This time last year I was sat in the doctors office about to drop £5K...
Mike Howarth
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Good afternoon, I hope you've had a great weekend!
Literally 1 year ago and 1 day I was sat in the Alexander hospital here in Manchester about to invest £5K into my own physically and emotional health.
I was seeing a doctor about getting my excess breast tissue removed which was affecting my confidence.
To be honest it was affecting every area of my life and business too.
And it was something I wasn't going to put up with any more.
I had already made that decision in my head.
You see I grew as a fat kid and at the age of about 6 or 7?I remember a girl called Natalie Hermit saying "you've got bigger tits that me!" as we did PE...
At the time I was running backwards?trying my best to win a relay race across the playing pitch.
I felt terrible.
After all, I was only trying my best, as we all are.
Personally I feel there's a reason you remember these moments in life out of all of the days growing up.
Anyway let's bring this back to last year when I was in the doctors office with my bank card in my pocket.
I had just had the best quarter of my life financially speaking but didn't see the point if it meant I wasn't "walking the walk" and also investing in myself too.
?I wanted to sort this once and for all, was ready to put myself first and committed to investing in my own happiness.
But here's where everything changed...
He sat me down and said
"I've got some bad news, undergoing surgery could downgrade your appearance and to be honest I would be over the moon with your physique"
"I'm going to recommend that we don't go ahead with the surgery"
I was blown away but simply responded with
"Well now I know that isn't the next step in the process I think I can lose the excess bodyfat I want and that will hopefully improve my physique"
Now I now we're all busy so I will bring this article into landing so it makes sense while I'm discussing this right now
Something similar?happened?again last week, but this time I was the "doctor"
I was chatting to a guy who didn't need my help.
I told him what he did need and sent him on his way with a referral and a plan.
Upon reflection I now think I now know how that doctor may have felt that day talking to me
Yes he could have took my £5K but he chose to do the right thing instead.
I believe we should always do the right thing.
And as I write this I have a huge amount to thank for that doctor and for you being here today...
I listened to him
and my prospects/clients listen to me too
In the medical world they say something like "prescription without diagnosis is malpractice"
And just like the doctor in the Alexander hospital...
If we are going to look at you investing in yourself?to get my help to look and feel your best,
then the first step is the most important and also the most difficult too
Be open, be honest and say it the way it is.
Then I can do the same.
So...
What are your goals and how can I help?
Let's get the truth on the table and discuss what going on.
The thing is there's always going to be lots of people out there who?will just take your money and sell you the latest magic potion, pills or powders...
I understand that.
By my aim is that between the two of us, over a 12 week period, we can help put you first to get you on track to being the best version of you once again.
(Only you know what your best is by the way, I can't tell you what you are capable of)
But you have to make that first step
I can support you towards achieving your health and lifestyle goals?once and for all,
or like that doctor, simply giving you some advise that will serve you on your journey.
I'll leave that there for today
I'm looking forward to speaking soon
Best wishes
Mike
PS If you want to join my new men's health FB support group then go to mikehowarthcoaching.co.uk?
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2 个月Mike, Brilliant take, this had me nodding along and smirking at the same time!
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1 年Mike, thanks for sharing!
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3 年Great Article Mike. Inspired me to post one as well. Thank you mate