Dear Reader,

I spoke about a great tip in the last email – something you can and should implement into your daily lives/routines, and now we’ll go one better.

THIS particular tip is probably even more important than what I mentioned above (although don’t get me wrong – that tip I gave you in the last email is so important in its own right I could write tomes on it).

THIS particular tip is also, in part, what allows you to GET into a positive state of emotion/feeling – and start to move mountains almost miraculously.

Folks often look at me with a mixture of bewilderment and amazement when I talk about moving mountains effortlessly, and yet, when your life is in a state of FLOW – when you are vibrating the right way – and in accordance with what you really desire, then things just start to fall into place, my friend.

They do – and I’ve mentioned a couple of instance of this in Zero to Hero as well, and while visualization is of course the #1 key to all this – the #2 key in my opinion – and a close second at that is this – GRATITUDE.

A spirit of gratitude and being grateful for what you have rather than gripe about what you don’t is key to turning “nothing” into something.

Again, I cannot emphasize this enough. Be grateful for everything you HAVE – and you create a natural “suction” of sorts that pulls MORE good things in – towards YOU.

This morning my wife and me were chatting after breakfast, and we were talking about how the vast majority of people (rich, poor, fit, unfit etc etc) go through life with a conspicuous ABSENCE of gratitude rather than the other way around.

And of course, a complete lack of “feeling good” internally as well as a result.

Is it any wonder that the world outside is experiencing nothing but “problems” (at least if you believe the news)?

The economy. Crime rate. Delinquencies. Foreclosures. Everything you read, everywhere you look seems dire – and yet – when you look at what you DO have – and be grateful for it (and consider those that don’t) – then you’ll realize the world is a far better place than you envisoned upon reading the news etc.

Don’t have that fancy car as yet? Well, at least you’ve GOT a car, right?

Don’t have all the money you want? Tired of your middle class life? Well, at least you’ve GOT a middle class life, eh? I’m sure if you told folks in sub saharan Africa that and gave them a choice they’d leap at it, right?

We tend to focus way more on what we don’t have rather than be grateful for what we DO have.

After that conversation this morning I felt so good (not that I wasn’t already) that I immediately sat down and started typing this to you.

My life has been an unending series of ups and downs since as of late, and get this – though I didn’t know everything I do now, and though I’m always learning, the downs never lasted.

In fact, the peaks were even higher than the troughs (and this you can probably glean after reading what I wrote in Zero to Hero).

And so forth …

Point being this – we always have something to be grateful about – and we should consciously acknowledge those things and dem feelings, my friend.

Fitness wise, you might not have the six pack of your dreams – YET – but you’ve got two legs, haven’t you?

You’ve got arms – a working body (albeit one that you might have misused) – and so forth, right?

You’re certainly better off than a paraplegic – or those with amputated limbs – and so forth.

You might not be able to run sprints – YET – but compare yourself to someone without legs.

Right. I bet you feel grateful, now, eh?

So thats the takeaway from this email. Life might turn chaotic at times – heck, it often does.

Fitness wise, you might be going through a down. Hell, you may be going through temporary downs right now overall – but amidst it all – take a cool few minutes or so to be GRATEFUL for what you do have.

Visualize – FEEL grateful – and then DO the thing – the RIGHT way!

Thats really all it boils down to, my brothers and sisters.

Ok – thats it for this particular “sermon” (not really, hehe). I’ll be back later!

Best,

Rahul Mookerjee

P.S. – If anything I’m grateful for the exercises that I myself put in the 0 Excuses Fitness System. And while you might think thats a ludicrous way to “thaaaank” (think, hehe), think AGAIN, my friend.  YES, I’m grateful that the best darn exercises exists. YES, I’m grateful that I got into the best shape of my life with nothing other than pushups and squats. And yes, I’m SUPER grateful for the customers I have – and all of you on this list as well. I’m grateful I have products to sell. And so forth … Again, I could write tomes on this!

P.S. #2 – In terms of “doing things the right way” – – both “the things” and the “right way” are mentioned in the System – which you can grab right here – – http://0excusesfitness.com/0excusesfitnessystem/

 

Dear Reader,

There was a great little book written in the early 1900’s (I believe) by Wallace. D. Wattles entitled “The Science of Getting Rich”.

A highly recommended short read (short for me, at any rate) and I don’t care if you’re interested in making money – or getting rich – or not – the principles outlined in the book are GENERAL principles of success in all spheres, much like the 10 Commandments of Physical Success in 0 Excuses Fitness.

While Wattles tailored his book for those that want to accumulate riches (who doesn’t, hehe) and I tailored mine towards those that want to get – and stay – in the very best shape of their lives (and stay that way, mind you!) – the principles are the same for achieving success in any sphere of life.

Now, there was a great line in that book I just spoke about.

It goes such – “Getting rich is NOT a matter of doing certain things. It’s a matter of doing things – a CERTAIN WAY!”

Now, what does this mean, you ask? What does it have to do with fitness anyway?

Well, I’ll explain.

How many times have you woken up in the morning with a “rum drum” feeling of “Oh, I gotta get through this again”.

“Oh, no. I gotta wake up and put in the mileage anyway – I can’t miss my running goals!”

“Oh, I gotta finish my pushups even though I don’t feel like it!”

And so forth – and anyone that’s been exercising for a while knows what I’m talking about here.

There are times you just dont FEEL like doing it – and you end up going through the motions anyway and having a mediocre workout.

THIS is precisely what Wattles cautions against, and is the certain “way” he’s referring to.

As Emerson once said “Nothing great was achieved without enthusiasm” – and the same holds true here!

When you’re doing something – anything – don’t just “do it” without any emotion or thoughts behind it!

If you’re bored and depressed out of your skull at your current job – and want a change – don’t just “go through the motions” at your current job. Do whatever it is you’re doing at your current job with the end GOAL of getting a better one – – and believe me, when you put that thought and goal in your mind as you go through your routine, it’s nigh impossible not to  be “aroused” at the deepest levels (if you do it correctly!).

THIS, my friend – is one of the keys to achievement in any sphere – fitness included.

Now, back to fitness – what happens on those cold winter mornings when you just don’t want to wake up to “git her done”?

What happens when you’re tired after work – and the wife is nagging – and the kids be CLAMORING for your time, hehe – or a combo of all the above and more?

And so forth?

How do you put yourself into an enthusiastic frame of mind and import that same gusto into your workout?

Well, simple, my friend.

You go into what I like to call the “Theater of your Mind” (although you call this whatever you like) and you VISUALIZE – yes – the perfect scenario.

You visualize, for instance, not being tired after a hectic workday – and not coming home to an “uncomfortable situation” – and so forth.

Or, you could visualize your goals. For me I often spend 10 to 15 minutes before a workout going through the entire workout in my head – but most importantly, with FEELING!

The feeling, my friend is how you really change your emotional state from negative to positive – and keep it there – and this good feeling is what imports into ANY Activity you do while in this frame of mind – including workouts.

And the results follow, my friend. Oh yes, they do.

I’ll write more on this in the future, but for now, remember what I just told you above is one of the most powerful tips anyone can give you.

Implement this little gem into your routines – – and watch your life change!

Best,

Rahul

P.S. – 0 Excuses Fitness gives you plenty of more tips – both from a mental as well as physical standpoint – tips that you have NOT seen elsewhere to be honest. If you’re even in the slightest bit interested in getting fit (and if you’re reading this, you likely are), you owe it to yourself to pick up a copy immediately. Do so right here – – http://0excusesfitness.com/0excusesfitnessystem/

Dear Reader,

Was watching some amazing stuff on YouTube the other day – animal videos, to be specific, and something that surprised me no end (and was new to me as well) was a video I saw someplace of a pit bull taking a massive – yes, you guessed it – actual BULL down.

No kidding, folks.

The pit bull literally jumped on to the bull – and grabbed it by the nose – and try as it might, the bull couldn’t shake it off.

It ended up with the bull on the floor “submitting”, and the video cuts off there, so I’m not sure what happened next, but though courage, valor and other terms might come to mind here – the first term that came to mind for me was this – TENACIOUSNESS.

Reminded me of the good ole “Rumble in the Jungle” fight between Muhammad Ali and George Foreman, and while the “why’s and wherefore’s” of that epic battle are widely contested (i.e. the “rope a dope” controversy and so forth), Foreman has admitted in the past that it was big mistake to underestimate Ali.

“The mistake of a lifetime”, as he puts it.

The actual fight again was one where Ali took the worst of it seemingly. Body blow after body blow landed, but Ali hung in there – tenacious as a pit bull might be, and started to take full toll after the heavy shots tired Foreman out.

Much like the battle in the epic movie Rocky (the initial one) where Rocky hangs in there until … well, we all know, I’m sure, hehe.

Anyway, there’s a lesson to be learnt here, folks.

You don’t have to be in a fight – or be a pitbull –  or win a boxing bout to know that tenaciousness is something that we could ALL use a little – or a LOT of.

And it’s a quality sorely lacking in most modern day men.

Most modern day men – or folks in general, I should say give up at the slightest hint of “hard work lies ahead” or the tiniest roadblock.

It’s sad, because this one quality gives us the ability to get the most out of life – and master what life throws at us – with vim, vigor and gusto.

Think about it. How many times has life thrown a curveball of any sort at you – and how many times have you tackled it tenaciously, never willing to give up?

This quality is one of the many you’ll develop when you follow my exercise routines and programs.

Those that have bought the 0 Excuses Fitness System have said that the video and instruction are just like me i.e. brutally honest. Frank. Down to earth. Those are some of the comments I’ve received, and does it work?

Oh yes – it DOES – if you LET the routines work.

If you actually DO – and are tenacious enough to hang in there to experience the benefits of said routines.

Trust me, my programs develop a level of tenaciousness in you that you will NOT get by following your average toning routine at the gym – or pounding the pavement – or getting your shoulders massaged by your personal trainer (ugh!) while lifting pink dumbbells.

No sirreeee … and anyone that’s mastered the 100 pull-up challenge I talk about in Pull-ups – from DUD to STUD within a few weeks KNOWS what I’m talking about.

The routines may not be fancy. They sure as heck ain’t “purdy” and “gussied up” (for y’all from the South reading this, hehe).

But do they WORK?

Heck yes.

Do they build GUMPTION – CHARACTER – and most of all, tenacity?

Heck yes – and again, anyone that’s gotten to a level where they can pound out 500 pushups a day and keep at it a while KNOWS what I’m talking about.

So if you’re looking to build qualities that will help you succeed in the game of life as well while building the body of your dreams – – well – – look no further, my friend. Invest in the System today, and reap the rewards for your entire life.

Best,

Rahul Mookerjee

P.S. – If you’re looking to get better at pull-ups and chances are you ARE (most folks are unable to do pull-ups at all, let alone do ’em RIGHT) – then THIS is the perfect start for you – – http://0excusesfitness.com/pull-ups-from-dud-to-stud-within-a-matter-of-weeks/.  And not to worry – we’ve got progressions beyond THIS as well! Baby steps though, my friend. Baby steps …

Dear Reader,

A couple of years ago (in 2015 to be precise) a series of events occured in my life that I never “consciously” thought would occur – but occur they did.

I’m not talking fitness – or money – or anything of that sort. I’m talking life – and I’m talking emotions as powerful as man can experience – emotions that quite literally “took me to another plane of living” in many ways.

This rollercoaster ride lasted a while, and at the end of it, for various reasons and although I did NOT know it at the time, the “final” phase of my fitness journey to the goal I had in mind started.

I say final in quotes because it’s the journey that counts. And though I’ve achieved the goal I set for myself – I’ve set more, and continue to work towards those.

That’s just how life is, my friend. There’s no”stagnation” – both physically and mentally.

The minute you think you’ve “arrived” in whichever sense and figure you’ve got to do nothing else is the minute you start sliding downhill – FAST – and usually to a place that is BELOW where you were when you first started.

This a truism, and holds true for life as well as it does fitness – and I’ll bet those of you that are reading this agree with me. If it rings true, well – – it probably IS true, as they say!

Anyway, I was spurred on to that final phase by yet another emotion that drove me as if I was possessed.

At the time of achieving this fitness goal I had for myself, I never once saw myself (in my mind’s eye) as anything BUT haven’t achieved it.

I never saw myself as “not being able to achieve it”. There were no ifs, no buts, no maybe’s – – and while yes, getting down to brass tacks and actually DOING were the physical actions that transformed my reality – the mental aspect of this cannot be understated.

Lots of folks start out with good intentions, and stay on track for a month – or two months – or perhaps more – but unless that fire is brewing within – unless you’ve really got a passion for achieving whatever it is you set out to – chances are you’ll “slow down along the way”.

And thats not good, my friend. The key, or one of them, to achieving any goal is to keep the fire brewing – to have that WHITE HOT flame of desire percolating underneath your desire at all times – and boy was that case with me at the time I’m mentioning!

And “living as if” is one of the ways to keep the enthusiasm high – and to make yourself believe “internally” that YES – you WILL accomplish the goal.

Once you start living “as if”, and work on getting the right pictures to your subconscious – a “new you” takes over, although  you don’t know or see it as yet.

The beached whale may look like a tub of lard on the outside right NOW – but make no mistake – the minute he sets his mental programming on the right track is the minute he ACTS differently – and physical results start to follow soon thereafter.

Tangible, physical results.

When I cranked out my squats during that period, I never thought of “500 at a go being tough”.

I didn’t think of the hikes at 530 in the morning (and I ain’t a morning person by a long shot) being “impossible” or that “I wouldn’t wake up”. In fact I didn’t even need an alarm to wake up most of the time, such was the intensity of that DESIRE.

When I set a goal to accomplish 100 or more pull-ups in a workout, not for a minute did I believe I would never do it.

Yes, I didn’t know how to initially – but I always knew I’d find the way – and find it I did – and HOW!

And so forth.

So that’s today’s tip, my friend. Live “as if” – both while working out – and in terms of life in general. You’ll be nigh amazed at what you’ll accomplish if you incorporate this little gem into your routine.

Ok – thats it for now. I’ll be back again later!

Best,

Rahul Mookerjee

P.S. – A huge, huge thanks to all our readers for reading – – and an even bigger thanks to those of you that have been customers and continue to do so. It was the one year “anniversary” for this particular site yesterday, and we’ve come a long, long way … Speaking of which, it’s also the sixth anniversary of my old fitness site which I’m not currently working upon but will. Got big plans for that one – stay tuned!

P.S #2 – And for you workout maniacs out there – there’s literally no better way to celebrate this festive occasion by pounding out a few of the quick’n’dirty routines I give in the System. They won’t just get your heart and lungs pumping to the max – they’ll get you BELIEVING – and you’ll get a helluva workout to boot as well. Check out the System right here if you so choose – – http://0excusesfitness.com/0excusesfitnessystem/

Dear Reader,

Was at the park today, and I saw a personal trainer training a couple of folks out there – a guy that I had seen last week too, I believe.

The trainer himself was one of those big, beefy sorts that looked like he spent quite a lot of time working his arms and chest – – but as is the norm with a lot of gym goers, pretty much nothing on the upper back and legs.

While he didn’t quite have the “pelican leg” syndrome, his legs were nowhere near the size or shape they should be in – and he had the hint (more, actually) of a beer belly poking out under his shirt.

All good considering he was doing a lot of things RIGHT in terms of training the guy and a young lady training with him.

For starters, there was no nonsensical gym equipment. It was bodyweight training, and although it could be done better – FAR better – for FAR better results, at least it was a start.

There was no nonsensical preening and posing either. I remember a gym I visited once in China (termed “Muscle Beach Gym”) and there was a female trainer literally “massaging” her client – – not AFTER a workout – – but while she was doing overhead presses (seated, at that) with little pink dumbells.

I got more than a few cold stares when I guffawed loudly as well as a snide “we don’t want Crossfitters here”.

And my response?

“Cross fit sucks. I can do things with my body that neither you or the vast bulk of Crossfitters can”, I said, while looking the meathead straight in the eye, and after giving me the “up and down” once, he figured “discretion was the better part of valor” in terms of this particular argument.

Hey – don’t doubt it – I’d put him on the pull-up bar with me on a jiffy and prove it too! Hehe …

But anyway, back to the trainer at the park.

Normally, this dude doesn’t have the couple do any pulling exercises whatsoever. He has them do modified burpees as well as a light jog in the park, and some light rope jumping along with a few stretches, and that’s that.

A slow ass 45 minute workout that our 0 Excuses Fitness brethren wouldn’t even break a sweat doing.

And judging by the looks of the couple, it wasn’t doing much in terms of either fat loss or increase in strength / stamina.

After the instructor (and the couple) saw me pounding out pull-ups and doing monkey bar work by their side, they decided to incorporate it too into their routine.

Gal was asked to try the monkey bar swings, and she gave up without even trying. Trainer wouldn’t even goad her into trying to do it. All he did was smile and say OK …

Guy jumps up, and furiously flails about on the bars before a) gripping it incorrectly and b) kicking so much with his legs that I was wondering if he was in an elementary TaeKWondo class or doing monkey bar work.

Probably the former in his mind!

And sad part is, the trainer himself probably had NO inkling of the fact that he was gripping it incorrectly – or that he shouldn’t be kicking around. He did mention something about his “turn not being correct”, but thats about it.

In Gorilla Grip, and Pull-ups – – from DUD to STUD within a matter of weeks – – I go into both these issues as well as more issues that personal trainers for the most part do not address, and are usually unaware of. Issues that not only hinder progress – – but also cause injuries in the shoulder area, especially when swinging oneself around.

Crowning point of all this, of course was when they got down for their burpees.

The couple barely bent their arms during the pushup, and the trainer did one ” to show them how it was done”, and that was that.

And that was that for the session. There was some discussion about fees, but that, for the most part was that.

Huh?? You call that training? I wanted to ask the couple this, but didn’t …

Aside from all the other stuff, in the 0 Excuses Fitness System I don’t just TEACH you how to do the exercises.

I don’t just tell you to “drop and give me a 100 – or 250”!

NO – I pound ’em right THERE  WITH YOU – as it should be DONE!

A true personal trainer should be one that can DO the exercises with you, or at least do ’em enough to work up a good sweat with you.

A real personal trainer should motivate and inspire folks that can’t do a certain exercise to GO FOR IT – with vim, vigor and GUSTO rather than just say “OK”, and be done with it!

And of course, a real personal trainer should know what the hell they’re on about when it comes to training.

None of this, of course is anything against the trainer himself. Nicest guy possible from what I could tell, but his methods were WAY off. Maybe I’ll  offer to help him out a bit the next time – or maybe not.

We’ll see – stay posted for further updates on that!

In the meantime, remember that if you’re looking for real life, no nonsense fitness coaching that WILL get you in the best shape of your life – – then apply here and we’ll have you sorted ASAP.

But remember. This is only for serious trainees who TRAIN HARD – with NO excuses brooked or tolerated.

If you’re part of the “Oh, let’s just do the easy stuff” – then this probably ain’t for you.

If you’re part of the very large majority that is satisfied with “ego boosts” as opposed to real personal training – – then this sure as heck ain’t for you.

But if you’re truly interested in getting in the best shape of your life – both mentally and physically – then guess what. I’m right here for you!

Here is that link again – http://0excusesfitness.com/coaching/

I look forward to serving you.

Best,

Rahul Mookerjee

P.S. – Don’t forget to check out our products page (new and revamped) right HERE – – http://0excusesfitness.com/products/

Dear Reader,

Well, well, well – we’ve had some great feedback in response to Marc’s very motivational story I shared the other day !

I’ll share some of the feedback here later, but suffice it to say that we’ll be hearing more good stuff from Marc “by and by” as we go on. He’s got plenty to share with y’all, and ALL of it is just as much fitness related as it is life.

Going on from that though – from gorilla grips and “gorilla like shoulders“, hehe – we go to the perhaps the exact metamorphical opposite – that being the caterpillar.

What gives, you ask? Am I coming out with “caterpillar fitness” next?

Nah – not quite as yet – but it bears saying that right about after I sent that last email out, my little girl approached me with a request.

She had a story in mind (at the age of 4 and a half – go figure, eh?) and she didn’t just “have it in mind”.

No, she wanted to put it on paper – despite not knowing the words to do so with – and unwittingly or not the story she told me (and that I wrote in CURSIVE) has a direct cross over to fitness.

In fact, and to be even more specific, it contains a very important key not just to getting fit – – but to also “avoid falling off the fitness wagon” – a key that I cover in the Simple and Effective Diet as part of the rules I lay out, but a key that is oft missed by readers.

By the way, that little manual is FREE – FREE when you invest in the 0 Excuses System as part of the package – so you may want to grab the entire “shebang” right HERE – – http://0excusesfitness.com/0excusesfitnessystem/. Believe me, it’s the best investment you can make in your health and fitness — so do so today!

And once thats done, check out my little girl’s story for yourself – – and let me know if you can find the “secret” – – it’s right there under your nose if you look!

 

Best,

Rahul Mookerjee

P.S. – We’ll be sharing more fitness stories as we go along – – so stay tuned. And if you haven’t yet gotten yer paws on the System – which in itself is one of the MOST motivational fitness manuals you’ll EVER read – well, here is where to do it – and do it RIGHT NOW – – http://0excusesfitness.com/0excusesfitnessystem/

P.S. #2 – Why did I write in cursive? Why not type on the ‘puter? Well, thats a tale for another time – stay tuned on that one too!

Dear Reader,

Well, while we’re on the theme of gorilla grips – and bite marks, hehe – let’s talk about a man who in terms of physique resembles an African silver back gorilla minus the hair far, far more than he does “home sapien”, hehe.

This man is an accomplished boxer and martial artist, as well as a GOOD man overall – – someone whose always willing to go the extra mile (of his own accord, mine you) to help someone that really, really needs it – and believe me, I’ve been in those shoes before (really needing it). Oh YES, I have …

Other than his obvious physical skills and the twin lumps of brawn on his upper arms he calls “shoulders” (I call ’em cannonballs, hehe) – – he’s also dabbled a bit into writing, and today’s dispatch will be from HIM.

And as promised in the last email – – it’ll be HIS success story. Raw and uncensored, and straight from the horse’s … ok, gorilla’s, hehe, mouth.

Here goes!

Well, I’m no writer like Rahul is but I’ll do my best to convey some experiences and motivation.

I used to race road bikes, unsuccessfully mind you but I loved it nonetheless. When I relocated to Asia, more then 7 years ago, I stopped riding. I made all kinds of excuses for it, it’s too dangerous, there’s too much pollution, I don’t have time, blah, blah, blah… Excuses excuses excuses…

I’m sure all of you readers know what I’m talking about. At that time, I really believed myself that those excuses were valid and warranted.

But one day, for some reason, I decided to get back on the saddle. I set my alarm for 5 am and reluctantly got up, pumped air in the tires, filled the water bottles and out I went. I then discovered a beautiful ride in a park only a few km from my house. I hit the wall after only 15 km and limped back home. For those of you not familiar with cycling, hitting the wall is when your muscles are depleted of glycogen and you are solely relying on oxygen to generate power. It sucks, every pedal stroke is torture. Needless to say, I was out of shape and needed to put miles in my legs.

There’s something special about cycling. It’s highly addictive. I don’t know if any of you like role playing games but cycling is a lot like playing a RPG and leveling up your character. Every ride you log in makes you stronger and faster. I have a natural affinity for the sport and I usually improve extremely fast.

I have high blood pressure and prior to starting to ride, I lost 10 kg and was able to cut my dosage in half. Since I started riding, only a couple of months ago, I am now almost off the medication completely. I am averaging over 30km/h and almost 300 watts and I’m just getting started. I am so used to getting up at 5 that I barely need an alarm anymore. It’s part of my routine. They say it can take between 6 months to a year to make changes become a permanent part of your life but it can be faster.

So all this to say; at the end of the day, we all have tons of excuses to not do what we wish we could do but in the end, the only person stopping us from doing it is ourselves and the only way to get it done is like Nike says so well, Just do it. I know it sounds oversimplified and it really is that simple. If you want to do something, just get up in the morning and get it done. Make the time for it like it’s your new religion. Workout like someone is watching you and finally, just keep at it. You will be surprised how fast your body adapts and changes. Take your small victories where you can take them. You won’t beat records every day but you should beat your own limits regularly.

And the most important of all, have fun.

Take care

Marc

My response: –

Marc, my BROTHER –

This is great, and congratulations on your multiple achievements!! Getting your weight down the way you have is no mean feat given the other issues you’re dealing with, and what you say about no longer being on blood pressure meds – – well – – KUDOS to you on that achievement as well!

Two things about your email stand out – – 1) ZERO excuses and 2) Your statement about “Just do it”.

There is damn good reason behind this site being named “0 Excuses Fitness”, and an even better reason for the “Just do it” tagline (which I changed over the last few weeks as a test, but is, curiously enough BACK now). One of my Italian students that used to learn English from me (a former army man and wrestler) loved it as well – – he took one look at the site and nodded his head knowingly.

As Emerson said, do the thing and you shall have the power. You’re part of the rare breed that doesn’t just “sit and dream”. You formulate goals – and then put them into ACTION – and the results are showing!

Your email also brought back some very pleasant memories of me waking up at 5:30 A.M. in the mornings in China to go hiking. ‘Twas so dark on the hill I’d be using my smartphone for illumination, hehe … until dawn broke, by which time I’d already completed two rounds and was raring to go for a third before my pull-ups.

Last, but not least, this was an awesome piece of writing. Keep at it, and like you say – – you can only get better and better at it!

Thanks again for sending this in – – I’m sure our readers will get mucho inspiration from YOUR story!

Best,

Rahul

Indeed, my friend. Indeed!

Best,

Rahul Mookerjee

P.S. – If you’ve got inspirational stories of your own to share – send ’em in – and I’ll post ’em in my daily newsletter!

P.S #2 – Marc as you might imagine is still proceeding on his fitness journey. He’s well aware that accomplishing one goal doesn’t mean sitting back on his rumpus and “being complacent” about it, and I’ve no doubt he’s trying to better P.R.’s as I type this. As he should. If you enjoyed this little dispatch from him – – let me know – – and I’ll pass on the feedback to him so he can keep updating us on his fitness journey!

Dear Reader,

It’s one of the often discussed topics, isn’t it?

We hear the world success all the time – but what exactly entails success? Money? Power? Wealth?

More “bling”? Being able to keep up with the Jones? Being “high and mighty” and attempting to “lord it over” the have-nots?

All of this, and above is what is commonly thought of as one, or the primary hallmark of success, and I’m here to tell you today that it ain’t so. In fact it REALLY ain’t so.

Real success is actually the polar opposite of all the above …

What IS it, then?

Success is being willing to dream – dream BIG – but more importantly, LATCH on to that dream for dear LIFE – and NEVER BE WILLING to let go, no matter what!

Success, in other words, is to grasp your DREAM – no matter how insurmountable it might seem – BELIEVE in yourself – and then latch on to that dream with a bonafide Gorilla Grip (which, incidentally is the product that sells, and has sold the most for me – go figure, eh?).

On that note, I’ve got bite marks on my right hand today. My little gorilla got overzealous with her gorilla grip today, hehe, and I had to take my hand away or else she’s probably have taken a chunk out of it much as a real gorilla might, hehe.

Success is having an iron will – and about knowing that important as willpower is your IMAGINATION is truly what conquers the world.

As many thinkers over the ages have put it – – the greatest nation on Earth is none other than you IMAGINATION. And it’s true, my friend. It’s true. And success is being able to – or willing to – imagine – and then BELIEVE in the power of that imagination.

Success is staring failure in the eye, and giving it a liver shot – – and doing so over and over again until  it STAYS down.

As Rocky said, “it’ll beat to your knees no matter how strong you are, and it’ll KEEP you there – if you LET it”. That’s straight out of Rocky Balboa, and it ‘s a quote to remember and live your life by, my friend.

Success is seeing zeros in your bank account and knowing – nay – BELIEVING – with an iron will and cast iron mind – that better, much better lies ahead.

Success is about ignoring those who laugh at your dreams and say you’re a fool (or worse) for believing in them – and about setting out to prove to the world that dreams DO indeed come true.

Success is about remembering the following line “Tell the world what you’re going to do – but SHOW them first” (Napoleon Hill).

Success is about ignoring friends and family members who “know it won’t work” and carry one nonetheless.

Success is about NOT giving up when all seems lost. Success is about NOT giving up when it seems like it’s the point of “no-return” (and indeed, the greatest success often occur at this point).

Success, my friend is about all this — and about a lot more — but it’s NOT just about accumulating riches – – or the latest fancy Lamborghini. Sure, those are great – and don’t get me wrong – we’d all love a Ferrari or two, but they aren’t by any yardstick the only measure of greatness or success.

And much more, but talk to any successful person in any area of life and chances are they’ll agree and more.

In terms of fitness, the same thing holds true.

The person who is “naturally thin” (or a beanpole) ain’t any more successful than someone whose slogged for ages to get the weight off – and KEEP it off.

The person whose got “good genetics” isn’t any more successful for his or her 12 pack than the person whose sweated it out galore to GET those abs.

In fact, external trappings of success only last so often if the internal you doesn’t believe you’re a success – or if you haven’t ever taken any action to be successful (case in point being “rich kids” – the “spoiled brats” as it were –  and God knows there’s plenty of them where I live right about now, hehe).

‘Tis fact, my friend. ‘Tis fact, and I’lll close on that note.

But wait – before we go – I’ll bring you a real success story tomorrow – fitness wise, that is – from my buddy Marc.

He’s been attempting to lose the extra flab around his core and midsection for a while now and generally get into overall better shape – – and I’ll share part of his story in tomorrow’s email.

I’m sure it’ll inspire, just as this email did – so stay tuned!

Best,

Rahul Mookerjee

P.S. – More such success stories – and success philosophy is mentioned in the 10 Commandments of Physical Success in the 0 Excuses Fitness System and I’ll be a monkey’s uncle if any ONE of these stories don’t inspire you to become a better YOU today, my friend. Grab the system right now, and see for yourself – – http://0excusesfitness.com/0excusesfitnessystem/

Dear Reader,

I cannot count how many times people have told me (either directly or indirectly) that “it’s never going to happen” – – and it HAS.

For instance, I’ve always had a dream of working for myself – doing my own thang – and yet, over the years, EVERY time I’ve announced this dream to someone I’ve got the same response.

“It’ll never happen”.

“You’re better off doing what everyone else does”.

Yada, Nada Schana.

YAWN.

The vast majority of people “do what everyone else does” because deep down, they believe they don’t have a choice – even though we ALL have a choice.

Ever wondered how the great achievers of our world achieved what they did?

They didn’t sit around waiting for “others approval” to do it. They didn’t “ask for permission”.

They weren’t in the least bit concerned about what others thought of ’em.

Edison was branded a failure practically from the age of 6 or so – and yet, years later, his dogged persistence and his refusal to “accept the norm” led to him becoming one of the most celebrated inventors in the whole world.

Ditto for Napoleon Hill, whose by far one of the inspiring figures I’ve read about (and continue to do so). Hill went through several years where everyone “doubted” him – included his own family – and was urged repeatedly to “take the safe option”.

Yet he didn’t. He persisted. And look at the results today.

When I first started writing my books, EVERYONE told me it wouldn’t work.

Even those that were supposed to be the closest to me told me “it was an useless pursuit”. That “no-one will buy from you”.  You’re better off doing it as a “side thing”.

And if I had ever announced doing what I do now – which is to work from home – they’d probably fly off the rooftops in shock.

‘Tis astounding, but the negativity (either intentional or unintentional) you get when you announce your goals to others is so strong that you’re better off NOT telling anyone what your goal is.

I highly recommend this if you have goals that “scare” the average person deep down inside. Goals that they’ve never achieved – and yet see fit to lecture others about.

As Napoleon Hill said “Tell the world what you’re gonna do – but SHOW ’em first!”

In terms of fitness, what does all this mean?

Well – simple – if you’re currently 400 lbs and  at beached whale status, the LAST thing you want to do is tell the world how fit you’ll become (well, other than those you really trust and those you think won’t impart negative momentum to your journey – but its still best to keep such goals to yourself).

Believe me, I’ve been there. If I had told the doubters what I was going to do “back then” – I would have received nothing but scorn and derision.

Not that it would have stopped me. It never has – but I’m about as a stubborn in these matters as Jonah’s mule (I believe it was Jonah? Hehe …)

If you’re currently at the stage you cannot do a single pull-up, for instance – here’s what you do – you take ACTION.

You crack open “Pull-ups – – from DUD to STUD within a few weeks” – and you implement what’s been written.

If you’re currently obese, then start with 0 Excuses Fitness, and quietly begin to  IMPLEMENT what it says.

Before, and along with implementation make sure you have a mental picture in your mind of what you want to achieve, and keep revisiting that mental picture OVER AND OVER again in your mind whether or not you think it makes any sense or not.

Believe me, this visualization works. ‘Tis something I talk about often, and with good reason – and you can use it in ANY area of your life.

As for the naysayers?

Well, use their negativity as a force to propel yourself towards what you want.

When I get a negative comment, I often raise my hands to the ceiling afterwards and let out a whoop of joy. This was something highly recommended by Dan Kennedy, master marketer and public speaker (amongst others) and it is something I recommend YOU do as well, my friend.

And after this, I continue on with whatever it was that I was doing – with vim, vigor and GUSTO – and utter disdain for the naysayers. Let them “neigh”, hehe.

As Emerson rightly said, “nothing great was achieved without enthusiasm”.

‘Tis true, my friend. ‘Tis true – both for the physical self as well as other accomplishments.

Ok, thats it for now. I’ll be back again later!

Best,

Rahul Mookerjee

P.S. – If this email fires you up and has you “raring to go” – well – congratulations. You’re officially in the very ultra rare group of DOERS whose willing to brave any and ALL obstacles and do what it takes to achieve your goal. Fitness wise, here are the tools to do it with – – http://0excusesfitness.com/0excusesfitnessystem/

Dear Reader,

Well, though I’d love to put a few more zeros and a couple more $$ signs behind those numbers up there and tell  you you won the “unexpected lottery”  I can’t do that in good faith, can I? Hehe.

Nah- those were my workout numbers today and what a workout it was to be sure!

I did pushups today, sure – some of them straight out of 0 Excuses Fitness, but they didn’t figure in the numbers above. In fact I only did a measly 50 pushups today before I collapsed and called it a day.

What did I do, then?

Well, I did about 5 HARD rounds on the heavy bag, for one. I hit that sucker HARD and heavy for 5 minutes bouts, and between that?

I did an old favorite of mine – something I used to do way back in the day. Something that strips oodles of fat off anyone who does it for any length of time. Something that is WAY better than “long slow distance” cardio.

And what that BE, you ask?

Well – jumping rope, my friend.

Jumping rope is one of the most effective, yet most overlooked training exercises out there. One of the best investments you can make in yourself (fitness wise) is to buy yourself a good quality jump rope.

Believe me, you’ll have the workout of your life – once you get in good enough shape to jump rope for any length of time.

Most folks would be hard pressed to pound out 25 regular jumps in good form and cadence – let alone multiply those numbers by 10 – or 100, for that matter.

And when we’re talking backwards – forwards – diagonal jumps – and many, many more styles – well, I could literally write an entire BOOK on this, and still think of more ways to utilize this excellent piece of workout equipment.

So  if that is something y’all be interested in, let me know and I’ll see what I can do. It’s currently NOT in the works – but all depends upon the feedback I get on this one!

Now in the meantime, what if you don’t know the different variations (and believe me, there’s tons that are NOT readily apparent) – or aren’t in any sort of shape to jump rope to start with?

Well, simple.

You put an image in your mind of what it is you are trying to accomplish. The end result. In this case that’s a fit YOU. A svelte, fit YOU!

Then you crack open the 0 Excuses Fitness System, and get started on the following – –

Hindu Squats, regular pushups, “table pushups” and the bridge.

Start by weaving a workout around these exercises. You might not be able to do very many when you first start out, but I guaran-damn-tee you that the flab will start flying off in record times. In fact, it’s NOT a stretch to say you’ll be literally “attracting” fitness when you bear the above in mind, and do the right exercises!

Or (bearing in mind the subject of this dispatch) should I say you’ll be attracting the “bling of fitness”, hehe.

Pretty soon you’ll be in such excellent shape that when you DO get that jump rope – a 100 or so at a go won’t  be a big deal at all.

So take the first step now, my friend. GET in that sort of shape by following what I mention in the 0 Excuses Fitness System, and write back – and tell me about your fitness journey – I’ll share your tales with the world!

Best,

Rahul Mookerjee

P.S. – And yes, the System contains several sample workouts that could also be termed as “ball busters”. Your heart will feel like it’s raced several miles by the time 10 or 15 minutes are over – and you’ll get benefits far OUT Of proportion to the time you put in. Check it out now, and find out for yourself right HERE – http://0excusesfitness.com/0excusesfitnessystem/