117 Ways to Create WOW in 2017
117 Ways to create wow in 2017 Every year around this time of the year, there is an incredible energy and enthusiasm for a brand New Year. And I share in your same excitement. I believe it’s because of the opportunity to start fresh. To start new. And to dream big dreams and cast out […]
My Biggest Problem in China…
Ni-hao, Last week, I was in Shanghai, China, to teach at a fitness conference and have my first ever 2-day Mentorship in China. It was an absolutely incredible experience. Except one thing. The biggest problem I had is when I landed in Shanghai, China, at 8 pm local time was that it felt like I […]
How I REALLY feel about the election….
It’s kind of a weird feeling knowing we have a new President elected, huh? To be honest, I wasn’t overly excited about either one of our candidates going into the election. But hats off to Donald Trump and his team for defying all odds and squeaking out a win. If you’re an American, you love […]
Speechless at Ground Zero
I was in NYC a few days ago and did something I had not yet done; I went down to Ground Zero and visited the 911 Memorial. On the subway going there, I was anxious to see the Memorial they created to remember that fateful day when the World Trade Center went down and 2,996 people […]
Helmet Notes
My Dad started a tradition with me my first year in Pop Warner football. It happened just before my first game against St Joseph’s (NJ) when I was in the 6th grade. As I went to put on my helmet before the game, a handwritten note dropped out of my helmet. I looked at the […]
How Do You Find ‘GREAT’ Trainers to Hire?
One of the most common questions I often get from fitness club and studio owners is this: “How do you find ‘GREAT’ trainers to hire?” My answer is inevitably the same: “You DON’T. There aren’t just ‘great’ trainers walking the streets looking for a position in your studio, club, box, or gym. Now that being […]
7 things I loved about Sunday’s SD STRONG event!
This past Sunday was a memorable day in my career. Over 400 people gathered on the Scripps Ranch (San Diego) football field for a San Diego STRONG event. There was mist in the air, it was Memorial Day Weekend, and the energy was pulsating. There were so many highlights from the event but I would […]
Standing on Top of the Opportunity Tower
Goose bumps. Every time I see the footage of me getting back in the game, it fires me up. I remember the feeling of pure euphoria from that night. I remember raising my arms up in the air and screaming, “DRAGO, I DID IT!!!!!” from the top of the tower. That was in honor […]
Miracle in the Tower
“Great moments were born from great opportunity. 9 times out of 10 we wouldn’t beat them…not tonight. Not tonight. Tonight is our night.” — Herb Brooks Head Coach, 1980 US Hockey Team & Olympic Gold Medal Champions Happy Thursday. GAME-DAY BABY!!!! You have read my emails this week…. Carpe Diem Opportunity Exists David vs. Goliath […]
Live a Life Worth Telling a Story About
One of my sayings I coined many years ago was “Live a Life Worth Telling a Story About… What’s Your Story?” I believe ALL of us have greatness within. I believe we ALL have MORE strength & power within us than we think. I believe all of us can DREAM bigger and create way more […]