Posted by Mike Massie on January 29, 2010
Matt Stover preparing to place another one through the uprights. Photo courtesy Colts.com
So my old buddy Matt Stover is going to the Super Bowl again.
And, he’ll have the distinction of being the oldest NFL player ever to play in a Super Bowl game.
To be truthful, Matt and I haven’t spoken in years.
But, in the off-seasons prior to his 1999 and 2000 seasons with the Ravens, I had the privilege of helping Matt train his off leg for greater balance and increased kicking precision.
Those two seasons were break out seasons for Matt and the Ravens.
I’d like to believe I had a small role in that. Matt thought I did, and said so. I don’t take much credit though – there are a whole slew of professionals who work with pro athletes, and each one does their share to help out.
And, Matt’s the guy who did all the hard work, and the one with the golden leg. 
But the crazy thing is, I’d have never thought in a million years that I’d have *anything* to do with an NFL player going to the Super Bowl.
And it would have never happened if I’d listened to all the people who told me I was wasting my time with my dream of being a full-time martial arts instructor and school owner.
I thank God that He made me resilient (thank you, God).
And, when I’m watching the Colts play in the Super Bowl this year, I’ll be thinking to myself that I at least had a tiny little part in making that happen.
Have a great weekend, and go live your dreams.
Until next time,
Michael D. Massie
P.S.: Small Dojo Big Profits explains how I did it… in spite of all the people who said I couldn’t. Check it out if you need some guidance or inspiration.
Posted by Mike Massie on January 7, 2010
If they're good enough for Babalu...
Just to let you guys know…
There’s a sale right now on Kaizen Kettlebells:
Click Here
Use discount code “kaizen2010″ at checkout to get an additional 15% off! It expires on January 31st, so use it while the sale is still going.
(Hint: The deal with the two 16kg Kaizen Kettlebells, free basics DVD, and a t-shirt is a good buy.)
Now, if you need some guidance on how to use the darned things…
Check out Jason Brown’s Kettlebells for Combat DVD series.
Until next time,
Michael D. Massie
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Posted by Mike Massie on September 9, 2009
He Who Procrastinates, Will Ruminate When It’s Too Late…
You can just make those calls tomorrow, right? WRONG!
“I’ll get to it tomorrow.”
“I have plenty of time.”
“So-and-so will take care of it.”
“I’ll get around to it.”
Ever catch yourself saying these things?
Or better yet…
Ever catch yourself doing these things?
Don’t expect any sympathy from me… because I’ve heard all the excuses:
- “I work all day and then run my school at night.” You and about 20,000 other school owners. Get over it.
- “I didn’t know how.” Ever hear of a book, a website, an audio, or a phone? We live in the information age, my friend. Self-education is as easy as doing a Google search…
- “I had a million things on my mind.” Welcome to running a business.
- “I was too tired to do it.” Really? You were too tired to make money? Here’s some advice then – sell your school and go get a government job. That way, you can sit around and do nothing all day while you waste someone else’s money.
Harsh? Not in the least.
You see, procrastination is a lot more insidious than we typically think. The reason is that it becomes a habit, a pattern, a way to cop out when we’re faced with things we don’t want to do.
Not only that… it’s self-destructive as well.
Your Procrastination Gives Your Competition More Time To Hose You
Guess what? When you procrastinate, you’re playing defense for the other team…
That’s right – you’re keeping yourself from reaching your goals and making headway against the competition…
And in some cases, clearing the field so the other team can score…
All by being a big, fat, lazy procrastinator.
Yeah, you heard me…
L-A-Z-Y… lazy!
Because if you think about it, procrastination is nothing more than when we allow ourselves to justify our own laziness.
So… Do It Now!
One of my all-time favorite success sayings is from Brian Tracy, and it’s dead-simple:
“Do it now! Do it now! Do it now!”
Anytime I want to put off something until tomorrow, I can hear Brian’s words in my head.
And then, my internal drill instructor kicks in, I kick my butt in gear, and I get the task at hand done.
Why is this so important?
Because, you have NO idea what the competition is planning!
One instance of hesitation, and BAM! They get the jump on you.
In times past, I’ve known very talented martial artists who have gotten their tails kicked in business by less-talented martial arts school owners… all because they were too darned lazy to do things when they should have.
Now, you could argue that the more talented martial artist “deserves” to be successful more than the other school owner. I mean, being as he or she is a better martial artist, has more experience, their students do well in competition… I could go on and on.
But from a business perspective, many times it’s the guy who runs the belt factory down the street who deserves it more…
Why? Because he’s doing the work required to get new students!
The Universal Law Governing Work And Reward
It’s the way the universe works… and it’s a universal law that’s repeated over and over again in Scripture. “You reap what you sow.” “Observe the ant…” “…the work of a man’s hand comes back to him.” I could go on and on.
Of course, everyone wants to blame someone else, right?
But the thing is (and this is what I tell my friends and clients) the buck stops with you!
It’s YOUR SCHOOL, YOUR TAIL on the LINE, and YOUR SUCCESS or FAILURE at STAKE!
If you do the work at the opportune time, you get the reward for doing so.
Simple.
Procrastination = Lost Opportunities
The same thing goes for implementing new ideas…
Some folks are going to look at the SDBBP and go, “Yeah, that looks cool – but I’m going to wait and let someone else take the risk of trying it first…”
Well, let me tell you something -
By the time you do that, your competitor down the street may have already locked in your town…
And by then it will be too late.
Until next time,
Michael Massie, National Director of Operations
The Self Defense Black Belt Program™
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Posted by Mike Massie on June 29, 2009
Starting-A-Martial-Arts-School.com and MASAInetwork.com member Don O’Neal posted an excellent article on his MASAInetwork.com blog explaining how you can get your program into a YMCA or rec center:
http://www.masainetwork.com/profiles/blogs/getting-in-a-ymca-or-rec
(Hint: Be sure to register when you hit the site – it’s free!)
The martial arts social networking site for instructors.
This is an excellent primer on how to get your foot in the door by presenting yourself in a professional manner.
I’d have to say that the #1 reason instructors aren’t offered spots at YMCAs and rec centers has to do with not being taken seriously due to not presenting their program in a professional manner.
Check out the article – it’ll help you avoid making that mistake. Oh, and be sure to message Don to thank him for contributing the article on the MASAInetwork.com site.
Until next time,
Michael D. Massie
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P.S.: Here’s some recent feedback on our business materials…
“I think your stuff is great, it is almost to good to share
but I am going to anyway. Thanks.”
Sensei Robert Taylor
Sidekick Karate
China Grove, NC
P.S.S: Still a few spots left for the August seminar:
http://martialartsbusinessdaily.com/event-registration
Posted by Mike Massie on June 26, 2009
We had quite a few people jump in early and grab the bulk of the seats for my free seminar August 14th – 16th in Austin, TX.
All the guys are looking to learn a lot about running a profitable school, training hard, and eating some good Texas BBQ.
(And, knocking back a few Shiners after the seminar while we all share ideas on what’s working for school owners right now, too… cause that’s how we do it in Texas.)
Now, I know some of you are going, “That’s great, but I don’t own the SDBP book and I’m not a site member.”
Yep, I know you’re concerned about every penny right now…
But seriously, the site is only $18 a month, and worth 5x that, easily.
Not only that, but the material I am going to cover in this seminar was responsible for adding thousands monthly to my bottom line.
Seriously…
If you can’t add 2 grand a month to your net within a month of coming home from Texas on the 16th, you’re either brain dead or the laziest school owner I know (and to date, I officially hold that distinction).
Why not join the site and get the $500 seminar for free to boot?
(Yes, this seminar is going to be $500 a person the next time I hold one… and the last group that came through paid $400 a person – for less training!)
What the flip!?!?
Go register now and get that last spot!
Join the SAMAS business info site first:
http://www.starting-a-martial-arts-school.com/join.html
Then get that last spot in the seminar here:
http://martialartsbusinessdaily.com/event-registration/
Until next time,
Michael D. Massie
Blog: http://martialartsbusinessdaily.com/
Social Network: http://www.masainetwork.com/
Business Manual: http://www.small-dojo-big-profits.com/
Resources: http://www.starting-a-martial-arts-school.com/
Summer Camp Manual: http://startingasummerdaycamp.com/
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/michael.massie1
Twitter: http://twitter.com/mabizdaily
Performance Nutrition: http://truth.mymaxsystem.com/athletes.php
P.S.: Here’s some recent feedback on our business materials…
“I think your stuff is great, it is almost to good to share
but I am going to anyway. Thanks.”
Sensei Robert Taylor
Sidekick Karate
China Grove, NC
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