Not sure what a lemming is just check the link.

Why should you care? Because if you're doing something everyone else is doing you're bound to their fate.

I say this because currently I see a lot of trends of people reducing prices, going for the lowest common denominator and basically selling themselves short. And to that I say... great. Because if all business are going to do a price war (which, BTW, leaves a lot of businesses dead - google it) that leaves room at the other end of the spectrum for something really valuable and high priced. It's a natural void that is created. Smart businessmen will seize this opportunity and make a hugely successful business. However if you want to charge $1000 for coaching, or 5x greater than the average in your industry you better bring 10x more value.

What are some programs you could create?

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Haven't had a Seth video in a while. Enjoy.

If you lived a mere 150 - 200 years ago, and you had to hunt for your own meal... would you starve? Or would do what you had to each day to feed yourself and your family?

I heard Coach Glassman say something several years ago and it has stuck with me ever sense. I'm sure you diehard Crossfiters could find it somewhere online. I'll paraphrase, it goes something like this... Train your client spectacularly each day so as to earn their business the next. Regardless of your business model, contracts, pay-as-you-go, punchcard, that mentality needs to apply in your class approach. I say need and I believe that is an accurate word. It is a need. It's a vital ingredient in your approach to your business and your clients.

How do you insure you can put food on your table each day?

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Enjoy this clip on what you could do to separate yourself from others:

There is an old question: How do you eat an elephant? Answer: One bite at a time.

Success is just like that. Success is being just a little better each day. Success is like your Zone diet. Your muscle up. Your handstand hold.

If you want to court failure, try to re-imagine EVERYTHING all at once.

If you've recently taken stock in your business (which I suggest at least 2-3 times per year) and find you have a lot of areas needing work dedicate no less than 30 days to improve a given area. Look for a change over a year period. Your business will not look a lot different in a day or week but it will in a year.

Here is a list of things you could get just a little better at tomorrow:
Listen to your clients - REALLY listen
Show up 5 minutes earlier for class - cause I know most if not all barely get there on time
Look for the good - coaching isn't always pointing out the flaws
Saying "thank you"
Understanding the movements by watching at least one video on CrossFit.com

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Enjoy this video of Gary Vaynerchuk of Wine Library TV.

Often, in the seminars we lead, Andy and I discuss one of the "secrets" of our system is building a team. The biggest challenge, we've found, is having the leadership abilities to really lead people. If you've done work on yourself (coaching, communication, athletically) and still finding it difficult to grow your business... look at what kind of leadership skills you have. Part of that is the ability to connect with and "read" people correctly.

The following video discusses your "Emotional I.Q.". Similar to intellectual I.Q. it deal with how well you connect with other people.

So, are you working on leading your staff?

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