Positive Influence
The people that you hang around with and talk to do influence who you are and what you do, so it is important to be surrounding yourself with positive, uplifting people that help you to grow and thrive as a business owner. Networking is great for this, as business owners that are using networking are usually people that are really going for it, positive and uplifting.
As an 'Amway Orphan' (the name given to children of Amway Distributors who never saw their parents) I found your article on Amway balanced, honest and well written. My only comment is to your reference that all Amway meetings were NOT like the one attended in Richmond Va. Having been to literally hundreds of these events as a child and teenager I can assure you they are all held by the well heeled looking down magnanimously on their 'flock'. It was not unusual at events for people to be called on at random from the crowd and have to announce how much they had made that year. If it was deemed a paltry amount the person was quizzed on what they needed to do further to reach their goal. This was done in front of thousands of people and must have been mortifying. It was definitely uncomfortable to watch.
Keep up the good work.
Adele Woods