Check this out. This is an amazing story of a college wrestler who was named an All American. Just watch it.
Then, ask yourself what your advantages are. Don't stop there, also ask yourself what you have to do differently to excel.
Now on my fourth network marketing company, it wasn't until now that I've found an up-line that based their business on a certain philosophy. My current up-line sponsor gave me these key founding principles that he has used through earning a Harvard MBA, building a successful law practice, and building multiple network marketing businesses.
1. Character - To be successful in this business, you need character. Sure there are ways to pound the numbers, but success comes in attracting business to you. People of character attract other people of character. Sure, selling and convincing can bring a level of success. But attracting business means people are inviting you in to give them what they are looking for. Be someone they can trust.
2. Determination - In one of my previous companies, I started a personal improvement program. One very profound teaching was about decisions. To decide is to cut off all other options. You simply give yourself no other option but to be successful. That doesn't mean you are stubbornly devoted to one method, but it means you do all you can including adapting to changes to make sure you do succeed.
3. Persistence - This only comes with "conversion" to the product and the business. This is one reason to be involved with a company that has superb products and a solid compensation plan. Becoming a convert to your business means that you have a product and/or business that you truly believe will help others. Once you are convinced, you would rather hear "No" than not giving others the opportunity to learn about your business.
Be a person of character to attract others. Decide to be successful. And, be persistent.
Let's introduce ourselves.
My name is Ryan Hunt. I am a 30 year old husband and father of 5 beautiful children. Let me tell you now, I am happy. I pretty much always have been. I enjoy life.
My parents are both products of the classic American Dream. My mom is originally from Peru where her father was a successful businessman. When she was 16 years old she moved with her family to the United States to escape political unrest in Peru. Once here, my grandparents started multiple businesses to support their family. My mom finished high school and started her college education when she met my dad and started their family.
My dad is also the product of hard working parents. He was the only boy in a family of seven children. His father was an entrepreneur whose main business was painting. Growing up in a family of nine was a strain on the pocket book. Even so, my dad learned to work hard - a value he tried to pass on to me and my siblings. He worked himself through school eventually earning an accounting degree from the University of Southern California while supporting his young family. He worked hard and climbed the corporate ladder achieving success in one of the world's largest accounting companies. At the height of his career, the company was put out of business. he lost pretty much everything.
Why is all of this important?
Because, I believe the classic American Dream is dead. You can no longer depend on working hard to get a good education to get a good job where you stay for decades to earn a good retirement. I myself am facing down-sizing/right-sizing/lay-offs/restructuring -whatever you want to call it. I have a family of seven and work for a company who faces extreme pressure to cut costs.
That leads me to the real purpose of this blog. I still think that a person can make something out of nothing through hard work, determination, persistence and a foundation on solid principles. I see network marketing as one of many avenues that an individual can do fulfill that dream. It is an avenue I am willing to pursue. Personally, I am a distributor of Nu Skin products. I'd be glad to have you join with me. But really, I'd like this to be a place where we can all learn from each other. I'll post what I learn and the experiences I have. If you have things you would like to share, let me know. Let's make this an open and honest discussion and help each other grow.
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