Success Story
Calloused hands and weathered face told the storey Of the day of rest that he had never known. And his eyes were filled with the heartache and the glory Of a spirit who carved his journey on his own.
Those are the opening lines of a song entitled “Born to Win.”
It’s about a dying father’s last words to his son. It’s remarkable for its emotion, rhythm, and sense of hope.
And it was written by Founders Crown Ambassador Tim Foley about his father, who passed away last year.
Not a man of many words, he was my hero. And when he spoke the people all turned their heads.
Wait. Is this the same Tim Foley who played cornerback for the last undefeated NFL team, the 1972 Miami Dolphins? The same Tim Foley who was named to the Pro Bowl team later in his career?
This artistic – some might say softer – side of Tim isn’t something he necessarily hides. But it sometimes gets overlooked, especially when so much is made of his football career and his leadership in the Quixtar business.
The man who welcomed us into his Florida lakeside home is a poet, songwriter, and accomplished musician (guitar, drums, piano) (guitar, drums, piano). Music is his current hobby. I used to do it. I wrote and performed a song at my sister's wedding. “And that's something I want to resume."
I'll never forget the night he died. My son's eyes met mine, and he whispered… Learn from your experiences. Believing that a star is off-target is a fatal sin.
It is fine if somebody asks Tim about football. And people always wonder. Everyone knows of the Miami Dolphins, and we know about our perfect season. “That was 30 years ago.”
Football's reach Mostly, Tim wears his Super Bowl rings (he has two). There aren't many football souvenir items in his house or office. He doesn't use a highlight reel to recall his football glories. Football is in his blood. Coach education has a huge impact on his life. He sought guidance from old teammates. He speaks a lot about football metaphors.
While playing collegiate football, as well as in the NFL, Tim's will to win manifested itself in making his business one of the largest in North America. He likes what he does. And he has expressed his excitement and motivation from the start.
People who have excellent hearts get to work with him, he explains. Like a second family, these people are all over the world.
It is within you to dream, so let losing dance with another guy, since you were born to win. You were born to be victorious. You're my child forever, and you were born to win.
He can be followed through football. Tim played organised football as early as grade school. In high school, he was a quarterback. What he liked playing was drums, he recalls.
The Ravens was my band” The three of us and two basketball players. “I'd rather do athletics than that," Tim comments.
His ability on the field was undeniable. Purdue recruited him for his academic ability as well as his football prowess. He was massive, intelligent, and confident, but lacked self-confidence. The older brother of his told him to join the summer Marine officer training programme.
He feels more secure in his football ability by the time he's completed. The cocky kicker ignored fair-catch signals, and he still established a Boilermaker record for the most punts returned in a season.
“Marines do not request fair catches,” he insists.
I assumed I was bulletproof and nothing was going to stop me when I wanted something. As a matter of fact, I was prepared for whatever was in store.
Miami drafted Tim in the third round and he spent 11 years on defence before injuring his knee and terminating his career. To remind him of his injury, Tim now walks with a limp.
Soccer's conclusion and beginning as a business
According to Tim, it's impossible to help but learn from people who do things better than everyone else.
He says he was never as talented or as fast as other NFL cornerbacks, so he compensated by studying and working more than his rivals.
Tim built fitness centres while he was still playing, and he continued to do so after his NFL career ended. He did colour commentary for University of Miami football games, too.
He and his fellow investors ended up $4 million in debt. At 24% interest, they were haemorrhaging money. Tim's father's friend bailed him out, even though he didn't have to.
Tim calls him a “saviour.”
He added, "Life is not all light, blue sky, and excellent things come free." Some days you'll feel great, while others will knock you down. When you're exhausted and ready to throw on the towel, No matter what, you were created to win. You were born to be victorious. Your heart holds memories of when you were born to win.
Tim decided that he didn't want to be in the fitness centre business. I was searching for other jobs. My former teammate whom I respected predicted this business would be good for me.
Then he spoke to a former player and coach, who agreed.
“With the help of this business, I decided to join,” he explains. It was that, and I was desperate. I believe desperation was more influential.
Tim states that in the early years of his firm, he was plagued by doubts and had to learn himself to ignore them. that small whisper that brings you back to reality You only have to tell your complaining voice to stop up.
He urges new IBOs to stifle that voice while they learn the company. Tim recommends reading books and listening to audiobooks. Just make up your mind and don't worry about it. Assign yourself a year, and then you may look at what you want. Make the voice quiet and ask it to return in a year.
Success in business means being willing to be uncomfortable for a while. Learning new things and acquiring new talents are crucial. Plan to spend more time in the film room.
Tim believes that people have the ability to succeed. He works to assist IBOs use their talents.
I believe you learn from everyone. I don't want to be someone's mentor. Please call me a friend. If I can help, I'll happily share what I know. As a leader, I help individuals recognise they can help themselves and others by helping them realise they have the answers.
Enjoying life Tim believes that education should be lifelong. We are here to learn and to progress. Every day, I start anew and try to learn. Our lives should be on the path to getting better.
It's my technique of keeping my enthusiasm. If you're not excited about what you do, you won't grow.
Tim's excitement is apparent throughout his entire life. His son, Tommy, is often on the road trying to make it to the PGA tour. Tim spends as much time as possible with his grandchildren, Mary Grace, 6, and Emily Faith, 4.
He's constantly on the move, whether it's playing basketball or tennis with pals, taking boat rides on Little Lake Harris, or playing with his 9-month-old Labradoodle, Sparky.
To stay in shape, Tim also runs and lifts weights. When he's home, he goes over to Pedro Lizardi's to jam with him.
Tim is humble. So much so. His modesty slipped a few years ago, he says. During a public appearance, an IBO got hold of him by the shirt and pulled him around. “Don't you know who I am?” Tim scolded him. He heard a voice in his head say, “Tim, they don't know who you are, but don't worry – your secret is safe with me.”
He credits his ability, ambition, determination, and humility to his father. My father was strict. “If I work hard, it's because of him.”
Tim wanted to please his parents therefore he felt the need to be adopted. I was picked, and I had made my parents proud. For the hardships they've endured, you want to do something special to show how grateful you are.
His mother had died some time ago. His father's death really upset him. Several other incidents occurred that year. He lost his best buddy in a plane tragedy. Then his three dogs all died.
This year was not good, he admits. I was constantly worried, working constantly. I should keep concentrated.'
