Working at Coffee Shops Around the World

Coffee Square in Malmo, Sweden

I wanted to write this post because I've worked at many coffee shops around the world. For me, there are advantages and disadvantages with this, and I just wanted to nail down some of those things and maybe get some opinions from some of you.

As an Online Beachbody Coach and Digital Nomad Traveler, one of the most amazing benefits is that having your own online business allows you to work from home, and I absolutely love that, but at the same time, just being around a social landscape helps me connect better with my productivity. Let me explain:

I GET BORED AT HOME SOMETIMES! Anyone relate?

So what do I do? I head over to a nearby coffee shop and do some work. Now if I am traveling for an extended period of time, I tend to work at coffee shops more than usual. I do this because these hubs sometimes have a stronger internet signal than some of the places where I sleep.

So let's go over some advantages and disadvantages:

The BIG "A" - Advantages:
- Better signal (sometimes, especially when traveling in remote places)
- People interaction and watching (it's not Walmart, but it's a human thing)
- Good coffee (sometimes)
- Great for social and business one on one meetings
- I tend to be more PRODUCTIVE. What I mean is that if I am at home, and I get lazy, I will plop myself on the couch and take a nap. I can't do that at a coffee shop =)

The BIG "D" - Disadvantages:
- No Privacy
- Not ideal for conference calls (unless you want to be a butt-hole and be that rude guy)
- You have to spend money, while if you are at home, you eat for free (unless you bring your Shakeology with you of course)
- You have to drive or walk to get there (while at home, you can walk over to your desk in a few seconds, all while you are still in your PJ's)

I've been to some pretty cool places around the world, and I think that's part of the whole experience as an Online Entrepreneur, to see new places and be able to work and meet other people along the way. I haven't met too many people around the world at coffee shops, but when I do meet other entrepreneurs, we tend to gravitate and meet each other to do some work, it's a pretty cool culture.

Caldera Cafe - San Juan, Puerto Rico

Another great option that offers a bit more of the professional business experience is finding "work spaces", this is where you can rent office or common space daily, monthly, or longer depending on your project or goal. The vibe is not as chill as a coffee shop (more quiet though), but the work spaces tend to offer more services such as printing and video conference rooms.

Do you enjoy working at coffee shops or at home? Please share some of your advantages and disadvantages in the comment section. Hope to meet you soon!

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How to deal with NEGATIVITY as a Beachbody Coach

"I'm PROUD to be a Beachbody Coach, I don't expect everyone to understand it, that's not my goal"

I guess this post could also relate with any life obstacles, but being that I am a Beachbody Coach, I wanted to throw my TWO CENTS in and share some of the things that I have done to get through the negativity of what people say about Beachbody Coaching.

-  IT'S A PYRAMID SCHEME/SCAM: This one used to get me all the time because I always knew that there were actual "pyramid scams" out there, but I also knew that the business model of "Network Marketing" and Multi-Level Marketing" was totally legit. The reason why people are negative about the whole idea is because they do not understand the difference between the two, and for the most part, these people are not open-minded enough to try to understand, which in turn...they will never "get it". They also may have retrieved some negative and falsified information from a family member or a friend who was in the business of MLM, but unfortunately quit <---- AND did not succeed. Try getting the facts from someone who is making it happen "succeeding and not quitting", there's a huge difference.

My suggestion is to find out if they are open enough to get educated on the topic, and if they aren't, I suggest that you ignore the negativity because it would be just a waste of time.

I travel all over the world, thanks to the freedom of my Beachbody "Network Marketing" business. I've been an online Beachbody Coach for almost 6 years now, so if someone tries to "bad-mouth" me or what I do, then I just smile to myself because I am the one sitting pretty in Sweden right now with no return ticket while some of these "negatives" are working miserably under a boss. If people really want TRUE freedom, then becoming an entrepreneur is the only way to do it, and "network marketing" is the best LEGIT ticket to freedom without investing thousands.

"Ignore the negativity, educate only the open-minded, keep moving forward"

Atop the Skansen Kronan Fortress overlooking Gothenburg, Sweden

-  RESPECT:  Everyone deserves respect. It is a bit annoying when people talk about things that they know nothing about, but that's what the population does, and hey, I'm even guilty of doing it, so I totally understand when people do it.

Let's face it, in the Beachbody Coaching and "Network Marketing" industry. There will be coaches and newbie entrepreneurs who will make the industry look bad. I don't think that it's intentional, but it happens. This happens in every sector of business though. Just look at where you work, I'm sure that someone in your company/job have been fired. And some of these people begin to bad-mouth the company because they didn't feel that it was right for them to get FIRED. But let's be honest, people get fired because they aren't fit for the company or image. Some people will never "get it", and when they don't, they do what humans do, they talk negative.

Respect is all about being happy for someone no matter what they do for a living. Beachbody Coaching is about being in business for yourself while helping others get healthy and fit, what's there not to respect about that? I mean, I don't go around talking about how crappy your company or job is, so it's really not nice for anyone to be negative about being a Beachbody Coach/Entrepreneur.

If someone is disrespectful to you about what you do as a Beachbody Coach, just simply ignore them (it's a waste of time to try to defend yourself when these people just don't care), because if they are disrespecting you, then that only shows the type of person they are, and trust me, you don't need those toxic people in your life. Hit that DELETE button.

"Be respectful of what people do for a living, even if you don't understand what they do"

In closing, Beachbody Coaching and the network marketing industry is a billion dollar business. It can only reach those numbers when people are finding success and lives are truly being changed. Bottom line is, we must be doing something right! So remember this....when something is going right, there will always be someone who will say something about it, so keep doing what you're doing =). #CoachesChangeLives

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Beachbody Coach Travel

Success Club Trip - Walt Disney World

So you like to TRAVEL ehh =) Me too! 

I wanted to conjure up (not even sure if I am using the word correctly lol) this quick blog post because there isn't very many people who know about the TRAVEL INCENTIVES as a Beachbody Coach. So let me explain as much as I can, and as QUICK as I can!

Based on your performance as a Beachbody Coach/Entrepreneur, the company provides you with some amazing trips, here are some of the most popular ones:

- Success Club Trip: Any coach can register for this trip and eventually get their whole trip paid for. The incentive program allows you to set certain goals, and if met, the trip itself which most of the time is a cruise, can be paid in full, or partially paid for based on how you meet your goals, as well as the minimum requirements from the company.

- Leadership Retreat: This trip is for 5 Star Diamond QUALIFIED Coaches and above. In a nutshell, if you have helped 5 of your friends become entrepreneurs, you earn this trip which consists of some exclusive training and a lot of time for fun, exploring luxury destinations, and camaraderie with other leaders in the business.

- Elite Adventure: Now this trip is like the SUPER BOWl of all Beachbody Coach EARNED travel. If you are among the TOP 10 in the company, you have an exclusive invitation! The qualifications are pretty tough, but are definitely doable. With hard work, anyone can do this, but not very many coaches will. The elite adventure trip takes the Top Ten Coaches to exotic or far-away places. Some past trips have been in Europe and South America. Oh, and trust me, you get PAMPERED like royalty, maybe even better ha ha!

Quick video from the 2013 Elite Adventure in Tahiti

So those are the 3 top earned travel trips that the Beachbody Company offers to their Coach Network. Now don't let this list limit you to think that this is it....NO WAY JOSE! When you build your Beachbody Coaching business, you are building something that will continue to provide you and your family with RESIDUAL INCOME (google it lol). What does this mean? It means that your income will continue to come in, even when you are sleeping, not working, traveling etc. So let's say that you're in South East Asia, this means that you can literally stay as long as you want, or continue to jet set around the world because you can literally work your business from anywhere (there is internet)!

Like right now, I'm actually in Gothenburg, Sweden. This city is absolutely amazing! I'll be in Europe for a little over 2 months, I can't believe it, but that's what happens when you are consistent with building an online Beachbody Coaching business, you can travel for as long or short as you like =)

Working my Online Beachbody Business on the train from Norway to Sweden

I love the fact that I can travel and work from anywhere around the world!

Photo: Banaue, Philippines

Do you enjoy traveling? Are you looking for a way to do something that can help you become more healthy, happy, and financially independent? Well, look no further, it's right here =) Message me and I can help you get started, you're going to love the journey!

Happy Travels!

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Do What You Want With Beachbody Coaching

Visiting Stonehenge

So as I'm just sitting here in a cafe in London, I had to literally pinch myself because just the thought of coming to Europe with a one-way ticket was something that I never thought I would be able to do.

Just to bring it back a few years ago, actually....a long while ago =) I took a month long trip to Europe for the first time in 2002, and it was that trip that gave me a taste of real independent travel.

What is independent travel you ask? Well, I see it as travel with no agenda and not relying on tour companies to plan your days, rather planning on your own, and doing what you want on your own dime. I believe there is a true difference between travel and "taking a vacation".

Watching London Futbol while doing Beachbody Coach follow ups 

It took me many years to find something that I could do that would allow me to travel pretty much nomadically. Nomad travel is by no means for everyone, but it suits me just fine. I love the feeling of being somewhere where no one knows your name. The idea of waking up in a new place almost every week or so excites the hell out of me, and just planning my day based on how I feel versus what a tour company thinks I should do. I enjoy the challenge of trying to learn the likes of what the local people do, even if I don't fit in, and many times, it is pretty difficult to fit in certain local societies because they still categorize you as a tourist. I always find interesting people where ever I go, some are very nice, and some can be very rude, but at any rate, such is life right. It's really not all about the negativity anyways, because just like where I am from, people just don't love themselves enough, so they unfortunately treat others based on how they feel about themselves. Sad, but true.

At any rate, I've been in London for about a week now, and I'm preparing to leave for Norway. I cannot begin to tell you how excited I am to see Scandinavia for the first time, pretty stoked....wow, I cannot believe that I just said "stoked". =)

So about this post "Do What You Want With Beachbody Coaching", I guess it doesn't matter what you do for a living, but almost 6 years ago I decided to become a Beachbody Coach and start an online fitness business. I never thought that it would turn out to be a lifestyle for me. Fast forward to today (what day is it?) as I pinched myself in the arm, I just realized that Beachbody Coaching has truly changed my life. Sounds cliche right, but there isn't too many people who can just drop everything and go to Europe without a return ticket, but I did.

Working my Beachbody Business at the Hilton London-Gatwick

I do have to say that Beachbody Coaching isn't something that you do on your own and become successful with, it's actually impossible. I had an awesome and driven team behind me and I still do. I could NEVER be where I am today without my team, so I have to give the BIGGEST THANKS to my coach family, because they are the most amazing people in my life. THANK YOU =)

People think that doing what you want is "doing what you want on the weekends", why not do what you want every day? That just sounds better to me. I never thought that I would have the ongoing issue of not knowing what day it is, but I do. I guess that's when you really hit freedom status. Oh, and don't get me wrong, I'm no BILLIONAIRE or anything like that, and I am still working and dreaming GIGANTICALLY! Just like I never stop exploring, I never stop dreaming either!

I am just a simple guy who wants to do more, be more, see more, and live more. And thanks to Beachbody Coaching..I can literally do just that, I DO WHAT I WANT.

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I started my fitness and business journey with the Beachbody Challenge: Try it!

What is Challenge Du Jour? - Beachbody on Demand

Get a Workout of the Day - Every day, Anywhere!

So what type of person are you? Do you enjoy putting together your own weekly workout schedule, or do you like the idea of "something" or someone telling you what your workout is for the day? All week long!

Challenge Du Jour is similar to the CrossFit WOD. Every day you will have a different workout of the day hand selected by a Beachbody fitness expert. There is no guessing or wasting time trying to find out what you will be doing. It's simple, just log into your Beachbody on Demand Online Streaming account daily, click on Challenge Du Jour, and get your sweat on!

Challenge Du Jour - Daily Workouts! 

You have some options too! For starters, you can do the Challenge Du Jour workouts on your laptop or mobile device such as a tablet or a smartphone. Once you set up your own Beachbody on Demand account here, you can then open up the app on iTunes, or simply just go to the site on your laptop.

Once you are there, you can either follow the workouts while it is streaming, or simply grab the workout sheets and take them to the gym, whichever you prefer, it's up to you. Some workouts do not have workout sheets, but you can do what I do, and just write them down or input into your smartphone and take it to the gym or park if you would rather do that versus online streaming.

Who is Challenge Du Jour for?
- All fitness levels
- People who need variety in their life
- Travelers, especially people who are mobile
- Great for home workouts, gym or outdoors

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One more thing, if you decide that you do not want to do the Challenge Du Jour workout of the day, don't worry, the Beachbody on Demand app and website has over $3,000 worth of Beachbody workouts, you can always choose your own. It's probably the best thing that Beachbody offers other than Shakeology of course! =)

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Elite Obstacle Race Training with Shakeology

If you're like most people, then you are pretty curious about trying Shakeology. And if you're one of those people who are addicted to the sport of Obstacle Course Racing, then boy do I have something for you!

I've been involved in the OCR industry since 2011. From racing competitive to recently taking a huge role in helping the sport grow on a global scale with my OCRTUBE.com media project. There is just nothing better than helping people get healthy and fit with Shakeology, Beachbody Programs, and specific OCR Training from some of the best in the industry.

My cause-related media project OCRTUBE.com just affiliated with a very reputable OCR Trainer Yancy Culp. Yancy has trained numerous elite athletes who have all hit the podium at races such at Spartan Race, BattleFrog, and the OCR World Championships. He is the founder of Yancy Camp, an OCR athlete specific training program for anyone who would prefer training from the best in the area of obstacle course racing.

Since being involved with obstacle course racing and Beachbody health and fitness for some time now, I am a true believer in nutrition. Granted their is no MAGIC PILL out there, and if there was, it's probably not legal. So with that being said, nutrition can be a very complicated thing to the average person. And that's where Shakeology comes into play.

Shakeology can be incorporated into any fitness program such as Beachbody Workouts, CrossFit, as well as OCR specific training such as Yancy Camp. If you eat salads, superfoods, protein, vegetables etc. then Shakeology will fit right into your nutrition plan very nicely, AND CONVENIENTLY.

SO WHAT'S THE DEAL?

I'm going to keep it real simple for you. If you would like to try Shakeology risk-free and get a full FREE month of OCR Training via Yancy Camp (provided by me) from elite athletes such as Matt Novakovich, Laura Messner, Rose Wetzel, Miguel Medina just to name a few, than it's quite simple to start!

HERE ARE SOME OPTIONS:

1.  If you are unsure on which Shakeology flavor to try, I highly recommend that you first order the 7 Day Shakeology Sampler so that you can try the different flavors. Once you decide which one that you enjoy the most, then you can go to the second option below. Get the 7 Day Sampler here!

2.  Order Shakeology (I recommend ordering on auto-ship to save on shipping, you can cancel anytime) Click here to order your 30 Day Supply. Once you have ordered Shakeology, simply go here to choose an Elite OCR Athlete that you would like to train with, and subscribe to that specific trainer. Once you have subscribed, simply message me here, and I will give you a CASH REBATE to cover your first month! And that's it!

OTHER OPTIONS:

1.  If you would rather take on a Beachbody Challenge to start training for your next obstacle course race, then click here to select the best Challenge Pack for you. You will be added to my exclusive online accountability group to help you get the best results!  Free Online Coaching from me =)

Top Beachbody Challenges for OCR Training:
- Any P90X Challenge Pack (P90X, P90X2, P90X3)
- Insanity Asylum Challenge Pack
- Hammer and Chisel Challenge Pack
- Insanity Challenge Pack
- 22 Minute Hard Corps Challenge Pack
- *Club Performance Challenge Pack (includes all P90X, Asylum, and Insanity Programs)
- *Club Shakeology Challenge Pack  (includes all P90X, Asylum, and Insanity Programs)
*Online Streaming online via computer, mobile devices, and mobile app.
Click here to select one of the above Challenge Packs

2.  If you would like training from an Elite Athlete without Shakeology, then simply click here and choose your trainer now. FYI, you will not be eligible for any cash rebate.

3.  Don't need Obstacle Course Race Training, and just want Shakeology? Order Shakeology here now!

Obstacle Course Racing along with Shakeology has changed my life. It's not for everyone, but I have seen hundreds of people live better, train better, and even become financially independent. Whatever path that you take, I wish you the very best and hope to see you at a race somewhere around the world! =)

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Hammer and Chisel Challenge - Week 7

Week 7!!!!!! =)

Day 1, Week 7
Today was Total Body Chisel and 10 Minute Abs followed by a 2 mile cool down run. During week 6 I was taking it a bit easy and just listening to my body. Today I felt strong and lifted heavier than usual. I think that it is very important to listen to your body and not be afraid to modify. It is so easy to over-train during this workout, especially with your legs, so be extra careful with that.

Day 2, Week 7

Not sure if you've been noticing a lot of my posts, but I enjoy working out with nature. I typically just use the workout sheets and rarely use the videos. Now, I do not recommend this unless you are pretty familiar with the movements, and feel comfortable. Today was ISO Speed Hammer, and of course I did the workout at one of my favorite outdoor parks. It started to get a little warmer so the mosquitos were out today, but I solved that problem with spraying some Deep Woods =) Oh, and I need to get rid of some back fat, that's something that I struggle with. 

Day 3, Week 7

I took a REST DAY today =) 

Day 4, Week 7

Since I took a rest day yesterday, I did ISO Strength Chisel today. Not sure if I mentioned this to you, but I am hosting an online accountability group and we post daily assignments to keep each other accountable, which also keeps everyone in the private group motivated to keep moving forward. Today we were asked to share which exercise that we feel we have improved on, and I would say that it has been the "step up holds". It basically is 10 step ups on a bench followed by a 10 second ISO hold (like a pistol squat hold), and you do that 3X =). Legs are definitely being worked during this program, but if you pace yourself, and not go too hard every day, you will see results on the days where you are well rested. If you feel good, then go a little harder, but if your legs are tired, play it safe and modify, then go harder the next day. It sucks to get injured, so play it safe and you will get better results and eliminate set backs. 

Day 5, Week 7

Today I made things a little more interesting. Not only is working out outside with nature super fun, but during my Hammer Conditioning Workout today, I also incorporated a quarter mile run in between sets/rounds. One thing that you may want to know is that there isn't too much cardio with the Hammer and Chisel Program, but it definitely has a lot more than the Body Beast program. I mention this because if you are like me who enjoys endurance sports such as running and obstacle course racing, you may need to continue to run daily to ensure that your level of cardio stays on point. Just like most guys, I tend to start lifting heavier and building more mass (it doesn't take me long to build mass), and whenever that happens, I gain more weight which leads me to run a bit slower. So in order to keep myself lean, I run after or during my workouts to keep that athletic balance and endurance level. 

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Day 6, Week 7

Speaking of CARDIO. Today was Chisel Cardio which is not like your typical cardio workout. When most people think of a Beachbody Cardio Workout, you think of something like INSANITY =) Well, this workout is more like a P90X3 CVX workout, a little bit of cardio, but with the added benefit of using weights, which I love! I think this workout is key because when you combine weight training with cardio, it's more functional. It's also perfect for obstacle course race training where some obstacles require running or some sort of cardio activity with lifting heavy objects.  You will also see in the video below that instead of a pull up bar, I used my TRX Force Suspension. Use what you have, and if you are outside like me, and you see a sturdy branch, go for it, just be super careful! 

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Day 7, Week 7

Total Body Hammer and 10 Minute Hammer Abs today. I was pretty excited that I only had one more week left of Hammer and Chisel. It's been a great program, and my legs have gotten super strong, which is always exciting for me! The cool thing about these Beachbody Workouts is that it's catered to different fitness levels and goals. As for my goal for Hammer and Chisel, it is just to maintain my health and fitness so that I can continue to keep up with the best obstacle racing athletes when I travel on the weekends to film races. When you are running side by side with an athlete that runs 4-5 minute miles, then I have to definitely stay on point with my fitness (strength and endurance), so I thank Beachbody for allowing me to have the flexibility to do my workouts anytime and anywhere, on the go! Hammer and Chisel is definitely one of those programs where you can easily take to the gym, home, or even like I do...outdoors. It's also perfect to incorporate into any other type of training program like OCR (obstacle course race training). Whatever you do, just make it happen =) If you need Free Coaching, motivation and advice from me, feel free to message me, and I can give you some details on my next Hammer and Chisel Online Challenge. I'd love to help you! =) 

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