Then there was no future, I had to move out of home with just the 2nd beat up car, the clothes on my back a few dollars and had to leave my 2 year old son behind.

But, there was no motivation, just a self belief something will happen. I taught myself to touch type 100 wpm 6 months after the accident. I was a mine diesel mechanic, (no memory) I got myself an office boy job at 30
I studied worked hard and Oct 1992 moved interstate as joint leadership job looking after warranty for several international Diesel companies. (yeah I was told there is no future) Also did many seminars talking from 100 – 500 training people how to complete paperwork for submission as warranty

Oh yeah mid 1992 ran the Melbourne Marathon 3hrs 40

Business moved me again to another state. Thinking how do I meet new people? I started Latin Ballroom dancing and started competitions. A few wins, 2nds and 3rds.

The local medical school heard about me. Next thing there was a nearly 2 hour documentary. Why, because I did what 98% of my injury type did nothing even close to what I’ve done so far.

So I studied and became a Remedial Sports Massage Therapist received my 2 diplomas and 98% in the Anatomy and Physiology course, I was so excited.

Then became the head trainer at city competition level Aussie Rules Comp. Also with state teams and the national comp when required. Also worked in the Australian NBL comp and with the Australian Basketball team (just a short stint)

Then my hands started to age and now working online. Which in itself was a mini disaster. I’m with a very good business. But, another person managed to scam me of all my money. Then spent 2 years looking for this guy. I was found and this Feb 2018 he is going to trial for Alleged scamming,

So the last 3-years have been very hard, spending my time hunting down this guy, and presenting the police with the evidence. I’ve lost a lot of money, unable to work due to various reasons and found it hard to get my mind pointed in the right direction. As working online is part of my future plan.

During this time the last 3-years I’ve written my autobiography and when my money is returned. Part will go to an editor to complete the book.

My aim is to speak at seminars about self confidence and if I can do the above (I’ve hit 10 major goals since the accident) then why if you have no injuries just STUCK. How can you do what I’ve done.

Future Goals
– Complete my book
– A 7-figure income
– Get out of this rut

This is where I’m at. Looking for a good mentor to rebuild my WHY! The damaged man teaching healthy people that anything is possible. Personally I heard there is a word out there “Impossible” I keep telling people that is a spelling mistake. Just remove IM

My story is that I work in insurance and it is slowly taking my soul away! Seriously I have to laugh or I’ll cry. One good thing is I’ve launched my website blog called http://www.wewinorlearn.com

The story behind this is i suffer with anxiety but am a really positive person. This may seem like an oxygen moron but it’s true. I believe taking action is the best cure . Either exercise, meditation or working on developing a positive can do attitude. This has helped me with my anxiety greatly.

I chose the name when I heard Conor Mcgregor say it about his trainer. It’s a great fit for my ideas. I do it to help myself and want to help others. I would love to make this my sole career. I want to build an audience and I am chipping away slowly. I’ve only wrote a few posts and hope to build on this this year.

I loved the video when you said it’s ok if you’re not sure what you will sell etc and the ideas will come to you.

I try to view this as a system that will help me gain skills to combat anxiety and also learn skills in blogging and marketing. That way I win or learn rather than putting too much pressure on myself.

One of my qualities is that I rarely give up when I start something.

Derek people like you and Tim Ferriss inspire me and help fight my anxiety more than any self help book I’ve ever read. Especially Mr Ferriss. He’s a God send for me even though my girlfriend says I’m obsessed ha.

I hope I can successfully pursue my dream and make it work. I hope some people have a look at my writing on we win or learn . It’s only got about 4 blogs on it and is very early stage but you’ve got to start somewhere.

Good luck to everyone on here. Great work Derek you deserve all your success.

Paul

Great story and I can relate to the part on Corporate America, although I’m from the UK.

About 10 years ago I started an eBay store selling memory flash drives but that failed when I had a lot of my stock stolen. I gradually moved into selling information products on Clickbank and online marketing.

I did all of this while working as an accountant, a career I went for because at the time I wasn’t sure about anything else.

Where my story relates to yours is when I switched from being an accountant which I was sick of, to move into a sales role within the same company.

The role (to cut a long story short) was POINTLESS. I was working hard and giving my all but bringing no added value to the company or it’s results. It made a mockery of the Pareto principle. I was giving 100% effort with 0% outcome. At least when I was accountant my work helped to analyse the companies performance.

I knew if I gave the same amount of effort to a personal venture, I was convinced I could make a living working from home which was my dream.

So I quit the pointless corporate job…

I then started selling my services as a Sales and Marketing provider online. And I have never looked back. I started slowly and it has grown each year.

I teach people how to start and maximise an online business, I also do the design and implementation. I absolutely love it and I wouldn’t change it for the world.

IT’S MY PASSION and this is the best bit by far.

I can work wherever I like too without a painful boss on my case.

Another thing it’s not POINTLESS. I’m helping people, pleasing people and it’s very rewarding.

Thanks a million

James Hughes