Olympic Motivational Speaker Ruben Gonzalez

Taddy Blecher is changing lives in South Africa

Entrepreneurs tend to bite off a little more than they can chew hoping they’ll quickly learn how to chew it.

Eight years ago, from his office in Johannesburg in South Africa, without any university buildings, courses or staff, he began faxing out a letter of invitation to 350 schools.

He asked the brightest and poorest students to apply for a new university - and promised them the “best business education in Africa”.

This was going to be South Africa’s first free university, created to serve talented youngsters from the poor black communities who could never afford to send their children to the established universities.

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Cait Pomeroy and I met about 3 years ago. Since then much has happened. Cait lost 95 pounds, finished TWO 100 mile kayak races,(she’s training for her third right now) placed second female solo in the 2008 Buffalo Bayou Regatta, placed first tandem in the 2008 Cornfields and Cottonmouths race.

As if that was not enough, Cait successfully fought breast cancer.

Cait was chosen by 24 Hour Fitness to be in the first group of REAL PEOPLE that any company in the fitness industry has ever used in commercials. From 17,000 stories of lives changed through fitness, it was narrowed down to 24…from those 24, 6 were chosen to have their stories filmed for both commercials and an interactive web site …from that 6, 4 where photographed for posters that are in every 24 Hour Fitness gym nationwide.

As Cait says, “It is such a trip to walk past yourself every time you walk into the gym!”

Cait’s latest endeavor will be her proudest yet. She is organizing Texas Paddle for the Cure , a 3 mile canoe/kayak race, October 25, 2008 with all proceeds to benefit The Rose, Houston’s leading non-profit breast cancer organization providing mammography screening, diagnosis, early access to treatment and support to all women regardless of their ability to pay.

Cait says, “I’m an ordinary person…but I can achieve extraordinary things.” I agree!

“Much of this journey has been that mental game…and that was very very new to me. Having never been athletic in my life, I thought you just went out and did the work and tried your best. But you are so right…so much of it is attitude…a winning attitude. Thank you for helping me find mine!!! Thank you for your continuing inspiration that keeps me on track!!! And along the way, I can inspire others!”

Cait, you’re the inspiration!

Olympic Motivational Speaker Ruben Gonzalez
www.TheOlympicSpeaker.com

Our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate. Our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure. It is our light, not our darkness that frightens us. We ask ourselves, “Who am I to be brilliant, gorgeous, talented, fabulous?”

Actually, who are you not to be? You are a child of God.

Your playing small does not serve the world. There is nothing enlightened about shrinking so that other people won’t feel insecure around you.

We are all meant to shine, as children do. We are born to make manifest the glory of God that is within us.

It is not jus in some of us; it is in everyone. And as we let our own light shine, we unconsciously give other people permission to do the same. As we are liberated from our own fear, our presence automatically liberates others.

by Marianne Williamson

Olympic Motivational Speaker Ruben Gonzalez
www.TheOlympicSpeaker.com

The walls of my office are covered with pictures of my goals… 

High Achievers Never Lose Sight of their Goals!

It’s important to keep reminders of your goals in front of you all the time. Because if you don’t, life has a funny way of getting in the way of your goals. Don’t kid yourself, unless you are looking at your goals on a daily basis, your goals and dreams are probably just pipe-dreams.

I don’t take any chances. The walls of my office are completely covered with Olympic memorabilia:  posters, awards, medals, and pictures of the luge tracks.  All of them are reminders of my dream and mind-builders towards my goal.

By doing this, my mind is constantly bombarded with my dream, competing in the Winter Olympic Games. No matter where I look, I’m continually reminded of where I am headed, where I want to go. If I daydream, I daydream about the Olympics. So it’s easier for me to do the things I need to be doing to get to the Olympics. And before long, I’m in the Olympics.

The wall in front of my desk is covered with pictures of my goals…

Most people won’t take the time to re-decorate their home with reminders of their goals and dreams…

Heck, most people won’t even take the time to write their goals down on a daily basis (the least you should do to stay focused).

That’s why I’m so excited about a great new tool that automatically keeps all of my goals in front of me every single day…

A system that effortlessly trains your subconscious mind to help you reach your dreams and aspirations…

Click here to learn more about  The Digital Vision Board.

Olympic Motivational Speaker Ruben Gonzalez
www.TheOlympicSpeaker.com

A cool way to make a difference… 

I’m doing something really special this Christmas season that you can help me out with. I’m doing my little bit to end hunger by raising money for Heifer International.

A really cool way to make a difference…. read on….

Heiffer provides a pregnant cow to a family in an impoverished country and the family that receives the cow (for daily milk, etc.) gives the calf to another family.  The lives of 2 families were changed with one click of a mouse.

What I love about this program it that it sets in motion a cycle of giving that will bring many people together. Click here to learn how you can make a big impact in others’ lives:

Why am I excited about Heifer.org?

- Impressive 60 year track record
- Have already impacted 7 million families in 125 countries
- The concept of starting a cycle of giving is sheer genius!
- Check them out yourself and you’ll get excited too!

Can’t afford to donate a cow? No big deal…you can donate a rabbit, or a duck, etc. Every little bit counts and can make a ton of difference to a poor family.
Thank you in advance for making a difference, and Merry Christmas!

Olympic Motivational Speaker Ruben Gonzalez
www.TheOlympicSpeaker.com

Ben Stein 

For many years Ben Stein has written a biweekly column called “Monday Night At Morton’s.” (Morton’s is a famous chain of Steakhouses known to be frequented by movie stars and famous people from around the globe.) Now, Ben is terminating the column to move on to other things in his life. Reading his final column is worth a few minutes of your time.

Ben Stein’s Last Column…
How Can Someone Who Lives in Insane Luxury Be a Star in Today’s World?

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At the age of 21 he failed in business.
At the age of 22 he lost a race for State Legislature.
At the age of 23 he failed at his second business.
At the age of 25 his girlfriend died.
At the age of 26 he suffered a nervous breakdown.
At the age of 28 he lost a race for Congress.
At the age of 30 he lost another race.
At the age of 33 he lost yet another race.
At the age of 38 he lost a race for Congress.
At the age of 45 he was defeated for Senate.
At the age of 46 he was defeated for Vice President.
At the age of 49 he was defeated for Senate.
At the age of 50 he was elected President of the United States.

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“When I was fifteen, I had a clear vision of myself winning the Mr. Universe contest and was driven by that thought. It was a very spiritual thing in a way, because I had such faith in the route, the path, that it was never a question in my mind that I would make it.”

Driven by his vision of becoming Mr. Universe, he worked out five hours a day, loving every minute of it, because he felt that each time he went to the gym, he was one step closer to winning the competition.
At age 20, Arnold Schwarzenegger became the youngest man the Mr. Universe title.

“If you will trust the process, fall in love with the process, and consistently and persistently work the process, you will realize your dream.” 

- Ruben Gonzalez

Olympic Motivational Speaker Ruben Gonzalez
www.TheOlympicSpeaker.com

Fun in the sun in Cancun 

I was just in Cancun at the Moon Palace resort where I got to speak at a leadership for Evolution International, a fitness and wellness company based in Phoenix.

The Moon Palace is a huge resort (2000 rooms). It boasts having the largest pool in Mexico. The place was nearly deserted because last year they got hit by a hurricane and people are scared to come back during hurricane season. Give it a couple of years and they’ll be back.

The service was outstanding. I’ve never been greeted so many times in my life. EVERYONE, down to the maintenance people, gives you a sincere, genuine smile and wishes you a great day. They had to be the best trained staff of anywhere I’ve ever stayed. The best part was they were genuinely glad to have the opportunity to serve us.

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If you believe something is possible, and your attitude is that you are willing to do whatever it takes for however long it takes to get the job done, then success is just a matter of time. You can increase your self belief by the books you read, the CDs you listen to, and the people you associate with. If you put good things in your mind, you will become stronger and you will believe more in yourself.

“Whether you think you can or think you can’t – you are right.”

- Henry Ford

Olympic Motivational Speaker Ruben Gonzalez
www.TheOlympicSpeaker.com