Are you playing to win or not lose?

timshurr • June 3, 2024

I just completed the first 30 hours of my 48-hour drive from Hollywood to Disney World.

If you haven’t read my posts lately, I’m in the middle of moving one of my offices from Los Angeles to Orlando.

My home and business are based in Indiana, and I arrived here at 1 a.m. this morning. I’ll hit the road again this weekend. I’m looking forward to that trip because my oldest son is home from college and coming with me. Yay!

Two years ago, after the pandemic tried to wipe out my business, I made a courageous (or crazy) decision to head west to create new opportunities.

I accomplished that mission, yet it was one of the most stressful experiences of my life. If things could go wrong, they did, and it felt like I was always climbing uphill.

But that climb made me stronger. Now, it feels like I can do anything. I felt that way before, but not like this because I’d never leaped that far out of my comfort zone, which is saying a lot because I’m always pushing limits.

It took 16 hours to sell, donate, throw away, and clean the office space in LA. It’s astounding how much stuff is accumulated in two years.

Exhausted from climbing a staircase all day, I slept on an air mattress in the middle of an empty office for a few hours and then hit the road at 4 am for my 30-hour drive.

My dog, Spot, drove to LA with me and was my faithful companion on the road trip home.

While driving yesterday, I turned 54 years old. That means I may only have 20–30 years left on this planet.

That thought made me glad that I’m again “playing to win” by opening a new location in Orlando. We have family there, and it’s closer to my corporate clients in Indiana than California was. Plus, we are fans of “the mouse,” and my wife and I can rekindle our relationship at the parks now that are kids are mostly independant.

Any big change, including moving across the country (again) can be stressful, scary, and expensive. Yet, if you don’t make bold moves, you won’t grow and thrive in the way you could.

I spent much of my younger years “playing not to lose.” I was always on the defense trying to survive and not get hurt. But you don’t win games only playing good defense. You score by playing offense and that means you’ve got to take smart, calculated risks and then do your damndest to make those decisions right.

Almost every time a new student joins my business growth or One Belief Away Certification program, I receive an email a couple of days later from them stating they are excited but also worried sick over whether they made the right choice.

And each time, I respond compassionately and encouragingly because I know how they are feeling. Yet, I’m also very proud of these brave souls and excited for them because they are making bold moves of their own and that’s why they will triumph as well.

They are taking the road less traveled and playing offensive in their businesses and lives, and that’s HOW YOU WIN!

P.S.  If you are currently roadtripping through a storm, remember there is sunshine just on the other side!

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Do You Have a Champions Mindset? I Learned This From Tommy Hopkins

By tim hurr • July 17, 2025
If you have been a realtor or a business owner over the last three decades, you’ve likely heard of Tom Hopkins . He’s one of the most successful sales trainers of all time. Tom dropped out of college at 19 and got into real estate. His first mentor took him to a California neighborhood three miles from the office and left him there. He said, “Tom, business isn’t going to come to you. You need to go to it. Knock on one hundred doors and you’ll end up with a qualified customer.” Tom hated knocking on strangers’ doors and didn’t even know what to say. But he did it anyway (because that’s what champions do), and after knocking on the 64th door, he got a customer and his first listing. He took great care of that couple who listed their home. Later, they would say that Tom was an answer to their prayers. Tom let everyone in that neighborhood know he was the realtor who sold that house, but building a business is typically slow and painful. Over the next four years, Tom worked his backside off. He was the first to go into the office and the last to leave. He networked with everyone who would talk with him and created relationships with the most successful realtors in town so he could learn from them. Tom believes that having mentors is an essential key to success. Eventually, Tom figured out his CHAMPIONS formula, which allowed him to sell 365 homes in one year, a record at the time. He decided to teach his formula to others, and over forty years, five million people attended his lectures. In 2022, when I launched my third “Legends Summit,” Tom came out of retirement to speak at the event. I also had the privilege of receiving a one-on-one lesson from him on what being a champion means. That conversation was thrilling, and now, Lesson 7 in my One Belief Away Wealth Mindset course. Tom’s CHAMPIONS acronym has guided millions to sales success, and I’m sharing it with you now: C – Courageous: Do what you fear most. H – Honesty: Be honest in all your communications. A – Attitude: Your daily attitude determines your altitude. M – Motivated: Stay motivated and excited, especially during tough times. P – Persistent: Be a persistent ‘follow-up specialist.’ I – Integrity: Treat everyone how you would like to be treated. O – Ownership: Own and believe in the products or services you sell. N – Nonjudgmental: Avoid making quick judgments about clients based on appearances. S – Service: Focus on serving others rather than simply selling to them. As I edited the transcript of my conversation with Tom, I was struck by how relevant his advice remains today. Whether you’re a seasoned professional or just starting out, these insights will significantly elevate your success in sales, marketing, business, and life. What’s unique about my Wealth Mindset program is that I take the best insights and strategies and transform them into “instructions for your brain to follow” through my unique hypnosis process. Each month, I take a legendary interview and turn it into a hypnosis “brain software” program. This program helps you download these successful attributes directly into your subconscious mind. As Tom says, “Your attitude determines your altitude!” Part of my legacy will be leaving behind a set of instructions, a “mental blueprint” for reaching your full potential by capturing the best success tips straight from personal development ICONS. I’ve already been sharing these strategies with my teenage boys, and their successes are impressive and far beyond anything I accomplished at that age. Even if you feel you’ve got things covered, consider sharing this timeless wisdom with your kids. Tom says, “We have to be fanatical about teaching young folks what’s made us successful in life and then get them to pass along what they learn as well.” I totally agree. Here’s to becoming a CHAMPION for you and your family. Tim Shurr, MA P.S. Not a member yet? Start your FREE 30-day trial here ! Your future CHAMPION self will thank you…

Do You Have a Champions Mindset? I Learned This From Tommy Hopkins

By timshurr • July 22, 2024
If you have been a realtor or a business owner over the last three decades, you’ve likely heard of Tom Hopkins . He’s one of the most successful sales trainers of all time.

Overcoming The Fear Of Fear

By timshurr • July 12, 2024
Many of us live with an underlying anxiety about potential future problems — financial struggles, family issues, or professional setbacks. The post Overcoming The Fear Of Fear first appeared on Indy Hypnosis Center.