08/06/2026
I nearly talked myself out of going.
This weekend I attended a mastermind in Marbella. The truth is, I was scared of looking stupid in a room full of successful people.
I justified that fear by telling myself stories.
“These guys all come from money.”
“I’m a council estate kid.”
“We’ll have nothing in common.”
“They won’t like me.”
Turns out I was completely wrong.
The first day, I was awkward. Anyone who knows me knows that’s unusual. Normally I’ll talk to anyone. I’m confident and don’t worry too much about what people think.
But in that room, I wasn’t the usual Francie.
I overthought conversations. I felt like I could have handled some interactions better.
By day two, things started to change.
I began shaking hands, speaking to more people, making friends and asking questions. The more I leaned in, the more comfortable I became.
Then came day three.
We had a run club .. I came to life 🙌🏻
We where in my world now I was fist pumping people at the finishing line , complimenting people on the run … some people need a drink to be social others need to be there awhile before they drop there guard
Fitness turns me into a social butterfly I love it, we had a coffee after done some yoga and some tunes
That day I got home feeling better about my weekend it’s not about how your start something it’s how you finish it
On the last day everyone met up at the beach club I missed it because I’d work to do on the laptop stuff that needed my attention right away I was following up with some peoples attendance from checking in why they weren’t there the last few days etc
Because the reality is I wouldn’t be in Marbella if it wasn’t for a career in fitness ! My people matter .. I’ve been distance from the gym to launch another one but I will be back coaching on the gym floor soon sometimes one thing needs to slow down for another to take room to grow
If your afraid to start believe me it’s worth the discomfit the uncertainty and the journey your about to go on
