Intentions are good but...

When I think back to when I got started my goal was to find out what was true about what I heard.  I had 4 questions:

1. Is it true about this company? 

2. Is it true about these products?

3. Is it true about the system...network marketing?

4. Is it true that people are earning the kinds of numbers I was hearing?

 

I felt compelled to learn as much as possible to answer those questions because I knew a couple things. It sounded too good to be true....At the same time I was very inspired about the possibilities.  I went to every meeting, I listened, used the products, continued to be inspired by what I was learning and in about my 4th month my belief kicked in. I decided to set some goals and make it work.

 

Did I always do what I knew I should be doing? No! Did I have good intentions? Yes, every day I had thoughts and ideas but I wasn't always as active as I said I wanted to be. I knew I had to move my good intentions to productive activity. That was my challenge. The more I learned the more I was convinced this opportunity was special and I just didn't want to blow it off.

 

Most of you don't know me very well. I've always been what I call a back row guy. Kind of laid back and rather quiet. But my inner person wanted to make this thing work and I was making some effort, but not growing like some others were that I got to know. Darn! I wanted everything Shaklee offered. 

 

I kept at it and when I reflect back a major key for our growth was simple...be consistent with my thinking and activity. I learned that I had to be willing to put myself in situations that were challenging and follow through on my intentions. I got it. Don't be afraid to be uncomfortable as that was a huge part for personal growth. So my message today is simple....If you truly want everything Shaklee offers, you must get to the point where you're willing to be uncomfortable for a while and start putting yourself in situations that are challenging.  

 

Success doesn't just happen because we have a great company and awesome products.  Success takes place when individuals build their belief, accept challenges, follow through with those good intentions, and work hard. When you do this you'll get to the point eventually where others will call you lucky because you've made the right moves and built yourself an incredible future. 

Enthusiastically,

Gary Burke