The Evolution Game: How Gym Owners Can Level Up for Success
Thursday, October 19, 2023
READ TIME: 4-MINUTES
The Evolution Game: How Gym Owners Can Level Up for Success
JOHN FAIRBANKS
Life: A Constant Evolution
In life, everything changes as we age. The skills needed to ace elementary school won't help you pass your high school exams. We're continually growing, evolving, and stepping up our game.
Lessons from Memory Lane
Cast your mind back to the times you were just a kid, under 12. Perhaps you shone at spelling bees or outran everyone in your class during races. These achievements felt great, didn't they? But those talents wouldn't have made you a high school sensation. Fast forward to the teenage years. The stakes became higher, things got tougher, and the skills that made us stand out before didn't quite cut it. The lesson here is straightforward: as we age, we need to level up, or else we risk getting left behind.
From the Playing Field to Business: Same Rules Apply
This rule is especially evident in sports. If you've ever played sports at an elite level, you'll agree that the game changes rapidly. You might have been the fastest 12-year-old in town, but as a high school student, you could struggle to keep up. And college athletes are even faster, with professionals playing in a whole different league.
Similarly, in business, the strategies that earned you your first $1k, $5k, or $10k won't propel you to $20k, $30k, or $50k. Whatever got you to where you are now, might just be what keeps you from advancing. If you're looking to make those 2x, 5x, 10x jumps, it's time for some changes.
Time to Level Up: Mindset, Skills, Network
Your mindset, your skills, and your network need to level up. Remember how as an athlete, your mindset evolved based on your teammates and your competition? How your skills improved due to your coaches and the challenges you faced? Well, the same rules apply in business.
You're Not Alone: The Gym Owners Revolution Community
Now, the best news: you're not alone. I created The Gym Owners Revolution online community, our GEAR Academy program, and the podcast with one goal in mind: to provide gym owners with a strong network of people who have their back. Having people around you isn't just about having company. It's about being surrounded by individuals who push you, elevate you, and contribute to the growth of your mindset and skills. It's about being in a community of people who believe in what they're doing and inspire you to do the same. Join the Revolution Are you ready to evolve, step up, and win the game? Join us! Owning a gym isn't just a job, it's a journey. And like any journey, the road ahead will have its twists and turns. But with the right mindset, skills, and network, there's no limit to where you can go. Are you prepared to level up? Become part of the revolution today! - John
P.S. Join The Gym Owners Revolution Facebook Group. Together, working to make our communities and world a better place, one member at a time. Join now at https://community.hackyourgym.com
