Thoughts about my life. At 61, I have learned that almost everything in life is about perspective and mindset. My blog gives you mine. To retire and be able to work at my own schedule, is my goal in order to create the lifestyle of my dreams. My vehicle for success, besides the power God gives me to create wealth, is National Wealth Center (NWC).
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Network marketing and working with GBG, my Christian Homebased company, is exciting and has allowed me to be able to to be flexible in my lifestyle. Being a grandmother is even more exciting.
Memories can only be made one time. Developing strong bonds with your children and grandchildren is important.
The above video was made only eight months ago. How fast time flies. Lost moments can never be regained. Now with a new grandson, I plan on capturing more moments into my memory and those of my grandchildren.
My son who, due to an economic turn-a-round in the United States, lost his job and was forced to take a job which required him to drive 120 miles each way to work and back. Day in, day out for two long years --along with working his job was very hard for him -- but he just did it. His home would have been hard to sell at that time because it was a brand new home in a new subdivision and there he was "stuck," but making lemonade out of lemons. Life had dealt him a lemon, but he made lemonade. I was proud of him for sticking with it, and all his hard work eventually paid off. I had been praying for him to be able to find a job closer to me so that I might be able to visit my grandchildren. Because they had lived a 5-hr. drive away, it was hard for me to just hop in the car and take off. God answered my prayer and gave him a really good job that he enjoys (and even pays more) which is less than a 2-hr drive for me.
Last week when I visited him and his wife and my two grandchildren (aged 5 mos. and 2 yrs); I had the privilege of reading my grand daughter to sleep. It was really one of he the sweetest moments in my life, almost indescribable. Seeing her in her little "big girl" bed and seeing her shut as she looked at me and said "swee deams," in an almost inaudible whisper-- there was nothing like it. God answered my prayer, and I am so thankful that he still hears and answers prayer. My son no longer has to drive 120 miles each way. He only drives a few miles and can even come home at lunch. What a difference a "prayer" makes.
Now, I can hop in the car, stay a few hours, go out to dinner or whatever -- and my life has more meaning. Now, I could not do this if God did not answer prayer or if I were having to work a regular job. It might conflict with other activities planned or my job. One of the best things about working from home is flexibility and being able to do things spontaneously.
Network marketing is not my only stream of income. I do have others; I have really not "worked" at network marketing that much for the last year. I have mainly been working on myself as an individual and also learning social media marketing. Once a person gets involved in network marketing, he may be tempted to jump around from company to company, when things don't go as smoothly or as fast as anticipated in growing their team. A person may jump around from company to company and find that they have wasted much time, energy and money. I have had teams as large as 8000 in the past, but -- if you know what network marketing is, you will realize that much of your success hinges on those you sponsor and if they duplicate your efforts. You must sponsor quality people who are success oriented, and then show them the way or where to receive more training.
If you are in network marketing and looking for another stream of income, you might want to consider GBG. Personally, I believe in having multiple streams of income. We have been around now for over 15 years -- but only now have all the pieces of the puzzle been put together. We are in the process of going global, with the introduction of our new chewable multivitamin.
If you are serious about working from home and earning a residual income, give me a call at (423) 591-1977or visit my website: GBG Link. I promise to answer all your questions to the best of my ability. As a way of acquainting yourself with the company, I recommend starting by first ordering our flagship product (10in1) and then go from there (this will cost you less than $50; you will also receive your own free website. You can start immediately earning fast-start bonuses which pay out weekly. You will then see that the platinum level is really the only way to go, if you are interested in really optimizing the payplan.
GBG is a good Christian opportunity for those who are nearing retirement age, as you can start now while you are still working, or as a plan B in case of layoffs or cutbacks, as it will add to your income stream.
I have been in network marketing for many years. I can tell you many of the ins and outs of the industry. I have made money with many and failed in others, many times through no fault of my own. One thing I can honestly say is that being flexible in lifestyle brings much freedom. Network marketing is as much about lifestyle as it is about obtaining residual income.
One of my favorite things about my Christian homebased business, GBG, is time freedom and flexibility. Some successful people who work in this arena will tell you that there is nothing like it in terms of time freedom and flexibility. Now, there's definitely a fine line in using your time properly and deciding exactly how much time is necessary to contribute to your endeavor in order to make success possible, and there is also a fine line in determining the exact financial level a person may be desiring to achieve. For Moms wishing to stay home with their children, they sometimes find that just by learning to conserve in specific areas along with the extra income derived from their business, they may come out ahead by staying at home. When you take into consideration that there are many tax advantages for having a home based business as well as not having to pay a sitter or pay for gasoline and more expensive clothes, the financial aspect sometimes makes having a homebased business an obvious choice.
The problem with working a regular job when Moms would rather be at home with their children is that many Moms have not sat down and actually weighed the costs. The costs are not only financial but also emotional. Ask most Moms and they will tell you that there's nothing like the feeling of being free from obligations, especially when a child is sick or seems to need extra attention. Many Moms also feel guilty leaving a crying baby. Although the crying is usually temporary, it still leaves a horrid vision in the mind of a Mom as she continues to do her best to give her family the life she wants so much for them to have.
During most of my son's early years, I worked from home with a flexible schedule. We slept late and had fun together. Would it have been possible for me to play airplane with baby food while trying my best to get ready for work? Would it have been possible for me to stay with him when he was not really that sick, but sick enough to need his Mommy? The best thing to do if you are considering staying home with your children is to begin a homebased business while you are still working. By doing this, you should be able to learn the ins and outs of the business and get over any learning curve you may need, especially if it is network marketing. Finding the right company is key in being able to achieve the financial security you may need. By staying in the marketplace for awhile, you may find that you have more contacts to market to -- on a personal basis locally. Many people involved in network marketing will tell you that it is important to have both an online and offline presence.
Being a Mom is such a privilege and honor. Providing for your children is very important also - both financially and spiritually. Many Moms want their children to have their own values - not that of someone else. They may find that the only way to control that aspect is by working from home--a good alternative.
It has been nine days now since I've posted to my blog. A death in the family is hard to take, but life goes on. One person dies and another is born. As I think about my step-father and watching him take his last breath, my daughter-in-law is expected to give birth to a new member of the family.
As we think about all those people in Japan and the earthquake and tsunami, we realize how fragile life just really is. No person is ever confident of what will happen next. For those of us who are Christians, we realize and have the knowledge that God is in control. We may not understand, but we have faith to believe that in the midst of all turmoil, there is an awareness that all is fitting into God's plan.
So, it's back to work. Yes, I did take time off to rest. My homebased business allowed me to do that. Had I been working a regular JOB, I would have had no other choice but to go back to work immediately if I expected to keep my JOB. Still, however, some think network marketing is like: sign up a lot of people and let them do all the work while you just sit there drawing a residual income check from the efforts of others. Maybe for a few fortunate people who just happened to sponsor the right people, this might be the case. Yes, as their residual income checks come in, they may be able to sleep late, go to expensive restaurants and have a high standard of living. My firm belief is that if they think that is what life is all about, they are wrong. Giving hope to people is not all about telling them that they can drive expensive cars and live in expensive houses surrounded by expensive things which may have no meaning. This is not my idea of what wealth really is. My idea of wealth is time freedom and freedom from financial worries, while at the same time helping others achieve the lifestyle of freedom they desire. The video below features CJ, my personal sponsor. See what CJ has to say about GBG.
Most people on my team with GBG have already been elevated to some type of financial level. Most people on my team are people who are health oriented and recognize the benefits of our product, 10 in 1 multivitamin, and what it can do for their body to keep them able to do the things they need to do on a higher level. These people also are those who see a good opportunity and know how to grasp it. Most of my team members are business oriented and know the value network marketing can offer them as another revenue stream. Most of my team members already have a business and are just looking for that little extra income added to their already fulfilling income stream.
Right now, with our economy the way it is, many people are looking for an additional revenue stream. GBG is the perfect opportunity in network marketing right now, in my opinion. You may like to investigate this opportunity for yourself. If you've never been involved with network marketing, GBG is the right company to associate yourself with. Our team succeeds together.
We are also all about self growth and entrepreneurship. We realize that many people do different things, and we never try to convince you to put all your eggs in one basket. This may be the perfect opportunity to supplement what you're already doing.
After reviewing my website, give me a call at 678-848-5254 and we will go over any questions you may have. GBG Opportunity
Today, my blog post is not about GBG; it is not about my Christian Homebased business. Today my post is a special post to pay honor to Otto Timms, my stepfather--a very unique person. Calhoun, Georgia lost a legend as his silver cord was finally loosed.
Ecclesiastes 12:6 Remember your Creator before the silver cord is loosed, or the golden bowl is broken, or the pitcher shattered at the fountain, or the wheel broken at the well.
It's all over now--no more crying, no more tears, no more pain, no more worry--no more holding on for Otto. One by one they came--starting at 5:00 and ending at 9:00 yesterday, as over 1000 friends and relatives, some waiting in line as long as two hours, paying tribute and final respects to a man who had become a legend to those who knew him best--racing fans. This year marked the 50th anniversary of his beloved Paradise Drag Strip. Otto had passed away on a race day, to the sound of racing cars in the background and surrounded by his loving family. Never a man to give up, he endured and persevered to the end until that final goodbye--hoping for his miracle and for someone to find out what was wrong with him. He had been diagnosed with Alzheimer's, a very cruel disease which not only effects the individual but also every person who loves them.
There is a scribbled written note my mother found written last year on a Christmas card which says it all - "I'm locked inside a box and can't get out. Will pay when I get it." Nobody ever found Otto's secret key; but still, always, in Otto fashion, he continued to believe until that final goodbye.
As Otto's body was viewed, my mother stood devotedly beside the casket for the entire duration and never sat down or even left the room to take a break--the same devotion she had to her husband of over 45 years, my step-father (the man who was always there) -- Otto Timms. Otto was a one-of-a-kind man known mostly by me for his work ethic and his art for risk taking and "just believing."
Today, a gathering of friends and relatives participated in the final ritual, a funeral held at the church across the street from the Drag Strip, before giving a one last ride down the drag strip in the hearse.
Just thought I'd share, because this is definitely "new," and should help to put your business on autopilot. Working from home has many distractions, but allowing systems to work for you could be the difference between your success and failure.
Yesterday, I was feeling a sense of overwhelmed due to many projects I was pursuing at the time, including my commitments to my church. I realized some of my work needed to be delegated. Automation is definitely the way to go. For people who are researching the opportunity to work from home, they will realize soon that the more automation they can do, the easier their job becomes.
Many people will tell you that pursuing a work at home business is easy and fun. It can also be difficult, depending on your experience. Just wanted to share this unique tool. I'm just now getting mine set up on Facebook. I'll let you know more later.
Friday night, when I arrived in Cleveland, Tennessee for the first annual Vision Conference promoted by Shreve Ministries, I was in for an exciting time in the Lord.
Listening to testimonies of both new and old saints of God rekindled something deep within me to do something more for my Lord. I remember as a child, praying," Lord, I want to be a good Christian." What being a "good" Christian entailed, I did not know. At ten years old, I was limited. But as I grew older, with more opportunity for achieving my goals, I blew it--messing up big time. But this was a time for new birth; a time to begin with a previous vision and start again with renewed belief that God would accomplish through us, his own desires.
Listening to people who had walked with God throughout their lives and listening to their stories, was very inspiring. As one after another would get up and share, Mike Shreve was used by God to accentuate parts of their testimony by either prophetic remarks or some type of object lesson or another similar story. This was like a gathering of the saints, and I was an honored guest, a bystander observing and experiencing all the seeds of their labor.
I learned that Shreve Ministries had started almost 40 years ago and had won thousands to the Lord. Mike told of his conversion experience as a teenager hitching a ride and asking God
if he were real to show him, and the person who picked him up, just telling him to Try God at each objection Mike had. That night, Mike committed his life to God. He started his journey with another person and began with street preaching, leaving only with an extra set of clothing. And now, to see how far the ministry had come--is a miracle. Elizabeth told of her vision and how in the past she had not fulfilled the vision, and time was fading. She could begin fresh. She was very dramatic in her speech and her presence left you wanting to push after God harder.
I had never attended a religious gathering like this. The outpouring of the holy spirit was awesome (both from the young and the old). God is good. This is true. But experiencing God in his fullness is so much more--words cannot explain. One thing I do know was that this conference inspired me to be around other Christians with like minds and convinced me of how necessary it is to be surrounded by people who understand your passion to serve the Lord and fulfill your purpose. We can accomplish some within our own self and God, but by aligning ourselves with other saints, I believe God has so much more.
I was alone, sitting on the front row, Friday night. I spoke to a man and his 13 year old son who sat beside me. Later that night, after all the sharing of different ministers, a prayer time was had praying for health situations. People were being ministered over, and this gentleman was healed of a nerve condition in his back. I do not remember all the details, only that he had already had a previous operation and that the pain had returned; he even had a hard time sleeping. From glory to glory, from revelation to revelation - God was outpouring into the dry bones of his saints.
I am so glad I was able to attend. Shreve Ministries does plan on more conferences to be held in the future. I recommend being with this group, because "iron sharpens iron."
Proverbs 27:17 Iron sharpeneth iron; so a man sharpeneth the countenance of his friend.
As I continue to work my Christian homebased business, GBG, with our product, 10 in 1 chewable vitamins, and focus my energy towards expansion, I am still amazed how everything begins to fall in place. Before deciding to promote GBG, when I was a consumer of the product 10 in 1 chewable vitamins only-- almost a year ago to the day, I worked a regular JOB; the Chattanooga office I worked in was closed. As a subcontractor for a major cable company in the area, their authorities had told them that operating costs must be cut back. A decision was made for the work we had originally done to be taken inhouse. I had worked very hard in my job capacity (most weeks working over 50 hours) and produced a good income as compared to others in our area, but I had no quality of life, to speak of. My life consisted of exchanging my own life to meet the demands of others and the goals they had set for themselves. I was a pawn in the hand of a corporation. I did like my job and the flexibility it allowed, but being flexible has its good points and bad points. The best thing about having a flexible lifestyle is that you are allowed to be there when others need you. The worst thing about a flexible lifestyle is that by being flexible for others, you often put your own needs last. Therefore, that was the direction of my life--working hard to pay bills to afford a lifestyle I could not enjoy--an unwarranted sacrifice, you will see, when you determine your purpose here on earth.
But, let me tell you about what God has done. For the last year, I have been involved with GBG, my Christian homebased business. By being involved with network marketing, my life is still flexible--however, it is not my "life", as my previous job had become. Now, with GBG my life is truly flexible and enjoyable, but that is not the best part the outcome of being laid off had brought me. It had given me time to think, time to evaluate, time to reinvestigate, and time to regenerate. I knew God had a plan in the whole ordeal; I just did not know what it is. He is still revealing my new life a little at a time.
With more "me" time, I was able to faithfully attend my church, Power Plant Ministry Center, here in Chattanooga,Tennessee. It is a great church. I guess when I first started going, there might have been 100 people, but now there are over 200 and the numbers grow weekly. However, church is not about numbers--it is about changing lives and preparing people here on earth for kingdom work by nurturing their gifts and providing a good environment for growth in Jesus Christ. It is also about being Christ on earth. That is what Power Plant Ministry Center, along with many other churches in the area, do their best to accomplish. Being involved with a church in which God can show his power is so important to our growth as Christians.
When I was employed, the place I worked at was located at 6110 Lee Highway in Chattanooga. This office had remained vacant for almost a year. I would glance at it occasionally, as I made my rounds throughout the city and think about memories of my job long gone. Still, nobody moved it....I thought this was strange--why was nobody moving in, especially since the office was well situated and easily accessible? Well, yesterday, I was attending a Bible Study conducted by Pastor Joseph Dutton, an anointed prophet of God who had been called to establish a new kind of church in Chattanooga. An announcement was made that a lease had just been signed on a new meeting place for the church. My ears could not believe what I was hearing. Pastor Joe started telling about the small meeting place which would probably seat 30 or 40 at the most. He said that the two offices next to it were a hair salon and a psychologist. Now the bell rang--it was my same office I had left a year ago to that day! Amazing.
Funny how God operates at times. No, funny is not the word for it, more like amazingly incomprehensible. I could go into the story of how I lost my house, car, business partner, and good credit rating to finally land back at the same exact place under new circumstances. I could tell you that I had a choice to move into a place of comfort and security in another city after my job ended, or to take a risk and stay here in Chattanooga, where I felt God had planted me. My decision was to choose a situation/environment which on the surface looked like the more difficult and inferior choice. But all along, God continued to show me signs and reveal his love in mighty ways. This was the best of the signs I received. I never asked for signs; God just gave them.
So, here I am, one year later, beginning to embark on the best year of my life--2011, the year of the turn-a-round. What satan had meant for destruction, God had turned around to be a new beginning. Yes, here I am one year later, and only a month or so after determining my purpose here on earth. I determined my purpose to be to "provide hope (both spiritually and financially) to people who want a turnaround." God is allowing a turn-a-round on his terms. He closed so many doors I had tried to keep open in my on strength, but found impossible after exhausting all solutions and energy. But now, he is opening doors I never could have opened in my own strength or would never have seen because I was too busy trying to keep those other doors open: (closing doors I could not keep open and opening doors I could never have opened in my own strength--WOW). God has allowed me to begin again and even in the same exact place I had worked for three years. The place I thought was my ending was turned around to be a new beginning. The wisdom gained and the principals learned in this journey are to be used for God's glory.
" closing doors I could not keep open and opening doors I could never have opened in my own strength"
That's my God. He is so good. Do not fear; if fear comes-take immediate action to eliminate that emotion--because action is the cure for fear. Walk in faith knowing God has a plan, and it is so much better than the one you thought you had. Never doubt God. Don't lose confidence when you are hit by setbacks and pitfalls. Find out who God says you are in the scripture and begin to act in ways which affirm what God says about you, according to the scripture. As Dr. Mark Chironna stated today in his daily quote:
"Confidence is all too easily discarded when you hit setbacks and pitfalls. When you encounter a series of “hits” to your confidence it is likely that you will experience fear about even executing tasks that you are normally quite capable of. When you throw away your confidence you even wonder whether you are capable at all. Learn to doubt your doubts! Intend to succeed! Don’t throw away your confidence, multiply it!"
The year, as prophesied by both my prophet mentors, Pastor Andrew Towe and Pastor Joseph Dutton, 2011 is the year of the turn-a-round. It still amazes me and I stand in awe--of all the places in the city which could have been chosen by Pastor Joseph Dutton and his wife Lynette, they chose 6110 Lee Highway, the place where I thought everything had ended, to be a new beginning for a new move of God in Chattanooga as prophesied by Pastor Andrew Towe, where in endless intercessory prayer meetings and groanings of the spirit, calls were made to God to break the bonds of religion on this city and replace those bonds with love, freedom in worship and dominion. As Pastor Joseph Dutton proclaims, "we were made to rein." This is a new beginning -- 2011 the year of the turn-a-round.
Where Will the Road You are on Lead? You do have a Choice. The poor will always be with us. You don't have to be one of them.
I appreciate my Christian Homebased business; it provides so many of my core needs in life, while giving me flexibility in lifestyle. When I first started my blog a couple of months ago, it was designed to give hope to the hopeless, both spitually and financially--my passion. My intentions were to spread the good news that there is a solution to many people's personal situation during this time of economic uncertainty. These circumstances are merely that: circumstantial. I gave the solution and had over 3000 hits to my site in a short time, not only from the United States, but also many foreign countries.
To some, I recognize the fact that I was coming across as a religious fanatic; I was also even warned that this is the way I was possibly being perceived. I looked up the definition of "religious fanatic" and this is what I found. Religious fanaticism is fanaticism related to a person's, or a group's, devotion to a religion. However, religious fanaticism is a subjective evaluation defined by the culture context that is performing the evaluation. ... en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Religious_fanatic
Now, as you see from the definition: the term "religious fanatic" is subjective, meaning that in one group I might be considered a fanatic, while in another my actions might just be considered the norm. I just wanted you to know that the reason I am the way I am is because, for many years, I was a person who was not in and was not out; in other words, I was "luke warm" as the word of God would put it. This is what the word of God says concerning people who were/are like I was.
Revelation 3:14-19 (King James Version)
14And unto the angel of the church of the Laodiceans write; These things saith the Amen, the faithful and true witness, the beginning of the creation of God; 15I know thy works, that thou art neither cold nor hot: I would thou wert cold or hot. 16So then because thou art lukewarm, and neither cold nor hot, I will spue thee out of my mouth. 17Because thou sayest, I am rich, and increased with goods, and have need of nothing; and knowest not that thou art wretched, and miserable, and poor, and blind, and naked: 18I counsel thee to buy of me gold tried in the fire, that thou mayest be rich; and white raiment, that thou mayest be clothed, and that the shame of thy nakedness do not appear; and anoint thine eyes with eyesalve, that thou mayest see. 19As many as I love, I rebuke and chasten: be zealous therefore, and repent.
The word "chasten" has been defined by some as "exercising authority over." When someone exercises authority over a person or thing, they take the position of expert and make decisions which are in the best interests of the other person. (as in the case of a government official issuing a curfew). Therefore, one would assume that God would design events and situations in order to get us back in line with his word and his plan for our life. In other words, he's a God of second chances. Also, one might assume that these situations or circumstances which are designed to get us close to him again, might be laced with difficulties and trials which would cause us to release our independence on ourselves to total dependence on God and his will for our own life. The fact is: God is our creator, and he knows why he created us and what he wants for us. His plan is good, the Bible says.
In my life, as in the lives of many other Christians, I got so far away from what the word of God says was right, that my life began falling apart before their own eyes; it did not make sense. Now, that might look like a bad thing, but through God, it was a good thing - to get me back in line with what he says is the truth.
I must make this absolutely clear-- I have no Biblical training or any personal authority which would cause you to believe the things which I believe are true. My only authority is the word of God, in which he wants us to study to show ourselves approved, rightly dividing the word of truth.
I also notice that to some, that integrating my use of my network marketing company, GBG as a financial vehicle for success, may be a conflict with what other people believe. Some people are so closed minded and become so comfortable in their own discomfort, that they are not open to another way of making money. Some people do not know that network marketing, as a vehicle for success, has already passed the test of time. Many individuals have become wealthy with this vehicle. For many people, just a few extra hundred dollars a month has been the difference in whether to stay home or take the family out to a nice restaurant. Just a few extra hundred dollars a month is often the difference between going bankrupt or staying solvent. Even Donald Trump heralds network marketing. He along with Warren Beatty, Robert Kiyosaki and countless other financial experts know the benefits of network marketing.
Network marketing is, however, often associated with pyramid schemes and making money off other people. One might even picture network marketing as a large funnel, which shows dollars going into it and pennies coming out on the other end. I am sorry to say, that this is often the case with many unscrupulous companies which have no feeling for the success of its distributors who diligently work hard to be successful. The CEO of our company, Stuart Finger, designed the payplan so that ordinary people could benefit. He had previously been with two differnt companies where he was making money, but others were not. He developed the plan to benefit everyone, including the person who was in part-time, as well as the full-time networker.
I will not give you half truths. Doing this would cause me to be untrue to myself. I will tell you that network marketing is not for the weak. A person must develop their own sense of power, coming from God, and believe and not give up on their company or product. Now--I will say this with all sincerity: a person must really believe in their company and product before putting their life and energy on the line, or they will wind up wasting both time and money. He/she should ask themselves if their chosen opportunity is really in line with their own passion or purpose in life. If for any reason, the opportunity conflicts with what God has given them as their mission, they should turn away at once and not become involved. If they find that leadership is corrupt or any of the training concepts are contrary to what they had originally been lead to believe, they should not participate. What might be perceived as an acceptable practice for one person, however, might not be considered "acceptable" for another. Each person has the right to decide which way God is leading in their chosen endeavor.
It is important to listen to the voice of God before preceding forward. People should precede cautiously before giving their complete trust. All people who say they are there to help, are not. Many so called "mentors" are there to profit from the ignorance of others, especially "newbies" who often spend thousands of dollars before understanding that there must be criteria before choosing their homebased business. It is my opinion that people should intentionally go a little slow at the beginning of a new endeavor, in order to make sure that they are really "sold out" on their company. Many will tell you to go all out, recruiting family and friends, make your "hot" list. Often, a person will find that they lose integrity with friends, and those a person should often be able to influence the most, by being ignorant about their company. There is definitely a learning curve in networking. Some have said, however, I'd rather have ignorance on fire than someone who has no enthusiasm. Yes, enthusiasm about your chosen company is definitely a prerequisite for success, in my opinion. Your enthusiasm should be strong before even preceding in talking to others.
So, why did I say all these things: just to have content on my blog. Did I say these things in order to try and convince you that I am not a fanatic? This answer is from my heart: the only reason I continue to tell about my company, GBG, and the product, 10 in 1 chewable vitamins, is to fulfill my passion, which is to give hope to the hopeless, both financially and spiritually.
This job is too big for me to do by myself. I need help. Half of the people who are "followers" on my blog are people already involved with my company--some not even on my team in GBG. They are looking at me and observing my actions. We all want each other to succeed with GBG. Stuart Finger, the CEO of GBG, has devised a payplan which encourages team participation.
True networking is not "All"about the money; it is not all about becoming rich--even though it is possible. GBG is about helping all the people who really have a desire to be successful, giving them a vehicle for success. I encourage you to examine the opportunity and make an educated decision for yourself. I have been involved in network marketing for many years, often becoming one of the top representatives for some of the companies for which I was involved. It is my opinion that GBG is the best network marketing company in the world. Now is the best time to get involved. With all the recent enhancements to the payplan and the fact that GBG has added the 10 in 1 Chewable Vitamin to the line, we are poised to go international in the not too distant future. Due to the fact that the company has been in place for 15 years, stability is more to be expected than some hot new fly-by-night mlm. Should you need to talk further about the opportunity or visit my site, I am listing my website along with my phone number. http://www.onlyatgbg.com/372390 . My phone # is (678) 848-5254. I usually work from 1:00 pm (EST) until whatever. I will also mail out to you an introductory sample package (Free of charge). http://onlyatgbg.com/Product.aspx?ID=372390 Fill out the contact form, and I will contact you: http://www.onlyatgbg.com/Contactme2.aspx?wid=e1a7db4d-79cd-40b4-82c6-dcb7cd32efd2&ID=372390
My authority: I've been involved in network marketing for over 30 years. I originally started with GBG as a purchaser of the product only (not a distributor). Only after receiving the profound effect of an excellent product, 10 in 1 vitamin, and examining all phases of the company, did I make a firm decision to join with GBG.
I am no longer luke-warm with my God. In fact--I am fanatical about my relationship with him, some would say. Some might even say I'm a nut. Well, ok. That's alright, cause they ain't my boss. And some might say I'm a fanatic about my Christian homebased company, but thats ok, too--because I walk in good health and prosper just as my soul prospers, while many walk around in an unhealthy state of mind, declaring sickness on themselves and their families. I see it all the time.
Have a great day!
3 John 1:2 Beloved, I wish above all things that thou mayest prosper and be in health, even as thy soul prospereth.
Psalms 19:14 Let the words of my mouth, and the meditation of my heart, be acceptable in thy sight, O LORD, my strength, and my redeemer.
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Cindy Brooks has been involved with network marketing for over 25 years. She resides in Chattanooga, Tennessee, where she is a Social Media/Bartering Consultant.
Other blogs are: http://www.10in1gbg.com, http://www.freesamplesinthemail.com, and www.dietcokeaddiction
This is a picture of my Mom and Otto, my step-father on Christmas Day. He had fallen a few days prior. My mother is really someone special, as she has taken care of Otto now for over three years. He has Alzheimer's. But for one moment in time, joy was captured in a simple photo. Although this picture doesn't show any of the Christmas decorations or the tree, she did a beautiful job both with the decorating and also in preparing a beautiful Christmas dinner for the family.
I dedicate much of my success in life to my Mom because she has enforced a peculiar type of love with our family--tough love. Although she is afraid to show it at times, she has a big heart and is an amazing person. I believe I might have given up on her caretaker's role along time ago, had I been in her place. But as she told me the other day, she used to take it a day at a time, and now it's more like hour by hour.
So in our family, there were many highs and lows as Christmas was celebrated. Things are changing and will never be the same. This was a special day we prepared for-- or did we? I'm thankful my Christian Homebased business, GBG, provides Free training to its reps. This has allowed me to do other things while the people on my team (including my sponsor, Charles John; and his sponsor, Chris Curtis), receive training from the weekly company training calls as well as conduct daily motivational calls and nightly webinars offered for our team.
The thoughts of Christmas for many people this year, were not happy thoughts, rather many thoughts were filled with anxiety. Norman Vincent Peale, in his book, How to Stop Worrying and Start Living, stated that 90 percent of the things we worry about never happen. However, for many people, this year that statement proved to be wrong. Many people who are unemployed were concerned not only about buying Christmas presents for their friends and family, but also in putting food on their table. With gasoline soaring to a national record high of $3.02/gallon here in the United States (according to http://www.gasbuddy.com/, many families were finding that even a trip to Grandma's, which was usually taken for granted, now provided an extra burden. Many families are now looking for alternative ways to help ease the pain of rising costs in living. As most families had learned at Thanksgiving, even food prices had been rising with a 30 percent increase over last year on the price of a turkey.
For many families, a Christian homebased business is the answer.
If you are one of those families who is struggling just to get by and would like help in finding a solution, please fill out your contact information at http://www.shopgbg.com/jppcontact/372390 . Someone will contact you with information and direction on getting started in your own Christian homebased business.
According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (Report of December 4, 2010) the unemployment rate has crept up to 9.8%. Among the major worker groups, the unemployment rates for adult men (10.0 per-cent), adult women (8.4 percent), whites (8.9 percent), and Hispanics (13.2 per-cent) edged up in November. The jobless rate for blacks (16.0 percent) showed little change over the month, while the rate for teenagers declined to 24.6 percent. The jobless rate for Asians was 7.6 percent, not seasonally adjusted.
Many people are questioning their own unalienable right, according to the Declaration of Independence, to their own "pursuit of happiness."
Now that we are through with the most holy of all holy days among Christians, Christmas is yet another year away. This year, many people celebrated sacrificial giving, but nothing in comparison to the sacrifice God gave us that glorious day when Christ was born to save us from our sin.
John 10:1010 The thief cometh not, but for to steal, and to kill, and to destroy: I am come that they might have life, and that they might have it more abundantly.(KJV)
I was talking to my son at Christmas, and we were talking about GBG, my Christian Homebased business, and about why I felt that it was the right Christian homebased company with the right message to touch a world. God did not intend for us to live in poverty as some people think and are against the message of prosperity as if prosperity were a curse. However, he did know that the poor would always be with us. He also knew that the message of salvation would be received by some and rejected by others. Did God believe in prosperity? I believe he did, because he said:
3 John 1:2 Beloved, I wish above all things that thou mayest prosper and be in health, even as thy soul prospereth. For this reason, I believe he knew that both elements (health and wealth) were good attributes for his followers. Knowing my company focuses on both, I feel that my Christian Homebased business can provide the solution to the financial situation of many. My message is to give hope to the hopeless, both spiritually and financially. Jesus Christ said,
John 14:6 Jesus saith unto him, I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man cometh unto the Father, but by me. .
Today, I come with a message of hope to you and all families. I honestly believe I found the answer. If you knew my story in network marketing, you would see how many times when I did fail with other companies, most of the time it was because I found something wrong with them--something which caused me not to want to share the company and product with both my friends and family. With GBG, both during my time as a customer only, and now as a representative, I have not found any negatives. I would tell you if I had, and also would not be promoting it. For further information, visit my site at http://www.shopgbg.com/jpp/372390 You see, I know the two worlds. My rich dad, as I call him, has no health but wealth; my poor dad has good health but no wealth. Given a choice, most would choose health over wealth. With GBG, we have help with both.
Check back soon to find out when free samples in the mail of our new 10in1 chewable vitamins will be ready for distribution. You will find a link from my site on http://www.freesamplesinthemail.com/
Bothers and sisters, I do not consider myself yet to have taken hold of it. But one thing I do: Forgetting what is behind and straining toward what is ahead, press on toward the goal to win the prize for which God has called me heavenward in Christ Jesus. Phillipians 3:13-14 (NIV)
We all make mistakes. Mistakes are just a part of the learning process. All we can do is keep our eye on the goal and continue on in the direction we know we are supposed to be going.
Don't let people put you down, but be confident in your own abilities. This blog post is short and sweet and to the point: Don't Give Up. Never, ever, ever give up.
As I look back on previous Thanksgivings, my memories are mainly of good food and lots of it--the American way of life. Growing up in a family with eight kids, my Mother always seemed to cook just the right amount of food, and I never remember of any leftovers except at Thanksgiving. There were no seconds either, except at Thanksgiving. How she managed to do that with all the other meals during the year, I will never know. We ate good, but there were some luxuries I never knew about including getting seconds. Maybe that's the reason as an adult I am overweight--all the seconds I have now.
I never knew until I was 16 and went on a date, that a person would eat a whole steak (this is just one example of the many things about life I never knew). We were not deprived, it was just that there were some things I never knew. We never cooked out on a grill, we never ordered fast food, and I never helped my mother cook. That was one thing she always did. Because she assumed this responsibility and never said a word, I never knew until many years later that she had felt like a maid for many years--she kept it all inside.
On Thanksgiving, many people will be keeping their emotions intact--just not to make waves or create drama. This is fine and well, but it never allows you true intimacy with family. This year, I will try my best to get closer to my family instead of concentrating so much on food.
We also need to make an extra effor to really thank the person who does the cooking, if it is not you. Why not bring flowers, or do some type of help cleaning up before settling down to television, as most people do. Don't even ask, just do it. Sometimes in all the hoopla, we just forget and get wrapped up in our own selves.
This year will be especially difficult for many Americans, especially the 1 in 10 who is unemployed. But we still have many many things to be thankful for including freedom to worship God and the freedom to strive for a better life.
God bless you all. Happy Thanksgiving. Just thought of a song I sung at school as a child.
Gobble gobble said the turkey
I'm the king of all the fair
Gobble gobble said the turkey
I am wanted everywhere
(Can't think of the end--oh, did I hear a gunshot?)
Make this Thanksgiving a memorable Thanksgiving and don't forget to take pictures.
This blogpost is dedicated to my step-father, Otto Timms, who is in the latter stages of Alzheimer's. He will be with us tomorrow. For that I am thankful.
It is also dedicated to my GBG sponsor, CJ, who helped me in this life here on earth, to examine and determine my "why" which is to give hope to the hopeless (both financially and spiritually). Jesus Christ is the answer. All glory be to my loving savior, Jesus Christ. Without him life would be meaningless.
Save this link to my site in your favorites. If you are one of the one in ten who still have a JOB (just over broke), be thankful; but don't take it for granted. Decide today that you will never be empty handed if they decide to pass out pink slips. A tight rope walker would never walk unless he has a trampoline there at the bottom to catch him. Let GBG be that trampoline.
OK, my friend--do you want the good news or the bad news? Alright then -- I'll start out with the bad news and get it over with: according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics report of October 2010, the unemployment rate is 9.6%. The good news is (1) you still have a JOB (just over broke) or (2) you don't have a job. Hey-- there's more good news: there is no bad news. It is all about your perspective. See that car in the picture above. The good news is you do not have to worry about the repo man coming to repossess it. You also don't have to worry about paying the insurance on it either. The other good news is that "whatever the mind can believe, it can achieve" -- and you ain't dead yet.
You may be one of the one in ten without a JOB--how could that be good news? The reason it could be good news is now is is a time for opportunity; an opportunity to re-evaluate your life and determine if it is going in the right direction and what you can do about it. My advice for you is to determine your purpose (your "why"). What did God put you on this earth to do? Only you will be able to determine this (not your brother, not your sister, not your best friend -- only you). What is it that gets you excited enough that you would do it even if you were never paid? After you have determined your "why," begin to make some steps (even small steps) which will lead you on the road of self-fulfillment.
God has made each of us to be a unique person. He will speak to you if you listen. You must, however, be still. In my lifetime, I have been at points where I was here, there and nowhere. This feeling actually became a lifestyle, until I began believing in the words written in the scripture of the Bible.
22 Then Jesus said to his disciples: "Therefore I tell you, do not worry about your life, what you will eat; or about your body, what you will wear. 23 Life is more than food, and the body more than clothes. 24 Consider the ravens: They do not sow or reap, they have no storeroom or barn; yet God feeds them. And how much more valuable you are than birds! 25 Who of you by worrying can add a single hour to his life? 26 Since you cannot do this very little thing, why do you worry about the rest? 27Consider how the lilies grow. They do not labor or spin. Yet I tell you, not even Solomon in all his splendor was dressed like one of these. 28 If that is how God clothes the grass of the field, which is here today, and tomorrow is thrown into the fire, how much more will he clothe you, O you of little faith! 29 And do not set your heart on what you will eat or drink; do not worry about it. 30 For the pagan world runs after all such things, and your Father knows that you need them. 31 But seek his kingdom, and these things will be given to you as well. 32 Do not be afraid, little flock, for your Father has been pleased to give you the kingdom Luke 12:22-32
When we talk about the rich as compared to the poor, their financial worries are often much the same, just the figures have more or less 0's at the end. An average person may worry about paying their taxes of $700, where a person of means might worry about those of $7000 or even $70,000.
With my company, GBG, a 14-year old Christian network marketing company which originally began as a telecommunications company and now is a nutritional company, this is the perfect time for an average person with average means to begin to embark on a future filled with prosperity. The key to your success is mindset. With our team and with the company, we work on mindset every day. The right mindset will lead you to accomplish goals. Without the right mindset, you may struggle each day more than is necessary and take much longer to begin making progress; and you may even grow weary and give up, as many without a strong "why" often do. Network marketing is about helping to build a team of like-minded goal-oriented people who want to achieve and have a better standard of living (all for different reasons). Once I went to a meeting of about 100 people who were interested in a specific network marketing company I was part of. I began to ask these people why they were interested in this specific vehicle for making money. It surprised me to find out that most of the women, according to their answers to me, were involved for relationships. For the men--it was all about the money.
From my experience in sales of high-ticket items, I found that many men held on tight to their money, even if it was something that would be beneficial to their health. The money had become their identity. Women, on the other hand, were willing to spend money on something they felt would be beneficial to their own life and give them a sense of well being.
So, then -- since I know the answer to the the network marketing battle of the sexes, it looks like I'd go after the male of the species. But, what I have learned is that network marketing is all about relationships and many women are just better at that aspect than their male counterparts.
Therefore, network marketing has its place for both men and women (women for their need for relationship and men for their aggressive competitive nature to do whatever it takes to get the money. For this reason, couples who compliment each other are often successful.
I have the perfect solution for both women and men during this time of economic instability. My company, GBG, a Christian homebased company, has a flagship product called 10in1(a liquid multivitamin with superjuices as well as minerals and anti-oxidants, with a 3-minute absorbency rate) presently has over 100,000 consumers. Our Christian homebased company believes that within a year we will have over a million consumers of our 10in1 product. We are poised to go international in January, our first country being Mexico. Our superior product, (10in1), will then be distributed in a chewable form, reformulated and even more beneficial.
Many of you reading might not even be interested in the business aspect but would like to take extra precaution for their own health. I am including a link for you to order it. When you order it as an auto-ship product, the wholesale price is $39.95 + shipping and handling. You will not have to place an order each month. This convenient way of ordering allows the funds to come directly from your checking account or credit card. You may even like the product well enough to recommend it to others and get paid. That is how I got started.
When I first started as a consumer, I worked 50-55 hours a week on an outside job which was stressful, since I was dealing with all types of people and situations. I found that 10in1 (called that because it was formulated to help with ten different health situations) made me feel more relaxed and also gave me that extra stamina to stay alert during the late afternoon. It made a huge difference in the way I felt.
My message to you if you are unemployed is: Don't give up. God has a plan for your life. He will not let you down. This time will bring you closer to him if you learn to trust.
One thing I did learn from being without a regular JOB was how much I had depended on my job to tell me who I was, and when it was no longer there--I felt defeated. I am here to tell you that just because you don't have a JOB, use this time for reflection, getting closer to the Lord, and a time for self growth and setting new goals for the future.
My prayer is that this post today has encouraged you. The Bible says that we are to encourage ourselves in the Lord. So sing, dance, talk positive to yourself, surround yourself with positive people - drench yourself in the word -- whatever it takes.
Often, we all (including myself) get caught up in thinking about what we don't have instead of what we do have. Create in yourself an attitude of gratitude. If you are going on interviews, this attitude will make a positive impact. Companies want to hire people who are nice to be with. When a person has the "woe is me" attitude, nobody wants to be around them.
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