The word for today is "boldness"

This is a word that I know I needed when I think back about getting started in this business. The most difficult part for me was approaching people with the idea of the Shaklee products or the opportunity.  A little background - I can't ever remember raising my hand in school to answer a question. I do remember kind of slinking down in my seat with hope that the teacher couldn't see me to call on. Speaking up even if I knew the answer or had an opinion was very difficult and I did everything I could to not be noticed. Now, fast forward to the idea that this business had huge potential for people who were willing to talk to people and get appointments, give presentations, etc. There were so many times when I would walk away from someone thinking to myself, "I wish I had talked to that person about Shaklee." I had a lot to learn and I knew that if I wanted this business to work for us I had to be more bold.  

I read books, I listened to people give presentations and for them it seemed so simple and easy, although I'm sure it wasn't. I decided I had to step up to the plate and be more bold. To make a long story short, I kind of willed myself to start doing the small things - asking questions, being a good listener, getting appointments and of course learning to tell the Shaklee story in a very simple way.

The best thing was that I knew this company, products and opportunity were really special. Hearing "no" never really bothered me - the daunting part was, what if they say "yes?" The boldness turned to confidence and that only happens because of activity. Putting myself in motion and being bold was my answer and of course over time my confidence grew.

The personal development that takes place in this business is more valuable than anything else I can think of.  Believe me, if you decide to put yourself in motion, talk to people, do the things that may feel difficult at times and reach down deep within yourself and be bold, you will experience that personal development.   Go for it. Be a doer. Be bold.

Enthusiastically,

Gary Burke