One other amusing anecdote given to me by my uplines, and which is supposedly still being recounted today, is that of the crabs in a pot. That crabs will prevent other crabs from escaping the pot by dragging them back into it or pulling them down from the top of the pot. According to the legend, people in the working world do the same thing by stomping on others in order to advance. I've never witnessed crabs actually pulling each other down when one of them attempts to flee, but I suppose it's possible that this is true. I do know some people who will go to any length to advance their careers, and they may be vicious in their pursuit of success.
People who are willing to sacrifice others in order to advance in life, on the other hand, do not appear to be the majority, but rather the exception. Many people are willing to work a professional job and, with time and effort, may be able to progress up the corporate hierarchy. Numerous people achieve success in this manner without the necessity of "pulling people down." I feel that the crab in the pot is just another ruse by uplines to make IBOs believe that their friends and family, who have warned them about the possible dangers of Amway, are simply crabs trying to drag you back into the pot of opportunity. It's just not true in this case. Consider this: why are there so many unpleasant stories and experiences with Amway and the tool systems floating around out there in the world? What is the source of Amway's inability to produce fresh successes on a consistent basis? That are the people who quit or walk away from the diamond company because of hostile terms? Where have all of the folks gone who have retired and are walking the beaches of the world gone missing? What motivates crown ambassadors to continue their work?
It's possible that the success you expect to find in Amway just does not exist. Please allow me to reiterate. It's possible that the success you were persuaded to believe exists in Amway just does not exist. Amway has been in business for more than 50 years. Anyone who can name a dozen or so people who grew their Amway business once and then walked away, earning a considerable income in the process, is a moron. I'm curious as to why Amway does not promote this as an advantage of being an Independent Business Owner.
Crabs in a pot, to mention a few things. Have you ever wondered why so many virtuous gems choose to break away from their cherished mentors and start their own groups? Have you ever wondered why there are so many complications involving diamonds suing diamonds over tool revenue? How come these gems can't come to a peaceful arrangement if the amount of money flowing in is uncountable? Why do people use lawyers, whom many often consider to be a necessary evil? Because lawsuits are frequently about getting something for nothing.
Perhaps it is the diamonds themselves who are the crabs in the pot, all of them pushing each other down anytime one of them is on the approach of achieving greatness?
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