Christopher's Mantra
Christopher lived by a personal mantra:
"Be kind. Act respectfully. Listen well. Be useful. Don't make excuses. Let go of anger. Be willing to change. Then you earn respect" ​
There’s no period at the end, because this mantra never ends. It’s a lifelong reminder of how to live, lead, and grow. What began as Christopher's personal mantra has become our collective motto and is what shapes our 8 Core Values:
Core Values
Kindness
Lead with compassion and empathy in all interactions - inside and outside your training.
Presence
Be fully present. Listen with intention, patience, and a desire to truly understand.
Actions
In all circumstances, treat others with dignity, and act with integrity.
Usefulness
Be of service. Strive to add value to others and your community every day.
Accountability
Own your actions. Don't make excuses - show up and put in the work.
Emotional Control
Let go of anger, manage emotions with maturity, and respond rather than react.
Adaptability
Be willing to change, grow, and challenge yourself in pursuit of progress.
Earned Respect
Respect isn't demanded - it's earned through consistent character, effort, and humility.
Christopher's Prayer
"And this is life eternal, that they might now thee the only true God, and Jesus Christ, whom thou hast sent." ~John 17:3
A Prayer
The 'X' in ChrisX represents the cross, the heartbeat of what Christopher stood for. One of the last things Christopher wrote was this prayer:
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"Dear Jesus - I know that I am a sinner - I know I deserve to go to hell - Please forgive me of all my sin - And give me eternal life - I'm not trusting in my work - I'm not trusting in my religion - I'm only trusting in YOU - Thank you for saving me - AMEN"
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It is our hope and prayer that by working with ChrisX Performance, you will feel more confident to pursue your purpose, be persistent with your passions, perform to the highest of your capacity in all aspects of your life, and ultimately come to know the strength, hope, and eternal life found only in Jesus Christ, the true foundation behind the 'X' in our name and what Christopher's legacy stands for.
