Bicycling in 110 Degree Desert for 150 Miles…What’s Your Excuse?



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Wow,

I'm just now getting my energy back, after literally giving everything I physically had at the 'No Excuses Summit' in Las Vegas this past weekend. I've literally been physically sick, from having over worked (and over partied) my body, to help make the biggest event in the history of this industry truly magical and life altering for those who attended.

My business partner Raymond and I were truly humbled by the roaring standing ovation we received after 3 days of powerful teaching, networking and masterminding the 900 people in attendance got to do with our POWER line-up of speakers, which included Mike Dillard, Brian Fanale, Jonathan Budd, Mark Hoverson, Todd Falcone, Cedrick Harris, Jim Yaghi, David Schwind, Jimmy Davis, Katie Freiling, Tim Erway, Jairek Robbins and many other industry giants.

The fact that this was our event, still seems surreal to us.

No home study course in the world will change your life more, than to personally receive advice and mentorship based on your unique situation from people who have what you want. The Q&A by Mike Dillard, the breakout sessions and even the conversations with our leaders at the Venetian bars a was once in a lifetime opportunity for the people in attendance.

Bicycling in 110 Degree Desert for 150 Miles…

After the first night during the breakout sessions, I met this woman who was wearing biking shorts and was walking her bike around the breakout rooms. She looked at me with a big smile, super excited about being there... then she proceeded to tell me her story...

She had biked 25 miles in the 110 degree Las Vegas heat to the Venetian, with $70 in her bank account, no job and having to borrow money to purchase her ticket. My jaw dropped! I was like "Holy %#it, you did what?"

That night she would also have to bicycle another 25 miles home and then again in the morning back to the event for 3 f-ing days! (That's 150 miles!) For the rest of the conference, she didn't even sit in the chairs, she sat on the floor, against the wall, right up close to the stage, taking notes ferociously and not missing 1 second of the teaching from our speakers.

Talk about No Excuses! Geez!

But simply put, that is the difference between those that succeed and those who don't. She had no money, but was willing to do whatever it took to make it to this historic event and learn everything she could. What she lacked in money to travel, she made up with blood, sweat and tears... literally!!

On the 3rd day of the event right before I was scheduled to speak, my body had hit "the wall". Going on 10 hours of total sleep for 4 days of prep and running the event had done me in. My body was going "no mas". (I admit, not quite like bicycling 150 miles through the 110 degree desert, but close ;-)

But my mind said "you must". My mind was the general and my body was the soldier. I marched up on stage with my business partner, Raymond and we gave one of the best speaking jobs we've ever done at any live event.

That woman who bicycled through the desert had inspired me to put on the best event possible. I was NOT going to let her down, nor the 900 other people who had made sacrifices - financial sacrifice, time away from family, time off from their jobs, traveling from as far away as Thailand, etc.

Putting on anything other than the best event in the history of this industry, was unacceptable because everyone there had set aside the excuses to make it there.

So how'd it go you ask? Well, 900 of our closes friends seem to think it was pretty freaking awesome! (View No Excuses Facebook Page)

Still Got Excuses?

Recently, what excuses have you made for not moving forward in your business? Would you be willing to bicycle through a 110 degree desert for 125 miles, to meet and learn from the people that have the knowledge you need to be successful? Would that be the point where you would say, "Ok, I don't want it that bad..."

Regardless of your situation, in order for you to get the results, knowledge and mentorship you need, you'll have to sacrifice and pay whatever price you have to pay - whether its with money or through sheer grit and determination.

Everyone pays a different price. By the time I had my first big success online, I was $50,000 in debt and spent 2 years going through trial and error to finally "get it"! I was willing to do whatever it took and I did - it's the only way you will make it.

Now if you are in the financial situation to afford this, I am going to provide 2 people the opportunity to skip the $50,000 credit card tab and 2 years of trial & error to learn what I know, personally from me.

Here's the situation:

  • You and me work together 1-hour per week via phone for 12 weeks
  • At some point in the middle of those 12 weeks, you fly into Los Angeles and we spend a day together masterminding and working on your business
  • I help you build every single part of your business and create a front-end product with you

If this sounds like it's for you, click here for more details on this 12 week program

For everyone else, if you are not in the financial position to take me up on this opportunity, then my advice is to remember the story I just shared with you about this woman.

A few years ago, there was this sign over the martial arts studio I train it. It said, "When you're not training, someone else is".

I guarantee that the woman in this message is real and you will hear about her again... only next time she will be at the top. Will you be there to join her?

Wish You the Best,
Ferny Ceballos

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Comments

Talk About No Excuses...

Dude.

I remember her. I was thinking about how she had her bike right there in the conference room.

I bet she didn't ask anyone if she could bring it in. :)

Now I wish I had talked to her.

I wonder if she knows what an inspiration she is to so many other people.

I'm certain that she'll reach whatever goal she's after.

Dave Kotecki — Thu, 07/15/2010 - 3:39pm

I am proud of you

I am proud of you that you did that because I can imagine that was more challening than my hike up 3000 Foot Giant Mountain Two Weeks Ago In The Adirondacks in a 95 degrees weather with limited water. If one can do biking in hot weather like you, one can do anything!!!

Lawrence Bergfeld — Fri, 07/16/2010 - 7:48am

Truly an inspiration!

Thank you for sharing this story. She has to FEEL amazing even tho she was probably dog tired after that event. Wow. Talk about a story to pass on to the grandchildren!

Aleta Batz — Mon, 07/19/2010 - 8:13am

Inspirational

Wow, what an inspiration to all of us. My father bikes like that, but rarely does he do 150 miles in a week, and never in 3 days! We will see her at the top very soon!

Drew Fail — Mon, 07/19/2010 - 8:21am

Wow, what an awesome and inspiring story!!

Just goes to show: if you want it badly enough, you'll find a way to get it!!

Diane Aksten — Mon, 07/19/2010 - 8:24am

Very Inspiring thanks

takes away all of the excuses, for sure!

Lynda Cromar — Mon, 07/19/2010 - 8:57am

What are you willing to do?

I remember her too. I saw her walking her bike up inside by the Venetian rooms!

After learning her story from Ferny, it makes me wonder...what would I be willing to do? I'm a pretty determined person, but I definitely learned that the "No Excuses" is certainly a mantra to go by in your business!

Brenda Gagne — Mon, 07/19/2010 - 12:31pm

Great story Ferny

So why did I not attend, day job commitments.

There was no way I could avoid the commitment short of quitting my job, so on the surface it sounds like I had no choice.

But I put myself in that position by past choices, so in the end, no excuses.

I hope we get to meet her here on BN, because she has a great story.

Peter Fuller — Mon, 07/19/2010 - 12:38pm

Bicycling in 110 Degree Desert for 150 Miles

Yes Mr. Ferny, thanks to you and Mr. Raymond , I too was there an saw her once, but as Paul Harvey said, " And now, the rest.... of the story ". Hers will be of great inspiration to us all. I will now have another "Lady" to share with our three grown daughters, besides Katie Freiling whom I saw there too. We need to remember "percentages" here; your commitment/scarifices, hers', mine are relevant by percentages. For me it was totally worth it, HIGH VALUE. Then again so it BetterNetworker community.

David Wynn — Mon, 07/19/2010 - 1:31pm

Good For Her

It's amazing what people can do when their Desire is strong enough, Faith Removes Limitations, this woman must have had Faith as well as a Burning Desire! Kudos to her, she makes alot of us realize how weak excuses are. For some any excuse will do!

Bev Bojarski — Mon, 07/19/2010 - 1:52pm

If we want it, we got to walk the mile.

Great inspirational example. This should let us know that no matter what we want to achieve, it has to be done with a 100 percent determination.

Thanks for sharing this story, and as always,

God Bless you all.

Jose Joe Lasa

Jose Lasa — Mon, 07/19/2010 - 2:24pm

Ferny you guys were awsome!

I would like to thank you again Ferny, I told you several times at the Summit but I want to say again thank you for providing such a fantastic and life changing event! I think the best part was in the halls and break out sessions that you will never get even if you buy the DVD's THANKS AGAIN!!!! Ferny, I uploaded the interview with you here on my site http://jaynealinternational.ws/workfromhome/ferny-ceballos-and-seo-for-a...

Jay

Jay Neal — Tue, 07/20/2010 - 6:52am

Cab Ride

And hear I complained about the cab ride from the Aria, LOL, that is great

Ray Higdon — Mon, 07/19/2010 - 4:16pm

Inspirational for sure

Not much to add for me since that lady made me feel small...and I'm 6ft 6ins 260.
So I will get to the next one.
Thanks for the kick in the ass.

Nicholas Wind — Tue, 07/20/2010 - 5:14am

Truly insirational

Wow ridding a bike 150 miles in 110 Degree temp just to go see one big amazing event that takes some serious will power to do what other people aren't willing to do that is true success. That is the only way to grow in life and business get out of that comfort zone.

Josh Engel — Tue, 07/20/2010 - 1:13pm

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