Kindness – Paying It Forward

by Carol Douthitt on September 20, 2011

A few years ago while attending a Personal & Business Development Seminar in California with John Assaraf, I met the most unique and friendly gentleman by the name of Don Staley. Don was also an attendee at the seminar and seemed like a very ordinary guy but I soon learned how extraordinary he truly was.

Case in point – At that seminar we had an exercise with about 8 people around each table and we were given CD players with headsets and a CD to listen to a very calming meditation. Don was also seated at my table.

There was an elderly gentleman sitting next to me who couldn’t get his CD player to work. I was trying to concentrate on listening to the soothing sounds on the CD, but all I could hear was the annoying guy next to me talking rather loudly about how he couldn’t get the @#&*^% CD to work.

After a few minutes Don takes off his headset and goes over to the elderly guy and offers to help him get his CD to work. Ahhh… back to the peaceful meditation. Only now I’m wondering, why didn’t I think of that? Instead of being annoyed and distracted, I could have easily offered my assistance and made both of us happy.

In speaking with Don later, I learned that he is a professional speaker, coach, and author of several books that he co-authored with Bob Proctor, Brian Tracy, and Zig Ziglar. Don’s passion is helping people transform their lives.

You see, often times when people talk about and teach personal development they don’t really walk their talk or practice what they preach. This was not the case with Don.

A little over a year ago I received an email from Don asking me if I would take some time to evaluate a rough draft of his new book, Fit Mind, Fit Body. I was extremely busy at the time but remembered how kind Don was at the seminar and simply felt compelled to help him.

As it turns out, Don was the one doing me the favor because I couldn’t put his book down. I read page after page of compelling strategies on how to put your fitness on autopilot and create Your Ideal Body without the stress of special diets or exercises. The book was actually created for the 95% of people who struggle with diet and exercise.

Finally, someone had taken the powerful laws of the universe and cracked the code on how to not only live your ideal life… but also have your ideal body. It was such an easy format to follow and it all made perfect sense.

My favorite part in the book is the 30 Day Action Plan so you can hold yourself accountable to making the lasting changes you desire for your body … and your life.

Don has used the powerful information he shares in his book to exercise daily on autopilot for over four years in a row (and counting)! And he is creating amazing results in his life.

In the book Don also reveals …

• Why 95% of fitness programs fail (you’ll be surprised)
• How to create habits to put your fitness on autopilot
• How to create an empowering mindset The biggest mental mistake most people make
• The one critical mistake most fitness “experts” teach which actually prevents success
• The two vital actions you must take in order to succeed

I completed my edits to his book in a few weeks and sent it back to him and didn’t really hear any more about it … until yesterday. In the mail was a beautiful autographed copy of his new book, Fit Mind Fit Body – How to Achieve Your Ideal Body and Keep it FOREVER by Putting Your Motivation on Autopilot – by Don Staley.

Here is the Really Great News …

FitMind FitBody 150x150 Kindness   Paying It ForwardFit Mind Fit Body goes on sale at Amazon.com today – September 20th.

I really hope this book is a huge success because I truly believe it can help so many people. In fact, I have a list of people who are getting the book as a Christmas gift from me this year. I already told them about it and they can’t wait to get their copy. I know they will Love It!

Here’s how you can help Don too … Rush over to Amazon.com and order your copy between the hours of 1pm and 2pm EST. today!

Buying it at this specific time will help make the impact that Don needs to climb to the Best Seller list. But don’t worry if you can’t buy it precisely at that time.

(Just so you know… the link to buy the book is not an affiliate link and I do not receive anything from the sale of the book. I’m simply trying to help Don get the word out about his incredible book.)

If you’ve ever been on the receiving end of someone being kind to you and you want pay it forward – here is your opportunity! You are going to absolutely LOVE this book!;-)


Click Here to Buy it NOW!


 

{ 9 comments… read them below or add one }

denny hagel September 20, 2011 at 7:35 am

The book sounds fascinating and you are a good friend!

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Sharon O'Day September 20, 2011 at 8:59 am

I'm happy to promote this, Carol.  The topic is strong, applicable to virtually all of us … and I fully trust your instinct and judgment re the integrity and intention of its author!

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Carol Douthitt September 20, 2011 at 9:11 am

Thanks Sharon and Denny. You gals are AWESOME!!!

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Carol Douthitt September 20, 2011 at 9:16 am

Here is a copy of an email I just received from Don Staley …

Today is a big day. 
A dream come true. 
 
One thing I want people to realize is that I am special AND so are YOU!! Although, I am no more (or less) special than anyone else. We all have gifts to bring. I KNOW that you or anyone with a dream can accomplish that dream. It is never to late. You are already serving the world but imagine how much better the world would be with you in hot pursuit of your DREAM. 
 
Today is not about a book–although I must say this book ROCKS. Today is about freedom. Freedom to be who you truly were meant to be. I invite you to LIVE, to become your dream. It's your dream. Now it is up to you whether or not you are going to share it with us. 
 
Thank you for all your support! I deep and sincerely appreciate it.
 
We always ROCKED, sometimes we forget how awesome we truly are.
 
Loving your light,
your brother (no matter what our relation),
Don

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Hughie Bagnell September 20, 2011 at 10:21 am

Great article Carol! 'Fit Mind…Fit Body' is so important in providing us with freedom to enjoy an enriched life … Thank you, Hughie

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Olga Hermans September 20, 2011 at 11:00 am

Such a great experience Carol; you never know why things happen, but they happen for a reason!

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Wil September 20, 2011 at 4:31 pm

 Carol, What a sweetheart you are! Helping a friend is one of the most important things we can do each day. I try to do this in my business and for my friends and family.
Best of luck to the author and lots of success!

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Carol Giambri September 21, 2011 at 9:05 pm

Great article Carol.  Don sounds amazing like his book has to be.  You are an amazing friend to him and a blessing.

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Don Staley September 22, 2011 at 3:45 pm

Thanks Carol for the wonderful article post. I am honored to know you. Also thanks to everyone for the nice comments, posts, tweets, likes and support. I do appreciate it. My dream is to make your dreams reality!

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