Published Jan 11, 2017

The Truth About Success in the Business of Fitness with Marc Fitt and Lewis Howes

Marc Fitt delves into building a fitness brand, harnessing social media, overcoming failures, learning English, and the importance of balancing professional and personal lives, offering powerful lessons in growth and success.
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  • Overcoming Failure

    shares his journey of overcoming failure by embracing fear and continuous learning. Starting with just $300 in his parent's basement, he taught himself essential skills like coding and design through online resources. He emphasizes the importance of making mistakes and learning from them, stating,

    I've made so many mistakes, so I don't have like one that just stands out in particular. No idea. Seriously, you're making mistakes? It's not imperfect or anything, it's just I'm making mistakes, like over and over and over again.

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    This mindset has allowed him to tackle challenges head-on and grow his business without external help 1 2.

       

    Personal Development

    Marc's approach to personal development is rooted in conscious success and building from nothing. He reflects on his past achievements and stresses the importance of being present and acknowledging one's accomplishments. He says,

    I'm just excited because I'm more conscious about the person I am and where I want to go. And I feel more alive than in 2014 and 15, which was just madness.

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    This conscious approach has helped him build a successful brand without taking on any investors, relying solely on his skills and imagination 3 4.

       

    Learning English

    Learning English was a pivotal step in Marc's journey, significantly impacting his business growth. Despite initial struggles, he immersed himself in English media and practiced consistently. He explains,

    I forced myself to go to the theater once every week. That was kind of like, my homework and 30 minutes from where I'm living, because there's not that many theater in English where I'm from.

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    This dedication to learning opened up new opportunities and expanded his personal brand globally 5 6.

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