How I Changed My “Bad Luck” By Developing A Mindset For Success (PERSONAL STORY) | LiveLeanTV

On today’s episode of Live Lean TV, I want to share my personal story of how I changed my “bad luck” by developing a mindset for success.

Timestamps:
00:00 How I Changed My “Bad Luck” By Developing A Mindset For Success
00:40 My Personal Story
00:55 The Decision
01:15 My Bad Luck Changed
01:50 My Ultimate Lesson

You’ve probably heard me mention how important having the Live Lean Mindset is to successfully build and maintain a healthy body, 365 days a year. I even dedicated an entire book to it called, Think And Live Lean. However, I didn’t always have the mindset for success.

Here’s My Personal Story
Back when I was living in Los Angeles, I remember having some alone time on the beach. I was reflecting on my crazy life’s journey up to this very moment. I actually posted my thoughts on our Live Lean TV Facebook page, but I also wanted to share this post with you as well, because I need you to understand my journey and where I’ve come from. Once you watch this, I’m hoping you’ll realize that you’re not alone in your journey.

I Was Completely Lost In Life

Back in January, 2012, I was at my lowest of lows:
- My heart was broken after getting divorced.
- My bank account was as a struggling new entrepreneur.
- I became an outsider to my childhood friends.
- I felt trapped in the same small town that I grew up in.
- Essentially, I was completely lost in life.

Then one day I made the decision to stop feeling sorry for myself, and took personal responsibility for everything that was happening to me. Even though I made a lot of mistakes along the way, I never gave up. I hustled, I took risks, and I worked harder than I ever did before. I committed to doing whatever it took to create my dream life.

That’s When My “Luck” Began To Change
New business opportunities began to happen. My dream girl, who eventually became my wife and the mother of my two kids, somehow appeared in my life.

I believe the reason my luck changed is because I took action on those opportunities by:
- Booking plane tickets.
- Moving to foreign cities by myself.
- Investing in my business when most people said it would never work.

That’s how I got to this very moment.

Does That Make Me Special?
I say no, because I believe anyone can do it, with the right mindset for success. This lack of having a success mindset is where I feel most people fall short with their health and life. They look for shortcuts rather than committing to something. They ultimately don’t believe in themselves.

Sure, it may look like I’m teaching you how to lift heavy things and eat plants and animals. However, my ultimate goal is to teach you to commit to a healthy and successful lifestyle. This includes committing to raising your standards, and ultimately believing in yourself.

That’s What A Mindset For Success Is All About
Just like the late great Jim Rohn once said:
“When the why gets stronger, the how gets easier.”

Living Lean is simple. However, you first need to change your beliefs, which then leads to forming new habits, which then changes your life.

You Are Freaking Awesome
Thank you so much for watching, liking, subscribing, and sharing our Live Lean TV YouTube videos. I’m not going anywhere. The Live Lean Nation is growing stronger every single day.

I promise to continue helping you Live Lean 365 days a year. More big opportunities are coming up. Keep Living Lean.

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[LiveLeanTV]

QOTD: Do you consider yourself an optimist? If yes, do you have a mindset for success?

[Ferreyrojr]

I really appreciate you sharing your life with us...
i gotta say, 3 years ago i had given up on a lot of stuff, i was just eating junk food, living in my couch and just doing nothing for my own good! Just like you, one day i decided to start fresh, got my buddies supporting me and started a journey that has been very rewarding! I started at 102 kg and now im at 75kg, feeling awesome and even tho im not where i want to be, im closer everyday!! 
You and jess are a great inspiration to me, i come home everyday just wanting to watch your blog and have a good laugh and feel motivated!!
I owe you big time brad!! Thanks a lot :)

[SolPhoebusApollo]

Inspiring. That point where you started from, I was in a very similar place just a year ago. The only thing that's really working in my life right now is my fitness and commitment to a healthy lifestyle. Yet somehow more opportunities and possibilities are coming my way because I'm trying hard every day to be a better version of myself. It's great to see you achieving your dreams Brad, it makes me optimistic I can reach mine too.

[rckev]

BG you're killing it!! Looking forward to living lean with you & Jess the next 3 years. . . really enjoy the workouts and inspiration! 

[e.a.]

There's no such thing as luck, Brad You Are Just Blessed truly. I think your awesome brother and you were put here on earth to help others we all have a purpose in life, your awesome keep doing what tour doin bro. Ty.

[sharonlong]

Must listen to this daily for a while  awesome Brad!! So inspiring! Looking to carve my own journey

[sunshineshortcake]

I could really feel your sincerity I this video. You are changing lives BG, in a major way!

[missreia]

Thanks for sharing!! Would love to hear Jessica's story

[soozey]

Thanks for sharing Brad, yes you are very inspirational. Well done. Yes we all have the power to change ourselves, only a small select choose to leap towards their dreams. Yah HD video is back.

[luilui]

Thank you Brad,
and congrats on all you have achieved in life.! 
This is an awesome inspirational video.! THANKS!!!

[functionalathleticsandwellness]

almost brought tears to my eyes lol no joke. awesome video, as usual. keep it up!!

[stevenyager]

Thats what it's all about.  Amen brother.

[goldenboyx]

Great to see that a person can change their life around. Gives me hope :-)

[AmarilisLangley]

Such a great video!!! Thank you for sharing Brad!! :)

[kan-zee]

Awesome Journey ....lots of great living teachings here....cheers ;-)

[blackmirror]

Man u r awesome, I just wanted to say could you please practice pointing your eyes into the camera because u think u r looking but actually u'r not, u'r looking above it, I think when u look directly into the camera that make me feel like u r really talking to me, thank you and you are a great man

[udezulude]

Hey Brad, first time commenting, love the channel. Thanks to you I now know a lot more about paleo and at this point I'd say is definitely a big part of my nutrition habits. That said over the past 3 months and half I've lost about 35 pounds with nutrition alone. Now I'm ready for the next step and to start working out again. What is your take on freeletics? I'm not too fond of going back to a Gym an that looks like a good fit for me.  I see many similarities to what you teach here and I wonder if that is something you would recommend. Thank you so much for everything! ED!

[marysmith]

Dear Brad, how can I develop the livelean mindset after so many failures? lost 50 lbs gained it back, always been the fat girl, etc. Is there a tip to push through that? I've been working out with a trainer, eating paleo and have lost some weight but I feel so discouraged like I'm silly to think this time it will work. please help. thanks, Mary

[mrj]

Hey brad u really waste time on fbook?