I’ve been following Brian Rose and London Real for well over a year now. I’m a self-admitted podcast ‘junkie’ (just ask my wife :) and have logged a lot of hours in “Traffic University” listening to Tim Ferriss, Robin Sharma, Gary Vaynerchuck and — yes, Brian Rose — to name a few… If you’d like to know a bit more about Brian’s journey, I recommend you watch this YouTube clip of his TEDx talk…

I’m fascinated with the interview format (which Brian does exceptionally well, in case you haven’t checked it out yet) where the guest ‘speakers’ and host(s) provide insights on a plethora of interesting topics around business, health, love, success, etc. — LIFE…

I first noticed that he offered a ‘Business Accelerator’ course (and then other ‘Accelerator’ courses) and the idea of learning how to apply some of the “tricks-of-the-trade” gleaned from all of the guests was appealing. Being busy with my own business activities, I didn’t take any further action…

Somehow next on my radar came the Speak To Inspire (STI) course offering — first through a Facebook group for expression of interest, and then through a wave of inspirational emails… I was in San Diego for a conference at the end of October, and something called to me to register for the course. Something was inspirational in the way Brian Rose was BEING. I wanted a piece of that. I knew I’d likely learn to be a better speaker, but something also spoke to me that I would learn much more than that.

So I registered…

I am a so glad did…

In a nutshell, it was a 6-week whirlwind of: expanding my limits; breaking down my perfectionistic tendencies; learning to publish videos privately and publicly (way outside of my comfort zone); learning to break through resistance; learning the value of structure (previously I thought ‘winging-it’ and/or ‘Q&A’ style was the winning formula…); soul searching and personal growth — and so much more. Formulas and intellectual property (IP) aside, here’s where I found extreme ‘bonus’ value:

1. The accountability system. I had no idea the power behind what Brian and team have created for team accountability and support through all of their courses until I registered for STI. Astounding. There is no way I would have taken action and participated to the degree I did without it. I assert there is gold here, nearly IP in itself. I will be revisiting accountability in the teams I support in my business, beyond a doubt…
2. The sense of community that quickly formed amongst ‘strangers’. A quote from Wim Hof “We Go, no Ego” became the rallying call and it was astounding (I need another superlative than that — okay, how about breathtaking) to watch the entire class support one another in being successful. This was amped up even further by the formation of three teams with weekly friendly competitions (Olympics) edging us all on to complete the work.
3. Post-course support — the course and the learning and the community doesn’t ‘end’ at completion — there is ongoing support through your journey — in fact, the assertion is your journey has only just begun…

Thank you to Brian and all the team leaders. Thank you to all the ‘strangers’ who quickly became friends.

I have a lot more to say about this experience. If you’re interested or have any particular questions or comments — please do let me know!

Onward!!!

Graham