The Little Engine That Could

The Little Engine That Could
I went on a very long hike yesterday morning as a guest of a weekly hiking group.
I don't think I had any idea what I was in for, which is probably why I agreed to go. My friend had faith in me and my capabilities, as did my family when I posed the question to them yesterday; "Do you think I can do it?”. I am not an experienced hiker,to say the least, and this turned out to be a 3 hour hike (not 2 hours as I had originally thought), mostly straight up the mountain. It was glorious weather, which helped, and I had my very experienced hiker friend guiding and encouraging me the entire way, which was extremely important to me. She helped me stay the course, and believe me there were a couple of times when I didn't think I was going to make it. The last stretch was grueling and we even went through snow. On the way up I was telling myself " I think I can, I think I can" just like the Little Engine That Could - a favourite children's book of mine that I read to my children many years ago. The message of believing in yourself rings out so clear in that book and is something I need to remind myself of constantly. I felt so relieved when I completed the hike and so proud that I had actually made it!
As I reflected on the hike, while nursing my aching body, I began to think how my hiking experience compares to running my home based business. I didn't know what I was in for really when I started my own networking marketing business. I liked the business model but had no idea how to make it successful. I questioned whether I could do it, and looked for encouragement from others whom I respect and who had faith in me. I have aligned myself in my business with great people who train, encourage and support me and who want to see me succeed, as they have. I hear myself saying "I think I can" often as I chug up the mountain to financial freedom. It's so important to keep your eyes on the goal, surround yourself with people who support you, and believe you can do it. I know it can be done. The Little Engine did it, and I did it today!

The Loss of a Great Leader

I heard some very sad news today. One of the great leaders in our industry, and in our company, Bob Schmidt, passed away. It was such an irony as this man who had beaten cancer just a few short years ago, was taken from us while fishing in his new kayak yesterday morning.
We still do not have details but it is such a great loss to so many who knew him.
I had only met Bob really once, last year, when he was in Vancouver for a Xango regional convention. When I came back after lunch I saw him talking to a couple at one of the tables outside the ballroom. I stopped to sit and listen to his words of wisdom also, and in a very short time the table was surrounded with people who were hanging on his every word. Bob was a great teacher and could capture your attention easily. I have listened to his many sales and training tools since I became a student of network marketing - he was a master. I will continue to do so as I grow my Xango business.
He has influenced so many people's lives and helped many become successful in this business.
Bob's passing so unexpectedly makes me grateful for the time I have with my loved ones, as we never know when it is our time.

He will be greatly missed.

janice@boostyourhealth.net
www.4abundantsuccess.com

The Xango Invasion

I recently attended the Xango Convention in Salt Lake City. It was my first one and I was so impressed with the entire event. There were 10,000 people there and the energy was amazing. I attended training sessions put on by successful business leaders and corporate sessions at which a lot of new information was disseminated and we were entertained by a keynote speaker, as well as danced at a Xango dance party.

Some points of interest:

• Xango is now a billion dollar brand in 5 years of operation (it took Microsoft 13 yrs)
• Xango was voted best company to work for in Utah this month
• Xango founders won Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year Award recently
• Xango changes people's lives - the product & the business opportunity
• Xango has just surpassed Coca Cola as the largest contributor to Operation Kids
• Xango just launched another charity component - Xango Goodness Meal Pack - for every pack purchased ($115 each), 50 starving children in a 3rd world country will be fed
• www.xango.tv was launched at convention - check it out!
• next year will see the launch of a new skincare line from Xango
• Xango in over 20 countries now, and will be in 32 by next year.
• the first North American research has been conducted this past year at Harvard Medical School - on the effects of mixed xanthones on cancer cells - great results, which will be published in the next couple of months

Some inspiration about this business:

• Xango changes people's lives - the product and the business opportunity
• Network marketing is a leadership program with a compensation plan
• Excellence: "We are what we repeatedly do. Excellence, then, is not an act, but a habit." - Aristotle

I encourage you to learn more about Xango and if you know anyone who you think may benefit from "the power of the xanthones", or who is looking for some part-time or full time residual income.... please let me know.

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