EP 95 — Gary Crozier: From Pain Teacher to Dream Weaver: How to Turn Challenge into Opportunity

The life of Gary Crozier has been a harrowing one full of pain, numerous health challenges and 16 major surgeries. At any point along this journey, Gary could’ve stopped. Many people would’ve, but Gary isn’t just your average human.Gary describes his journey from painful to pain-free living and how he became a world-renowned trainer then developed PtEnhance, the first software tailored for the needs of health and fitness professionals and their clients, in this inspirational Living 4D conversation.As a special gift to Living 4D listeners, sign up for PtEnhance at this link and receive a free PtEnhance account for life that gives you access to all of this website’s many resources and tools for one trainer and two clients. Learn more about Gary’s work with PtEnhance via social media on Facebook.Show NotesGary went from being a “case study” to an award-winning personal trainer and CHEK Professional. (6:50)Sixteen major surgeries. (17:30)The origins of PtEnhance. (33:10)Are you open to synchronicities? (44:51)One of the biggest challenges fitness professionals face: Writing a program scientifically. (49:32)Rather than paying attention to pain you’re feeling, focus on where you’re not feeling it to survive. (1:05:14)The benefits of mitigating risks, having a plan B and managing your ego as a fitness professional. (1:17:52)Are you asking the right/better questions? (1:25:10)“What saved me: When I learned to say the business rather than my business. When I was saying my business, it owned me… .” (1:45:37)Success in life may be partly dictated by your ability to change and adapt. (1:54:10)Anger can be a positive emotion, if it prompts you to change. (2:02:35)ResourcesCrossbiteScanogramThe pinhole surgical techniqueThanks to our awesome sponsors: Organifi (save 20 percent on your purchase by using the code CHEK20 at checkout), Paleovalley (save 15 percent on your purchase by using the code chek15 at checkout), CHEK Golf Performance Specialist Online Training Program (save $100 on our course at checkout with this first access discount), BiOptimizers (save 10 percent on your purchase by using the code paul10 at checkout) and Cymbiotika (save 15 percent on your purchase by using the code CHEK15 at checkout).As an Amazon Associate, we earn commissions from qualifying purchases.Thanks to our awesome sponsors:PaleovalleyBIOptimizers US and BIOptimizers UK PAUL15Organifi CHEK20Wild PasturesSpirit GymCHEK InstituteWe may earn commissions from qualifying purchases using affiliate links.