Good Morning Team – This past week I had the privilege of staying at The Plaza Hotel in NYC – all expenses paid – a perk for a year’s worth of hard work. And like many people I had a warped perspective of NYC prior to actually experiencing the people. Similar to the bias we often experience regarding the personal development industry, business coaching or that network marketers experience.
Living out in the middle of nowhere I had this bias that only farmers, ranchers other rural folk retained the Love for America and the Entrepreneurial Spirit. I was wrong. While walking the streets of NYC my wife and I noticed both common and unusual businesses being conducted in the oddest and smallest of spaces. The volume and variety of independent businesses was astounding!
This Entrepreneurial Spirit moved America from under the tyranny of England to being the greatest nation in the world. While in NYC I/we noted two apparently universal principles that apply to small business owners like you and I.
The first is Self Determination. Defined in the dictionary;
1. Determination of one’s own fate or course of action without compulsion; free will
2. Freedom of the people of a given area to determine their own political status; independence.
The Second is Capitalism. Defined in the dictionary;
1. An economic system in which the means of production & distribution are privately or corporately owned & development is proportionate to the accumulation & reinvestment of profits gained in a free market.
You and I as business owners – exemplify the core values our nation was built upon. We have chosen to to rely upon a system that rewards us for being both creative and rewards us especially well for being Productive in the market place. We “get to” determine which products we’re most passionate about, we “get to” determine who, when and how we’ll share them with others…by phone, web, or in person..and how often. We “get to” rely upon mentors to show us the way. We “get to” enjoy the rewards of Serving others and Making a Difference in the world everyday. The end result of our efforts is our one true product, the very best product of all; FREEDOM.
Live with Intention,
Dr Bill
About Dr Bill Toth
Bill’s Background
I’m just an average guy who’s learned a few things about Life, Success and Personal Development – thanks to some incredibly good and bad experiences during the past 25+ years. I’ve made many mistakes and have learned to combine down to earth values with a unique ability to distill complex concepts into simple powerful strategies which can be immediately applied to produce measurable results. In short;
“I’ve traveled the territory, drawn a few maps and I’m happy to share them”
I do not consider myself to be an “expert” and my work is never presented as the definitive doctrine on how you should live your life or what it takes to be successful in your business. I am a work in progress and if you were to you join me on life’s journey by hiring me as your coach or partnering with us in business – our learning will very likely be a two way street. In fact, I expect it to be.
“What you know dies with you – what you DO leaves a legacy”
I was raised in upstate New York and eastern Pennsylvania. This rural upbringing is strongly reflected in my personal value hierarchy: Faith > Family > Friends > Fitness and Finance.
Education and a commitment to continuous improvement are next on the list. All these and more are strongly reflected in my coaching, teaching, writing and speaking.
While growing my private practice I also taught Orthopedics and Neurology at both the undergraduate and graduate level, produced a TV show on fitness, appeared on numerous radio and TV programs, authored numerous journal articles, chapters for medical texts, served as vice-president of my state medical association, and started a family. I have had the honor and privilege of consulting with and coaching a diverse population of people from royalty to prisoners, from children to CEO’s, from amateur to professional athletes from 41 countries and people of almost every race, creed, religious belief and nationality.
I am passionately committed to contribution and Living With Intention. Part of my philosophy is to think globally while acting locally. I am a very active member of my church, as well as several community organizations. After church, my favorite philanthropy is the Nourish the Children. I have also performed extensive volunteer work for both the Anthony Robbins Foundation, and the Make a Wish Foundation.
Why become an Entrepreneur?
I became an entrepreneur because after 5 years of Health Care Reform I found I was merely an employee of the various insurance company’s I was interacting with. I became painfully aware I was working more hours for less money and that what I was doing wasn’t working!
At the same time my beautiful daughter, Casey, was born. This was the first time in my life I started to think about my future, and of course hers. When children come into your life, your perspective changes from Firebirds and Ferrari’s to Gymnastics, music lessons, horseback riding and so forth. Suddenly, I had to think longterm – was what I was doing going to provide all the things that a father wants for his children?
In October of 1998 I started my entrepreneurial endeavors on a very part time basis. Less than 3 months later my New Year’s Resolution was to put my practices up for sale. In May of 1999 I sold them and began to work on my dreams and my fortune on a full time basis. From there, it took me a full five years to get to the point where I could do whatever I wanted to do. Along the way I wrote my first book: “Morning Moments”…as well as learning a few things about money, transitioning careers and happiness. I am happy to share what I know, in short again;
“I’ve traveled the territory, drawn a few maps and I’m happy to share them”
In summary; Transitioning careers was the hardest challenge I’ve ever taken up and it’s been the most rewarding! In so many ways, this is the very best personal development seminar I’ve ever taken because I met mySelf and my wife in the process…and every perceived adversity was worth it.
Today, with my wife Julie, we “get to” pay the gift forward by coaching, mentoring others through the same process. There is no greater pleasure than showing others how to earn their freedom and then observing what good they do with it.
Life Will Never Be The Same
