New Home

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The time has come, I finally own a home.  This might sound crazy, and I myself have a hard time believing it.  I’m not going to lie, I share it with my beautiful girlfriend.  Through much of our history dating, we have seen some rough times, great times, arguments, and mature conversations about our future.  Moving together into a home- as marvelous the sound of it, it has a LOT of work to do.

Unlike most blogs, I’m going to go into how moving together with someone has a big piece to do with Career path.  It might seem obvious, but if you don’t agree with how you’re going to have the finances to afford the home, bills, dishes, detergent, FOOD, children, and/or pets- you’re going to have a difficult time staying together.  It’s been less than a week, and both of us have had to take huge breaths of fresh air.  Here are some great tips we have come up together to help anyone owning/running a business, college students who are planning on an apartment or home, and future home owners:

Remember, Your First Home Is Difficult- Not my usual happy tip, huh? But we need to be grown up about this.  It is very rare that both sides of a couple’s family will help move everything from one home to another, especially with big equipment.  For me, my home office equipment is heavy, delicate, and expensive- not many people want to be at fault if an accident happens, and I understand.  The physical toll moving into a new home takes is beyond any workout as it takes DAYS to make an entire move from one city to another.

Cook For Each Other- The couple who can cook together, stays together.  Food, scientifically prove, will release endorphins; the “feel good” chemical in our body.  It’s similar to the feeling when you hug someone you care about, or eat a chocolate bar.  At the end of fourth, fifth, or beyond day of moving in and moving around furniture, you WILL lose your appetite.  Do NOT skip dinner.  Dinner two or more hours before bedtime, so have that as your peace-maker if you fought over where the couch should be placed.  Trust me on this, be a good chef if you’re the man of the house.  No modern woman will tolerate a cheap meal for moving hundreds of pounds of furniture for you.

Become Efficient In Your Business- The great thing about the Mentorship I am hosting is that it is focused on a 7 to 12 hour workweek.  Many people believe that a 40 hour workweek is the only way to attain a full-time income.  I am here today to let you know that it is not true.  By owning your own business with the proper knowledge, you don’t need to work past 12 hours a week.  Any more, you forget the reason to own a business- to be free and have time for what really matters.  Two amazing Members got approved in the application process and have been accepted into my Mentorship.  This did not interfere with moving to a new home, and it is a blessing to not have to worry about finances while moving in.  Too many times, people want a house and end up being chained to debt.  I teach the opposite- be free when you choose to own something of that magnitude, it has helped us, and has the potential to help you.

If You Don’t Have Children, Get A Pet- I heard about this a few months ago.  I thought, “What’s the point! A pet isn’t a child, you don’t even need to take care of it, just feed the animal!” I as SO WRONG.  Our new kitten, Mittens, is an attention hog.  It is something new to be working on homework or projects while having the cat biting our feet, tearing at the furniture, or pooping all over the place to catch our attention.  It is safe to say- taking care of a pet is easier than a human baby, but if you’re not able to take care of a pet, you’re nowhere ready to take care of a child.  Going into three days of having Mittens, I have learned, again, that I personally have not earned my right to raise a child yet.  Nor will I have a child until I am married.  But having a pet puts a HUGE responsibility that I didn’t even know of.  If you do have children, put them first.  The last thing children want when they move into a new house is tension- they instinctively do not like moving to a new place, and fighting amongst the parents only makes things worse.

Jeez!  I could write forever on this, but I won’t.  I’ll leave it at this and ask for forgiveness for the lack of a Motivational Monday Video.  To be honest, there is STILL no internet in our home due to the location, and this blog was updated through my smartphone.  Knowledge is power, maturity, and health- so I hope this blog helps you out and if you have any questions, I’m here to help 🙂

 

With Your Health and Success In Mind,

Coach Peter Hanz

MLK

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“If you can’t fly, then run,”

As the last two weeks of January kick in, I find myself doing my very best to the current Members in my Company, from giving weekly bonuses to private professional development webinars. I may not have all the time in the world due to public events, but I still put every minute to use, and my team comes first.

 

“If you can’t run, then walk,”

This might sound crazy, but this part of Martin Luther King’s speech hits home. It even brings me to tears. My younger brother could not run when he woke up from his fire accident almost a year ago. He could barely even move inches at a time, and I could not help. Having to break the news of him still having a chance to lose his life or both his legs, and that he had to walk in order to save it all really brings this speech to life. And tears to my entire family’s eyes.

 

“If you can’t walk, then crawl,”

When I read this part, I think of bear crawls. You know, those drills you see soldiers, marines, navy recruits, etc. doing across mud fields. That type of training makes an adult out of anyone. It is also a lot harder than running, and much harder than walking. Choosing to crawl is always an easy reminder that we have so many blessings in our life. Don’t forget that.

 

“but whatever you do, you have to keep moving forward.”

Every one of you reading this. You are moving forward. Right now, believe it or not. Some of you might connect with my blogs, maybe not. But the truth is, by reading, you are moving your mind. You might apply to ChallengeToLive, Inc. and are currently in debt, owe a mortgage, are having paying college textbooks or a cell phone bill. If you are anything like me, you put more money into what you know you need than want. I was eating peanuts last year, but I was moving forward. Stronger in my body and mind every single day until I made the choice to establish ChallengeToLive, Inc. The sacrifices you are making are for a reason, make sure that reason moves you forward. If you need help in any way, remember- your health and success is always on my mind.

 

Happy Martin Luther King Day,

Coach Peter Hanz

A Loaded Year

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Not once in any year before 2014 had I planned out any four months ahead of time.  Much less month to month.  But that’s what I did this past weekend, and some months I planned week to week, and about 8 weeks of 2014 I planned day to day.  Many people say they do not like planning because plans are very hard to keep, and I admit that when we are not 100% in charge, it is almost impossible- ESPECIALLY if we have no say-so in our work schedule.  Today’s blog is dedicated to helping you out plan a bit better so you, too, can have a loaded year with family first, vacations second, and work last.

  • Realize that we do not have tomorrow promised. Put those you love into your plans first- if you have your work schedule for the next 3 weeks, make sure you put up a calendar or appointment on your phone that says, “SPEND TIME WITH YOUR WIFE!” or Children, Friends, people that DO matter.  Your boss, or work, should not change your schedule without your consent, so take charge of your private time. Oh!  And leave work at work, the last thing you want is for someone you love to say, “He/she always put work before us,” at your funeral.  Sounds gloomy, but it’s true.  This might sound weird, but being my own Boss means I have to tell myself not work on certain days too.  Self-employment is about that freedom to choose, and many TXL Members, along with me, have to make sure we don’t work more than 2-4hrs/day even if we really want to.
  • If you have a certain week or two that you go on vacations for every year, buy those airplane tickets and reserve those hotels NOW! January through February are the LOWEST travel/hotel/suit costs.  Just last night (Sunday January 13, 2014) I saw luxury hotels at $60/Night, when the same rooms cost $220/Night if I were to wait until March.  Book now, guarantee the lowest price, and now you have your vacation set- no excuses.  Enjoy your vacations 🙂
  • If you are a college student, I highly suggest that you devote at least 25% of your time to study for classes. Graduation Ceremonies are mainly in Spring, and trust me when I say your professors will have LESS leniency when it comes to asking for an extension to an exam, assignment, or project.  The first words I’m telling my professors are, “I have a full vacation to go on a Cruise the week after Spring Break; May I turn in all assignments, exams, and projects the week BEFORE Spring Break so I will not fall behind or have any points taken off?” Honest questions will give honest, positive answers.

Those three tips are all I have for today, stay tuned for today’s Motivational Monday Video as the topics were given to me by fans on my Facebook Page! I would love your feedback and any topic you would love for me to talk about next Monday!

With Your Health and Success In Mind,

Coach Peter Hanz

Check Your List!

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Throughout this year, I’m going to have check-ups on my 2014 New Year Resolutions.  As a matter of fact, YOU are on the fifth item below:

1 Help 30 Parents with income through Team Xtreme League

2 Have 3 Major Vacations (1 week or longer each) and 5 mini vacations (1-6 days)

3 Help out 15 college students get their tuition covered through TXL

4 Speak at 10 Universities, 20 High Schools, and 30 Elementary Schools

5 Help YOU have a life filled with happiness and freedom

6 Write 5 Books on various topics such as leadership, teamwork, education, etc.

7 Create a 100+lbs weight loss success story

8 Compete in at least 1 physique/bodybuilding contest

9 Record at least 15 songs professionally

10 Help out at least 1,000 athletes worldwide jump higher

As you can see, some are already scratched off!  I will be having an interview with Brandon about his 100+lbs weight loss journey this weekend and will be uploading it via Facebook and YouTube.  This will truly inspire many people to start their own customized Challenge.  As far the mini vacations, I went to Dallas last weekend for three days, so that counts, even though most of it was driving, it is still a break from home 🙂

The Speaking Events section on this websites is soon to be online, we are still working out on the kinks to have people send in questions/requests BUT I already took action: I called a couple of universities to be the Keynote Speaker for organizational meetings.  It will definitely happen, as I have been practicing 15min, 30min, 45min, and 1hr speeches.  There are many different ways to deliver a message, so being flexible and focused is very important.

Now let’s talk about YOU! I wrote a song yesterday, you can listen to it here.  It hit me pretty hard when I realized I had the freedom to play music when I desired.  I have the freedom to do almost anything I please.  I took it for granted until a friend asked me to post a piano song.  Isn’t it weird how we don’t realize what we have until someone else points it out???

While I was looking back into the recording, I realized I had helped out parents, friends, and family do the same.  They now decide when they work, what they do when they take a break from this business, and enjoy the freedom the majority of people don’t have.  To wrap this blog up:

I want to help you become free on your terms.

Whether that’s earning a few hundred dollars to pay rent for the apartment or thousands a month to spend more time doing what you love.  After all, doing what you love IS freedom.

 

With Your Health and Success In Mind,

Coach Peter Hanz

Every Job Seeker

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While some of us may have a job, there are others who are still waking up unemployed.  This is scary, it really is- especially with the cost of living nowadays.  What’s worse is the fact that most people who have an hourly job don’t want it.  Just last night, I had an eye opening conversation with my personal photographer, Sergio:

“You see, that’s the problem of today’s world. Some people study for a degree they don’t like that pays the money they want. But once they get that job, they’re not happy with it. Forty years later, they retire wishing they used their life for something they DID want. We have to stop doing that.”

Where does this leave the complicated, unhappy, and unemployed? Job Seeking, or Career Confused.  Here’s a few tips that I talk about when I am asked to speak to college students or high school students who are about to choose a Major (and believe me, having a clear path at a younger age gives a massively better future).

  • Remember those talents you have that make you smile when you try harder to perfect? That’s you key right there.  People that lose their job or get written up more is due to the fact that they don’t want to be there, they lack the desire to make their workplace better.  Then again, they don’t want to be there- so why try?  Find something that allows you to do what you love, even if it’s just for 10 minutes- you’ll want to go into work, want to make a better impression, and enjoy every shift instead of wishing it was over.
  • Replace 2 out of your 5 closest friends with new friends that are curious of your goals and dreams. Take note of this– Every time I asked a student or college graduate seeking a Career, I gave them this advice.  At first, it seemed difficult, with replies like, “But they’ve been there for years!” or “They’re already the sad type, asking them not to hangout with me would only make them feel worse.” The truth is, we all have one positive friend somewhere out there that cares about us having a better future.  Usually, they are not our closest friend- and they should be.  Think about it like you best counselor you never had with conversations about a better future, a stronger person, giving back to your community.  The closest friends I have are big dreamers- they have goals to pay off their family’s home, own their first car, want to have a six-figure income before they get a degree so they can go straight into graduate school without a worry of money, and I am letting you know from experience- it made me a better person and actually allowed me to help the negative friends I used to have. Help yourself by surrounding yourself with the right people.
  • Start a home business that has something with a goal. I know this sounds crazy, but a home business IS employment.  Self-employment has a totally new meaning and responsibility.  Forget about starting off minimum wage and climbing over the years to get to the top- You are now AT the top, but you decide how far you will go in terms of income.  Now before you think this is a recruitment strategy to join my home business, it’s not.  My home business has helped pay off massive debt, college expenses, brought food onto the table for many families, has successfully expanded worldwide.  This means that there is a procedure that involves an interview to see if someone is fit to be onboard.  Some people are, some are not.  Think about it like this: if you want to be in a home business, look for someone that has a great track record, they’ve been successful and are still aiming for bigger goals.  You want someone who has a taste of success and is hungry for more- not someone who says, “Let’s get rich quick!” because that’s always a lie, and there is no such thing.  Go into a team that has great, positive impacts in the community as well as in their home: my team is devoted to health and fitness.  Some of us never exercised until the doctor diagnosed us with diabetes or risk of heart failure.  Others were already in shape and wanted to take it to the next level- professional bodybuilding contests.  You see, already you can tell that individuals who email me with no desire to be healthy and fit would not make a good member.  They might be more interested in another company that involves other goals.  Just remember this- The only promised success is the one of your own body and health.  If you work on it consistently, it will always get better.  My business pays you for that 😉

Those are three big tips I give to those seeking a job or Career.  Many people wonder why I push home business as part of my speeches and the reason is a fact: There are people out there who’s Career IS self-employment.  Personally, I cannot deal with getting paid for someone giving me a to-do list that is something as simple as cleaning off the dust from DVD’s and wiping down windows (what I used to do at my old job many, MANY times).  It has no way of helping my life and adds no value once or ever.

Keep up with your talents, replace a couple of friends with two that would love to know how you’re going to change your life for the better, and give a home business a chance.  If you can’t seem to find a job, create your own career!

With Your Health and Success In Mind,

Coach Peter Hanz