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<strong />The Only Time You Are Growing Is When You Are Uncomfortable

The Alpha male is a leader by design—not by chance. The Alpha male is s  strong and powerful FORCE because he has paid his dues in life time and time  again. He has continually stepped up to the challenges that have stood in his  way—and did not look for ways to avoid them. Whether he succeeded, failed, or  experienced something in between, the Alpha male became STRONGER with every  single experience.

The only way for you to become the strong and  powerful man you want to be is through the “practice and exercise” of these  MANformation principles during the tough, less-than-ideal conditions that life  inevitably offers.

Instead of hoping for times to get easier, you must demand yourself to  become physically, mentally, emotionally, and psychologically TOUGHER to handle  anything that comes your way.

Some pressure; some stress; and a little  discomfort are not necessarily bad things. The MANformation principles will help  you use pressure, stress, and discomfort to EMPOWER you. The Alpha male realizes  that, in order to maximize productivity in his life, he absolutely must create  some pressure, some stress, and some discomfort—and do so on a continual basis.

Some pressure, some stress, and some discomfort force you to step and up  and use all of your physical, mental, emotional, and psychological abilities to  the fullest. Without some pressure, some stress, and some discomfort, why would  you ever need to perform at your very best? You should willingly, joyfully, and  enthusiastically welcome some manageable pressure, some stress, and some  discomfort into your life to drive you to become a better version of you.

Some pressure, some stress, and some discomfort are necessary evils in  life if you want to get everything you want. They can become quite burdensome  and difficult to deal with at times. Without some pressure, some stress, and  some discomfort, however, there would be no real sense of urgency to get  anything accomplished whatsoever—let alone accomplish tasks that produce  outstanding results. Even if you don’t meet your ambitious, self-imposed goals,  you will end up far more productive over time than those people who do not allow  themselves to feel some pressure, some stress, and some discomfort.

The  only time you are growing is when you are uncomfortable.

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“The Mindset and Actions of a Powerful Alpha Male Leader” Audio  Seminar Course

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Become the MAN you  really want to be and get all the options in life that you really want! This  course is 11 hours and 30 minutes of POWERFUL, LIFE-CHANGING Alpha LEADERSHIP  strategies. Get the mp3 sound files and the Session Workbook pdf files emailed  to you today.

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Is Acting Humble REALLY Serving You Well In Your Life?

The  vast majority of us DO NOT have the problem of thinking we are BETTER than we  really are. Most of us sell ourselves WAY TOO SHORT. We don’t give ourselves  nearly as much credit as we should. We don’t carry ourselves with the confidence  we should.

While we are selling ourselves short, we unintentionally convince other  people to treat us accordingly. The people around us simply fall in line with  the way we are presenting ourselves. And we wonder why we sometimes don’t get  treated with the respect that we deserve? Think about that.

Even if you  actually thought and acted like you were as good as you really are, you should  NEVER play yourself down and act humble just to make other people feel  comfortable. You should NEVER act humble just to make other people (who may be  struggling with their own happiness and confidence) comfortable in your  presence. If they don’t feel comfortable in your presence just because you  display confidence, that’s their problem-not yours.

If you think and act  as good as you really are, that’s a GREAT quality to have.

The number of  people in this world who act BETTER than they really are is so small that I  wouldn’t even worry about that challenge. And, if you already know you are  having trouble convincing people to treat you with the respect you deserve,  acting humble shouldn’t even be a consideration.

Trust me. The people in  this world who are truly comfortable with their lives will be impressed with  your confidence.
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Learn How to START  Leading and STOP Following with Skip La Cour’s . . .

“The Mindset and Actions of a Powerful Alpha Male Leader” Audio  Seminar Course

Get the MP3 Sound Files and Session Workbook PDF Files Emailed to  You NOW and Begin Your “MANformation” TODAY!

Become the MAN you  really want to be and get all the options in life that you really want! This  course is 11 hours and 30 minutes of POWERFUL, LIFE-CHANGING Alpha LEADERSHIP  strategies. Get the mp3 sound files and the Session Workbook pdf files emailed  to you today.

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“Skip La Cour’s  messages in ‘The Mindset and Actions of a Powerful Alpha Male Leader’ are  insightful, poignant, and thought provoking. I find myself listening to each  session multiple times for fear of missing something and the internal desire to  drive home these life-changing concepts. The first session alone was worth the  price of admission!”

Greg Phelps, CFP, CLU, AAMS Las Vegas, NV 

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Your investment is only  $99.97

Get the files emailed to you NOW and begin your “MANformation”  TODAY!

Click  HERE to order

“The Mindset and Actions of  a Powerful Alpha Male Leader” Audio Seminar Course Outline

Why “Nice Guys” Finish Last Session One (1 hour; 57 minutes)

The reason why you are not getting what you want in life-at the level  you really want-may be in how you are defining the word “nice” in critical  situations in your life. Alpha Leaders interpret being “nice” as mature,  productive MEN. Conversely, Passive Followers who struggle to get what they want  in life still think and act like the obedient little BOYS that they were  expected to be when they were young.

Learn seventeen (17) of the  most-insightful SPECIFIC differences in the way an Alpha Leader interprets being  “nice” and “fair” compared to less-dominant men and Passive Followers. Adopt  this Alpha Leader mindset, even the playing field, and FINALLY begin to win at  the level you want to win.

The Body Language of a Powerful Alpha  Leader Session Two (2 hours; 1 minute)

You can spot a powerful and  charismatic Alpha Leader the moment he walks into a room, can’t you? Why do you  think it is so obvious to everyone that he is “the man” without knowing a thing  about him?

Learn forty-three (43) of the most-intriguing, SPECIFIC  things an Alpha Leader does with his body language, facial expressions, eye  movements, and voice qualities in certain situations that transmits his  strength, certainty, and confidence. Also, learn what he will NEVER do in other  situations because doing so will take away from his powerful presence. Adopt  this body language at the appropriate time and become more influential,  persuasive, and charismatic to those people around you.

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“I am killing the New York  City corporate world with the implementation of my MANformation strategies. Most  of all I am empowered because I am aware. Thanks for your unique contribution to  the few of us who want more.”

Craig Ariano Richmond Hill, NY

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The Specific Influence,  Persuasion, Charismatic Skills of an Alpha Leader Session Three (2 hours; 4  minutes)

The Alpha Leader has the amazing ability to get other  people to willingly, joyfully, and enthusiastically help him get what he wants  in his life. Learn twenty (20) of the most influential, persuasive, and  charismatic skills of an Alpha Leader. Adopt these winning skills and you, too,  will get people excited to help you get what YOU want.

The Structured  Thoughts, Actions, and Lifestyle of a Powerful Alpha Leader Session Four (2  hours; 11 minutes)

Learn thirty-one (31) SPECIFIC ways an Alpha  Leader structures his day and gets himself to follow through with what he knows  he needs to do to get what he wants in life. Adopt this structure and you’ll  start leading your own life more effectively-and leading others too.

Goal-Setting Workshop - Alpha Leader-Style Session Five (1 hour; 58  minutes)

An Alpha Leader wins in life at an incredible level because  of his outrageous standards, tremendously high expectations, and lofty goals.  With what you’ve learned during the previous four Tele-Seminar sessions, you  will NOW be ready to start going for what you REALLY want out of your  life-instead of only what you’ve been settling for in the past. This  goal-setting session will make you more assertive, create an Alpha Leader model  to aspire toward, and get you to enthusiastically work toward it.

Successfully Integrating the Thoughts and Actions of an Alpha Leader  Into Your Lifestyle Session Six (1 hours; 33 minutes)

Learn  thirty-seven (37) of the most-effective, SPECIFIC strategies an Alpha Leader  executes for CONTINUAL mental, emotional, psychological, and physical growth.  When you execute these powerful and charismatic leadership strategies, you will  enjoy CONSTANT IMPROVEMENT in your Alpha Leader thoughts and actions.

Your investment is only $99.97

Get the files emailed to you  NOW and begin your “MANformation” TODAY!

Click  HERE to order

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“I was  extremely impressed at all the information Skip La Cour has shared in ‘The  Mindset and Actions of a Powerful Alpha Male Leader’ and the way in which it is  presented! I will tell you that what Skip offers will have you really think  about your perceptions of what an ‘Alpha Male’ really is, allowing yourself new  possibilities to grow and enrich your life, and the lives of those you love. I  highly recommend this program to anyone looking to improve upon being the best  MAN they can be in all aspects of your life!”

Tom Anthony Roehl  Greenfield, WI

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Copyright 2009 Skip La Cour Consulting. All Rights Reserved.

MANformation is a registered trademark of Skip La Cour  Consulting.

Controlling the Frame In A Relationship Can Be Like A Game of  "Chicken"

Wikipedia defines the game of "Chicken" is an  influential model of conflict for two players in game theory. The principle of  the game is that while each player prefers not to yield to the other, the  outcome where neither player yields is the worst possible one for both players.  The name "Chicken" has its origins in a game in which two drivers drive towards  each other on a collision course: one must swerve, or both may die in the crash,  but if one driver swerves and the other does not, the one who swerved will be  called a "chicken," meaning a coward.

When two people who are in any kind of relationship (business,  intimate, and friendship) have a disagreement, it isn’t always the person who is  “right” that is the most influential. And, as you have probably experienced at  one time or another in the past, the person who is “right” will not always get  his way. The person who controls the frame will get his way.

The Alpha  male understands that the person who values the relationship least is oftentimes  the most influential. If he is more willing to walk away from the relationship  if it doesn’t the way he wants more than the other person (or gives the  impression he is more willing) he can oftentimes get his way whether he is  “right” or “wrong.” Most of the time, “right” or “wrong” is merely and  opinion—and the Alpha male makes sure the relationship works from what his idea  of “right” is.

An Alpha male’s influence over another person can be just  like a game of “Chicken.” As you strive to take your Alpha male qualities and  characteristics to the next level, hold tight in your frame whenever possible.  Evaluate your situation and practice playing “Chicken” in the game of influence  whenever the risks allow you to do so. With enough time and practice, you can  take more and more skilled risks.

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Learn How to  START Leading and STOP Following with Skip La Cour’s . . .

“The Mindset and Actions of a Powerful Alpha Male Leader” Audio  Seminar Course

Get the MP3 Sound Files and Session Workbook PDF Files Emailed to  You NOW and Begin Your “MANformation” TODAY!

Become the MAN you  really want to be and get all the options in life that you really want! This  course is 11 hours and 30 minutes of POWERFUL, LIFE-CHANGING Alpha LEADERSHIP  strategies. Get the mp3 sound files and the Session Workbook pdf files emailed  to you today.

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“Skip La Cour’s  messages in ‘The Mindset and Actions of a Powerful Alpha Male Leader’ are  insightful, poignant, and thought provoking. I find myself listening to each  session multiple times for fear of missing something and the internal desire to  drive home these life-changing concepts. The first session alone was worth the  price of admission!”

Greg Phelps, CFP, CLU, AAMS Las Vegas, NV 

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Your investment is only  $99.97

Get the files emailed to you NOW and begin your “MANformation”  TODAY!

Click  HERE to order

“The Mindset and Actions of  a Powerful Alpha Male Leader” Audio Seminar Course Outline

Why “Nice Guys” Finish Last Session One (1 hour; 57 minutes)

The reason why you are not getting what you want in life-at the level  you really want-may be in how you are defining the word “nice” in critical  situations in your life. Alpha Leaders interpret being “nice” as mature,  productive MEN. Conversely, Passive Followers who struggle to get what they want  in life still think and act like the obedient little BOYS that they were  expected to be when they were young.

Learn seventeen (17) of the  most-insightful SPECIFIC differences in the way an Alpha Leader interprets being  “nice” and “fair” compared to less-dominant men and Passive Followers. Adopt  this Alpha Leader mindset, even the playing field, and FINALLY begin to win at  the level you want to win.

The Body Language of a Powerful Alpha  Leader Session Two (2 hours; 1 minute)

You can spot a powerful and  charismatic Alpha Leader the moment he walks into a room, can’t you? Why do you  think it is so obvious to everyone that he is “the man” without knowing a thing  about him?

Learn forty-three (43) of the most-intriguing, SPECIFIC  things an Alpha Leader does with his body language, facial expressions, eye  movements, and voice qualities in certain situations that transmits his  strength, certainty, and confidence. Also, learn what he will NEVER do in other  situations because doing so will take away from his powerful presence. Adopt  this body language at the appropriate time and become more influential,  persuasive, and charismatic to those people around you.

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“I am killing the New York  City corporate world with the implementation of my MANformation strategies. Most  of all I am empowered because I am aware. Thanks for your unique contribution to  the few of us who want more.”

Craig Ariano Richmond Hill, NY

===============================

The Specific Influence,  Persuasion, Charismatic Skills of an Alpha Leader Session Three (2 hours; 4  minutes)

The Alpha Leader has the amazing ability to get other  people to willingly, joyfully, and enthusiastically help him get what he wants  in his life. Learn twenty (20) of the most influential, persuasive, and  charismatic skills of an Alpha Leader. Adopt these winning skills and you, too,  will get people excited to help you get what YOU want.

The Structured  Thoughts, Actions, and Lifestyle of a Powerful Alpha Leader Session Four (2  hours; 11 minutes)

Learn thirty-one (31) SPECIFIC ways an Alpha  Leader structures his day and gets himself to follow through with what he knows  he needs to do to get what he wants in life. Adopt this structure and you’ll  start leading your own life more effectively-and leading others too.

Goal-Setting Workshop - Alpha Leader-Style Session Five (1 hour; 58  minutes)

An Alpha Leader wins in life at an incredible level because  of his outrageous standards, tremendously high expectations, and lofty goals.  With what you’ve learned during the previous four Tele-Seminar sessions, you  will NOW be ready to start going for what you REALLY want out of your  life-instead of only what you’ve been settling for in the past. This  goal-setting session will make you more assertive, create an Alpha Leader model  to aspire toward, and get you to enthusiastically work toward it.

Successfully Integrating the Thoughts and Actions of an Alpha Leader  Into Your Lifestyle Session Six (1 hours; 33 minutes)

Learn  thirty-seven (37) of the most-effective, SPECIFIC strategies an Alpha Leader  executes for CONTINUAL mental, emotional, psychological, and physical growth.  When you execute these powerful and charismatic leadership strategies, you will  enjoy CONSTANT IMPROVEMENT in your Alpha Leader thoughts and actions.

Your investment is only $99.97

Get the files emailed to you  NOW and begin your “MANformation” TODAY!

Click  HERE to order

===============================

“I was  extremely impressed at all the information Skip La Cour has shared in ‘The  Mindset and Actions of a Powerful Alpha Male Leader’ and the way in which it is  presented! I will tell you that what Skip offers will have you really think  about your perceptions of what an ‘Alpha Male’ really is, allowing yourself new  possibilities to grow and enrich your life, and the lives of those you love. I  highly recommend this program to anyone looking to improve upon being the best  MAN they can be in all aspects of your life!”

Tom Anthony Roehl  Greenfield, WI

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Copyright 2009 Skip La Cour Consulting. All Rights Reserved.

MANformation is a registered trademark of Skip La Cour  Consulting.

Get clear on exactly what you want in this world. That sounds like such a simple, easy-to-implement way of thinking—but it’s really not. Just like most of the things you do in life, there is always a higher, more accomplished, and more proficient level you can operate at. The higher level you can operate at in anything in life, the greater the rewards you will enjoy.

Learning how to take your “knowing exactly what you want” thinking ability to the next level is no exception. With enough focus, assessment, and practice, you will see that whatever level you understand and execute knowing exactly what you want now, it will pale in comparison five years from now. That is, of course, if you do the continual work needed to improve. The clearer you can get about knowing exactly what you want out of every situation in life, the better. When you get better at knowing exactly what you want, the options in life that you will create for yourself will dramatically increase. Never take for granted that you are already doing “good enough” in this area of your life. Adopt the belief that you can always do a better job.

Make sure that you ask for what you really want in life—instead of asking for what you think you can get. Instead of asking yourself “Hmmm . . . I wonder what I could get out of this situation?” get in the habit of always ask yourself “What do I WANT in this situation?” This may seem like a small difference as it appears in the written word but, in the real world “law of the jungle,” there is a MASSIVE difference!

This is a major difference between the way an Alpha male* thinks and how less dominant and Beta males think. Less dominant and Beta males will think to themselves “I really want ‘this.’ It would be awesome if it worked out that way—but I bet they’ll only give me ‘that.’ I’ll suggest a compromise that’s somewhere in between ‘this’ and ‘that’ instead.”

Less dominant and Beta males will take themselves through this back-and-forth thinking process BEFORE the negotiation with another person even begins! Less dominant and Beta males will oftentimes UNCONSCIOUSLY do this and then wonder why they never seem to get what they really want in life. There is no mystery here. These mediocre results they settle for are NOT happening by accident.

This is NOT the way an Alpha male thinks. In his most powerful and determined mental state, the Alpha male identifies, focuses on, and then tenaciously goes after exactly what he really wants—and never settles for a watered-down version unless he is forced to do so.

Be decisive when identifying what you really want. Learn how to make decisions quickly by practicing making decisions any time you can. It doesn’t matter how big or small the decisions you make are, just make as many of them as you can. Just like exercising in the gym, you will start building and maintaining your “decision-making muscle.”

You can always make adjustments or an entirely new decision later if needed or when you have more information. This is another key difference between the Alpha male and less dominant and Beta males. Less dominant and Beta males will collect massive amounts of information and invest a lot of time before making all of their decisions. If a decision they make doesn’t turn out to be the best decision, they go through the entire belabored process all over again collecting even more data and investing even more time.

Although the less dominant and Beta males might achieve a higher percentage of “victories” versus so-called “losses,” the Alpha male enjoys a significantly higher number of victories during the same time period because he has made so many more decisions. It’s the number of victories that you experience—not the higher percent of victories compared to losses—that will get you ahead in life. The more decisions you make, the greater your chances for more victories.

The Alpha male concentrates on racking up as many victories as he can in the shortest period of time—regardless of how any so-called “losses” might affect his ego (because he won’t let them) or how they may look in other people’s eyes (because he doesn’t care). Less dominant and Beta males get overly concerned with how many “losses” they will suffer, how those losses might affect their more fragile egos, and fear how badly they might look in other people’s eyes.

For more MANformation Alpha Leadership strategies, visit the MANformation web site at www.MANformation.com.

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