When I feel down . . .
When I feel down, I think about Pre.
I keep a photo of him in my office to remind me of his way of thinking.
And just thinking about him makes me feel better.
Makes me want to do better
Be better
Try harder
Go further
Faster
Steve “Pre” Prefontaine was the greatest runner in Oregon history.
He was an American middle and long-distance runner.
He inspired the “running boom” in the 1970s along with Frank Shorter and Bill Rodgers.
Here are a few of his famous quotes.
* A lot of people run a race to see who is fastest. I run to see who has the most guts, who can punish himself into exhausting pace, and then at the end, punish himself even more.
* I’m going to work so that it’s a pure guts race at the end, and if it is, I am the only one who can win it.
* Somebody may beat me, but they are going to have to bleed to do it.
* Something inside of me just said ‘Hey, wait a minute, I want to beat him,’ and I just took off.
* To give anything less than your best is to sacrifice the gift.
* What I want is to be number one.
Here’s a story that’ll inspire you.
It’s about how Jon Barnes transformed his ordinary taxi into the “Ultimate Taxi”
Go to
http://www.hardtofindseminars.com/ultimate_taxi.htm
Jon’s vision started modestly with a few flashlights, some dry ice, a Star Trek light on the dash, a good sound system, and some strategically-placed tin foil.
The rest is history.
Today Jon Barnes bills his cab as the only music studio, nightclub, planetarium, toy store, and Internet taxi on the planet.
It’s a rock & roll concert, roller coaster ride, magic show, movie ride, laser light show, and photo shoot.
From the front seat of his 1978 Checker Cab, Barnes orchestrates a sophisticated in-taxi light show, complete with 9 lasers, 14 miniature stage lights, a revolving disco ball, and a $2,000 haze machine.
Famous celebrities like Ringo Starr, George Lucas, Jimmy Buffet, Clint Eastwood, Bob Dole, Michael Eisner, Michael Douglas, and Kevin Costner are among the many notables who have enjoyed this magical, mystery tour.
You’ll hear how Jon leverages free media attention to brand an unforgettable experience in the mind of his customers.
You’ll also learn how this not so ordinary taxi driver markets his business using these universal business building lessons…..
These are lessons that anyone can use for their own business.
For instance . . .
* How to develop relationships to build repeat business
* Why Jon made friends with other cabbies, the dispatcher, and cops by giving free rides.
* How to be unique – instead of ordinary.
* How to leverage your core business into multiple revenue streams.
And more . . .
Click below for the full interview download and the PDF transcripts.
Go to
http://www.hardtofindseminars.com/ultimate_taxi.htm
PS. Prefontaine died at the age of 24 in a car accident.
John and Pre each had the guts to be number one in what they did.
So, the next time you feel down, pick someone who inspires you and think about them.
So, the next time your feeling down, think about Pre.
Michael Senoff
About the Author
Michael Senoff is the CEO and publisher of http://www.myfirsthmaclient.com
The world’s leading free digital consulting audio business library.
Michael is an experienced Internet marketer and talk show host and a popular professional interviewer. Michael has taught 100% online around the country & around the world to more than 50,000 students.
His over-the-top online audio interview web site http://www.hardtofindseminars.com is listed in the top 1% of most visited web sites in the world.
Michael has also worked as a coach and adviser to other famous marketing consultants.
Michael is a husband and father of two young boys in Southern California. He has a successful audio publishing business. Michael is originally from Atlanta Georgia and is now based in San Diego, California. Michael works with small to medium sized companies on four different continents.
He is the author of the book: “TALK YOURSELF RICH”: (86 of the most revealing, proprietary secrets on the subject of how to make more money with audio interviews and the soon to be released sequel:
AUDIO MARKETING SECRETS. How To Make Your Own Information Product Using Audio Interviews. Michael may be contacted at Michael@michaelsenoff.com or at (858) 274-7851 Michael Senoff Founder and Executive Editor
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