Posts by Craig Ballantyne
A New American Dream
Three times each year men and women from all over the world take part in a 12-week fat loss transformation program as part of my online fitness business. These everyday people take their dreaded before photos, renew their commitment to diet and exercise, and less than ninety days later they take amazing after photos. Just…
Read MoreHow to Harness the Power of Other People
In today’s video, you’ll discover all of the mentors who have helped me build my business. You’ll want to make sure you study every person on that list. The power of having a mentor and networking with other like-minded individuals outweighs anything else you can do in your pursuit of the American Dream. That’s why…
Read More3 Daily Habits to Build Your Wealth and Wisdom
Today you’ll discover 3 daily habits that keep me on track in my business while also helping me generate wealth, wisdom, and a life well lived. Oh, and there’s one BONUS habit I’ve recently added as well…it’s a valuable new exercise I’ve added to my life and one that I’ve been sharing with Early to…
Read MoreHow to Use Goal Setting to Get What You Want
In today’s video, it’s time to roll up our sleeves and get down to business. You’ll discover the uncanny story of how one specific goal that I set in 2003 finally became a reality this year. But first, you’ll learn how to use two simple goals to get what you want out of life. Watch…
Read MoreTrainer Ripoff
On Tuesday morning I stopped by the local YMCA for a workout. This is the same gym where I first started lifting weights over 20 years ago this September. I still remember my first real chest workout…I could barely hold on to the steering wheel as I drove me and my friend to McDonald’s after…
Read MoreThe Truth About the American Dream
For generations, there has been an implicit contract in society that states: “If you work hard and follow the rules, then your life will be even better than your parent’s. That’s the American Dream.” But today, this contract is being broken by the greed and selfishness of individuals and organizations that we once trusted. These…
Read MoreHard Truth on Binge Eating and Metabolic Training
I’m not going to lie to you. I really wanted to eat dessert for breakfast this week while down in Mexico, but I made a promise to you and I stuck to it. Sure I would have enjoyed it for a few moments, but at the cost of losing my integrity. But it was hard…
Read MoreA Foreign Concept for the American Dream
On a beautiful Saturday morning in the spring of 2005 I woke up at 6:30am and quickly prepared for the short subway ride to the gym. Every weekend I’d meet one of my favorite personal training clients at 8am for his workout. That morning, like so many Saturdays before, a flood of ideas began rushing…
Read MoreThe 4 Horsemen of Your Body’s Apocalypse
There are many, many useless debates in the health and fitness world. Debates about milk… Fights about whether to eat meat or not eat meat… Anger over whey vs soy protein… None of these really matter. Seriously. If you think different, I’m sorry, but you’re wasting time and energy on these arguments. You see, there…
Read MoreHow to Give Your Customers the WOW Experience
One of the things I’ve always been committed to is giving my clients the best service and experience that I possibly can. My thought is this: If I can let people have a “WOW Experience”, it will endear them to me. But beyond that, it will compel them to tell other people about the experience.…
Read MoreAn Open Letter To Those Who Are Struggling
Dear Friend, Thank you for your letters and emails. I appreciate you sending me your ideas, but also for sharing your frustrations with me. It takes a lot of courage to be that open and honest. But just as importantly, I appreciate your enthusiasm and ambition. You have the right attitude and as long as…
Read More3 Foods NOT to Eat in Mexico
I’m down in Mexico at a small fitness seminar with Joel Marion, Mike Geary, Vince & Flavia Del Monte, Adam Steer, and a few others. There’s also a little holiday built-in to the trip…although I just discovered something hilarious that might mess things up (see my PS below). But even though I’m on holiday there…
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