I've often wondered what the Amway opportunity would be like if there weren't any naysayers. Many Amway fans believe that criticism exist solely for the purpose of tearing others down or defaming the Amway opportunity. It appears to me to be the polar opposite. I believe that Amway criticism are vital for Independent Business Owners (IBOs). IBOs would wrongly assume that they were living in Amway utopia if there was no one to speak out against them, except that they would soon realise that they were losing their shirts.
When I was an IBO, our upline (and many others, it seemed) insisted that no one made any money from the system (which included voicemail, books, tapes/cds, and other features). It's possible that this will continue to occur in the absence of any countervailing voices. IBOs had no way of knowing what was going on. Upline simply made up outrageous lies and got away with it. None of these "great" leaders has ever been held accountable for their deceptions, and this continues to this day. It was completely overlooked by the diamonds. Sure, they are now talking about tools, but there is no openness about how you actually qualify for a share and how much you receive when you do qualify for one.
Critics have also pointed out that many independent business owners (IBOs) are instructed to ignore vital data such as their profits versus losses. Some Independent Business Owners (IBOs) are encouraged to "fake it until you make it" or to "purchase from yourself," both of which are ludicrous from a business sense. IBOs, on the other hand, would never question their upline if they did not have an alternate viewpoint. In fact, many IBOs are encouraged to stay away from anything bad. You should avoid watching the news or reading the newspaper. To put it another way, upline wants you to remain apathetic and merely read and absorb their Amway marketing materials. This is one of the reasons why some individuals believe Amway's leaders are conducting a cult.
Consider the following: Pain sensors are present in your body for a reason. If you could switch off your pain receptors because you see it as a "negative," what would you do? Do you think this would be a good thing to do? When left untreated, minor cuts and infections can develop into serious health concerns, and even minor injuries might develop into life-threatening situations. You could touch a hot stove and burn your hands, but you wouldn't know it unless you experienced some discomfort. As a result, I believe that having opposing viewpoints is also crucial for IBOs to take into consideration. Valid criticism is beneficial to independent business owners who are serious about growing their businesses. It's pointless to avoid something negative only for the purpose of avoiding something negative. The opinions of critics are significant.
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