The Mindset Manual

by Cory Gregory

I wanted to write a book to help explain why most people think I’m crazy. The principles and stories in this book will shed some light on why I am who I am. The pages are tales of struggles and success, highlighted by key situations that led me to this point. I also wanted to shed light on how I was molded into this person so people can see it took years for me to develop. I learned at the young age of 19 that my passion for fitness was the only route for me. I only liked to lift weights and nothing else except for sports, and I knew early on in high school I wasn’t likely going to be a professional in any sport. I thought I was in deep trouble and so did my family because, let’s face it, how am I going to make money lifting weights? That concept is extremely obscure in the coal mining country where I grew up. no one here, and I mean no one, makes money that way. I had never met anyone at that time that did either, so it was a very abstract idea.
Since my career has evolved, I find that I not only enjoy teaching fitness but also teaching about mindset. The mindset is derived from what I learned in the gym and dealing with real life struggles. My good friend Arnold Schwarzenegger is right: all gym discipline spills into life, and if you continue to apply those same principles you can be very successful. This can lead you to reach levels that even you can’t even begin to grasp like I have, and plan to continue achieving. I am able to do things I never thought in my wildest dreams would happen or were even possible. I could conceptualize the initial part of what I wanted and that’s a big part and a start. I always knew I wanted to own my own gym and be on the cover of magazine. Then to start a huge company and work with guys like Arnold and Tiger Woods is just plain crazy. My parents and grandparents did a great job molding me into a productive adult. Through the struggle I faced, it really helped me be just a little crazy, which I think you need to be as well. I feel like maybe you don’t have to experience it personally, but you can identify through me with this book.

170 pages, Paperback

Published January 1, 2016

Reviews

[Brandon Gallagher · Rating 5 out of 5]

Personally Cory is a huge role model to me. He talks about wanting to make something of himself. Not just for today but for generations to come and that is a huge driving force. I was in a rut for a while and finally looked for inspiration to get going again. So I got this from his website and read it probably 3 times in a couple weeks and I can't recommend it enough. Great, easy to read and relatable. Do not hesitate to read through this.

[Chris Tucker]

I really enjoyed the book and found it very principle based with wide application. I found it to be a very straight forward and easy read. There is nothing complicated about this guy's success, he just works hard. I also appreciate how motivating he is. I felt he broke down his success in such a way that I felt reaching my own goals are doable. If you enjoy this book you will also enjoy the podcast he does each week called "Business and Biceps".