I
Could Never Do That...
Dear
Associate,
Twelve
years ago Bob and Fran invited me to attend a business opportunity
meeting. Bob was a bus operator and Fran was a flight attendant.
They were an extrovert couple and friendly to the core.
Bob
took me to a business complex on a Thursday night. He said,
"You're going to like this a lot." We sat at the
back and watched speaker after speaker give their presentations.
They
promoted the company, its product line and the unlimited income
potential. I became mesmerized. How could anyone make so much
money? My greed glands began working overtime. I dreamt about
all the lifestyle possibilities.
Yet
in the back of my mind, I was murmuring, "I could
never do that."
Shortly
after, we attended a Super Saturday Rally at a huge hotel
conference room. People flew in from every corner of the country.
The driving music, banners, balloons and rousing cheers made
for a party atmosphere.
Many
of the four- and five-figure monthly moneymakers spoke about
the great opportunity and lifestyle. A few high-ranking pin
directors trained on the pay plan, sales strategies, how-to
stuff and overcoming objections. And then there was a long
parade of company reps who testified about their swelling
income checks and networking organization.
I
became more impressed. I wanted the status, prestige and income.
If I could do this I'd be sitting pretty. And life would bend
to my whim.
Yet
I stewed at the back of the room quietly rerunning that same
movie title, "I could never do that."
The
thought of getting in front of any audience scared the living
daylights out of me. How on earth did they know what to say?
Have they been training for years? Maybe they hired a coach.
Eventually
I got involved with the business, but I fell flat on my face.
The number of rejections pushed me further into believing
"I could never do that." I think one lady finally
tried the product out of pity.
The
negative thoughts I kept programming into my mind affected
me on a subconscious level. I eventually sabotaged everything
that came my way. And I quietly scolded myself each time.
Until
I learned to reprogram my mind...
You've
heard it said, "Garbage in. Garbage out." Well I
had a lot of dumping to do. You see, I didn't know you could
remove the negative and install the positive. I didn't even
know I was that negative. Success 101 was not offered when
I attended school.
When
you pick up positive books instead of the TV Guide, when you
listen to successful people instead of the media, and when
you attend seminars instead of drinking parties: your mind
grows and becomes transformed. You start to release self-limiting
notions and embrace positive beliefs. You begin to think for
yourself and of your unlimited possibilities. And you will
attract a better life, bigger income and the most extraordinary
friends.
I've
learned that whether you believe you can, or can't: you're
absolutely right.
It's
twelve years later. After some deep soul searching and working
on new skills, my outlook on life is drastically different.
I've let go of many negative beliefs. And now I can positively
claim, "I can do that."
Warm
Regards,
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