Today's guest has climbed mountains, run over 50 miles in a day in swamps filled with snakes and alligators, has lived out of his car, and has rollerbladed and surfed in hurricanes but his biggest adventure has been fatherhood. He is a connoisseur of experiences, husband, father, adventurer, best selling author, ultra-marathoner, lifestyle physical therapist, and legacy coach who helps growth-minded, married men live happier, more connected, and more fulfilled lives through immersive coaching programs that guide them to show up powerfully in their marriage, in their health, in their business, and in creating their purposeful legacy. But, for the moms listening – definitely stick around because this all applies to you too! He is the creator of the Cleanse & Renewal Program, the Modern Man Virtual Summit, and the R.I.C.H. Man Experience, as well as the co-owner of Cruz Country Fitness & Physical Therapy with his wife, Christian. Let's meet, Armando Cruz!
The Notes
- Armando explains the different types of Legacy:
- #1 – Personal: what you leave for the people who matter most (family/friends)
- #2 – Impact: the “big” things like curing cancer.
- We all have legacy – but they all will last a different duration of time. The more time you invest now to create a deep impact – the longer your legacy will have an influence.
- I made a connection to Business:
- Vision: the thing you want to create (the big picture)
- Mission: the actions you will take to get it. (the tactics to achieve it)
- Armando shares the story of his childhood and how his dad impacted his life. His dad owned a construction company and his mom worked for a developer. Armando spent a lot of time working hard for his dad in the hot Miami weather. He knew he didn't want to do THAT, but he did know that he wanted a similar relationship with his children. His dad also influenced his love of training and fitness. He always knew he wanted to be a husband and wife.
- Armando has set many goals for himself and uses a system of micro habits tracked by an app called Don't Break the Chain (iTunes Link). He has completed each of his micro habits for almost 800 days. He talks through how he chose the habits he wanted to track and how he adapts his goals when necessary so that they are always attainable. Even his 9-year-old son has started tracking his own micro habits, and he's been exercising for 43 days in a row – and there have been nights that he almost forgot, but he got out of bed in the middle of the night to do jumping jacks, squats, pushups, and sit-ups!
- 5 Key Components to Legacy
- Awareness – Legacy exists!
- Vision – what are you going to create?
- Purpose – your “why.” What is powering your vision?
- Process – Laying out the strategic step-by-step process
- Implementation – Start Acting on your plan. (Reference to Discipline Equals Freedom by Jocko Willink)
Meet Armando Cruz
ARMANDO CRUZ is a connoisseur of experiences, husband, father, adventurer, best selling author, ultra-marathoner, lifestyle physical therapist, and legacy coach.
Armando helps growth-minded, married men live happier, more connected, and more fulfilled lives through his immersive coaching program that guide them to show up powerfully in their marriage, in their health, in their business, and in creating their purposeful legacy. Armando's unique approach helps strip away the clutter both internally and externally that stops men from showing up daily as the greatest and grandest version of who they are for themselves, their family, and their legacy.
He is the creator of the Cleanse & Renewal Program, the Modern Man Virtual Summit, and the R.I.C.H. Man Experience. He is the co-owner of Cruz Country Fitness & Physical Therapy with his wife, Christian.
Armando has climbed mountains, run over 50 miles in a day in swamps filled with snakes and alligators, has lived out of his car, and has rollerbladed and surfed in hurricanes but his biggest adventure has been fatherhood.
Find Armondo
- Website
- Get the Book
- Twitter: @armando_cruz
- Instagram: @acruz3
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