Why I'm So Mean
Why I'm So Mean
Hi Tim,
As you can probably guess, I got two types of reactions to my emails yesterday.
The vast majority responded with something like this:
"Coach K,
Thank you so much for giving me the opportunity to order UFT for this special amount - http://www.makesyoufast.com/50_uft.html - I'll be getting in great shape soon and will be sure to send you an email about my results and success..."
Then there were a few like this:
"Coach K,
Why are you so mean? Why do you write and basicly tell people that they're lazy. Tell them that if they don't start doing something about their health that there's something wrong with them..."
Well, first of all, congratulations to you if you sent an email like the first one. I can't wait to hear your story. I know you'll be happy with your results if you put UFT into practice.
As for the second type of email... I don't think I'm mean. Let me tell you why.
The best coaches I've ever had were not the ones that only gave me positive news and compliments. They were the ones who told me when I was doing something wrong (and the very best ones also told me how to fix it). These were the coaches who called me if I missed a weight room session or practice and asked me where I was (you can bet that only happened once). They were the ones who didn't pull any punches and told it like it was.
Did I like all of their feedback? Of course not. Did I respect them for having my best interests in mind? Most definitely.
And that's what I was doing yesterday. Let's face it. We all know someone who is never going to make a change (no matter how much they need to) unless someone else gives them a little push in the right direction. We all know someone who will sit, stagnant and frustrated but be unwilling to do anything about it - unless somebody (again, with their best interests in mind) can give them a good shove in the right direction.
If you are self-motivated - kudos to you.
If you take action when given an extra push - you're on the right track.
If you're too sensitive or too stubborn to accept good advice, or too indecisive to do anything with it - then you are not ready to change. And if you're happy stuck where you are, I can't do anything else for you.
Some people might be happy hearing certain celebrities and so-called life coaches telling them that everything's OK, that even if they are phat, out of shape, unhealthy that it's not their fault. They are victims of poor genetics, or a bad environment, or the food industry, or unfair advertising...
If you're happy hearing and believing that stuff then perhaps these emails and programs aren't for you. I wish you luck finding a source that is safe and comforting who will tell you what you want to hear.
And I sincerely wish you the best of luck. No hard feelings, nothing personal - I hope you have a wonderful life.
I'll continue to "write it as I see it", provide you with information and let you make your own decisions based on it. And, yes, I will give you an occasional nudge to get you going if I feel like you need it.
If that makes me "mean", so be it.
RFNH
Coach K
PS Watch the next few emails for some of the best exercises I've used training sprinters and targeting their lower body, abs and core, upper body, etc. Once you give them a try, you'll love 'em.
Copyright, Tim Kauppinen, 2007
**This daily email does not take the place of professional medical advice.
Always consult a doctor before starting or changing any fitness
program.**
Hi Tim,
As you can probably guess, I got two types of reactions to my emails yesterday.
The vast majority responded with something like this:
"Coach K,
Thank you so much for giving me the opportunity to order UFT for this special amount - http://www.makesyoufast.com/50_uft.html - I'll be getting in great shape soon and will be sure to send you an email about my results and success..."
Then there were a few like this:
"Coach K,
Why are you so mean? Why do you write and basicly tell people that they're lazy. Tell them that if they don't start doing something about their health that there's something wrong with them..."
Well, first of all, congratulations to you if you sent an email like the first one. I can't wait to hear your story. I know you'll be happy with your results if you put UFT into practice.
As for the second type of email... I don't think I'm mean. Let me tell you why.
The best coaches I've ever had were not the ones that only gave me positive news and compliments. They were the ones who told me when I was doing something wrong (and the very best ones also told me how to fix it). These were the coaches who called me if I missed a weight room session or practice and asked me where I was (you can bet that only happened once). They were the ones who didn't pull any punches and told it like it was.
Did I like all of their feedback? Of course not. Did I respect them for having my best interests in mind? Most definitely.
And that's what I was doing yesterday. Let's face it. We all know someone who is never going to make a change (no matter how much they need to) unless someone else gives them a little push in the right direction. We all know someone who will sit, stagnant and frustrated but be unwilling to do anything about it - unless somebody (again, with their best interests in mind) can give them a good shove in the right direction.
If you are self-motivated - kudos to you.
If you take action when given an extra push - you're on the right track.
If you're too sensitive or too stubborn to accept good advice, or too indecisive to do anything with it - then you are not ready to change. And if you're happy stuck where you are, I can't do anything else for you.
Some people might be happy hearing certain celebrities and so-called life coaches telling them that everything's OK, that even if they are phat, out of shape, unhealthy that it's not their fault. They are victims of poor genetics, or a bad environment, or the food industry, or unfair advertising...
If you're happy hearing and believing that stuff then perhaps these emails and programs aren't for you. I wish you luck finding a source that is safe and comforting who will tell you what you want to hear.
And I sincerely wish you the best of luck. No hard feelings, nothing personal - I hope you have a wonderful life.
I'll continue to "write it as I see it", provide you with information and let you make your own decisions based on it. And, yes, I will give you an occasional nudge to get you going if I feel like you need it.
If that makes me "mean", so be it.
RFNH
Coach K
PS Watch the next few emails for some of the best exercises I've used training sprinters and targeting their lower body, abs and core, upper body, etc. Once you give them a try, you'll love 'em.
Copyright, Tim Kauppinen, 2007
**This daily email does not take the place of professional medical advice.
Always consult a doctor before starting or changing any fitness
program.**
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