The day Fidel Castro road into Havana was the day that my parents boarded a jet to come to America. They left everything behind including family and loved ones so they could offer their young children freedom and the opportunity to make the most of their lives. We finally settled in the small blue-collar town of Melbourne Florida. Our dad worked hard seven days a week to provide for our family while our mom took care of us at home. We never really had much growing up but my parents taught us how to appreciate all that we had. To be honest, we always thought we had it all. It wasn’t until I moved away from home that I started to realize how little we really did have growing up. It was then that I began to understand how much my dad had to sacrifice his spending time with us so that we could simply have food on the table. Although to this day I have vivid memories of my mother it often takes much effort to remember the times I spent with my dad. My “why” has a lot to do with both my parents. I often think about how hard it must have been to leave so much of their lives behind when they left their homeland. I think about how much I missed the influence of a dad who had to work such long hours. The following is just a short list of the reasons "why" I love this business.
I asked myself what it is I enjoy in life that would allow me earn a living. I realized that I love to inspire people. I love to help people realize they can achieve all they set out to do. When I came across the quote from Zig Ziglar “You can have everything in life you want, if you will just help other people get what they want." I knew my dream job would be leading and helping people reach their full potential.
I realized that I had become numb at my prior job. From the moment I woke up in the morning, the commute to work, the thoughtless “good morning” to the receptionist, the same work routine and constant looking up at the clock to see if it was lunchtime yet, the hurried lunch spent mostly in line at the drive through and the return to work only to sit and anticipate when it was time to go home - all took it’s toll on me and slowly turned me into a walking zombie. I realized I was caught in the trap of working for weeks anticipating the next “three day” holiday only to return on Monday to realize it would be a couple of more months until the next “three day” weekend. This business gives me the freedom to set my own hours with never a dull moment.
Network Marketing creates more millionaires than any other industry…period. Do I have to say more? This industry gives me the opportunity to acquire a level of wealth that my prior jobs could never begin to offer.
My daughter is my best friend. I really like hanging out with her. Some times we give each other bellyaches from laughing together so hard. We still have a secret handshake. She’s my go to the movies partner. The time I spend with my daughter is priceless. When ever I deposit a check into the bank I like to add in “priceless” to the bottom line for all the time I get to spend with my best friend.
I couldn’t have begun to inspire anyone if it weren’t for my fiancé who inspires me. Her amazing business skills and her “never take no for an answer”, “always ask for what you want” attitude is what has helped me believe in myself again. We enjoy setting and achieving our goals together. The reward for our hard work is the ability to experience things we always wanted to do.We plan on going to Italy for our honeymoon. I can’t wait.
I like the idea that I am creating a residual income. I like to pretend that I’m Donald Duck’s rich uncle wearing my top hat counting the gold coins stacked up on top of my desk. It’s a real nice feeling when you check your back office and notice that your monthly residual income just grew because of yours or someone else efforts. The pay it forward philosophy of this business is wonderful!
I love and enjoy the product that I help market. It really does energize me and keeps me alert throughout the day. It’s nice to know that I’m putting something good into my body. I really stand behind the product and on top of it all it really does taste great.
And Finally... Although both my parents have passed on, I try to make both of them proud every single day. I believe they would be happy to know I took advantage of their sacrifice to give me the freedom and chance to chase my dreams. To desire success in so many ways, I owe to those I help, my daughter, my future wife and above all my wonderful parents.
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