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/

Dear Reader,

Back in Feb 2018, during Lunar New Year ’18, I was at my friends house eating dinner.

Was a good ole chicken and rice dinner – – “butter” chicken was what my buddy (he of the Marines, I’m sure you know who I’m talking about!) had prepared.

Now this is an Indian delicacy – NOT one I partake of a lot as if there’s ONE food item that adds lard to the midsection within minutes of Advanced Hill Training taking it OFF – “butter chicken” or “chicken tikka masala” as the West knows it is IT. 

But he did up a pretty good meal, I must admit, and as we ate, we spoke about core training.

As we spoke, a friend of mine came up – a guy who I admire greatly, and who has background in a variety of martial arts, wrestling as well as boxing.

He’s a big strong guy that loves the gym, but strangely enough for one that was involved in a lot of said sports, he’s not much of a one, if at all, for bodyweight exercises.

And his gut shows it. He’s got one of those massive “hard” guts that don’t jiggle when you hit it – which  may sound better than the “jiggly” bellies in theory but it’s not – that subcutaneous fat is a walking invitation to heart disease down the road.

‘Tis something you often see amongst gym goers and bodybuilders alike, along with the “pelican” sydrome as well (teeny weeny chicken legs and a gigantic overdeveloped torso about to topple over like a house of cards on fire).

“He can hit hard, I agree”, I mused. “But he’s way out of shape for a boxer, I must say!”

My friend nodded.

“Heck yeah. Let’s see him take one to the GUT!”

I then invited my friend to “take a few shots” at my midsection.

“Nah”, he said, shaking his head. “I’d be wasting my time!”

Now just so you know, and those reading these dispatches for a while know, my friend from the Marines ain’t no slouch himself. He’s the next best thing to “Giant Gonzalez” (at least judging by those battletank shoulders of his) – and he TOO has background in boxing.

I’ve heard he once punched straight THROUGH a heavy bag and kept going. Ouch!

But he was right in a way.

The Average Joe, and gym goer alike (notwithstanding the fact that most folks that fall into these categories do NOT know how to throw a punch correctly) would be hard pressed to even hurt me if they hit me in the midsection.

In fact, and as I noted in a prior email, it would likely hurt them more than it did me.

This was something emphasized by all the old timers, none more so than Martin Farmer Burns, old time strongman and wrestlers – him of the “hangman’s drop” and 20 inch neck.

In his 1914 mail order course “Lessons in wrestling and physical culture” he wrote that his own abdominal muscles, while soft enough when relaxed were so well developed that when “set” a man could hit with all his force, and he would hardly even feel it.

He also emphasizes the virtues of deep breathing in this and other regards – something I highly advocate as well – so much so that it’s a staple in most of my courses. And if you don’t see it in any one of them – let me know, and I’ll have it put in.

THAT is the goal I had for my abs – a goal I achieved, and a goal that is never ending in terms of how much I can progress further.

Now, I’ve told you before that reverse pushups are one of the BEST ways to develop that set of abs – as well as ab strength from Cain – and I’m not backtracking on this.

In fact, the exercise above is something you need to get cracking on asap, and do so the right way (believe me, a lot of the literature out there on it is utter tosh) if you’re even remotely interested in a set of washboard abs with REAL strength.

But there’s more to it. Far more to it, and in my new course “Corrugated Core“, I give you not one – but FIFTY different exercises, all of which by themselves are excellent for developing the entire midsection and giving you the sort of strength in the core thats mentioned above.

Not only that – remember that muscles by themselves are good, but are invisible if covered in a layer of fat.

And Corrugated Core covers this as well. You’ll literally be sweating off the flab as you go through these exercises – and no, you’ve NOT seen the vast bulk, if any, of these exercises before.

Don’t believe me? Think it’s marketing hype? Well, take this for starters – one of the exercises involves virtually nothing but stretching – on your stomach – and the amount of fat you’ll burn just doing THIS is tremendous, my friend.

That’s right. Just stretching, and thats just ONE of the exercises.

So if you’re even remotely interested in a solid, punch proof core – well, delay no  more, my friend. I’m currently offering this for a measly $54.99-  jump on it while the offer is GOOD!

Best,

Rahul Mookerjee

P.S. – Here is that link again – http://0excusesfitness.com/corrugated-core/

Dear Reader,

So, was chatting with one of my old friends the other day, and he made this comment.

He’s a retired Master Sergeant with over 20 years of experience, and we all know what that means, eh?

The gruff taskmaster. The “stern disciplinarian”. The “crank out 500 or else” kinda guy. And of course, a guy that chews broken nails and young Lieutenant’s for lunch …

And yet, curiously enough the guy I’m referring to is really none of any of the above.

I met him by chance through a website (which is probably no longer up) in 2003 in China, and this association culminated in us forming a website which at the time the city we were living in hadn’t seen the likes of.

In fact, the city  itself was in a nascent stage. If you were to compare “then” to “now” – you’ be nigh shocked at the transformation that has taken place. In fact, it wouldn’t be a stretch to say you’d barely recognize the place at all …

“My life didn’t get this way until about 40 or so, Rahul … Your time will come … perhaps earlier …”

As a 23 year old (which is how old I was when I first showed up in China), I wasn’t doing too badly over there either.

Straight out of college, around six months of so of work experience, and I got catapulted into the world’s fastest growing economy – with a pretty decent compensation package to boot.

China back in the day … ah, it was VERY different from what it is today! Although I love China now too, the sheer sense of adventure back then was something that can possibly never be replicated on such a large scale anywhere in the world today – or at least, I’m yet to see it done anywhere else other than China.

Anyway, my buddy used to work for himself.

“My life these days is very relaxed, Rahul… Most of the time I wake up at 11:30, and do what I like …”

Note I’m quoting from memory. These were all email conversations – – and I do NOT have a history or logs – but those lines stuck in memory  – for a reason.

Though I was doing pretty well too, I had jobs that I HATED going in to, and was naturally curious as to how my buddy made his living.

I still remember a picture from the “old days” showing him with a huge grin on his face, about “12 sheets to the wind” if you get my drift at a local bar.

More than the drink or anything else, it was the sheer JOY – the EXHILARATION – the relaxed “I’m enjoying life” vibe that impressed me the most, and till date, 15 or so years later, I can still remember that picture as vividly as I could the first time I saw it.

My friend might not have realized but he was either consciously or unconsciously using the “law of attraction” – and the law of ABUNDANCE as well – which attracted abundance to him in all it’s shapes, forms and guises – and I’m talking financial abundance here.

And it wasn’t as if some genie had dropped money in his lap either. No sirreeeee ….

More on that later, but fitness wise, what does this have to do with YOU?

If you had told me in 2004 (when I was supposedly at the peak of my fitness) – – that I’d be in the sort of shape I am in today, I wouldn’t have thunk it possible.

I was fit back then sure – but couldn’t get rid of the man boobs. And my waist was nowhere near the 28 or so it is today. Sure, 32 ain’t bad – but 28’s better!

If you had told me this same thing in 2010 – or 2012 – or heck, even 2014 – I’d have laughed in your face and asked you what you were smoking.

And yet, here I am today – the fittest I’ve ever been, and going strong. As the guy on Facebook said the other day “A complete transformation”.

Most astounding part of all this is this – the MAIN transformation part took place in less than 3 months. Sure, there was “before that” and “after that” – – but the back of the fitness “challenge” was broken in less than 3 months to be honest.

And the exercises contained in Advanced Hill Training – and Pull-ups – STUD to Super Stud – played a massive role in this three month period.

Now, there’s plenty to take away from today’s email, folks. I’d suggest you read it once – then twice – and perhaps thrice – but the MAIN takeaway is this – dream, and dream BIG.

Never let anyone tell you what the “limits” are. There are usually none, and the ones that are there are usually self imposed and worthless.

Never let anyone distract you – or dissuade you – from trying to do what you REALLY wanted to do. If there is ONE person that introduced me to the concept of “work from home” as I do these days, it’s my buddy I referred to earlier – albeit unknowingly, and albeit the fact that he’s in a completely different line of work than I am.

And that’s that for today. Fitness wise, I’ve put the gauntlet out there. I’ve told you to dream – dream BIG. 

Dream of having not just the body you’ve always wanted – but MORE – and BETTER than what you wanted – and dream about it constantly.

Forget the derisive looks and snorts and glances behind you when you start implementing the exercises in Advanced Hill Training (which by the way CAN be done on flat land too). You’ll get those, and when you’re the fittest you’ve ever been, that derision will change to grudging admiration.

Dream – and then take action. And only you can take action and click that “order” button,  my friend. Here it is right now – – http://0excusesfitness.com/advanced-hill-training/

I can’t do it for you. If you really, really want it – you’ll do it. If not, well, all good for me either way!

And before I end – – this email wouldn’t be complete without ONE thing – – Much respect, “General” Michael – – You’ve been an inspiration – – albeit unknowingly – – and we’ll meet up soon for a few cold ones!

Until next time, my Brother!

Best,

Rahul Mookerjee

P.S. – Oh, as for the “eat lieutenants part”? Well, you know how it goes … pulling rank and all that .. we were having THAT discussion!

P.S. #2 – “It’s a long and lonely road to the top … but boy is it WORTH IT!” – – Rahul Mookerjee, 2017.

Dear friend,

Back in the day, when I made all those sales for a fledgling I.T. company in New Delhi – – a feat that my next employer quite rightly termed as me bringing the Company from “Zero to Hero” – – you might expect I received praise from all quarters.

After all, it wasn’t an easy task, was it? As I state in the 10 Commandments of Successful Sales, the other sales manager had been there (and still IS there) for ten year prior to me, and was unable to convert leads – that – get this – literally came to him on a platter and were BEGGING to be converted.

But while the Company was thrilled with the results while I was there, I had my fair share of detractors and naysayers – and believe it or not, some of the people that were “supposed” to be the closest to me formed the majority of these.

“Oh, that’s just sales! An useless job! Anyone can make sales! ”

“Oh, you just did it because you connected with your clients! So what … ?!”

Huh?? You kidding me or what? First off, sales is what makes ANY biz (including mine) go around.

It’s the oldest profession in the world – sure – there are those who would claim “something else” is older than that, but that “something else” is a form of sales/marketing as well if you think about it.

And then this “Ho hum! You did this because you’ve got good English and communication skills. So what …!?”

Double huh.

Ok, so I can speak good English. So can tons of other people that I know. After all, English is hardly a foreign language for me, is it?

Well – not really – but we’ll get into THAT later! 😉

But regardless, my point is this – MOST people chose to focus upon the NEGATIVE of my accomplishments (though there wasn’t any, to be honest) rather than laud the positive and urge me to go on for MORE.

Fitness wise, I keep getting a sad refrain from folks that are the opposite of “fit” (I’m being polite, hehe).

“Oh, you just did it because you lived next to a hill!”

“Oh, but you didn’t do it in India! India has much tougher conditions than China!”

Um … OKKKKKKK …

My response to the first comment is always this “Sure did, but lets say YOU did. Would YOU have the discipline and gumption to wake up at 5:30 A.M. come rain, hail, sleet or shine – and climb that sucker 3-6 times DAILY, 7 days a week?”

The answer is usually an annoyed grunt, and they then look away …

In his book, the “Science of getting Rich“, Wallace D Wattles made a great statement.

He said that getting rich isn’t necessarily a byproduct of “doing things”.

It’s a RESULT of doing things a CERTAIN way.

A great statement if there ever was one, and I’ll expound more on that later, but thats food for thought for you today, my friend.

In the meantime, back to fitness – remember that results are results are results, and the minute you start to accomplish results worth of note, you’ll get brickbats aplenty.

‘Tis normal. Dan Kennedy, premier marketer and speaker (amongst many others) once advised a protege of his to throw his hands up in the air and CELEBRATE when negative feedback was received- and progress on to better things.

Sage advice, if there ever was any!

So it matters NOT if you achieve that body of your dreams in China – or in the gyms of Harlem – or Africa – or your living room for that matter.

What matters is that YOU did it.

Of course, you do have to take the first step in doing it. You DO need to have access to the right set of tools – and thats what’s so good about the 0 Excuses Fitness System.

It gives you access to all the tools you’ll ever need – right there in your living room. And it’s right HERE for you to grab – right NOW – http://0excusesfitness.com/0excusesfitnessystem/

No more excuses, my friend. No more reasons NOT to work out. NO more “whining” about “harsh conditions”.

You’ve got a job to do.

Now go out there – – and git her DONE!

Best,

Rahul Mookerjee

P.S. – An article I wrote on LinkedIn about my hill training (wayyyyyyy back in the day) seems to quite popular. Don’t forget to check it out right here – – https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/my-hill-workout-from-different-life-rahul-mookerjee

Dear Friend,

Was on my way today with the wife to a little bitty “village” (well, urban sprawl, but whatever) of sorts near where we live, and saw the most interesting thing.

We were orignally going there to pick up eggs and a few other essentials. Ended up picking up a few vegetables and other stuff as well – rather than pay the extortionate rates the clowns over here (where I live) charge. Ugh – thats another story for another time though!

On the way back to the egg guy, I noticed a neon light flashing from “underground” from one of the establishments.

Not a lot unlike what I saw in “another life” in another country if you get my drift (those that have read my previous emails will, hehe), but suffice it to say that loud, pulsating music was pounding on inside, and more than a few “oohs” and ah, and “grunts” were emanating galore (and I could hear everything clearly despite the noise outside).

Ok, so what is it then.

Rave party? Nah, not in this part of India – and not in most of India anyway. India despite all its outward appearances of modernity is still an uber-traditional nation, and for anything like that to happen in public – well, maybe in the next zillion years, or perhaps not even then.

Then I saw a couple of beefy dudes outside, “sizing” up the folks that walked by, myself included.

I grinned in their direction, and they looked away.

Bouncers, maybe? Perhaps … but ….

And then it struck me, as I saw the sign outside.

This wasn’t a disco at all. It was a goddamned GYM!

A gym with strobe lights – loud, pulsating rave music – “bros” posing as bouncers and God only knows what, and of course, plenty of pumping and toning and oiling going on inside (this last bit I got through a hurried peek after which I moved on – ugh!).

And before you dismiss this as another one of my rants against gyms – think again buddy.

The old timers – guys will REAL strength, physicality and conditioning often used gyms – and old time gyms are amongst the BEST places you can train.

No fancy shmancy nonsense. No mirrors. Certainly no oil. And most certainly no jackasses working out to music you wouldn’t want to listen to when drunk, let alone when supposedly sober. Ugh.

The average old timer would turn over in their grave and mutter mournfully if only they knew what gyms have come to become (and symbolize) …

And even this isn’t the main point of this email.

The dudes outside had big huge shoulders.

Rippling biceps with several veins showing. Chests that looked they could rival Arnie in his prime, and likely did.

And of course, the “body hugging” T shirts. One of them even said “F CUK” (spelt that way), and the guy was wearing it with attitude to boot.

And then, as I cast my eyes downwards, I saw the bellies.

Virtually ALL the guys there had protruding bellies and flab they were trying to conceal under their “extra loose” (well, around the midsection) T -shirts, but it’s impossible to conceal three things in clothing, my friend.

The first being weak forearms, which they had. The second being “pelican legs”, which they had too.

Third being …well, I just told ya.

Sad part is, this is more common than you’d think. It’s not just this urban sprawl I’m referring to – walk into MOST gyms in the world, and you’ll see roid crazed storks on full display.

And it’s not the looks that really concern me. It’s the HEALTH that does. These guys couldn’t run – let alone sprint – to save their life – and as for pulling themselves up a few inches in case of an emergency?

Forgeeeeedddddd about it … them triceps would tear before anything of the sort happened.

Funny, and sad part is – that most of these guys are well AWARE of this situation, and yet choose to ignore it, thinking that it’s “either this or that”.

No its not.

You can pump’n’tone if you so choose – though you don’t need to – but you CAN – and SHOULD – also get your weight down while you’re at it!

For starters, why not pump out sets of Hindu squats while you’re doing the chest presses (between sets)?

I guarantee you that it’ll do far far more to burn the Belly of Buddha than  that leisurely jog on the treadmill will …

Or, let’s take forearms. The next time you consider doing “reverse wrist curls” or whatever the heck it’s called – – why not find a THICK bar to hang on to for as long as you can?

(That was a tip straight out of my bestselling grip manual “Gorilla Grip” …. more on the link above!)

You may (the average gym goer WILL) find that this one exercise gives you a better workout than ALL the other exercises in the gym combined – – and thats no exaggeration if we’re talking the average Joe.

Last, but not least, always remember the Paul Bragg fitness axiom.

“Never let your waistline get bigger than it was in it’s prime. Your waistline is your lifeline”.

Truer words were never uttered, my brother. Never ever. Whether or not you choose to take heed though is of course up to YOU!

Ok, I’m out for now. I’ll be back again later!

Best,

Rahul Mookerjee

P.S. – The 0 Excuses Fitness System has not just ONE, but several different exercises you can incorporate into your “pump ‘n tone” routines if you so choose.  And the great thing is – – not only will you become the envy of the rest of the bros at the gym once you get good at these – – but you’ll also improve your health and stamina greatly. That hanging belly will become a thing of the past, my friend. So do the smart thing and invest in your fitness right NOW -right HERE – – http://0excusesfitness.com/0excusesfitnessystem/

 

 

 

Dear Friend,

Well, so like I said in the last email – it’s been a busy, busy weekend for me – but one that was deeply fulfiling in many regards, as I got a couple of projects “off the backburner” and into “production”as it were.

Always feels good to finish “pending tasks” – and when one of those “tasks” is so close to my heart that it feels more like fun than a task, it feels EVEN better!

Anyway, I noticed a Facebook comment on one of my posts the other evening.

It was from a guy I “met” (online) way, way back in 2008 – when I was working for THAT company.

Yes, that company where I made them sales … and …well, I’m sure you know the story, eh?

For those that don’t know the story – it’s right HERE – – but anyway, so this is what the guy said.

(That link I just mentioned is a great resource for all you sales guys out there, by the way, so if you’re in sales, and aren’t managing to meet your targets etc – well – the info in here might help you – http://0excusesfitness.com/products/10-commandments-of-successful-sales/)

“Rahul, I’ve known you through Facebook for years now. You seem to have completely transformed yourself!”

Now that was a nice comment to get – especially from someone I don’t really chat with a lot – someone, who, like he said, I don’t really “know” offline . All I know about him is that he seems to be involved in the travel industry and judging by the gorgeous pictures he puts out regularly of himself “living it up” on his Facebook account – he’s doing well too!

Anyway, transformation is key, my friend – in ALL areas of your life.

You never stay stagnant – even if you’ve achieved a goal you’ve been wanting to for a long, long time.

You let it sink it – sure. You savor that winning feeling – – and finally having DONE it – – sure! But after that – you get right back on the stick in pursuit of more goals. Any other way, and you’ll be sliding downhill quicker than a rabbit running from a charged up grizzly – and this holds true both for life – as well as for fitness.

‘Tis the way life is, my friend. There’s no two ways about it – or around it, for that matter.

Now, what does this have to do with you, you might ask?

Well, simple.

I know a lot of you on this list are die hard “bodybuilders” and a lot of you DO indeed go to the gyms (or want to) and use the machines, cables, weights etc.

I know a lot of you DO exactly what I rail against most of the time i.e. pumping heavy weights, pumping’n’toning, enjoying the “chrome and fern” palaces, and so forth, and while you might expect me to go on a rant against said preferences today, here’s the truth – I’m not.

In fact, here’s my reaction to it – – NO problem, amigo.

Hey, I can show you the light – but if you still do prefer to live with the shoulder and back pain – if you still do prefer to have a weak grip that can barely hoist a weight without being strapped up multiple times – and so forth – well, no arguments from me there either!

Go for it is what I say – but remember one thing.

What if you could continue doing whatever it was you are currently doing – – and STILL transform yourself?

You may not have any interest in cardio – or health – or health from the inside out for that matter. The only thing you may be interested in is gaining as much as muscle as you can on your upper body – the “show muscles”, as it were.

The “bat wing” lats. The “rippling” chest. The “biceps with a peak”.

Yeah, yeah. I know, my friend. I know.

And what if there was a way that you could add in 0 Excuses stuff to your routine and ACHIEVE what you wanted – in addition to your “bodybuilding” and pumping with the bros at the gym?

Look, if an exercise is so tough that the average gym goer falls flat on his face trying to do it, doncha think it’ll build some serious, serious MUSCLE?

Don’t you think it’ll build some SERIOUS, SERIOUS strength?

And no I ain’t referring to Jane Fonda stretches either. I’m referring to real exercises – real MAN stuff as it were.

Let’s be honest. Even those of you that pump heavy weights have seen that guy at the pull bar that may be “slim” – but is STRONG as well – and LOOKS strong too, with the requisite “X” shape, etc.

I’ll bet you my bottom dollar you pause in your weightlifting to look at that dude pumping out 10 sets of 10 pull-ups in a row. And how do I know?

Well – I’m the latter guy – and I’ve seen it happen multiple times. Not even meaning to “brag”, but hey, thats just how it is!

Anyway, good news is this – there ARE bodyweight workouts that’ll make you grow bigger and stronger than ever – while you continue to pump your weights. And here is a course with workouts in it that will accomplish just THAT – – http://0excusesfitness.com/battletank-shoulders/.

I got through a Battletank workout last night, and believe me, my shoulders and traps are FEELING it today, my friend. Ooo-wwwwweeee!

Grab it now, and you’ll be on your way to YOUR own personal transformation, my friend – a JAW dropping transformation at that!

Best,

Rahul Mookerjee

P.S. – Don’t forget that I’ve got a few spots left in my coaching program as of today. These may not last too long, but if you’re really interested in some serious transformation – well – fill out the form and shoot me your goals right HERE – – and we’ll get straight back to you!

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Dear Reader,

Many years ago, I remember being in an awkward situation (over and over again, by the way) when I was sitting in a meeting in a rather dank conference room up in New York.

It was a case of the runs – something like that, at least, and as always it came at the most INOPPORTUNE times.

While my diet and everything else wasn’t perfect at that time (hey, which 21 year old even thinks about diet, eh?) – – this problem had started a year or so ago when the pounds started to pile on to me (yes, I was at my unfittest when I was supposed to be at my fittest – – and vice versa as well!) – but had only now reached “stomach boggling” proportions.

For a long time, I just thought I had to put up with it. Live with the constant “rumbing in my stomach”. Live with the constant indigestion – and flatulence – apparently brought on by damn near ANY food item.

And so forth – and I DID live with it a while before going to a doctor (three, actually) and asking them what was up.

Their response was unanimous. “You’ve got IBS” (translates into irritable bowel syndrome”).

That malady in case you didnt know affects a HUGE percentage of the developed world and a fair bit of the developing world as well. And chances are good that if you’re over the age of 25 and reading this, you can identify with a lot of what I’m saying as well.

Now, the ole doc prescribed me pills etc for it, as well as “when to eat”, and “what to eat”, and what not to eat.

In fact, the whole prescription he gave me looked more like an exhaustive manual than a prescription – and rest assured I gave up trying to follow it after a week or two.

Did it help for that week? Well, somewhat – but not really.

Strangely enough, though I was way overweight at that time none of these fine medical professionals recommended EXERCISE done the right way, though one of them did recommend “pounding the pavement”.

“You need to go jogging”, he mused, looking me up and down with a tired eye as he might “another specimen”. “Slow cardio done for at least 45 minutes straight, and be careful not to get your heart rate up too high!”

Well, needless to say that didn’t go over too well.

When I moved to China a year or so later, and started my hill climbs and other things I did there – these problems all disappeared – along with a LITANY of other health problems I had, but here’s the thing.

Now, you might be thinking this would be the perfect time for me to pop “Advanced Hill Training” onto ya, right?

Well – yes – it IS – but thats not why I’m writing this to you.

Not all of us have a hill nearby our homes where we can workout. Although the routines in the manual above can and should be done on flat land as well, not everyone is in the sort of shape you need to be in to crank out these routines ad infinitum.

What if you need a fix from this annoying issue NOW – while you get your weight under control too?

Well – good news is THIS. It EXISTS.

And it involves exercise, yes, but perhaps not of the type you’d think – at least not all the exercises.

It involves core workouts – workouts done specifically for the CORE, my friend – and while they tax the entire body, the KEY area they tax is the CORE.

I’ve detailed these exercises in my new course “Corrugated Core” – which you can pick up right here – http://0excusesfitness.com/corrugated-core/.

It wouldn’t be a stretch to say that any 3-5 of the FIFTY exercises I give you in this book will not only give you the “X “taper and 12 pack of your dreams – but it’ll also help you bid adieu to IBS and other annoying gastrointestinal issues you’ve been having.

When the internal organs of the core start to work well – EVERYTHING starts to work – as it was intended to.

And I should know, hehe. I no longer find myself “scouting out the place” for an usable toilet as I did in the past – and neither will you once you start on these exercises!

50 different exercises that take you from beginner – to intermediate – to ADVANCED. Indeed a steal for the price I’m offering it right now, so grab it NOW before the price goes up, up , up!

Here is that link again for you – http://0excusesfitness.com/corrugated-core/

Best,

Rahul Mookerjee