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Tom Telesco is a High Performance Coach, Author & Keynote Speaker. He also has the privilege of being a member of the teaching faculty with his wife Tonya for John Maxwell’s Global Leadership Company, where he is able to speak into the lives and equip over 35,000 people in 100+ countries within that organization. His passion is working with entrepreneurs and leaders on strategic planning and execution to help you CHAMPION YOUR LIFE!
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Today’s Audio MASTERCLASS: Champion Your Life: How to Navigate “The Punches of Life” as an Entrepreneur with Tom Telesco
[1:47] – Tom shares something interesting about himself that most people do not know.
- When he was 9 years old, all he wanted was to be an all-star catcher for the New York Yankees.
[4:52] – How did your entrepreneurial journey begin?
- Tom’s entrepreneurial journey started when he was 9 years old. He worked on anything that could help earn him money.
- When he was 16, he got a cleaning contract with the largest automobile dealer in western New York.
[7:23] – Tom talks about the 3 step progression path to becoming a CHAMPION.
- You start as a spectator
- You become a contender
- You end up in the Champion phase
[9:44] – Why does the success path sometimes feel like a “Heavyweight Boxing Match”?
- Tom believes that it does not matter what your dreams are – it is all the same because it is relative to the person that carries it.
- In building a business and casting a vision, it feels like you are in a Heavyweight Boxing Match because every entrepreneur goes through hard hits.
- Your dream is worthy of you, and it is waiting for you to show up.
[11:47] – How can you avoid the biggest mistake contenders make?
- Destruction is the biggest mistake contenders make.
- You can avoid it by re-evaluating your life strategy and your battle plan.
- Your past patterns of behavior, or your cycles of success, can give you great clues as to what you can do next.
[15:03] – A timeout to thank our sponsors!
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[17:13] – What are the best tips to get back up when the “Punches of Life” knock you down?
- Mike Tyson says – “Everybody has a plan until they get punched in the face.”
- You can learn the greatest success strategies from your hard knockdowns.
- You have to come up with a strategy so you can stand strong when the punches of life start to come at you.
[20:06] – Why is reviewing the “Tale Of The Tape” so crucial to the success of your entrepreneurial process?
- Reviewing the “Tale Of The Tape” is important because you can use the comparative index to evaluate your position on the champion progression path.
- You can use the “Tale Of The Tape” to accelerate your dreams and goals.
[22:16] – What are the 5 “Defensive Strategies” to S.T.A.N.D. strong when navigating “The Punches of Life”?
- Stay calm
- Take notice
- Activate your power
- Navigate the obstacles
- Determine your next steps
[24:56] – What are the 5 “Offensive Strategies” to P.U.N.C.H. through to your next level breakthrough?
- Push forward
- Upgrade your thinking
- Notice who is in your corner
- Chart a new course
- Hammer away every day
[27:05] – Tom talks about the challenge he crafted for Fire Nation
- He wants to equip entrepreneurs and leaders to step up.
- The challenge is an every other day challenge, and it will help you self-evaluate.
- Tom will walk you through the Champions Progression Pathway, the 5 Power Principles To Navigate The Punches Of Life, and the 5 Offensive Fight Strategies To Punch Through Your Next Level Of Victory.
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[31:43] – Thank you to our Sponsors!
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- Lifeforce: Lifeforce is making proactive and personalized healthcare easier than ever. Start your membership today and receive $200 off! Visit MyLifeforce.com/eofire!
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