I took this six weeks course in Feb called Positive Intelligence (PQ) by Shirzad Chamine and it was life changing. I am skeptical of almost all training out there. They are usually too basic, too theoretical, or too temporary in its impact on my life. This course was different. It combined 20% insight with 80% practice daily so that I can apply the learning that day. Taking this course helped me built a new set of habits in my thinking and in my actions.
Why I took the course
I was seeking answers about work and how to be happy in my life when I came across this course.
- My new job wasn’t what I expected. I wanted a new perspective on what I should do next
- I have been “successful” but I wasn’t as happy as I hoped.
- I wanted to be more present. I noticed I just had so many thoughts in my head all the time.
- I wanted the illusive “peace of mind” but didn’t really know how to achieve it
- I wanted to achieve and take more risks without the mental stress and worry that seem to always come along with it.
When a friend told me about this Mental Fitness course called Positive Intelligence, I gravitated toward it.
- The promised result is compelling – Build my ability to face any challenges in life and at work with a positive mindset and without any mental stress.
- It’s based on Science – its teachings combines 4 disciplines of science: Positive Psychology, Neuroscience, Cognitive Psychology, and Performance Science
- It’s been field tested – Hundreds of CEOs and their executive teams, Stanford students, World class athletes and 500K participants from 50 countries have already taken the course.
- The logic made sense – If we are physically fit, we can climb a steep hill with ease. If we are mentally fit, we can face life’s many challenges with a lot less mental stress nor any of the other negative emotions.
- The course duration also made sense. I know it takes repeated practice to create a new way of thinking. It takes at least 18 days and up to almost 8 months to form a new habit. The six week duration would be a great kick-start.
My Results from Taking the Course
I am able to achieve more and take more risks with less stress and worry. I have more joy and curiosity in exploring new possibilities and in navigating unexpected bump along the road.
- I am able to better deal with a difficult co-worker – let’s just say he always come across critical and I don’t think he even realizes it. I am able to now breathe and not get triggered by his words.
- I am able to recover faster from a fight with hubby. Even hubby noticed and mentioned it to me. A fight that usually would last 24 hours was resolved between us in an hour. I call that huge progress! 🙂
- I am able speak to my dad without turning into a “14 year old”, always seeking approval or feeling need to defend myself. This is still a work in progress but I am amazed to make any progress at all in this area.
- I am able to stress less and sleep more soundly. I am learning everyday to love and accept myself, others, and the circumstances around me as is. It’s freeing to be able to just explore and be curious about what can happen next instead of worry about whether what’s next will be perfect or not.
- Lastly, I know now how to choose to be happy without tying it to the next achievement. I already knew this concept a few years ago but had a hard time putting it into practice. It’s just not how I am wired. I have been wired for decades to only feel “happy” when I achieved something. Now, I can just be happy, even when I have a “bad” day or things don’t work out the way I wanted. This is very freeing and is giving me more energy to achieve more in life and be happy.
Needless to say, I am happy with my results, which is why I am recommending this course to you. I think of it as JEDI mind training. I need to continue to apply what I learned to keep progressing toward Black Belt. This six weeks course was great intense training to uncover my blind spot and open us a new world of possibilities. I can now be even better at working smart and living more. I am happy to feel empowered and inspired to make progress to a happier and fulfilled life. I wish the same for you.
What Others Have Said About the Course
Leaders at every level can use the PQ approach to get, and stay, on a more ‘winning trajectory … usable, lively, and compelling.”
Douglas Conant, Former CEO, Campbell Soup Company
The tools and techniques are simple, concrete and pragmatic, yet incredibly effective. They help me remain focused on what truly matters and grounded amidst the swirl of daily life.”
Jim Lanzone, CEO, Tinder
This has been the most impactful training I have ever experienced. You develop powerful mental muscles to deal with challenges with much less stress and greater clarity, creativity, and resilience. Every professional would benefit greatly from this.
Adam McGraw, former Sales VP & GM, American Express
What’s included with the course
Shirzad anticipated that all the students would take a little while to understand all the concepts. Thus, there is a PQ mobile app to facilitate learning and building of the mental fitness daily throughout the six weeks. Teachings are time released so it isn’t overwhelming. It’s only 3 hours a week for six weeks, and it is all broken out into very digestible pieces.
- Weekly videos – 1 hour broken into 3-10 min sections. It is time released inside the app each week
- Weekly pod meetings – 45 min – A pod of up to 5 students are formed at the beginning. These are invaluable for mutual accountability, confidentiality and reinforced the learnings that week.
- Daily exercises 15 min – all in 2-3 min increments. The app sends push notifications. We can all find time to take a 2-3 min break through the day to practice. Then the insight can be applied right away in the next few hours.
- Community chat feature inside the app – Students can chat confidentially with their own pod privately, chat with support anytime, and also post anything to the large group of student who all start the course on the same day around the world.
- PDF of Shirzad’s New York time bestselling book – Positive Intelligence.
In each weekly video in the course, Shirzad always addresses frequently asked questions. Many of the skeptical questions I had were addressed right around the week I had them.
I was pleasantly surprised how engaging the weekly videos were along with the daily practice (here is a screenshot of day 6). The achiever in me really liked that everything is also tracked and tallied in the mobile app. I can always see my progress.
Pricing and How to sign up
Schedule a free consultation to learn more. I can help you gauge whether this course can help you achieve what you aim to do next.
I paid $1K for this course when I took it. However, I will be able to offer special pricing for up to 5 students for the next course I am coaching.
If you are ready for a change, this course will absolutely help you face life’s challenges with more empathy, curiosity, compassion, and new vigor. I look forward to speaking with you and supporting you on this journey.
Your comments: Do you have an inner voice that tells you that you are not enough? Do you where it comes from and how to ignore it? I look forward to hearing from you.
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