These photos are not your typical post you see about weight loss and the journey from being overweight to losing the lbs and getting in shape. This is SO much more and something I was called to share today!
As I reflect on these pictures and decided to post this message today I was taken back to that time…15 years ago. I was 5 years in to my Insurance Agency business and was doing “what I was told to do” work 12-15 hours every day and be TOTALLY committed to your business and your Agency for that is the way to grow!
Yet, I look at that person and the outward appearance that was reflecting all of the inner darkness and pain I was experiencing at that point of my life…disconnected from my wife and my children, hiding out in my work and telling myself I was doing right because I was committed to working long hours and focusing on building the Agency.
Yet, I sit here today with the new image of my life and my experience. The outward appearance is finally representing some inner peace that is happening within me AND yet I see so many especially in my industry of Insurance that are still experiencing that pain. The outward appearance of being unhealthy, overweight, constantly tired and frustrated and I see that pain inside because I have lived it. These images are my reality and are the physical manifestation and representation of what pain appears as. For others they sedate themselves in
–>alcohol
–>drugs
–>food
–>affairs
–>workaholism!
Could there possibly be a better way? For me there was and the 1st thing I had to do was face the truth of my struggle and SEEK HELP. I went on a journey with counseling, therapy, coaching, masterminds and self-discovery to find a different path. The path was far from easy but I can look now and see that a better path was possible and became possible for me.
I wish when I was in this place I could have had someone wake me up, I didn’t see it in myself until I had to hit rock bottom and the climb back up from the bottom is difficult!
Where are you at in this spectrum? If you took an honest, truthful HARD look in the mirror what is your outward appearance reflecting of your interior pain you are experiencing?
Is the pain enough for you to finally seek a change?
For me it was and I will do everything possible to never return there! It has to start by seeking help and support. I specifically know and can say from 20 years in this industry I know your frustrations, your pains and your doubts and fears…there is a good chance I have lived through them and may be still navigating those waters! STOP being alone, there is another path and there is help!
If anything from my story resonates with you….REACH OUT! Let’s find a better path for you and let the connection of your outward appearance match the inner peace you hold and are built from!
John Lucero, is a successful business owner with over 20 years of experience in multi-line insurance agency operations for several major National Brands. With an expertise in Recruiting, Educating, Coaching, Developing and Product Knowledge, his passion and drive to ELEVATE Insurance Agencies to higher levels of success is what keeps him inspired about the future and motivated about making a difference.
