Expect EVERYTHING To Change!

"The greatest motivator of progress" Dr. Myles Monroe states, "is Crisis, or Change. The word Crisis means an event that is not of your control." For example, a loved one passing away, a natural disaster destroying your property, or being one of 2,000 people in a company, laid off due to downsizing. These all could be considered catastrophic events in your life that are out of your control.

"You cannot control what's going on in your environment" Monroe adds, "but you can control your thoughts about it." In times of Crisis, it can be difficult to stay positive and think positively, but if you are able to see every Crisis or problem as an opportunity for improvement, than you can grow and become stronger than before. For example, let's say you were just laid off from a job you held for over 15 years. You might have thought you had everything in your life in order and that some day you would retire from your job with a decent enough pension. Then Crisis occurs! Your company is bought out by another company, and so as to reduce duplication among positions, your entire division is downsized and you get laid off.

Now, you have a family to feed, a huge mortgage to pay, and car payments to make. So what do you do? Do you hide from creditors, foreclose on your house, and end up like this guy with your head in sand? Or, do you see this as an opportunity for growth and try your hand at something new? Maybe you really didn't like your job. Maybe you hated the commute. Maybe you always had felt like your job took up too much of your time away from your family and the things that mean the most to you.

Best-selling author and life coach Dr. Myles Monroe, finishes his speech on Crisis and Change by leaving the audience with this thought "It's not what happens to you that matters, it's what you DO about what happens to you that truly matters." When I tore up my ankle this past February and I couldn't work, Katie and I began to hurt financially and we were scared we wouldn't be able to pay off everything for our wedding (5 days from now). Although we were scared, we didn't let that fear get the better of us. We saw what appeared to be a Crisis, as really being an opportunity to work our MonaVie business even harder than before. Through determination, perseverance, a lot of downtime, and not giving into fear, I'm happy to say we have enjoyed some success.

Seeing as this will be my last article until June (we'll be on our Hawaiian Honeymoon for two weeks), I'd like to finish with a quote from one of my favorite novels, The Count of Monte Cristo: Edmond speaking to Albert Mondego - "Life is a storm my young friend. You will bask in the sunlight one moment, be shattered on the rocks the next. What makes you a man, is what you do when that storm comes. You must look into that storm and shout as you did in Rome. Do your worst, for I will do mine!"

Thank you for reading. Take care everyone...

Why The Lion Is King Of The Jungle - Part 2

Welcome back Reader. The 2nd reason why the Lion is King of the Jungle, according to Dr. Myles Monroe, is because of his Pride. "By Pride", Monroe explains, "I mean his team... his family. An adult African Elephant is roughly 7 times the size of a full grown lion. So it is nearly impossible for a single lion to take down the Elephant alone. He needs the help of his team in order to be successful. If the Lion and his family do not work together, nobody eats."

So there you have it Folks! What makes the Lion King of the Jungle is both his Attitude - his unwavering belief in his abilities to achieve his goal; and his Pride - his pack, his family, his team. In order to be successful in this business, or in any business for that matter, you need to have confidence in your own abilities and believe you WILL succeed, as well as surround yourself with like-minded individuals moving towards the same goal.

For those Lost fans out there... "Live together or Die alone!"

Why The Lion Is King Of The Jungle

Have you ever thought about why the Lion is King of the jungle? The lion isn't the biggest; that title goes to the African Elephant. The lion isn't the strongest; that award goes to the Bear. The lion isn't even the fastest; the cheetah is the King of Speed. So why then is it that the Lion is the King of the Jungle?

Dr. Myles Monroe, international best-selling author, life coach, and leadership mentor, explained that the Lion is King of the Jungle for two reasons: Attitude and Pride. "The Lion is a natural born leader because of attitude." Dr. Monroe states, "He is completely confident in his ability to achieve whatever he puts his mind to. Attitude is a product of belief. When the Lion looks at the Elephant, he sees lunch, and believes he will dine on the Elephant. When the Elephant looks at the Lion, he sees Chef, and believes he will become lunch."

I believe what Dr. Monroe wants people to understand is that if you possess the proper attitude, and believe that you can attain your goal, you will. As the late, great Thomas Alva Edison once said, "Whatever your mind can conceive and believe it can achieve."

Make sure to stop by again soon for part 2 of Why The Lion Is King Of The Jungle, and as always... thanks for reading.

Slow, SOLID, And Steady Wins The Race

These were the words of the second highest earner in MonaVie, Steve Merritt, this past Saturday. During the East Coast Leadership Conference in Atlanta, GA, Mr. Merritt explained how by taking the time with the distributors you already have, building relationships and making them successful, you will be able to create a SOLID foundation for a multi-million dollar business. "It's so important", Mr. Merritt says, "to nurture and love on your team members. Spend time with each one, two at a time, and help them become Stars and Star-Makers. Once they feel like they have a strong enough handle on how the business works, let them do their thing, but always be available for their help should they need it. Then and only then do you go back to your contact list, find two more friends to enroll, and repeat the process."

Katie and I learned a lot of valuable information this past weekend in Atlanta, but this point in particular is out favorite. You see it really doesn't matter how fast or how slow you go at this business. Whether you want to be making an extra $1,000 a week part-time, 3 months from now, or 3 years from now, it doesn't matter! What matters is that you get there and never give up. The only way to fail at this is to quit, and we're never going quit!

Over the next few days, I will be sharing with you all the useful nuggets Katie and I picked up. For those of you who attended the Conference as well, please feel free to comment and add with your own useful nugget. Thank you!

East Coast MonaVie Leadership Conference 2010

Tomorrow Katie and I, along with some of our Team members, leave for Atlanta, GA to attend a massive three day MonaVie teaching and training event. This particular event takes place only once a year on our side of the country. From what I've heard, it is not one to be missed. In fact, it's supposed to be the biggest one MonaVie has ever held! MonaVie really knows how to take care of their distributors!

First off, Katie and I will be staying at the 4 star Hyatt Regency in Downtown Atlanta, with breakfast and dinner included. So during any down time, we can take part in some of the hotel's luxurious amenities (outdoor heated swimming pool, 5,000 sq. ft. exercise gym).

Next, we'll be hearing from all of the top leaders in our company. Starting off, will be the top four earners, Brig and Lita Hart, and Steve and Gina Merritt. They will give an eager crowd of some 15,000 MonaVie distributors invaluable information, covering such topics as business building skills, leadership skills, recruiting skills, etc. We will also hear from numerous other top earners in the company who will share their stories and business tips. Other speakers include best-selling author Keith Cameron Smith, writer of The Top 10 Distinctions Between The Millionaires and the Middle Class, and Dr. Myles Munroe of Bahamas Faith Ministries, Intl. who is an international best-selling author, lecturer, teacher, life coach, government consultant, and leadership mentor.

I've saved the best part for last... Katie and I can write the whole trip off as a business expense! Every dollar we spend on food, travel, and lodging can be written off next year's tax return. We love having a part-time business!

I'm sorry to say I will not be posting another article until the beginning of next week. All two of you, who are keeping up so far, will just have to wait. That article though will include every piece of valuable information I pick up from these great men and women in our company who are financially free and living life on their terms. They say that if you want to get anywhere in life, you have to follow those who have already been there. That's what this trip is all about... and two weeks before our wedding. Can you tell we're committed or what?

MonaVie Emv Lite - All The Energy, Less Than Half The Calories

The countdown to the release of MonaVie's Emv Lite for purchase has begun! On Monday, May 3, 2010, MonaVie will officially launch their newest product in the U.S. and Canada.

MonaVie Emv Lite recharges your body and mind with a boost of sustained energy, and 100 fewer calories than original Emv. For those who drink MonaVie Emv energy drinks as Katie and I do - as an exercise enhancer - Emv lite should fit the bill for those calorie conscious exercise enthusiasts.

Sunday Brunch A Hit!

Yesterday we had some of our MonaVie team members over our home for Brunch, as well as our good friend Amanda. Amanda, being the health-conscious individual she is, overheard Katie talk about MonaVie at work and wanted to know more. After we ate the delicious feast Katie prepared for us, which consisted of homemade blueberry pancakes, scrambled eggs, fresh fruit salad, bacon, mimosas and MonaVie juice, we all moved to the living room (we live in NYC, so it's literally two steps away from the dining room) for a brief MonaVie presentation.

As I shared the presentation, fellow team members Kyra, Nick, and the beautiful Katie, added with their testimonials about how amazing they've felt since drinking the juice. Well that's all Amanda needed to hear. She jumped at the chance to sign up and get two cases of MonaVie Active. Amanda liked the idea of drinking one case for herself, having another four bottles to share with her family and friends, and not having to pay the $39 enrollment fee.

Amanda, I see only good things for you. Congratulations on taking your first step towards a life of BETTER HEALTH and BETTER WEALTH (picture to follow). Kyra and Nick, thank you for your support and participation, and the mimosas :) . We loved having you all over to our home. To my beautiful soon-to-be-wife Katie, thank you for all your hard work, love, and support. I love you Sweetie!