It's been a hot minute since I just gave you all a life update, blog from the heart and just let you know what's been going on in the MIKE OVER world.
You know, transitioning from being a GYM OWNER for 12 years to a online health coach, has been a insane test/trial and learning experience God has for sure wanted me to witness.
I was the face of the city, seeing people daily, interacting, helping, assisting, training and organizing. I was fixing broken things, dealing with employees and trying to understand how locker rooms have so many issues(TRUE), with stalls, toilets and care.
My daily work was never ending, where I was in there most mornings by 5am.
The biggest thing is how I DID get my cup filled, daily.
I got to be around people, help them, coach them and also be out of my home.
I can't say much of that happens in the online world.
I built this business to be able to help my family, so I could not be so stressed, busy and financially struggling.(For those of you who think gym owners are rich, think again, unless you come from money). I was given $500 from mamma and started it with just that, and my passion for this!
But ultimately, the coaching business online isn't much easier.
In fact, harder.
I've learned some valuable lessons in it, where many do NOT see the behind the scenes, and my mom gets to witness SOME and even says "I would never want this job." --
We all know by now, owning a buisness is hard, but owning one where you are secluded from society and rely on online marketing to generate referrals with PUTTING YOURSELF OUT THERE is harder.
I never liked being on camera, heck I never like looking at myself in the mirror. I've always struggled with personal image and confidence, lots of childhood bullying and always told I wasn't good enough.
So for me to make reels, do lives, be on ABC News with LIVE TV.....
It's WAY out of my comfort zone, but I do it for the freedom I can have for my two beautiful kids. Many of you know Noah and Ellea are my pride and joy. Unfortunately, a divorce after closing my gym had a lot of tailspinning negativity surround me for many years and I have beat myself up long enough to know that everything happens for a reason, and I gave my best and just pray happiness, love, and have a "never stop believing" attitude toward what God can do and how he can work into your life.
At times, I wanted to shut him out. I felt like he was purposely hurting me, crushing my soul, spirit and many of you I am sure have felt that way with your faith.
The best reminder of your trials is outlined in Corinthians 2, 4:17 where Paul says: For our light and momentary troubles are achieving for us an eternal glory that far outweighs them all.
We have little time on this earth, but the trials we face here will be a stepping stone to what he has in store for us later! Those trials, KEEP pushing!
It will get better.
That's what has helped me see where my focus needs to be each and everyday.
Coaching in the online world is a tough thing, battling all these "pop up" trainers who post fake pics, use great expensive marketing and slander to coax you to their programs.
90% of what you see online is fake.
Yesterday I saw a guy do a reel saying to stop drinking water.
The things I've done to build my brand and separate me, aside from ACTUALLY working with people 1-1 for over a decade(where MOST these coaches haven't seen someone in person), is using my story, heart and authentic self to just show people I am human.
“Therefore judge nothing before the appointed time; wait until the Lord comes. He will bring to light what is hidden in darkness and will expose the motives of the heart.
At that time each will receive their praise from God.”
1 Corinthians 4:5 NIV
The is what we really want, right? To know the person helping you isn't some fake hero claiming he's helped thousands.
I give you the GOOD days of my life, and I also give you the BAD. Many know my trials, struggles and battles and know I am a fighter and use this to motivate them.
It's actually how my gym grew....
I had a severe road bike accident that left me mangled for 2 years and I rehabbed myself back to full health and ditched my final semester of college to open a gym and started with 5 friends in a garage and grew it to one of the largest and best things Franklin County will EVER have seen in Fitness. ( I know, I made it, hehe).
But with all good things, come bad, and storms have been hitting.
Let's be real, the TOP 3 causes of annual DOCTOR visits and uncontrollable STRESS in the USA are:
- Divorce
- Job Loss
- Death
Some therapists concluded I was so emotionally distraught that yes, I felt no need to be alive, and battled all this on top of losing all the money I had saved from half a year coaching and the gym.
I was broke, divorced, without work and fighting for my kids.
Maybe you've been in a DARK place.....
Maybe you are COMPLETELY burned out with life in general...I mean, 2024 Work Force Trends research on mental health say 59% report extreme burnout at their job. Of which, 79% report it to be severe enough it's affecting their life and family.
We are more stressed than ever! Our lives don't get easier, BUT we just get tougher!
“Blessed is the one who perseveres under trial because, having stood the test, that person will receive the crown of life that the Lord has promised to those who love him.”
James 1:12
I know trials are what SHAPE us, teach us and mold us into the person we are destined to become in God's image.
However, many of us NEVER get to that person, because the trials produce anger, greed, pain and ultimately SIN.
Trust me, I've been angry.
I've been confused.
I've not understood and each time I see bad, I TRY to remind myself of all the GOOD God has done in my life.
I own my own home, have two beautiful kids and a business that provides and serves our nation.
You know, the truth is there....if you fixate ON the negatives, you will stay victim and complacent.
You will NEVER grow in a mindset that is "why is everything happening to me."
Now, it's ok to be upset, have a bad day or unleash your anger on God. He can handle it, and he will listen to you.
But it's NOT okay to stay stuck, stay complacent and blame the world or those around you for your situation.
You know what you CAN control, and what you CAN'T.....if you focus on those "Can'ts" ...
Life will be hard.
Control what you can, how you respond to people and the love, respect and "slow to speak" mindset can help you pause and know how to properly access any bad situation you are going through.
Ill snap a image of a book that changed the way I viewed my problems. It RANDOMLY popped up on my spotify one day and I felt it was a sign from God and read the whole things and was changed from a biblical and emotional state:
Anyways, I know times can be hard. I know many of you watched me transition from gym ownership to coaching and I can truly say I like pieces of BOTH, but one thing I know I am gifted in is the spiritual ability to know, read and understand my clients and their issues so I can best guide them to the better life they deserve.
If that's you....
And you've just been hanging on or never getting anywhere or ANY answers with your health, I encourage you to reach out.
Revive Systems is something special, I know it. I sometimes DO NOT get how I am so knowledgeable with the human body and even menopausal women at that, LOL...YES I AM LAUGHING....I can even show you how I read tests here with a LIVE coaching call example to prove to you I know my stuff hehe
But I think years of working with women 1-1 and seeing them in person and hearing their pains and being able to try things helped me know how to be the best coach for them.
This kinda outlines how I work and HOW I am different.
Anyways, I got to get Noah and Ellea's Easter stuff setup today and maybe try to dig a hole for a plant....I am TRYING slowly to get a 50% green thumb in my life, but I hope you all have a BLESSED day and praying for peace, happiness and love.
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“If any of you lacks wisdom, you should ask God, who gives generously to all without finding fault, and it will be given to you.”
James 1:5
God Bless,
Mike, Noah and Ellea
