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Expert Contributor: Michael Cooper

Biography

Michael Cooper founded Human Performance Mentors (HPM) and serves as President and CEO. Michael provides the vision and direction of HPM and oversees all business matters, sales efforts and personnel, and directs all new business.

Born and raised in Miami, FL, Michael is a Certified LifeSuccess Consultant and has nearly 20 years of business experience in both large and medium sized corporations including: business development, prospecting, sales, customer service, quality improvement, and marketing experience.

Michael is an athlete and entrepreneur who works with individuals and organizations in the area of personal development and behavioral change. He guides clients to make breakthroughs in every aspect of life including relationships, health, wealth, spirituality, and career achievement. Michael is revolutionizing the coaching industry by delivering innovative education, solutions and tools that produce remarkable results.

Michael served in the United States Navy aboard the USS Nimitz aircraft carrier, where he was responsible for the athletic performance of over 100 men. His coaching emphasizes knowledge transfer, skill building, and habit forming in the “laws of success” tied specifically to the needs of each individual.

Michael Cooper’s coaching provides guidance and self-management, and has empowered thousands to navigate through the turbulent storms of life. His Missing Playbook™ brings forth a great deal of experience, and is guaranteed to change your life.

 

Most Recent Articles

1. The Missing Playbook: Former NFL Player and Alabama Star Keith McCants

   by Michael Cooper 07-11-2011 12:16 AM Life After Sports | Human Relations | Sports Psychology

   
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   It’s unfortunate to see another former athlete experiencing chaos, suffering, and pain in their life. Keith McCants, former NFL player, is currently living through depression and is suffering and being held hostage by his limiting and false beliefs. He went from having it all to feeling the pain of being at the bottom of the barrel. 

    

   "I wish I had never had any money," he said during an interview with The Tampa Tribune at the Pinellas County jail, where he has been held since April 23 on a fugitive warrant from Mobile. "I would've been great without money. It's a sad story, but it's a true story. Money destroyed everything around me and everything I care for, my family, my so-called friends. I just want enough to live on. I never want to be rich again."

    

   You see McCants has negative thoughts, ideas, and images of money that are blocking him from truly experiencing the peace of mind he seeks. He must tap into new information that will create new thoughts, ideas, and images of money. Money is good! Not evil. Money is ENERGY. McCants, along with 99% of all athletes out there, must learn how to direct the energy.

    

   "I'm trying, really I am," he said. Obviously McCants is operating from false and limiting beliefs. There is no trying. You either do or you do not. It’s all a matter of DOING THE RIGHT THINGS. McCants must get clear on what he wants. Make it definite. Then back it with definite plans. Then he can DO THE RIGHT THINGS and transform his life into what he truly desires. However, in his current state of THINKING, he will continue to experience chaos, suffering, and pain.

    

    

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2. What Do I Want Beyond My Athletic Career?

   by Michael Cooper 04-19-2011 06:09 PM Athlete Career Development | Coaching | Human Relations | Motivation

   
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   This is the most powerful, and meaningful question you can ask yourself.  You’ve been playing and/or coaching your sport for several years now. You've been living and playing through numerous experiences that ultimately have developed you into the athlete you are today. Are you happy and satisfied with who you have become? Are you happy and satisfied with the direction you are headed? Are you experiencing your game at the exact level desired? 

   Many athletes go through life experiencing chaos, suffering, and pain. Why? Because they fail to recognize the importance of having a clear purpose, vision, and goals statement written out. This is crucial for the purpose of directing their thoughts, feelings, and actions into the desired results they wish to achieve. They fail to answer the powerful and meaningful question: ”What do I want?”

   Sure you may have some physical things in your life... Nice car, Big home, some Money. However, most of your relationships are suffering. Your finances are slowly slipping away. Your mental and emotional health is weak. This is what I mean by chaos, suffering, and pain.

    

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