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Cruise News & Success Symposium!
Hey friends! Just thought I'd share some photos from last weekend's incredibly fun and inspiring 'Champions for Life Cruise.' I don't know if I have ever been surrounded by more winners in one group than this. I look forward to sharing three of the most powerful lessons learned from this group--lessons which I feel can help all of us lift our transformation efforts to the next level. Right now I am doing some final prep work for a Transformation presentation I get to share tomorrow with 3,600 goal setters and acheivers at the Success Symposium in Anehim, CA. I'm really looking forward to challenging this audience... like the members of this community, they are motivated and dedicated to discovering their fullest potential, and making a difference in the lives of others.
On Monday, I have Lesson #4 going out to transformers... it's all about 'the WHY' and the purpose for the mission you are on. This lesson is KEY to staying motivated and 'on track' throughout the process and beyond.
I also have a highlight reel of last weekend's cruise which we will begin broadcasting in a few days here on our Transformation Television (TTV) section.
So enjoy the weekend! Next week is going to be a busy one here in Transformation Town!
Best!
Bill
PS: Would you be interested in attending future Transformation getaways like the next cruise and/or a retreat we are planning for early '09 in Kona, Hawaii? If so, let me know in the comments section below. I'll be sending all Transformation Members updates about future adventures!





It would be great to be a part of something like that! I'm looking forward to learning more...
Bill Kona would be fantastic! I've always wanted to be part of a motivational fitness vacation and have never been to Hawaii. What a fantastic event to look forward to.
ummm...YES! It might be an extra challenge budget wise, but with some advance notice, should be doable.
Yes Bill! I'd love to come to Kona!! Thanks!!
That sounds like fun, especially since i'll be rockin my new, healthy body!
I am in! Perfect for my 25th wedding anniversary next year! thanks Bill!!!!!!!!!!!
Nice!
Did I read Hawaii? U, Yep, I'm in! :)
Would love to go on one of your cruises or retreats, WOW! :)
Great motivation!
Hawaii in 2009 ! What a great reward for a whole new body ! Count me in !!! Cat
what a perfect combination...vacation and motivation! I was in the best shape of my life when I did the first BFL challenge. Time to reach that status again! Money an obstacle for Hawaii...but I can dream right! looking forward to a lifetime of being fit! Char
Sounds like a plan. Kathy and I wanted to go to Hawaii for our honey moon but things change. We are in as well. Thanks for the opportunity! J&K
I just signed up today and I'm learning my way around the site. I would definitely like to receive more information on future events such as this. What better incentive than having to wear a "yikes" swimsuit in public! I completed a challenge a few years back and was a top 2000 qualifier. Entering that challenge was a kickstart to getting in shape for me; after that I went on to compete in four marathons. Unfortunately, I've fallen off the wagon so to speak. This time I hope to make the mental transformation as well as physical and view this not just a challenge but a way of life. Thanks Bill!
I would love to have this as motivation to keep me going. I think a trip to Hawaii would really be GREAT!!!!
Wow! A transformation getaway is an amazing motivator. Josh and I haven't been diving since my accident. We're in!
Bill, Absolutely! Erin
Yes! I would love to go. Just give me plenty of time to save up, its probably going to be a costly vacation for most people so need lots of advance notice!!
ABSOLUTELY!! Count me in!
Just hoping the Sucess Symposium went well I am sure your talk did. Your speaking and writing skills are untouchable Bill! Marty
Absolutely, count me and my wife in.
Would LOVE to go! Great pictures, thanks for sharing.
I would love to know of future getaways, but cash could be an issue. Please let me know of anything happening on the east coast. Robin
Never been to Hawaii...what better time then for a Transformation event!!
Count me in! My husband has always wanted to go back to Hawaii and this would be a great motivator to start the program!
My Husband and I were planning to go to Hawaii next year to celebrate our 10th Aniversary, We would love to join everyone. That would be a great addition to our celebration to our marraige and our ongoing Transformations we will make into next year. Julie-ann
Bill, I think Hawaii would be awesome! You have my vote, I am not sure how I will afford it, but I will do everything within my power to get there. Thank you again for this wonderful lifechanging program!
I would attend. Thank you so much for being a part of this 4th Champions for Life Cruise. It meant a great deal to Jerry and the whole gang. I have done a great deal of soul searching since the cruise. I thought I was much further along than I am and will be starting the Transformation challenge this Monday. I don't think that lightbulb would have happened without some of the insights shared. Thanks to all. Hélène
Fantastic idea Bill. It would be an amazing experience. Plus, I'd love to give you and so many fellow Transformers a hug!
You betcha Bill!!! What a great motivator too!!!! There is nothing like getting together to share stiries, enthusiasm, ideas and LOVE! There is power in this group!
Sounds fantastic...... I'd love it! Great pictures, thanks for sharing them with us Bill ---LInda
Absolutely my husband and I would love to go to a transformation retreat in Hawaii! To tell the truth, we are both so inspired by you that if at all possible we would attend! -- Carole
Look at my photos, My puppy BiFfeL Is the mascot, lol BiFfeL is named Body for Life, see the BFL in her name
ALOHA!
Let's go! Peace *~* Beth
Linda girlfriend who else could be the cheerleader? Since you are the cheerleader can I be the mascot????
I just have one question? Will I still be the CHEERLEADER?
I am with you Stephanie - I want to get a part of the great Transformation Team too! How awesome to help Bill and his gang spread the word to Be The Change?? Let's go for it!!!!
My vision was very clouded last night....let me rephrase my comment....let's see...by 2009 I'll be a member of the Transformation team traveling with them everywhere they go! HA! I'd love to go to Hawaii...thanks for asking!!
The pics from the cruise looked like it was an awesome time.. I would love to find out more about the next retreat. Hawaii would be Incredible!!! Thanks for all you do.. Lori
Hawaii sounds great. 2009 will be well defined with all the wonderful and beautiful transformation families! Thank you dear one, YOU ROCK! Blessings, Glenda
OH YES!!!! I would LOVE to go!
I would love to attend something like this. I am already booked for a Caribbean cruise for early 09. Maybe 2010 then.
Absolutely, positively yes, Yes, YES!!!!!!!! When do we leave Be still my heart . . . - this is incredible!!!!
Oh, well, if you must twist my arm....here let me hold it out for you...there go ahead give it a little twist...HAWAII or Bust!
I know you guys had an awesome trip! I was just in Hawaii on a cruise over Christmas and New Years! It was beautiful!
Definitely!! Count me in!
Yes , a transformation 1st annual getaway! Thanks for the pleasure of meeting you on the Elation. Have fun at the Symposium, God Bless.
Yes!!! I have dying to participate in one of those getaways for years!! In fact, our forum has been talking about getting together next year, and I suggested doing something like that as part of a larger group/community. Please keep us posted.
Bill, I'm all for a Transformation retreat in Hawaii. Thanks for the Transformation "T" shirt. You, Stoney, Jerry, Dr. Life, Mike H., David W., Becky, Denise and all the BFL'ers made the cruise one incredible experience. Bob S. from AZ.
aloha!
2 cruises, a BFL and a Transformation ? or is this taking the place of CFL Cruise. Can't aford 2, But, Hawaii is a long overdue vacation, I love some of the other islands better, Maui and Kaki? (forgot how to spell it) is my favorites.
Laura, You are so cool for answering my question. Love you for it. I believe every single word you said about Diane, there are some Q's that one get about some and those Q's just project so much. Love you and I absolutely would love to meet Diane. Love.
Count me in!!!!! I would love to be in the company of so many wonderful, supportive, loving people. I am so IN!!!!!!!!!!!!! Thanks Bill for the opportunity to get to meet everyone.
Daisies that is my soul sister Diane,who is the MOST AMAZING soul anyone will ever be blessed to meet! This is probably the brightest star in the sky ..whole UNIVERSE I mean! Hugs ,Laura
Bill, my wife is always asking me to go to Hawaii for vacation. This is definately more motivating now more than ever. Trips to Hawaii, money for our charity, and building a better life. I took a trip in Cozumel, Jamaica, and Grand Caymen and it was awesome. Hawaii to be even better! Ryan
Who is the girl who is caught jumping off the freaking cruise boat? I saw the same thing off "Carrier" DVD where bunch of United States Navy guys and girls were seen jumping off this DIVINE AIRCRAFT CARRIER to ocean waters. Wnen I was in (foreign) the Airforce I jumped off C130, a PUMA, a Shenook, AB205, Dornier (1942), etc. as a skydiver. I humbly absolutely would love to be given the ok to do off the cruise boat. Would permission be granted to those who would go for it? please
Maaaaan, that IS 'cruel", beautifully 'cruel' though. May I be counted in for Hawaii or Kona next year please?!
Hek YEAH I'd be interested in Transformation Getaways! Geteaways to the GATE! BTW...you look pretty slick in black, Johnny Cash. ;-) Thanks for the slideshow! Have some FUN today...
Count me in, Bill! Great to hear your message straight from the source last weekend--very inspiring! Thanks for all that you do and all that you are.
Kona is a beautiful and relaxing place for a retreat. Going there again in September =) Please keep us informed, I love Hawaii!!!!
Would you be interested in attending future Transformation getaways ? YES ;-) Can not wait for the details. ~Neat~
Hmmm...since my husband and I are now Full-Timers in our RV, guess I better prove my worth as a Transformation champion! I don't think I can drive it there, but who knows...maybe a freighter can haul us!
Bill - Thanks for sharing the awesome pics! It wouldn't matter WHERE we went, I just want to meet all the people that have had such an impact on my life. Thanks again for all you do, not only for us here on T-com. but for everyone you meet. ÜÜÜ
Thanks for sharing your adventures at sea Bill. -Nick W
Transformation and the natural healing powers of Hawaii? I couldn't imagine being anywhere else.
Bill, thank you for helping us Transform our lives & giving us just a little more incentive to do so. HAWAII!!! Oh my gosh! I didn't think I could get any more excited this morning when I got on this site today just thinking about my transformation. I would so love to meet everyone.
Short and sweet...yes, count me in.
Hull-O! Aloha!!
What a great idea! I hope you have it in March or later to give me time to feel good in a bathing suit. I asked my husband today if I could go to Hawaii next year to be with y'all and he laughed. We live in Germany right now and he probably thinks I'm kidding. Guess what Honey...I'm not kidding! I would LOVE to go join in a gathering with like minded people. Count me in!!!
I am LAUGHING my butt off and had to call Diane this early to twell her and I caught her at a old monistery and she was wanting to call me last night but knew I'd be sleeping as she talked to me right before I went to bed already..AHHHH..these pictures are SO COOL ! And NOW everyone KNOWS what a star jump IS!!! LOL..Thanks Bill forshowing one of my best friends(soul sister) a wonderful time as she so rightfully deserves as I have never heard her ask for asingle moment in life for HERSELF..thank you for giving her those moments! Hugs & much respect ,Laura *^*
Yes!
Sounds like Fun!!! I cannot wait.
this sounds like the most wonderful trip i could possibly imagine, i hope to be there!
Bill just let me know what me and the other 9 Transformers have to do to win that Trip. Always imagined myself and my wife in the video of Jamie and Megan running with you on the beach.
Absolutely count this Alaskan girl in!!!
I have never been to Hawaii! I would love to go... This would be great treat for myself...I should be looking pretty buff by then....HAHA!
Let's see -- would I be interested in a cruise to Hawaii with Bill Philips and the Transformation team? This sounds like heaven to me. To quote Eliza Doolittle: Absobloominlutely! :D
I go to Kona every two years, started in 2003, then 2005, last time was 2007... so a Transformation trip in 2009 is right up my alley!! It's a beautiful island, LOVE the snorkeling. I want to go this time as a transformed woman, body, mind and soul. Woo-hoo!!!
Oh, yeah, I sure don't want to "miss the boat" on any Transformer get-aways. I'd love to go - especially as a winner! Jackie
You hit that nail on the head. Tom was just saying he wanted to take a trip to Hawaii next year! Count us in!!! We will start saving now!!
More than just interested - committed and saving!
Great Scott! A trip to Hawaii?? Yippee!! Cheryl Lanning
bill, i'm all about some hawaii, i've never been, but i've always heard it's THE place to go. my wife and I are so excited about what's going on here in the transformation community! look forward to meeting you sometime in the future. Later bud. -jeremy
Kona Hawaii will be a life changing event! What better place to be with family and friends to create some growth opportunities and have a blast doing it.~Coach Stoney
Bill Back to Kona is just added incentive to keep building on the change, and getting back to me, if you look at the picture, those are the falls outside of Waiameah thanks for the support and now, the new added incentive! BIlln
Please count me in as well. Who could say no to sandy beaches, sunshine, and the company of others who share the goal of self-improvement! Thanks to you for an incredible and motivating opportunity.
Sounds great Bill - Talk about motivation to have a strong challenge. Great slide show :<)
Now that's a challenge. Kona is 16 hrs from NJ, not counting the airline pre-boarding time, LOL! So, I'll need to be in total fitness mode. Count me in on your adventures. ~ John
uhhh....DUH!!!! of course we would, silly! -sara o'
WONDERFUL photos Bill!! Thanks for sharing!... Looks like an incredible and memorial trip!! P.S. I think we ALL want an excuse to vacation in Hawaii!!! xoxo! Lindsie
Newbie here and hoping to attend as a CHAMPION and for FREE... thanks Bill for just another motivation!!! Makes me want to jump on my stairmaster, with my new HEEL SPURS and all... teehee hee....
Bill not only did you make my day when you said you were planning a transformers retreat, but when you said 10 transformers could win an all expense paid trip, I almost started to cry. I live on a very tight budget (I work for Walmart) and its hard to save for far off trips. I'm not complaining- it is what it is. So now I have even more incentive to plan for this trip. God bless you for making a way. Connie
I have been to Hawaii a few times, but not to Kona. I hear it is a stunning island to visit! I would LOVE to not only go, but winning a trip sounds like too much fun, Bill!! Wow, you are a generous man!! I am definitely in!!!!!! Great pics, thanks for sharing and good luck in Aneheim. ~sandra~
Bill you are simply the best.
I need Hawaii baaaaad! My husband has been talking about taking me FOREVER but never has! I've taken Hawaiian lessons practically all my life: hawaiian, tahitian, polynesian and mauri dancing! All these hula dances in my head and yet I've never been!!!
I am one of those 3,600 looking forward to your presentation tomorrow. My son and I will be attending the Success Symposium in Anaheim. Can't wait!!!!!
TRANSLATION: Proud is Kona of Hawaii, The waters and thick clouds , Hualalai, the majestic mountain is high above, Kona is the best!
As long as I m going as a champion I m in! ;-) Dude ok ok I would love to go anyway, but I would rather go as a Transformation champion
I'll be dreaming of the possibility of KONA...one of our favorite spots on earth! Will we be doing the Ironman for fun? ;) Hmm, this mama needs to get a side job, start a cruise budget and start practicing my hula! Ha`aheo Hawai`i i na Kona Ka wai kau i ka maka ka `öpua Hualalai kau mai i luna Ka heke ia o na Kona :)
I’m going to have to start dropping subliminal messages to the family about how great a holiday would be.
Thank YOU so very much, Bill...I am totally blown away by your grace and kindness. Merci Beaucoup, Muchas Gracias, Mahalo Nui Loa from the very bottom of my heart! Looking forward to Kona-a special place in my heart (my tri for Jonnae). Wishing you the very best tomorrow at the Success Symposium-you will be SENSATIONAL!!! STARJUMPS filled with LOVING JOY and DEEPEST GRATITUDE, Diane
Sounds GREAT! Count me in also!! I've always wanted to go to Hawaii!!!
Bill, I enjoyed the photos.. they are fun and inviting! My vote 09 Kona ~ Aloha!
if we can get the money together, we would love attend events. if there's any near Ohio that we'd be able to drive to, definitely count us in. Hawaii in early 09 would be too tight on the finances to pull together but I want to be in the loop on events.
Adventures? Did someone say adventures? I like adventures! However, sliding up and down and sloshing around on a boat on the ocean,.....ugh, not so much. -Art
I'm definitely IN for Hawaii! I've always wanted to go there!
My husband lived in Hawaii for two years. We went back once about 14 years ago...would love to go again...maybe a 16 yr. anniversary Transformation trip. Sounds fabulous to me.
Yes! I 've never been there, but it has been a dream forever! Hooray! I'm there!!!!!!!!!! Becky Southard
My wife and I of 8 years has never been on a honeymoon or vacation. Our dream is to go to Hawaii. If that were transformation goes, count us in! Ill come as a champion!!!!
Holy Moly! I would love to go to Hawaii. Definitely, cound me in! I am so glad that the cruise was so much fun and I cannot wait for you to share the lessons that you learned from each of the Champions on this cruise. I am certain that it will be POWERFUL! May God be with you as you present at the Success Symposium. I know that you will be awesome and the people there will be very receptive and hang on every word that flows out of your mouth. Go get 'em, Bill! God bless you always, Kimberly
Oh heck yeah! Count me in. At least now I can start saving for it. Thanks for sharing Bill as always I am blessed to be a part of this Transformation community. God bless~ Jerome
I would absolutely love it!! Count me in!!! hugs :) timberly
I would love it! Marty
Bill - I'm so all in for Hawaii!!! I'd love info!
Sounds FANTASTIC!!!!! South Louisiana to Hawaii and a cajun at a Luai...OMG :)
Are you kidding! HAWAII...of course!!! Who would be crazy enough to say no to that!!! GREAT pics thank you so much for sharing! And good luck tomorrow at the Symposium! I am sure they will all be very inspired by you! I look forward to another valuable lesson from you on Monday! Have a great weekend!
Hmmmm, cruise, Hawaii, transformation.......sounds like a "not-to-be-missed" opportunity!
Sounds great!!!
Heck yeah, Bill! I'm interested in future events. I would love to see Hawaii, too. I'm working on trying to find some type of extra job just to afford to go to these events. I've met so many people who have positively affected my life through these support sites - I would love to meet them in person, too (you included). My sister-in-law (whom I've oddly never gotten to meet in person because of the distance and cost to fly there) lives on Maui. I've heard a lot of positive things came from the cruise and the tide completely turned in favor of Transformation. Great work! I'm wrapping up my first official week on the Transformation challenge. I'm really, really psyched about this.
Can't wait for the next assignement - I am loving this!!!!
Kona... Cruise... Transformation getaway... now you're speakin my language. Sign me up!
Yes, I would love to have Transformation getaways! I think it is so valuable to be able to meet people working towards a common goal in person.
Thank you for the beautiful pictures. I had already been talking to my husband about going on the BFL cruise next year. I would love to meet all the wonderful people on this website. I ugess I better start saving those pennies NOW!! Hugs, Kathy
yep it was a fantastic weekend thats for sure
It is but a thought away! Hawaii '09!!!**** Mahalo â nui [mah hah' loh (W)AH' noo'(w)ee] Thanks very much. ~ Pete ;)
Would love to do Kona in 09! I love Hawaii.. what a great reason to go! Traci
Oh, I love those pictures! What a good review of the weekend. Rick and I just sat through it and laughed at all the memories they brought up. :) Looking forward to Lesson #4 and HECK YES do we want to know about future events!
Thanks for sharing the pictures Bill! Looks like everyone had a fun time!
Heck yeah!! 2009 is my 10 year anniversary and my wife and I were hinting at going somewhere. What better place then Hawaii and to hang out with some winners for a while ( not the entire time...lol )
Suffice to say Bill, if there's any possibility of us being there for YOU - to support you and your message; anywhere, anytime, we'll be there !!
I would definetly be in, great idea Joe
I'd love to come to any event that you hold...but Hawaii is just out of my budget realm I'm afraid...any thoughts about having one stateside like perhaps in Vegas or Atlanta??
Yes, Yes, and YES!!!! I have always wanted to go to Hawaii. I promised my kids that when i lost my weight and was transformed spirit, body, and soul i would take them there. I am all for it! thanks Bill. ~Holly
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