So What If It Isn't Money?
So What If It Isn't Money?
Original work by Dr. Eileen Silva, 2006
"The Rest of the Story" is going to be the subtitle of this piece because, as I sit here and think about it, I truly enjoy many of the non-check benefits of multi-level marketing. These advantages can come at a high price, but I'm not willing to pay it.
See, twice a year, our company pays for incentive trips that we send our employees on. The head of our organization personally previews the venues, restaurants, and excursions, making these five-star events really unforgettable experiences that money couldn't buy. You can be sure that everyone adores them!
My third all-expensive Maui experience was a flight to Maui, which I recall. By now, I knew to call ahead and schedule my facials, massages, and body wraps. Furthermore, I had discovered that Hawaiian cloth is first ostentatious and hideous, but after a while you grow used to it and mistakenly think you like it. That is, until you reach the mainland and it keeps looking silly, year after year. You can't help but wonder if the pineapple may have influenced your judgment as you unpack your belongings (or observe your maid do the same).
Putting aside the souvenirs and regional attire, the tours are just fantastic. With destinations like Maui, France, England, cruises, and Monte Carlo, who could possibly dislike them? I would gladly make a lot of sacrifices if it meant I could go on the vacation!
Incentives, including spending money bonuses, are given to us on certain excursions. The allure of having your employer foot the bill for your extravagant lifestyle is hard to resist. Well, that's not all! We're the proud owners of dozens of trophies and awards. We've been the lucky recipients of televisions and Waterford crystal.
Working with amazing people is one of my favorite non-monetary rewards. Some of them have turned into friends with whom we keep in daily contact and who we eagerly anticipate seeing again on beaches around the globe. Because our friends are spread out around the globe, but especially the USA, we get to enjoy the rich cultural diversity of this amazing nation alongside them. Seafood is a staple of my Seattle meals. "Wings" are a staple of my Buffalo diet. Whereas luaus are all the rage on Maui, Mexican cuisine is king in Dallas.
From alpine lakes to antique malls, spa treatments to football games, and even churches, we take advantage of everything that each place has to offer, not only delicious food. I never would have thought that network marketing could open our eyes to so many different cultures. I had only been on a couple of flights before joining MLM. At this point, I had flown more than a million miles!
The pleasure of witnessing outstanding coverage in print, broadcast, and online media, however, is arguably one of the most significant intangibles. Being a part of this industry is so exhilarating that there are moments when I actually need to pinch myself.
Reminiscing about the day I opened a mail-order magazine, I saw a "life-size" photo of my grandson and myself, with a sidebar promoting a fantastic interview I had completely forgotten to give. The magazine's use of the photographs I had supplied them was completely unexpected, even though I was aware that they were excellent.
Having people who are aware of not just our identity but also our progress and the programs on which we are working is another non-financial benefit. "You don't know who I am, but I know you, and I'd like to join your organization." An occasional caller will say this.
I'd be negligent if I didn't point out the upside of the development I've undergone. Thanks to finally establishing my own rules for life, I am happier than I have ever been. Hopefully, you have been stimulated by this article. Even as I type this, I am reminded of the fact that many of my most treasured memories from this industry are unrelated to financial matters. Things related to individuals, locations, or past events were involved. When you next assess your multi-level marketing (MLM) success, don't overlook the intangibles; they could be the deciding factor.
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