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I've decided to chronicle my journey as an entrepreneur from the botoom to my goal of running a sucessful business. I'm doing this in hopes of providing not just a blueprint for others to emulate, but as a way of showing anyone who is interested, the ups and downs of the DIY (doing it yourself) method/model. And also, when we do make it, that this wasn't luck. At all...

I will try to be as transparent and honest as possible. Some things will be embarrassing, some depressing, some cool, possibly paint dry boring, but most importantly, open and honest.

Starting a business is not only stressful and agonizing at times, but it's also fun. It's really a parallel of life; the same way sports are. The basic concept of H.E.A.R.T (Having Enough Attitude Resilience & Toughness) that helps you succeed in sports is the same thing you need in life as well as in business.

I hope you guys enjoy the ride. I can't promise you anything other than I'm going to grind my ass off, and the only thing that will make me quit is death...

John Harris
CEO - H.E.A.R.T Athletics LLC

#PlayWithHEART

3 Steps to Success

I you want to be successful, in any endeavor, there are 3 steps you have to take.

1. Set an end goal

To know where you're going is a hell of a lot easier when you know where you want to go.

2. Make a plan, then work the hell out of it

Plans always change, always. But it's a lot easier to adapt then to create something out of the blue. Make a plan, work the plan, adjust the plan, complete the plan.

3. Persevere

Life's tough, but it's a whole lot tougher when it knows you'll quit. Life isn't here to be your friend. Life enjoys throwing you lemons. Take those same lemons and make some leomonade.

Stay Focused

Any goal you have, you have to stay focused.  You're going to encounter plenty of speed bumps and roadblocks...Haters, fatigue, time constraints, family and money issues, sel doubt, a whole plethora of things. 

Don't let these issues take your focus off of your goal.  Whatever your goal may be.  Because nobody, and I mean NOBODY is going to fight for your goal like you will.