Do You Have a Champions Mindset? I Learned This From Tommy Hopkins

If you have been a realtor or a business owner over the last three decades, you’ve likely heard of Tom Hopkins. He’s one of the most successful sales trainers of all time. Tom dropped out of college at 19 and got into real estate. His first mentor took him to a California neighborhood three miles […]

Healthy Skepticism Is Wise In A World Full Of Bad Advice

Second Opinions

Knock-knock-knock-knock-knock… That was the sound the engine in my car made as I completed my road trip from Los Angeles to Orlando. Before making the 3,000-mile journey, I went to a Jiffy Lube in California to get my oil changed and was concerned that perhaps they hadn’t added enough oil as the knocking sounded like […]

Back On The Road…

After stopping in Indiana for the week, I’m now back on the road, heading to Orlando for another adventure. So, I’m keeping this blog short. On Fridays, I provide “Office Hours” to all my students and graduates of my One Belief Away™ Hypnotist Certification and Practice Amplifier programs. We always start by sharing Wins and […]

Are You Playing To Win Or Not Lose?

Tim Shurr and his dog, Spot, on a roadtrip.

I just completed the first 30 hours of my 48-hour drive from Hollywood to Disney World. If you haven’t read my posts lately, I’m in the middle of moving one of my offices from Los Angeles to Orlando. My home and business are based in Indiana, and I arrived here at 1 a.m. this morning. […]

Finding Balance: How to Maintain Your Identity in a New Relationship

Safeguard your identity - don't lose yourself in a new relationship

Entering into a new relationship can be an exhilarating experience, but it’s essential to maintain a sense of self amidst the excitement of newfound love. Losing yourself in your partner can lead to feelings of emptiness, dependence, and loss of personal identity. In this article, we’ll explore strategies for staying true to yourself while navigating […]

People Are Making Dreams Come True Doing This One Thing!

dreams comes true

During a SPARKS (TED inspired speech) talk in December, I revealed the one key characteristic all happy, successful people share that led to their dream of becoming a reality! People Are Making Dreams Come True Doing This One Thing! I hope you enjoy this and that it inspires YOU to believe in yourself and what’s possible for you!

Are You Talking Yourself into Success or Failure?

Recently, I’ve shared how you must update your belief system to improve your life. One of the fastest ways of doing this is through improving your inner voice. To transform your life into the success you want it to be, you’ll need to take the megaphone from that bullying voice in your head and hand it to the supportive, inspirational, and motivational cheerleader who’s been silent far too long.

Here’s the first step in the process:

See It and Be It: How to Imagine Yourself Thinner and Healthier (and Make it Real)

Diets actually work against you as you try to achieve your weight loss goals; but there is a secret weapon for making yourself thinner and healthier: your mind. It might seem ironic, but the key to a thinner and healthier body is, well, all in your head. In fact, it’s virtually impossible to lose weight without having the right attitude and frame of mind. As you have discovered if you read my e-book, Losing Weight Without Losing Your Mind here’s how you can create a “mental blueprint” for weight loss success:

5 MORE Ways Diets Destroy Motivation (and How You Can Finally Win at Weight Loss)

Recently, I shared five ways diets actually work against you as you try to achieve your weight loss goals. But that was only the beginning: there are actually ten ways!

Before we explore these five additional diet traps, let me recap the first five: simply put, diets don’t work because 1) calorie restrictions shut down your metabolism, 2) diets are temporary solutions, 3) diets don’t focus on the reasons why you overeat, 4) people expect diets to fail from the get-go, and 5) dieting leaves you feeling hungry and deprived.

5 Ways Diets Destroy Motivation (and How You Can Break Free of the Diet Trap)

Simply put, diets suck; they don’t work and can actually harm your physical and emotional health. That’s the bad news. The good news is that you can break free of the “diet trap” and retrain your brain to overcome self-sabotage and help you live healthier, happier and with more energy. But first, you’re probably wondering why I say diets are so bad for you. Here, from my e-book Losing Weight Without Losing Your Mind, are five simple, but important reasons to stop dieting so you can start down the path toward healthier living: