Fit for Life: The Power of a Mentor

Fit for Life: The Power of a Mentor

Do you have a mentor or coach who has influenced you to improve on all levels?

I looked up the definitions of both, and they are similar.

 

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The definition of a Mentor is - An experienced and trusted advisor.

The definition of a coach is a tutor who provides private or specialized teaching.

 

Those both have significant value when working on becoming a better version of yourself.

Regardless of your goal, such as weight loss or being a better athlete, business owner, or leader, it’s imperative to have one or both to keep you on track and teach you how to accomplish your goals.

 

I have two people who have had an exponential impact on my personal growth and self-development. Due to their extremely different personalities, they both fulfill a different aspect of my growth.

 

My man Bedros Keuilian was my first exposure to a mentor back in 2014 when I purchased the rights to open Providence Fit Body Boot Camp. I was at an event he hosted, and right from day 1, I realized I could listen and be influenced by this guy.

 

This man helps me bury the little bitch that we all have inside us. His words make me embrace suffering to be better. From going through The Project in 2019 to gut-wrenching workouts to taking cold showers daily, I can hear his words tell me to never quit, regardless of how much you suffer or how much pain you are in.  

 

His resilient, no-quit attitude makes me want to run through walls. He has the immigrant edge, which he talks about openly. From a poor family, dumpster diving as a child, to putting food on the family table, to getting lice washed out of his hair with gasoline because they couldn’t afford medication, to a multi-millionaire 100 times over.

 

He is outspoken, regularly drops F-bombs, and isn’t afraid to discuss his success. He regularly tells his audience about the fast cars, luxurious vacations, big homes, first-class flights, and expensive watches he possesses. These are all earned and truly respected, as he has suffered through adversity to be where he is today.

 

My other coach or mentor is Todd Durkin. I first heard him speak at an event in Providence not long after opening FBBC. His presentation was so impactful that I flew out to one of his 3.5-day Mentorship Retreats in 2017 and never looked back. He is the opposing force that completes the yin and yang of my development.

 

He is more of a heart-centered guy with deep faith. You will never hear him talk about his net worth or drop F-bombs. He is a world-class coach for many professional athletes and also works with a few priests and pastors.

 

While Bedros will work through a torn tricep, Todd will remind me when to listen to my body and slow down when needed. He promotes quiet “mellow yellow” time, bodywork, such as massage and deep breathing, as well as reading and journaling.

 

Now, don’t get me wrong. Todd is a high-energy maniac who believes in utilizing your time efficiently, making money, and training like an animal; he just has a softer delivery.

 

More people cry at his events due to the heartfelt way he delivers his message and how well he makes us look within ourselves and find what we need to heal.

 

Both have had incredible impact, and each has fed me with the tools needed on my journey to success by creating a balance of a hard-core work ethic with recovery time and self-care sprinkled in.

 

How does this all apply to you?

 

I have created an acronym with the word C*O*A*C*H to spell out all the characteristics we need to improve and take our lives to the next level, as well as the work required to improve every day.

 

C—Crush the excuses. We can either find a way or make an excuse why we can’t. Either way, we get a specific result.

O - Optimistic outlook on life. A coach will help you believe in yourself when you don’t think you can do it.

A - Authentic feedback. A good coach tells you what you need to hear over what you want to hear.

C—We need Constructive criticism to improve. Tell me what I am doing wrong instead of what I am doing right.

H—A humble attitude and being coachable are the first ingredients needed to implement growth into our lives.

 

As a coach to over 350 clients and 10 team members, I invest a lot in others so they can improve.

In return, I need the same poured back into me; otherwise, burnout is inevitable. We all need to get our cups refilled, and I do it by attending conferences, workshops, and events.

 

That said, I ask you to take an inventory of where you are now and where you want to go in the near future.

If you feel like you are falling short or experiencing burnout, it’s time to take action and implement a coach or mentor into your life that will fill your cup.

 

Remember, nobody can go on this road alone. Even the best athletes and business people have coaches, so if you need help taking things to the next level, humble yourself and find someone you can relate to and learn from.

 

We have a team of rockstar coaches at Providence Fit Body Boot Camp waiting to help with your fitness routine, so give us a call if this is the area in your life where you need improvement.

 

Coach Matt