Have you ever had one of those experiences that leaves you a little in awe of what just happened? Something that when you look back on it you actually have to ask yourself “wow, did I really just do that?” Well, this weekend was one of those amazing experiences for me where I had the opportunity to attend the No Excuses Summit that was held in Las Vegas, NV.
When I first learned the event was taking place I wasn’t going to go. Ironically, all I had were excuses for why there was no way I could make it, such as it was too expensive, or I didn’t want to have to fly. I’ve always been good about talking myself out of something great because they seem too big for me to accomplish, and if it wasn’t for my brother and my friends forcing me to stop making those excuses, I never would have made it. So I owe them all big time.
This weekend turned out to be more than I ever imagined because not only did I learn some amazing marketing techniques from the top experts in our field, but I also learned a little about myself as well. You see, I’ve always been the type of person to shy away from the things that make me nervous or uncomfortable. I’m not big on taking risks unless I’ve analyzed the situation to death, and I’m not always comfortable with interacting with people I don’t know.
So getting the chance to meet and mingle with 800 people who are all interested in the same things I am, while amazingly exciting, was also a bit scary. Questions run through my head like “what if I say something stupid?” or “what if I wont have anything to talk about?” It’s self talk like this that sometimes will keep me from putting myself out there, but as I came to realize this weekend, these are only excuses that are holding me back from greatness.
We all have things that we like to tell ourselves about why we can’t or shouldn’t do something. You know, those little gremlins in our head who thrive on destroying our confidence and keeping us from being extraordinary. At one point in day 3, Katie Freiling said something that really resonated with me. She said for us to ask ourselves “Am I committed to going where it’s uncomfortable?”
To me, this is really what it’s all about. Finding that thing that you are afraid of or uncomfortable with and then being committed to overcoming it. So for me, that’s what this event was all about. Not only overcoming my fear of meeting new people (which I found is really not that hard and it’s as easy as simply saying hello) but also my fear of flying and dealing with being so far away from home on my own. I realized that everything I was worried or nervous about, turned out to be a non-issue in the end.
So take it from me when I say that excuses get you nowhere and in order to truly find success you have to be willing to go in the direction where you are most unsure of the outcome.
Jairek Robbins, the son of Tony Robbins who spoke this weekend as well, asked us to envision what our day would look like if our life was absolutely extraordinary. If your life was absolutely extraordinary, what would your day look like? What would you be doing and who would you be doing it with? Once you can truly see where it is that you want to go, how could you not do everything in your power to get there? I know that I refuse to settle for less than my absolute best from this day forward and I hope that you will refuse to settle as well.
After having the chance to meet and speak with several multi-millionaires I came to realize that they are everyday people just like you and I. The only difference between us and them is that they didn’t let their excuses get in the way of them creating the life of their dreams.
My promise to myself, from this day forward, is to never shy away from a situation that makes me uncomfortable and to always push forward to reach my ultimate goal. For me, this is what made the whole experience worth every penny.
If you’ve never been to a live event before, you must make it to one as soon as possible because I promise that you’ll come home with a whole new perspective on your business as well as yourself. I know I did…
Hi Angel,
I am so sad for not attending the “No Excuses Summit”. I guess I just found too many excuses not to go. I am so happy for you that you overcame your fears and got all the exposure that you did. I’m sure it was worth it.
Rubbing elbows with all the stars, wow!
I’ll get there on another day.
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Thanks Jerry! It really was amazing getting to meet so many of the superstars of our industry. Definitely try to make an event sometime soon
Awesome Angel – simply awesome
I’ll be there next time!
Andrea
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Thanks Andrea
It definitely was awesome.
Angel You are so right on. I can take what Jairek Said to the bank. That was one of most powerful experience I have ever had in my life, and I am glad that we got to share something that awesome in the same room. Vegas was more than memorable is was extraordinary in so many ways.
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I absolutely agree. It was an extremely powerful moment that I don’t think I’ll ever forget. Thanks for being there to share such an amazing experience with. I had a great time
Angel, I can relate to how you felt. At times I feel the same way, but the excuses got the best of me this time. Best believe I won’t miss another major event. Much props to you for overcoming your fears and making no excuses! Awesome post!!!
Andre’
It’s a great feeling knowing that I can indeed accomplish what I set out to do and sometimes I just need something to come along to remind me of that. This weekend served as that reminder
Thanks for stopping by Andre.
Angel,
You set a great example! I should have been there with you. It sounds like you had a major “aha moment” in shifting the course of your life. Your video was compelling. It could easily be a great advertisement for the next summit.
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Definitely an “aha moment”! Glad you liked the video. Animoto is an awesome program
Angel,
Sounds like you had an awesome time and learned quite a lot there. That darn old comfort zone can catch us. You have stepped through and found your power in moving forward. I applaud you for recognizing this and taking action towards it. You’ll go far remembering that!
Val
Val Wilcox´s last blog ..Go With the Flow
Thanks for the encouragement Val! Much appreciated
Paralysis of Analysis! I’m in the club too, Angel!
Thanks for sharing all about this incredible event. I’m sure it’s an experience that really got you moving in the right direction… ACTION.
I’m sure because it certainly inspired me just reading your post about it. And I wasn’t even there. Thanks again, Angel. Blessings as you move along on this really exciting journey.
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Thanks for that David and I’m glad I could be an inspiration for you as well!
Hi Angel,
You have really zoned in on the problem! It is the old F.E.A.R (False Evidence Appearing Real) issue. I, too, could think up loads of excuses and I almost didn’t come to this event at the last minute. Once I get there, I am always fine. There are many areas where I still need help, but HEY! I am a work in progress, right?
Now that you will be going to loads of live events
, we can walk through our fear together!
Lots of love, Mentor Mama
We can absolutely walk through our fear together. Always a please to see you Nancy and it was so great getting to meet you in person!
Hey Angel,
Great video. I was in vegas, but I wasn’t Marketer enough to go back to that seminar. It is my goal to go to at least one live event by this time next yr though. I’ve been a fan of yours for a while, and you inspired me today. Thanks Angel.
Justin Hammonds
“The Net Money Master”
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Hey Justin, you absolutely have to try to make it to a live event. I know you’ll love it as much as I did. Also, thanks so much for the kind words. It means a lot
HELL YES, Angel! You are truly a rising leader in this industry; it’s great to see how much you’ve done in these past four months. Also, it was fantastic to meet you and hang out at No Excuses. Let’s bust fear’s ass and make sure both make it up on that stage next year!
No Excuses!
Garrett
Garrett Miller´s last blog ..The No Excuses Summit and Garrett Miller’s Life Story
It was fantastic to meet you as well Garrett and I know that you are just going to rock it now that you’re back in the game. I look forward to seeing all of the great stuff you’re going to come with soon.