How to Pregame a Personal Development Conference

(Photo by Steve.Haigh)

Well that day is finally arrived

I am sitting here in San Jose, CA anxiously awaiting the start of the Anthony Robbins UPW conference

I feel as if a lot of highs and lows in my life have led me directly to this moment, and that this day will serve as a launchpad for the future of the rest of my life

Yesterday I answered some pregame questions and stalked the conference like a ninja during setup and snapped a few photos of the UPW as a WIP from my “kick-ass” cell phone camera, I think you ll really appreciate the fine quality and time  that went into these photos 😉

I liked this one in particular

Part of the pregaming of this conference included answering a series of questions that would better prepare us for the seminar, and give us a clear indication of what we wanted to get out of it, and the questions are very solid

Obviously I am not a tease, and rather a whore, so  here are the questions and my answers:

What are the top 3 goals you have right now?

1. Travel the world and visit over 100 countries by the age of 35, experience cultures and adventures that seem distant to so many, but make a part of my daily life and Get paid to travel as a writer/TV personality in order to spread my ideas and messages to as many people as I can possibly reach (plus make some bank doing it ; ) )
2. Build and develop a successful personal development company including books, videos, seminars, all in an attempt to improve the lives of everyone I come into contact with
3. Find a woman that will become a major contributor to my life, bringing love, life, and energy into all the things that I love, and I the same for her. I am ready to get into a long term relationship with a woman that Is amazing in all aspects, form beauty to brains and defiantly killer legs (but seriously she has to have some amazing qualities (see Nathan’s challenge article))

What has kept you from achieving these goals and what have you missed out on? Write down everything it has cost you (think about those you love, friends, colleagues- what are some missed opportunities?)

1. School (I was in college for 5 years, and for a long time used it as an excuse for why I couldn’t pursue my passion for travel, or spending as much time actively helping people)
2. Finances (I always was good with money, and was able to budget my life in order to pay for my fairly frequent traveling, though I could never get enough money together to travel to exotic locations for fear of blowing all my money and living in a tin can next to hobo named jimmy with a crank addiction)
3. Friends (I was always very independent, but always looked for some guidance and hand holding from my friend to some extent at certain points in my life, it wasn’t until recently that I realized that the only person living my life is me, and I need to follow through with what I want despite everyone else and their agendas)
4. Fear (I was (and still am a bit) a bit scared to drop everything and pursue nothing but may passions in life, I know from my  various jobs in marketing that an office or sue do office lifestyle will never agree with me, and I refuse to work a 9-5 job doing something that I don’t absolutely love (so I guess if I don’t make this happened I’m totally screwed 😉 )

Envision now your life free of fear. Free from the fear that has held you back from the living the life you deserve- How does that make you feel?

1. Liberated, anything in my life is possible and I know that I have the tools and raw energy to make anything I want in life a reality (the human potential is limitless)

Go back to your top 3 goals and write down what your life looks life achieving these goals! Celebrate NOW knowing anything is possible!

1. My life would be like as if god himself rolled out of heaven to create the world’s brightest light bulb and placed it directly over the glory that is my life. In laments terms, it would be fucking amazing, I would have the resources and abilities that would give me ultimate fulfillment in life. Not only would I be helping people change their lives for the better, I would be able to do it from all around the world. Just thinking about this life gives me shivers down my spine of utter joy

Why is this event going to be a huge event for you? or Why is this the perfect time for you to attend this event?

1. 10. This event will be amazing for me for a number of reasons. I will watch and learn from one of the biggest leaders in self help, Anthony Robbins. I will be able to gain more emotional and physical leverage for following through with the things that I truly want out of life, and share the experience with a close family member. This event will be the launching pad for the rest of my life

What’s great in my life right now and how can I make it even better?

1. I am following through with my dreams. I have taken great thought, and more importantly, action towards achieving my goals. Having launched a self help website and traveled to a plethora of new areas ever since college graduation, I can sense that I am falling in life with what I truly want out of life. To make it better I need to take a big step forward and plunge fully into my passion in life. By saying “fuck it” and going for what I want in life with no reservations I will feel more alive than Michael Jordan after making the championship winning shot

What would I like to learn, improve &/or change in my life?

1. I need to reintroduce myself to the dating game, while I have been an over active member of it for many years, I grew tired of one night stands and empty relationships and am seeking something more. I want to seek out a woman that will be my perfect equal in life for years to come, it’s always fun to have someone who wants to join you on your adventures and offer some real intimacy in exotic locales

Who will benefit from my growth & knowledge from this seminar?

1. Myself and everyone in the future who I come into contact with, spreading as much value and positivity to every I interact with (even virtually) will be one of the best benefits of this seminar

How can I contribute to others even more?

1. By taking a more active role in changing more people’s lives. I want show people that they can achieve their dreams, but I also want to help people who are less fortunate than I am. I am going to take an active role in getting food and shelter into the hands of those who do not have the means to help themselves

What’s one thing I can do at this event to stretch outside of my comfort zone?

1. Being an active listener and fully participating in everything that is said in the seminar will allow me to get the most out of what is presented, and ultimately have the greatest effect on my life.

Who’s the one person or type of person I would most like to meet while at the event?

1. Anthony Robbins. No question in my mind about it. Tony represents one of the major founding reasons for why I launched this site and I cannot wait to have the opportunity to chat with him, if but not only for a brief moment

What else would need to happen to make this a “Magical Experience” for me?

1. No excuses, no bullshit, just being there and fully present listening to what is being offered. And then doing something about it after it is all over

What’s my next step in making this all a reality, is it Mastery University?

1. A follow through and complete action plan for making my life exactly how I want it to be

Who can I thank for helping me create such an awesome experience?

1. Everyone in my life that has shaped and molded me into who I am, from my loving parents to the bullies in high school, everyone has been pointing me to living the life I was meant to live. I defiantly want to give my parents to most credit for loving me and supporting me throughout my whole life, no matter what I wanted to do with it

After this event, what will I be most grateful for?

1. My life and the limitless opportunities that have come attached to it
2. Life and the people in it that make it so amazing, everyone has something to offer you in your life

I’m off to the gym and then (insert explicative) amazing conference times, Ill be sure to update you guys every step of the way

Gabriel