Forbes Magazine’s report on London TFT class

A fabulous 2 days of classes here in the UK!

There’ll be many reports from those covering the training but Forbes Magazine has theirs out first.

Here’s the Forbes’ online version.

Look for the full version to be published in their newsstand magazine as well.

The final US 2-day class for 2009

Since we’ve already had questions about the next US class, I know at least some missed the note in the PS of my last email.

The next full, 2-day live training in the US this year is also the LAST for the year in the states. It’s in Dallas, October 17-18, so just around the corner.

Registrations have increased dramatically with everything happening over here (and wait until coverage hits from The Sunday Times and its worldwide circulation).

So if you’re looking to get into a session in the states, Dallas is your last chance.

Looking forward to seeing you there personally,

Tim
(wrapping things here in London before heading home).

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Very well put.As a vet. and having run in some very rough crowds since,life shows true what you have said.Even,Lord willing, with those days behind,I find that I wish more right minded people would get on board with your program….keep up the good job..Dan.

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