Are We Having FUN Yet?

I promised that 2009 would be our year right? Well, one of my resolutions was to write more (at least 2-3 times a week) and create valuable content for my readers. So far, I am writing my third post for 2009. Yippee! I hope you find this post a little more entertaining that the others. My first New Years Resolution, was to start having FUN! So let's do it!

My friend, ever since I was 7 years old I wanted to help people. Yup. I was only 7 and knew that I would be helping others during my lifetime. I enjoy it! Sometimes, you wonder if while helping people if they are listening. I've decided that I am only the messenger, it's up to the individual to take action. Well, who am I? Robert Kiyosaki & Donald Trump are also messengers, and most people ignore them (lol).

I received a phone call today from a "fishing prospect" Yup. I said it she was fishing. I later learned that she was comparing companies. She started off by inquiring about my Company $6, 000 Guarantee, she was interested in a part time job but couldn't imagine working for a total of twelve hours a day. I gave her the resources to review, and she insisted that I tell her ALL about it. Well, I decided to keep it simple. I shared with her how the guarantee was based on activity, not productivity and would pay her on average $500.00 a month. I went on to explain the activity process, she would need to pass out 1 magazine five days a week for 12 consecutive months, get the prospect contact information and follow up to ask what he/she liked best about the magazine. She gasped "I can't ask for people contact information!" I went on to explain that she will need to enter the information in a database, so the company can keep track and reward her for following the magazine program.

She began to complain that five minutes of her day was way too much time to earn $500 a month! ( I wanted to suggest that she get a job at McDonald's or Walmart) It was at that moment, I knew that she didn't understand how money works. I asked her which would she prefer to work an extra four hours to earn $20 or pass out one magazine on way home from work, to earn $20.

She started to say that she would make more than $20 a day working part time for someone else. I sat back and asked her if she would prepare lunch/dinner during the time she would work? How many miles/gas she was willing to drive? Asked her if she was tax exempt? She immediately stated that she understood where I was going. You see there is no need to attack people, if you take the time to paint a visual, your prospects will eventually take the time to hear you out. She finally understood that she would spend more time trying to make a measly extra $500 a month if she choose any other route. She went on to share with me how she was not happy with her current business. I listened, and when needed shared resources to help her with her business.

Albeit, she called me back within the hour, asking how can she get started? She appreciated the time I took to answer her questions, share resources to help her current business, and helping her understand the $6,000 Guarantee. Well, the rest is history. I want you to know that I had FUN sharing resources with her, and I found her questions (and rebuttals) very entertaining. It didn't feel like WORK, because I knew that I would be helping her. That's what matters to me!

Make sure that when you are sharing information that you are having FUN. Do not talk to a prospect, thinking by the end of this call she/he is signing up! Take the time to answer questions, give resources, and build relationships. If you feel the need to get a expert or more seasoned Partner on the call, then advise your prospect that you will three-way him/her to assure that you get her questions answered right away. I learned a long time ago, that you should tell your upline/partner story until you've created your story. Here's to creating your story & having FUN while doing it!

I would like to learn how you are having fun working your business? Leave a comment!

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2009 Is Your Year

Here is my desire for you and your family that 2009 be the best Year ever! 2009 Is YOUR year! Unless YOU take action my desire is just a wish. I would like to give you a few tips to help you take action and find your passion also to discover your life's purpose.

Before you think about making 2009 Your year, first lets reflect on 2008.

• What did you do differently?
• What did you achieve?
• Are you closer to your goals? If not, why?
• Have you lost your vision, to dream slayers?
• Was your goals or vision to vague or unrealistic?
• Are there SOME achievements you are GLAD about in 2008?
• Are there some things you regret? Now is the time to forgive and move forward.

Your life is like a book. Let us close chapter 2008 and move to chapter 2009. Ready to close chapter 2008? Let us open Chapter 2009 because this IS your year! Let's start with our goals for 2009. There are 3 things that we want to consider focusing on while moving forward to the best year ever!

1. It has to line up with your life vision and passion.
2. It has to include a balance in all areas of your life; Spiritual, financial, mental, family, health, achievements, leisure.
3. Life may get in the way, so there needs to be some flexibility in our projects.

Here are some things you may want to consider to help get you moving towards your vision and passion. You may want to write these down, then answer them.

1. What do I want for myself?
2. My goals for me and my family are?
3. My goals to reach out and help others are?
4. My business goals are?
5. My Health goals are?
6. My spiritual goals are?

Write your goals down, and visit them daily. Find a coach, mentor or a teacher. Involve your family and allow them to participate, they will be more supportive. No one to support you? Always lean on God first to support you. You are welcome to contact me. I will be your friend, running partner, coach, teacher and or mentor. I am here to help you make 2009 YOUR year! Get started today!

"A year from now you may wish you had started today." - Karen Lamb

Why are we Giving Thanks?

What comes to mind when we think of Thanksgiving? Family gathering, football, Turkey, cranberry sauce, pies and shopping on Black Friday are images that cross our minds. Of course, none of this came to mind when the Pilgrims sat down with Wampanoag Indian Tribe. It was a Harvest Feast for them, giving thanks for "nature." We model our modern-day Thanksgiving Holiday after Harvest Festival. The Pilgrims and The Wampanoag gave thanks for nature. Why are we giving thanks?

From Wikipedia, definition of Thanksgiving Day

"The First Thanksgiving", painted by Jean Leon Gerome Ferris (1863–1930).
Thanksgiving Day Observed by Canada, United States
Type National Date Second Monday in October (Canada);Fourth Thursday in November (U.S.)
2008 date October 13, 2008 (Canada);November 27, 2008 (U.S.)

2009 date October 12, 2009 (Canada);November 26, 2009 (U.S.)

Thanksgiving, or Thanksgiving Day, is a traditional North American holiday, and is a form of harvest festival. The date and whereabouts of the first Thanksgiving celebration is a topic of modest contention. Though the earliest attested Thanksgiving celebration was on September 8, 1565 in what is now Saint Augustine, Florida[1][2], the traditional "first Thanksgiving" is venerated as having occurred at the site of Plymouth Plantation, in 1621. Today, Thanksgiving is celebrated on the second Monday of October in Canada and on the fourth Thursday of November in the United States. Thanksgiving dinner is held on this day, usually as a gathering of family members.

Why I give Thanks

My Friend everyday we should give thanks. Give thanks to God for being able to wake up another day. We should give thanks for our health, our family, friends, our jobs, being self-employed, people who adopt, people who give to charity, people who help the elderly and the sick, people who feed and shelter the homeless, Organizations that help fulfill needs, Our forefathers, our Leaders, Pastors, Teachers, Doctors, people who instill vision. Give thanks for everything, and everybody!

Today I reflect on what I am thankful for. I am thankful for a roof over my head, clothes on my back, food on my shelves, my son, family, and my health (just to name a few). I am thankful for making a decision to FIRE my boss 13 months and 26 days ago. I am blessed to be at home, raising my son. I am thankful for my 400+ business partners who decided to a part of the 2% of the wealthy people. It's not easy making a decision to do something different, and or get out of your comfort zone. Be thankful for having it all or next to nothing. Be Thankful that you lived to see another Thanksgiving.

Happy Thanksgiving to all my readers! Share with me, why you give thanks? Or what Thanksgiving means to you.

Difference Between Greatness and Mediocrity

I thought this was an awesome article, by CEO Mac Anderson, SimpleTruths.com. I wanted to share it with you. Hope you enjoy reading it as much as I did!

Self-discipline and self-motivation are joined at the hip

Why is that?

When you practice self-discipline you feel like you are in control of your life. You feel content and motivated because you're moving toward your goals.

On the other hand, psychologists tell us that stress and unhappiness arise when you feel controlled by outside circumstances, which is what happens when there is no discipline in your life.

Brian Tracy is one of America's leading authors on the development of human potential. He's written 25 books and speaks to over 250,000 people a year. His new book titled The Power of Discipline can change your life forever.

Brian said, "If I had to pick the #1 key to success, it would be...self-discipline. It is the difference in winning or losing; between greatness and mediocrity.


Today, I'd like to share Brian's introduction in The Power of Discipline...7 Ways It Can Change Your Life. Enter "The Power of Discipline" In the search box.

Enjoy!
Mac Anderson

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When Obama Wins

I normally do not discuss or share anything political. Some Politicians Over-Promise and Under-Deliver. Was that too harsh? Although, Some things are out of their control such as our "money." I believe we should learn "how to print our OWN money"

I received this in a email, and could not stop laughing at how creative people can be. I decided to replace "those people" with Democrats and Republicans. Hope this bring a little sense of humor too this tensed election!

Here it is....Hope it's not too offensive:)

After watching the final debate the other night, it dawned on me that Obama could actually win this thing. If that happens, there will be alot of people (some of our co-workers included) who will be afraid that an Obama presidency will usher in the end of days.

Republicans will be watching us on November 5th (the day after the election) for signs of the endtimes. To keep the peace and keep a lot of folks from getting nervous, I think we should develop a list of acceptable celebrations and behaviors we should probably avoid - at least for the first few days:

1. No crying, hugging or shouting "Thank you Lord" - at least not in public

2. No high-fives - at least not unless the area is clear and there are no witnesses

3. No laughing at the McCain/Palin supporters

4. No calling in sick on November 5th. Republicans will get nervous if too many Democrats don't show up. (Try to be on time and not the normal - late)

5. We're allowed to give Democrats knowing winks or nods in passing. Just try to keep from grinning too hard.

6. No singing loudly, We've come this Far By Faith (it will be acceptable to hum softly)

7. No barbeque ribs or fried chicken for lunch in the company lunchroom for at least a week (no chittlings at all) (this may make us seem too ethnic)

8. No leaving kool-aid packages at the water fountain (this might be a sign that poor folks might be getting a break through)

9. No Cupid Shuffle or Electric Slide during breaks (this could indicate a little too much excitement)

10. Please no Moving on Up music (we are going to try to remain humble)

11. No doing the George Jefferson dance (unless you're in your office with the door closed)

12. Please try not to yell----BOOOO YAH!

13. Just in case you're wondering, Doing the Running Man, cabbage patch,or a backhand spring on the highway is 100% okay.

If I've missed anything feel free to add to the list. I just want to make sure we're all on the same page when Obama wins the election November 5th.

Now go get your early vote on and let's make this thing happen!!!http://www.usa.gov/Citizen/Topics/Voting/Register.shtml

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Empowering Passion

Is there something you desperately need? Your sense of desperation and your need will work against you, and will make it even more difficult to attain what you're after.

By very definition, whatever you need you do not have. When you continually reinforce the idea that you do not have something, you continually push that thing away from yourself.

Replace your desperate need with a passionate desire. That will frame your situation in a much more positive, powerful perspective.

With desperation, you feel like giving up. With passion, on the other hand, you create the energy to move decisively forward.

With need, you feel an emptiness that drains your every moment. With desire, you constantly motivate yourself to create fulfillment.

Let go of your needs, for they will only keep you needy. Replace them with positive desires, and feel the empowering passion that will make those desires happen.

-- Ralph Marston

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Selling or Helping?

It all started 20 years ago....I began my Network Marketing Business in High School. Selling, candy, soda, chips to my fellow classmates. Its was then that I knew, I wanted to be in sales. I sold clothes, jewelry, lotions, insurance, real estate, fragrances. I've tried quite a few entrepreneur ventures with little or no help. Little, did I know that it was leading me to Network Marketing. In Network Marketing you are selling your product to your customers, and you help others decide if they too, want to sell the product.

Wikipedia definition of sales: Academically, selling is thought of as a part of marketing[1], however, the two disciplines are completely different. Sales often forms a separate grouping in a corporate structure, employing separate specialist operatives known as salespeople (singular: salesperson). Selling is considered by many to be a sort of persuading "art". Contrary to popular belief, the methodological approach of selling refers to a systematic process of repetitive and measurable milestones, by which a salesperson relates his or her offering of a product or service in return enabling the buyer to achieve their goal in an economic way.[2]
While the sales process refers to a systematic process of repetitive and measurable milestones, the definition of the selling is somewhat ambiguous due to the close nature of advertising, promotion, public relations, and direct marketing. Selling involves sales which are the pinnacle act of completed of a purchasing activity.

Webster Dictionary, Help: 1: give assistance or support 2: to be of use or benefit.

Listen my friend, Network Marketing is both selling and helping others. Okay, I know what you are thinking, I hate sales. We sell ourselves to our children, our spouse, our boss, our friends everyday. We are not born "sales people" It's a learned behavior, or something that you read which compels you to help others. When you are helping others, you are actually selling yourself.

Here is the scary part... knowing when to sell or assist. When promoting, or advertising your business do you immediately start selling your opportunity? When people inquire about your business do you send them directly to the website, give them a DVD, or magazine? Most people think that its better to get the information in front of the prospect first. What you should focus on, is how can your product or services will help make their lives better? I suggest, get to know the person first. See if they fit in with your team,. Learn if they should qualify for your time, or assistance.

Here are three questions you should ask when qualifying a prospect .

1. What kind of income would you like to generate in a business of your own?
2. Other than money, what are you looking for in a business?
3. In the perfect business, what would your business look like/be?

If they qualify, get the information in front of them right away. Show a sense of urgency, so that they prospect will take a look at what you are offering now. Then ask, what did you like best about the ad, website, conference call (whatever source you directed them too)? If they see a opportunity, they will join. So therefore, help them get started and continue to support and train your prospect. Please remember this, you do not have to sell, people hate to be sold. Prospect sell themselves, once you focus on their needs and wants. Expect to get one yes, out of every ten. You are looking for prospects that are looking for you. Also, do not try to sell your customers the opportunity until they have used your products. Most customers, become a business partner once they have experienced the products.

Here is why, you want to get started helping and not selling right away! Time does not wait for anyone. In fact, the world is moving at a fast pace. Bigger no longer mean better, fast is better. If you separate yourself from others that are selling opportunities, and begin to help others sell themselves, you will grow a big network fast! Furthermore, successful people are quick to make a decision, and slow to quit. You want people who decide now, to change their situation. However, just because a prospect says no to your opportunity it does not mean give up on them. Sometimes, it could money, time or their negative friends or family members. "No's" are bugs on their windshield, help them remove the bug. You can help them focus on their wants and needs. Only then will you have a successful partner or a customer. Continue to give, without any expectations and then you will enjoy time and financial freedom. Learn the art of selling, and help make people lives better!

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Coach Lloyd Tomer Did it Again!

Today, was a awesome day! I now understand why we must stay PLUGGED IN! I am so excited to have listen to the Coach's Mentoring call. Coach Lloyd Tomer, is a Self Made Millionaire, Mentor, and a Visionary. He has been in Network Marketing for 28 years. 28 years! I just thought wow, here's a man that started with less than what I have today- he decided to become a Millionaire. I affectionately, call him the "Coach". All you have to make is a decision, find a mentor, execute a plan, and strategically follow the plan. And you too can become what ever you want to become! JUST DO IT! (I had to borrow the slogan)

YOU can become a Millionaire in under ten short years! If you haven't already you may want to, review the compensation plan. Think back to the last ten years of your life? Did you have a plan? Did your boss offer you a ten year plan, so that you will have Time and Financial Freedom? What are you doing, today that will help you become successful within the next ten years? Some people live day by day, check by check, and based on what other people think. Most people never take the time to map out the next ten years of there life. They are living without a purpose. God did not put us on earth to live mediocre, but to live in Abundance. God streets are made of Gold, he is a God of prosperity! Coach shared 7 ways that we can win. You actually can apply these ways in any business!

7 ways to WIN in any business!

1. Listen to the Right People


2. Promote, & Market


3. Do not quit your Job too soon


4. Realistic Expectations


5. Stay at home, Work your business


6. Do not reinvent the wheel


7. Be Concern about today

Listen to the Right People. You can listen to the competition, naysayers, media or you can listen to the right people. I struggled for years listening to all the wrong people. Although, I also learned from them (what not to do). I learned that the right people are the individuals who continue to build their own success. Successful people build their families, their homes, their businesses. The right people embrace the competition, not fight against them. Coach, vision, is that someday everybody will make commissions on their own travel needs. Bill Gates was a Visionary. He believed that every desktop will have a computer. Although, we are faced with so many Over-Promising, Under-delivering companies, once you have decided to move forward with a business listen to the right people.

Promote, and market. One of the biggest failure in any business, is using little or no marketing. You must share and tell others about your business. When you start a business, nobody knows but who? You and your spouse. How are you going to make money, without telling others about your products and services? The best form of marketing is word of mouth (and that is free!).You can easily market your business on a daily basis, without trying. You can market your business through listening to others, they will tell you why they need a vacation, why they need to make extra money. Promote and attend the BIG Events! The Big Events are Conventions, Red Carpet Days! Meetings, Travel parties, First Class Training, Super Saturdays. You should also consider attending other people Big events such as hair shows, car shows, fashion shows, sporting events. Those people are your target market- they TRAVEL! Mostly, every Network Marketing company have a Convention. Would it make sense to refer them to your website for their traveling needs?

Do not quit your job too soon. If this is your first time starting a business, you may want to consider keeping your job. A lot of amateur Network Marketers make the mistake of quitting their job. The rule of thumb is once you have earned 3 checks which surpasses your current income, you may want to consider to quit your job. I commend you if you are ready to go full time with your business. However, there's no pressure to quit your job. Do not quit too soon, you may be leaving behind potential National Directors.

Realistic Expectations. Set your goals with deadlines. Yes shoot for the stars! However, be realistic. Rome was not built in one day. You are learning and earning at the same time, and that alone can be hard to do. I received a call from a friend who was concern about the growth of her business. I asked, what are your goals for your business? She never thought to write down her goals. Write down your goals. Example, if you goal is to receive a 50% paycheck match. You need to reach out to your upline he/she will assist you with personally sponsoring three RTA. A Representative, will need to personally sell four Travel Stores. Your goal may be to book three Group Cruises this year. You will need to Find a Vendor and book the Cruises, promote the cruise, get on the travel training calls, take some online travel training in your back office. If it took you a year to reach your Power Team, are you a failure? No! You are successful because you've reached the highest paying position!

Would, you have reached the highest paying position on your job? How much were you paid your first year in College? Did you leave College your first day and become CEO of a your company? You are in a brand new business! if you set your goals, and have realistic expectations you will become a Power Team Leader, Coach's Corner Mentor, a Director! The secret is you must remain active, and keep building your business? Lets say, that you set a realistic goal of ten years, to become National Director (level 6) what's the most that can happen? our company will give you a Million Dollar Bonus! Not a bad ten year plan uh? Thirteen National Directors became Millionaires in under seven years. Whether, its seven years or ten years it sures beats the 40/40 plan. The 40/40 plan is when you spend forty hours every week, and forty years working for someone else. Would, you rather have a seven year plan, or the 40/40 plan? Remember, you can beat half of the people just by showing up! Furthermore, have realistic expectations.

Stay at home, work your business. I learned the hard way. I decided to leave North Carolina and visit my hometown New Jersey. Albeit, I had fun, hosting Travel Parties, attending meetings, CRTA! I met some awesome people! Together we built Rome in one month:) However, it was not duplicatible. You have a home based business, stay at home. No need to run across the Country. You can market online and offline right from the comfort of your home, and still accomplish what you want to do . The Coach never left Illinois, and he became the number one Distributor for A. L. Williams, (Primerica). Besides, the people you leave behind could use your help. They are screaming, "help me get to my Power Team!"

Do not reinvent the wheel. Why spend your time reinventing the wheel? Stand on the shoulders, of the Giants! Model others before you. Others before you, have already found the answers, or your business will not have a plan. Follow the plan, it works. If you follow the plan, you will never have to speak with a stranger. You can help one person, who will help their warm market, which becomes your warm market - through infinity! Be coachable. If you follow the plan, you are not reinventing the wheel.

Be Concern About Today. Do not look for a quick fix. Keep sharing, promoting, marketing your business and set realistic goals. Build your business one brick at a time. What you do today, will determine your success tomorrow. You will find that, in helping one person towards their goal today, will allow you to help a army. Word of mouth advertising spreads like a virus. People never forget, who helped them change their financial situation, who stood by them through the good and the bad times. People will tell their friends, who will tell their friends how knowledgeable, helpful, and supportive you are. Because you were concern about today, you've already helped another generation.

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A Dream is just a Dream. A Goal is a Dream With A Plan and a Deadline - Harvey Mackay

Some of the Worlds Greatest Feats Were Accomplished by People Not Smart Enough to Know They Were Impossible. - Doug Larson