This week on the Balanced Warrior Podcast, Coach Paul shares insights on maintaining business stamina and momentum, especially during traditional slower months like July and August. He emphasizes the importance of a "halftime" assessment to evaluate progress and strategize for the remainder of the year.

Coach Paul challenges the common belief that summer is a time to slow down, encouraging you the high achiever to reframe your mindset and attack the third quarter with the same energy as January.

Paul’s Key Points for High-Achievers

• Recharge, Reset, Realign, Rally: Coach Paul advocates for taking time to recharge but stresses that it should be followed by a strategic reset, realignment of goals, and a renewed rally into action.
• Halftime Report: Use mid-year (like the start of Q3) as an opportunity for a "halftime" assessment. Evaluate what's working well, celebrate victories, and identify areas needing improvement or adjustment.
• Challenging the Summer Slowdown Mindset: Coach Paul debunks the myth that July and August are inherently unproductive months for business. He encourages listeners to reframe their perspective and treat July as a "new January" with renewed enthusiasm and activity.
• Sustaining Activity in Q3: Instead of shutting down, focus on consistent activity such as networking, connecting with centers of influence, and servicing existing clients to build momentum for Q4.
• Avoiding the Year-End Scramble: By maintaining consistent effort through Q3, businesses can avoid the frantic, "survival mode" rush often seen in Q4, allowing for a stronger finish to the year and a more relaxed December.
• Consistency is Key: Just like in fitness, business success requires consistent habits and a commitment to higher standards, rather than sporadic bursts of effort followed by periods of inactivity.

Join Coach Paul and Coach Chris in this incredibly moving and inspiring episode of the Balanced Warrior Podcast. They sit down with Lisa Fitzgerald, a personal coaching client of Paul's, who shares her extraordinary story of resilience, humor, and unwavering determination in the face of unimaginable adversity.

If you are a high achiever and you feel there are a few roadblocks in your way, you'll want to listen to Lisa's story.

Lisa's journey is a powerful testament to the human spirit, offering invaluable insights into cultivating a victor's mindset and finding opportunity even in the most challenging circumstances.

Join Lisa and the Balanced Warriors as they discuss:

• Family Closeness as a Foundation: Lisa emphasizes the profound influence of her close-knit, loud New Jersey family, particularly her bond with her siblings, on her ability to navigate life's challenges.
• Working with Family: Lisa discusses the unique dynamics of working alongside her brother in financial advising, highlighting how their direct communication and ability to quickly move past disagreements made their professional relationship even stronger.
• A Life-Altering Event: In 2024, Lisa experienced a severe train accident that resulted in the immediate amputation of her left leg. She vividly recounts the harrowing details of the accident, her immediate self-assessment, and her incredible resolve to survive.
• Unassisted Survival: Despite severe injuries and the presence of others on the platform, Lisa describes how she had to independently pull herself off the tracks to safety, demonstrating immense physical and mental fortitude.
• Humor as a Coping Mechanism: Throughout the entire ordeal, Lisa consistently maintained a humorous and positive outlook, attributing this to her upbringing with older brothers and her lifelong tendency to find laughter in any situation.
• Mindset Shift: From Victim to Victor: Lisa powerfully articulates her belief that "everything seems impossible until it's done" and that "life happens, and you have to go through it." She refused to adopt a victim mentality, instead focusing on what she could do to accelerate her recovery.
• Redefining "Impossible": Lisa's drive to be the "fastest" and "strongest" in her recovery highlights her approach of viewing her rehabilitation as a challenge to be conquered, pushing past conventional timelines and expectations.

And More! This is a powerful episode that will get you thinking about how to overcome adversity in your own personal and professional life.

Coach Paul shares valuable insights on overcoming fear and the crucial importance of continuous growth. He discusses the concept of "charge clearing" and how our thoughts drive our emotions and actions. Paul emphasizes that while fear is a natural part of life, understanding and harnessing it for growth is key to success.

Key Takeaways & Advice from Coach Paul:

• Thoughts Lead to Results: Your thoughts trigger your feelings, which then lead to action or inaction, which determines your results.
• Embrace Failure: Fear of failure is a common obstacle, especially for entrepreneurs and high performers. However, failure should be seen as a steppingstone to success and an essential part of the learning process.
• The Danger of Plateauing: Coach Paul’s greatest fear is plateauing in life. He warns against complacency, comfort, and a false sense of security once a certain level of success is achieved.
• Always Be a Student: Drawing from his martial arts mentor, Grandmaster Kim, Paul stresses the philosophy of "Be better every day.” This means continuously learning, growing, and improving in all areas of life.
• Intentional Focus and Presence: Maximize every moment by being intentional and fully present. Whether it's with family, during meditation, or in daily activities, make the most of your time and energy.
• Raise Your Standards: Challenge yourself daily to be the best version of yourself. Analyze your behavior and identify areas for improvement. Seek mentors, coaches, and study groups to support your growth.