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Every now and again I have a conversation with someone who totally cracks open the way I am doing things and this is one of those conversations…. Craig Ballantyne is a productivity powerhouse who has spent his entire life devoted to making the most out of every minute. Craig is the author of The Perfect Day Formula: How to Own the Day and Control your Life and The Cardio Myth, has contributed to Men's Health Magazine for over 17 years (+ countless others) and is the founder of the Certified Turbulence Training Program. This man knows how to harness the power of intention and Get. It. Done. You're going to want to grab a notepad for this one, because in today's episode Craig breaks down how to achieve anything you want with just 5 simple steps. Are you ready? Let's do this. IN THIS EPISODE YOU'LL LEARN: iTunes review of the week [ 1:11 ] Who is Craig Ballantyne? [ 2:00 ] The one party you're not going to want to miss this year, the Ignite Your Soul Summit [ 4:04 ] What Craig had to overcome to author his books [ 7:27 ] How his life unfolded to lead him to his work today [ 9:15 ] Where the desire to maximize every moment came from [ 11:20 ] How the transformational system that allowed Craig to overcome his anxiety was born [ 13:49 ] The process that lead to the Perfect Day Formula [ 21:38 ] The 5 Pillars of Success that can help you achieve anything [ 22:37 ] The 3 reasons deadlines are so important [ 29:34 ] How to reframe our money mindset around helping people [ 33:30 ] Why what we do first thing in the morning matters [ 41:54] How to create killer content [ 48:34 ] What Craig's morning routine looks like [ 52:20 ] SOUL SHIFTING QUOTES: “You can transform anything in your life.” “If we don't have a deadline, we're not going to do anything.” “If I focus on helping more people, I don't have to worry about money- that's going to take care of itself.” “If you have a business where you can go create something and sell it, make sure that you are spending time every day in that creative area and not putting it off.” “We're really focusing on controlling our day, so that we can concentrate on what counts at night.” “15 to 20 minutes at a time, I built a 6 figure business.” “When you get into a position where you run your business, you also run your life. “ LINKS MENTIONED: You can find Craig's The Perfect Day Formula here! Chris Harder's podcast, For the Love of Money Be sure to grab your FREE GIFT! Be sure to find Craig on Instagram & his website: www.craigballantyne.com, or send him a note about how much you learned in today's episode at craig@godfather.com Be sure to Subscribe + Leave a Review on iTunes!
After having a conversation with my guest, Craig Ballantyne, it’s hard to believe that he once struggled with crippling anxiety despite living “the life.” It’s what he likes to call the “paradox of freedom.” He had the freedom, but was still trapped when it came to having panic attacks. Sometimes his attacks came out of nowhere and other times they were predictable (drinking excessive amounts of caffeine or alcohol). He knew it was time to do something about them, however, when he had an anxiety attack for nearly six weeks straight. Having since gotten a handle around his anxiety, Craig now enjoys sharing his story to help others work through theirs. And because we talk a lot about gratitude in this podcast, I love that one of his biggest tips is practicing gratitude and helping others daily. Craig’s transparency in this interview is invaluable and I hope that if you or someone you know suffer from anxiety that you discover some helpful tools to help you control them moving forward. -- Question Highlights: What was your upbringing like and how did it lead to your success and the epic knowledge you have today? What did you do to overcome your anxiety/panic attacks? Have you seen a trend among your clients of anxiety holding them back? How have you done well in both personal training and business? What is The Perfect Day Formula? Do you find that you have clients who sacrifice happiness at home for a thriving business? What would be better to start with – your book or The Perfect Day Kit? What role has generosity played in your success? What is one of your all-time favorite moments of giving? And more… In This Episode You Will Learn: How Craig overcame is struggle with anxiety and panic attacks Why anxiety is like a black box How gratitude, generosity and helping others has aided Craig in coping with anxiety Why we shouldn’t suffer in silence The importance of having good mentors Why you must figure out what moves you ahead toward your legacy in life – professionally and personally How the Three Cs help you establish rules for your life How your values drive anything you do Why it’s essential to prioritize your values And so much more… Craig’s Thoughts… “Everything is a learnable skill.” “At the root of anxiety is self-doubt.” “Admitting a weakness is a strength.” “It wasn’t the law of attraction; it was the law of action attraction.” “You can attract great opportunity into life when you do the work.” “Control what you can. Cope with what you can’t. Concentrate on what counts.” “When your actions are misaligned with your goals it causes internal stress in us.” “If you want to do great things, you have to do fewer things.” -- Author, trainer and coach, Craig Ballantyne is a Productivity & Success Transformation Coach from Toronto, Ontario, Canada. He is the author of The Perfect Day Formula: How to Own the Day and Control Your Life — and his brand-new book, The Great Cardio Myth, debunks all the untruths you've been told about cardio being a silver bullet for weight loss and heart health. Craig has been a contributor to Men's Health magazine since 2000, and his articles have also appeared in Women’s Health, Oxygen, GQ, Maxim, National Geographic, Men’s Fitness and Muscle and Fitness Hers, amongst many others. His articles have also been featured on Inc.com, LifeHacker.com, and Telegraph.co.uk. In 2001, he created the popular home workout program, Turbulence Training, and in 2013 he created the Home Workout Revolution bodyweight exercise program. Over 100,000 men and women have used his 6 Minutes to Skinny weight loss system since 2014. Craig is also the founder of the Certified Turbulence Training Program, certifying trainers from all corners of the globe. He holds an annual Turbulence Training Summit for fitness experts to become better trainers and get more clients so they make more money and live the Perfect Life. Craig has had to overcome many obstacles on his journey to success, and his toughest battle was fighting crippling anxiety attacks. He finally discovered how to beat them with his 5 Pillars of Transformation, and today Craig shows men and women how to use the 5 Pillars to do everything from losing 10 to 75 pounds, getting a raise and making more money, to finding the love of their life, and overcoming any obstacle in the way of success. Resources: Email: craig@godfather.com http://craigballantyne.com IG: @realcraigballantyne Twitter: @realcraigballantyne -- For more stories and tips on becoming unapologetically wealthy, follow me @Chriswharder on Instagram and check out fortheloveofmoney.com.
Craig Ballantyne is a Productivity & Success Transformation Coach from Toronto, Ontario, Canada, and the author of The Perfect Day Formula: How to Own the Day and Control Your Life. He has been a contributor to Men’s Health magazine since 2000, and his articles have also appeared in Women’s Health, Oxygen, GQ, Maxim, National Geographic, Men’s Fitness and Muscle and Fitness Hers, amongst many others. His articles have also been featured on Inc.com, LifeHacker.com, and Telegraph.co.uk. In 2001, Craig created the popular home workout program, Turbulence Training, and in 2013 he created the Home Workout Revolution bodyweight exercise program. Over 100,000 men and women have used his 6 Minutes to Skinny weight loss system since 2014. Craig is also the founder of the Certified Turbulence Training Program, certifying trainers from all corners of the globe. He holds an annual Turbulence Training Summit every year for fitness experts to become better trainers and get more clients so they make more money and live the Perfect Life. Craig’s online success has led him to create books and a coaching program to show other gurus how to take their ideas and help thousands of people. He holds seminars around the world, and he teaches at the annual SovereignAcademy.org camp every summer in Lithuania. Craig has had to overcome many obstacles on his journey to success, and his toughest battle was fighting crippling anxiety attacks. He finally discovered how to beat them with his 5 Pillars of Transformation, and today Craig shows men and women how to use the 5 Pillars to lose 10 to 75 pounds, get a raise and make more money, find the love of their life, and overcome any obstacle in the way of success. On his website, EarlytoRise.com, you’ll find his daily essays on success, productivity, time management, fitness, weight loss and self-improvement. What you’ll learn about in this episode: How using Craig’s perfect day formula will improve your life Why you need to implement rules into your life The 5 Pillars of Transformation How Craig used the pillars to overcome anxiety (and why they work for transforming any aspect of life) The seasons of life that dictate your #1 priority Why a coach will give you a much faster path to success (and why Craig wishes he hadn’t waited so long to hire one) Craig’s perfect life workshop Craig is offering a free gift on his website-The Perfect Life Beginner Plan Resources: REInvestorSummit.com/Ballantyne REInvestorSummit.com/Live REInvestorSummit.com/noteservicing REInvestorSummit.com/200+ REInvestorSummit.com/Coaching
Being Early To Rise Gets You Much More Than A WormIt's no secret that so many productive people are very early risers. I certainly am. But, getting up early is just part of starting that perfect day formula. What you do first thing in the morning is what sets the pace for your entire day. Are you going to get started in proactive mode or reactive mode? Craig Ballantyne has a few amazing suggestions. [spp-tweet tweet="Life is not about the money in our life, it's about the people in our lives"] Craig Ballantyne is a Productivity & Success Transformation Coach from Toronto, Ontario, Canada, and the author of The Perfect Day Formula: How to Own the Day and Control Your Life. He has been a contributor to Men's Health magazine since 2000, and his articles have also appeared in Women’s Health, Oxygen, GQ, Maxim, National Geographic, Men’s Fitness and Muscle and Fitness Hers, amongst many others. His articles have also been featured on Inc.com, LifeHacker.com, and Telegraph.co.uk. https://menofabundance.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/The-perfect-day-formula.jpg ()In 2001, Craig created the popular home workout program, Turbulence Training, and in 2013 he created the Home Workout Revolution bodyweight exercise program. Over 100,000 men and women have used his 6 Minutes to Skinny weight loss system since 2014. Craig is also the founder of the Certified Turbulence Training Program, certifying trainers from all corners of the globe. He holds an annual Turbulence Training Summit every year for fitness experts to become better trainers and get more clients so they make more money and live the Perfect Life. Craig’s online success has led him to create books and a coaching program to show other gurus how to take their ideas and help thousands of people. He holds seminars around the world, and he teaches at the annual SovereignAcademy.org camp every summer in Lithuania. Craig has had to overcome many obstacles on his journey to success, and his toughest battle was fighting crippling anxiety attacks. He finally discovered how to beat them with his 5 Pillars of Transformation, and today Craig shows men and women how to use the 5 Pillars to lose 10 to 75 pounds, get a raise and make more money, find the love of their life, and overcome any obstacle in the way of success. On his website, EarlytoRise.com, you’ll find his daily essays on success, productivity, time management, fitness, weight loss and self-improvement. https://www.facebook.com/groups/menofabundancecommunity/ (Get in on the conversation) You can Time Travel... well kinda. Click on the timestamps below to travel directly to the part of the show you want to enjoy. [spp-timestamp time="6:18"] Craig's Attitude of Gratitude Beautiful sunny day in Colorado Working with my team I had an amazing workout [spp-timestamp time="8:41"] Let's get Personal I wanted to be a strength and conditioning coach in the National Hockey League (NHL) Got my Masters Degree in Exercise Physiology At age 25 I'm a regular contributor to Men's Fitness Magazine Started selling my own programs much like P90X We run Early To Rise [spp-tweet tweet="Just go walk on the street, and you'll see the need for more fitness programs"] [spp-timestamp time="15:38"] What was Craig's Biggest Kick in the Gut moment? Back in 2006 when I struggled with severe anxiety attack. Anxiety is like a black box. It's not visible to others but just as serious. [spp-timestamp time="22:49"] Craig's pivot point I read an eBook from http://panicaway.com/ (PanicAway.com) In that book were 5 words that changed Craig's life "When I read those 5 words I stopped reading." [spp-timestamp time="26:30"] What is http://www.craigballantyne.com/ (CraigBallantyne.com) and http://www.earlytorise.com/ (EarlyToRise.com)? CraigBallantyne.com is my speaking page and an offshoot from my other sites [spp-tweet tweet="The Perfect Day Formula is my life's work - Craig Ballantyne"]... Support this podcast
Today, we're joined by Craig Ballantyne, a Productivity & Success Transformation Coach, online marketing guru, entrepreneur, and the author of The Perfect Day Formula: How to Own the Day and Control Your Life. In 2001, Craig created the popular home workout program, Turbulence Training, and he's also the founder of the Certified Turbulence Training Program, certifying trainers from all corners of the globe. He built on that success, building and buying numerous wildly successful online businesses such as Early to Rise, ETR University, and Online Info Blueprint, and today is considered one of the biggest names in my industry, having impacted literally millions of people's lives. Craig's online success has led him to create books and a coaching program to show other gurus how to take their ideas and help thousands of people. He holds seminars around the world, and he teaches at the annual SovereignAcademy.org camp every summer in Lithuania. Craig has been a contributor to Men's Health magazine since 2000, and his articles have also appeared in Women's Health, Oxygen, GQ, Maxim, National Geographic, Men's Fitness and Muscle and Fitness Hers, amongst many others. His articles have also been featured on Inc.com, LifeHacker.com, and Telegraph.co.uk. But, as we'll learn in this episode, Craig has had to overcome many obstacles on his journey to success, and his toughest battle was fighting crippling anxiety attacks. He finally discovered how to beat them with his 5 Pillars of Transformation, and today Craig shows men and women how to use the 5 Pillars to get whatever it is that they want in life. In this episode, we talk about a very wide range of things, from practical frameworks you can apply today, to recommended reading, to the most impactful daily habits, and overcoming anxiety. Craig is a true renaissance man with diverse interests and passions, and I just know you're going to take away a TON of value from this episode.
Craig Ballantyne is a Productivity & Success Transformation Coach from Toronto, Ontario, Canada, and the author of The Perfect Day Formula: How to Own the Day and Control Your Life. He has been a contributor to Men's Health magazine since 2000, and his articles have also appeared in Women’s Health, Oxygen, GQ, Maxim, National Geographic, Men’s Fitness and Muscle and Fitness Hers, amongst many others. His articles have also been featured on Inc.com, LifeHacker.com, and Telegraph.co.uk. In 2001, Craig created the popular home workout program, Turbulence Training, and in 2013 he created the Home Workout Revolution bodyweight exercise program. Over 100,000 men and women have used his 6 Minutes to Skinny weight loss system since 2014. Craig is also the founder of the Certified Turbulence Training Program, certifying trainers from all corners of the globe. He holds an annual Turbulence Training Summit every year for fitness experts to become better trainers and get more clients so they make more money and live the Perfect Life. Craig’s online success has led him to create books and a coaching program to show other gurus how to take their ideas and help thousands of people. He holds seminars around the world, and he teaches at the annual SovereignAcademy.org camp every summer in Lithuania. Craig has had to overcome many obstacles on his journey to success, and his toughest battle was fighting crippling anxiety attacks. He finally discovered how to beat them with his 5 Pillars of Transformation, and today Craig shows men and women how to use the 5 Pillars to lose 10 to 75 pounds, get a raise and make more money, find the love of their life, and overcome any obstacle in the way of success. On his website, EarlytoRise.com, you’ll find his daily essays on success, productivity, time management, fitness, weight loss and self-improvement. You can also learn more at CraigBallantyne.com.
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Craig Ballantyne is a fitness and personal development guru from Toronto, Ontario, Canada, and the author of The Perfect Day Formula: How to Own the Day and Control Your Life. He has been a contributor to Men's Health magazine since 2000, and his articles have also appeared in Women’s Health, Oxygen, GQ, Maxim, National Geographic, Men’s Fitness and Muscle and Fitness Hers In 2001, he created the popular home workout program, Turbulence Training, and in 2013 he created the 6 Minutes to Skinny bodyweight exercise weight loss system and the Metabolic Kickstarter follow-along exercise videos. He’s also the founder of the Certified Turbulence Training Program, certifying trainers from all corners of the globe and he hosts an annual Turbulence Training Summit every year for fitness experts to become better trainers and get more clients into their boot camps so they make more money and live the Perfect Life. Craig’s online success has led him to create books and a coaching program to show other gurus how to take their ideas and help thousands of people. Craig has had many to overcome many obstacles on the way. His toughest battle was spending 6 months suffering crippling anxiety attacks until he finally discovered how to beat them with his 5 Pillars of Transformation. Today, Craig will show you how to use those 5 Pillars to lose 10 to 50 pounds, get a raise and make more money, find the love of your life or overcome any obstacle in the way of success. Craig is also the co-owner of the success newsletter, Early to Rise, where you will find his daily essays on success, productivity, time management, fitness, weight loss and self-improvement.
Interview with Craig Ballantyne Craig Ballantyne is a fitness and personal development guru from Toronto, Ontario, Canada, and the author of The Perfect Day Formula: How to Own the Day and Control Your Life. He has been a contributor to Men's Health magazine since 2000, and his articles have also appeared in Women’s Health, Oxygen, GQ, Maxim, National Geographic, Men’s Fitness and Muscle and Fitness Hers. In 2001, he created the popular home workout program, Turbulence Training, and in 2013 he created the 6 Minutes to Skinny bodyweight exercise weight loss system and the Metabolic Kickstarter follow-along exercise videos. He’s also the founder of the Certified Turbulence Training Program, certifying trainers from all corners of the globe and he hosts an annual Turbulence Training Summit every year for fitness experts to become better trainers and get more clients into their boot camps so they make more money and live the Perfect Life. Craig’s online success has led him to create books and a coaching program to show other gurus how to take their ideas and help thousands of people. He’s also the founder of the Certified Turbulence Training Program, certifying trainers from all corners of the globe and he hosts an annual Turbulence Training Summit every year for fitness experts to become better trainers and get more clients into their boot camps so they make more money and live the Perfect Life. Craig’s online success has led him to create books and a coaching program to show other gurus how to take their ideas and help thousands of people. Craig has had many to overcome many obstacles on the way. His toughest battle was spending 6 months suffering crippling anxiety attacks until he finally discovered how to beat them with his 5 Pillars of Transformation. Today, Craig will show you how to use those 5 Pillars to lose 10 to 50 pounds, get a raise and make more money, find the love of your life or overcome any obstacle in the way of success. Craig is also the co-owner of the successful newsletter, Early to Rise, where you will find his daily essays on success, productivity, time management, fitness, weight loss and self-improvement. For more show notes head to: http://sidequestfitness.com/craig-ballantyne/