them, hehe.

And again – back to the original question.

Which one are YOU, my friend?

Which side of the fence are YOU on?

Only you can decide – – but if I were you, I know what decision I’d take – pronto!

Rise – UP!

Best,

Rahul Mookerjee

P.S. – The books on pushups and pull-ups are (amongst others) that have been getting rave reviews as of late – check ‘em out!

P.S #2 – The best investment you can make in life is your health and fitness. ‘nuff said, and I’ll have more on this subject in another missive – – stay tuned!

Back in 2018, I made a decision that was VERY unpopular with my friends (not family though) – that being to (at the time, this is what I thought) – take a fourlough of sorts from mainland China – perhaps for good, but definitely for a LONG period.

This decision was based upon many factors, of course. The state of the Chinese economy at the time, future biz opportunities or the lack thereof, and most importantly, the fact that at that point, I wasn’t spending near as much time with family as I should have.

Well, all things said and done – I took the decision to mov back – in an instant one fine night – and then I backed it up, and somehow DID it.

Believe me, it was NOT easy (at the time) leaving a country where I’ve spent the majority of my adult life (again for good reason).

It was NOT the smooth journey – or transition you might expect, and there were a lot of hurdles, and YET – I did it.

The same thing applied when I moved BACK at the end of the year – again for good reasons!

I just did it – DESPITE words to the contrary from friends and this time family too..

Now, this is NOT a discussion about whether I was right or wrong – justified or not – or even “correct in making the decisions I did”.

This is about making a decision – and just doing it – and BACKING that decision until “kingdom come” as it were!

This is about taking a path – – choosing, I should say – – and STICKING to it no matter what!

Sure, there may be times you change directions – or goals- but speaking from an overall and broad perspective you DON’T in terms of what you really, really want.

One of the main reasons I admire Donald Trump, as I have said before, is NOT his politics.

It’s not his decisions – right or wrong.

It’s not just his style, although I admire that greatly.

It’s about saying he’ll do something – and then DO it – no matter what!

And then of course, BACKING that decision.

From Henry Ford to Steve Jobs to perhaps Trump himself and definitely yours truly this conjures up an image of “stubbornness” in most people’s minds.

“He’s as stubborn as a mule”, I’ve often been told – with good reason, hehe.

But there is a good side to this – that being you STICK to the path you chose – without excuses!

In fact, such people rarely GIVE THEMSELVES the opportunity to make excuses, which is even better.

Fitness wise, how do you RELATE?

Are you amongst the type that “says he’ll go to the gym and start working out “ – but never does?

Are you the person that says “I’ll go for a long run starting tomorrow morning” – but come tomorrow morning – it never happens?

Are you the person that says he will lose weight – not starting now – but “two days later”?

And so forth.

Or are you the person that makes up his or her mind to get what he or she wants – and then goes after it no matter what?

ONLY YOU – and YOU alone – can decide who you are – – and which you WANT to be!

And that’s today’s message, folks. Ponder it for a while – it DOES have deep meaning to it!

Best,

Rahul Mookerjee

P.S. – Have you picked up your copy of the 0 Excuses Fitness System, my friend? If not, quit mucking around and making excuses and do so right now – right HERE – https://0excusesfitness.com/0excusesfitnessystem/

I don’t know I have mentioned it before or not – – well, I think I did, actually – – but I will do so again – – the case of the “woman that was missing two fingers”.

I don’t remember when it exactly it occurred, but it was a few years ago.

A woman (along with a police officer, I believe, I’m not sure – – I’ll have to look at the video again) was “hunting” a tiger in the forests of India (Southern India I believe).

On elephant back at that.

That brings me to a trip down memory lane, of course – – when yours truly visited Corbett National Park in India – – and “toured” it one fine day on elephant back to catch a sight of that elusive and wonderful CAT – the big CAT – the true “big dog” amongst all cats bar NONE – the TIGER.

And as we followed the pug marks, it happened – without warning, a bundle of stripes SPRANG out of the tall grasses just a few feet away, and bounded away into the forest!

Yes – even the almighty tiger doesn’t dare confront an elephant … or does it?

Maybe it was just … but on with the story.

I still remember my Dad remarking on its agility and how “different” it looked from those in the zoo.

Fast forward a few years later, and we saw those beasts half tame upfront again – – at another national park where believe it or not they FEED the beasts to keep them “semi tame” and encourage tourism.

One of the dumbest ever decisions made in my opinion. A tiger is a wild animal, period – – and that’s as simple as it GETS!

And then they complain about human-tiger interactions increasing, all because of HUMAN fault. Duh!!

And now, it’s back to the present.

As the elephant moved through the grass – – another BAM!

Except this time the tiger sprung STRAIGHT out of the grasslands … and jumped… get this – – OVER the elephant.

Jumped over an adult male elephant – – and took TWO FINGERS along with it!

All in one bound, and in the space of less than 2 seconds, if even that. They researched the “why” later and it’s apparently because of her cubs being shot, and her associating humans with that, but still – – really – – now THAT is some major league FLEXIBILITY, my friend!

(The video is on my Instagram account, by the way, for those interested!)

Not to mention POWER. The tiger weighs uptil 300 kgs or so, and yet it CAN EASILY run – uphill – with massive “gaur” in its jaws that weigh WELL OVER A TON, believe it or not.

The grizzly (whom I’ve written about before, and along with the tiger is a VERY CLOSE contender for my favorite animal) is the only other beast with such raw STRENGTH.

Pound for pound, chimps and apes, but OVERALL ??

Back to the tiger – – I don’t know about you, but that sort of strength is something a human, even “Daniel Tiger” humans will never have – – but you CAN GET super human like strength in your core and legs by doing what the tiger does.

Or should I say, walking like the tiger does – – and SPRINGING up every so often!

Laugh all you like, my friend, but along with the crab walk and the bear crawl (two exercises that’ll bring supposedly fit adults to their KNEES – – within SECONDS) – – the tiger walk is another oft-ignored exercise that I haven’t talked about a lot – – at least in most of my books, but I HAVE covered it in the 0 Excuses Ship.

I HAVE trained people on how to do it, and as my daughter did this before lunch the other day and combined it with the SPRING I’ve mentioned – well – – it was no better time to write to you about that and remind you that so called kiddie movements can give not just YOU – – but your KID – – the workout of their lives, and that ain’t me kidding my friend.

So if you’re amongst the multitudes and hordes of folks worried about child obesity – – well worry no longer, my friend. Kiddie exercise will NEVER be a chore when it comes in “kiddie fitness” bite sized packages – – which you can get right here – – https://0excusesfitness.com/kiddie-fitness/

All for now!

Best,

Rahul Mookerjee

P.S. – And once you’re done grabbing the kiddie version, do yourself a huge, huge favor and grab the ADULT version too right here – –https://0excusesfitness.com/0excusesfitnessystem/

“Papa!” “RRRRRR”

And the roar rang out last night – – as I was about to go to bed.

And if it wasn’t for the “kiddie” voice saying it and the bundle of pajamas that LEAPT at me, bedclothes and all – I’d be thinking Daniel Tiger actually showed up “in person”, hehe.

As my daughter sagely informed me “He’s not just an animal! He’s a human animal!”

OK …

So for those not in the know, that is one of my daughter’s favorite things to watch on the dumbphone.

Daniel Tiger, Katarine “Kat”, and I think … “Barbara the penguin”, given how well she does the penguin walk!

OK, I made that last one, but you get the picture … and point of this missive being?

Well, this – my friend – and a point brought home to me VERY SQUARELY during writing Pushup Central – and EVEN MORE SQUARELY while filming Kiddie Central is that the TIGER bend pushup – is a great, great way to get fit – QUICK!

Not to mention build control in your forearms and upper body like never before.

What is it, you ask?

Well, there are tons of sites on the internet showing you how to do it – – but be warned – – a lot are showing you the wrong way, and form, as on the Hindu pushup and certain other pushups (dive bomber and pike pushups being two others that come to mind) are even more important on this one than other styles of pushups (though don’t get me wrong – form is paramount on ALL Exercises, regardless).

Do the tiger bend pushup by getting into a regular tiger like position, and then lowering yourself down as you would in a regular pushup …

… and then FLATTENING your forearms out WITHOUT changing position – -and then going back UP from there.

This seemingly simple exercise will have most gym goers flat on their faces after a rep or so, if they can even do it.

Even you bonafide PUSHUP maniacs will find this to be a challenge done for high reps – – and when you take away an arm – – oh boy!

I’m currently perfecting the one arm tiger bend pushup – – a skill I WOULD NOT ADVISE you to try until you get good – very very good – – at the regular version – and by that I mean very good!

Last, but not least, this style of pushup won’t just fanastic control – – it will also give your CHEST a workout in ways you’ve never experienced before – – even from the Hindus – – especially on the “up” phase.

You will SEE what I mean when you do these pushups – and others mentioned in Pushup Central, which truly IS the most comprehensive course on pushups out there.

Grab it right now – – https://0excusesfitness.com/pushup-central/

Best

Rahul Mookerjee

P.S. – By the way, remember that pushups are one half of the equation and pull-ups are the OTHER – so after you complete the above purchase, hark on over HERE to get the entire package – – https://0excusesfitness.com/pull-ups-from-dud-to-stud-to-super-stud-within-weeks/