i want it all

I Want It All!!!

Association of Excellence
May 14, 2025•1 min read

Dear Gentlemen,

Do you want it all!!!?? I'm talking about achieving whatever you desire, an incredible physique, financial abundance, a positive influence over many, extensive travel, a thriving family, or anything else your heart desires. I, know for DAMN sure I do!

I was not always this assured. I grew up with limiting beliefs about myself. No one ever told me to “think big and to want to want it all”. Or what many call a “mindset of abundance.” Instead, I inherited a limited belief from my mother, who, though very loving and supportive, held back her own dreams and projected those limitations onto me. She didn’t dream big enough and she didn’t want massive success. Because she thought it was “unachievable for her”, also like most people, I think she was afraid of success and all of its responsibilities.

 

It took years of self-development and surrounding myself with the right people, especially men, to achieve this mindset. Witnessing other men achieve greatness despite starting with far less than I, further fueled my motivation of wanting it all!

 

Also, becoming massively successful was not for vanity or riches but rather an ethical duty! It became clear to me that I needed to become successful to care for my family, lead other young men and women, and serve as a beacon of positive masculinity. I firmly believe that I cannot achieve these things UNLESS I am successful.

 

I'd like to know: What is pushing you to strive for massive success?! Let's continue to hold each other accountable in chasing our dreams and going big!

 

Looking forward to hearing your thoughts and experiences in our next meeting.

 

Stay Excellent

Rolando Almanzar

Born in the Bronx and raised in Orlando, the author grew up in a financially struggling but loving household led by his mother and grandmother. In his teens, he lost direction—falling into bad influences, identity struggles, and substance abuse—largely due to the absence of a strong male role model. This changed in his mid-20s when he met a mentor who redefined masculinity and personal growth for him. By his 30s, though successful, he still longed for a deeper brotherhood that combined personal development, business, mindset, and fitness. To fill that gap, he co-founded The Association of Excellence, a community where men hold each other accountable and strive for greatness—without gimmicks.

Rolando Almanzar

Born in the Bronx and raised in Orlando, the author grew up in a financially struggling but loving household led by his mother and grandmother. In his teens, he lost direction—falling into bad influences, identity struggles, and substance abuse—largely due to the absence of a strong male role model. This changed in his mid-20s when he met a mentor who redefined masculinity and personal growth for him. By his 30s, though successful, he still longed for a deeper brotherhood that combined personal development, business, mindset, and fitness. To fill that gap, he co-founded The Association of Excellence, a community where men hold each other accountable and strive for greatness—without gimmicks.

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