I drove approximately 1800 miles the last two and a half days on my way to spend our winter in the Phoenix, AZ area. When I am in the car by myself (Faye comes today.......she flies) I listen to lots of good music, satellite radio and many talk shows, and of course lots of thinking.
What kind of captured my thinking was the question to myself...."What was it like when we started and what was it that inspired me in those early years?" I could make a list but what it really came down to was I felt very challenged. I was challenged in school, the USMC in boot camp, college was fun but also very challenging in the classroom. Suffice it to say that I have felt challenges all along the way.
There where three Master Coordinators in Shaklee at the time we started. I remember thinking that was where I wanted to be because only three had made it to that point. It really wasn't about the money at that time, it was because only three had accomplished it. I thought that was a good idea. So that became my mission, my passion, and there wasn't a day I didn't think about it. A number of people qualified for Master in three years. It took us eight years to the month. I had many challenges but to be very honest, this business has never felt like work to me. I've been frustrated, disappointed, upset and lazy at times, But it never felt like work for me.
In 2014 there will be people who will have terrific years. Growth will take place in Shaklee this next year.
I don't know who, or where, or why. But here is what I do know. Those who grow will feel challenged.
They will face criticism (we all do) and some people will be sponsored and some will quit. They will overcome a number of challenges. If this describes you then I want to be the first to congratulate you on moving forward regardless of what happens along the way. I also know this, you will never, ever regret facing all those challenges. I look forward to hearing your stories on your progress and growth.
Enthusiastically,
Gary Burke
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