When I started with Amway, one of the things my upline taught me, and I believe is still taught today in various groups, was that winners join the company and losers do not. Alternatively, you could argue that you were a winner because you were taking steps to improve your financial situation, whereas those who did not were losers. or a person who has lost his or her mind. Of course, the upline who made this statement had no knowledge of those who were not affiliated with Amway at the time. Some of them may have already been financially secure, while others may have been taking steps to improve their financial situation. If these uplines, who promote "positive," had to resort to calling people losers and simpy because they did not believe that Amway was the greatest thing to happen since sliced bread, I'm not sure what I'd make of it.
In many games or sporting events, there will be a winner and a loser. In many games or sporting events, there will be a winner and a loser. Losing a game does not automatically equate to being a loser, and a team that wins the game would not imply that the losing team was a loser. Think about a professional football team's coach standing on the podium after a game and proclaiming that his team won because the other team was a bunch of broken-minded, gutless losers. Can you imagine that? That would never happen in the real world, but it happens all the time in the Amway/IBO world. Rich DeVos, the owner of Amway, had once stated in a recorded message that just because people do not agree with you (paraphrased) about Amway does not automatically make them losers, and that independent business owners (IBOs) should refrain from labelling people losers.
People's jobs are also being criticised as a result of all of this. That a job is synonymous with phrases such as "just over broke" or "jackass of the boss," among other things. For many Internet marketers, their long-term goals and dreams include quitting their day jobs so that they can sleep all day and live a life of luxury. Ironically, it is the majority of IBOs' jobs that continue to generate income, allowing them to pay their bills and provide for their families. An IBO's responsibilities also include funding their Amway and AMO expenses, such as product purchases and functions, as well as voicemail, among other things. Most people would be unable to even join Amway or purchase any tools if they did not have a job. Unfortunately, most Independent Business Owners (IBOs) will not make any money in Amway and will be required to continue working at their current occupations. I do not feel that someone who earns a decent livelihood through employment is a loser in life. Ironically, many of the people who label others as losers are themselves not even making a profit from their Amway business!
Yes, there will be winners and losers in this company, just as there will be winners and losers in sports. The question is whether you are the one who has the authority to determine who is and who isn't allowed to participate. In addition, I believe that IBOs are completely sabotaging potential future business opportunities through their actions. Consider the following scenario: I went to a store to purchase something, but the item was not available on that particular day, so I did not make a purchase and simply left. As I walk out the door, the store owner tells me that I am a loser for not purchasing something from him. Is it likely that I'll return? It's really unlikely. If an IBO sincerely believes that they are a store owner, they should consider all possibilities as possible customers, whether they are in the future or present. In the event that your upline claims that folks who are not interested are losers, you should offer him a mirror.
Some Amway distributors have contributed to the spread of a widespread myth by promoting the idea that Amway isn't for "losers" or those with poor work ethic. This theory claims that only successful and driven individuals are drawn to the economic opportunity offered by Amway, and that those who are unable to attain success in Amway are just not as driven or as hard-working as those who are successful in the company.
However, not only is this belief false, but it also has negative consequences. Those who are successful in Amway develop a sense of superiority, while those who struggle to attain success develop feelings of guilt and inadequacy as a result of the company's culture. It is also possible for this to result in a culture of criticism and blaming, in which individuals are held responsible for their own lack of success rather than being given the support and resources they require to be successful in their endeavors.
The fact of the matter is that people from many walks of life join Amway, and success in the business is not exclusively dependent on individual characteristics such as motivation or hard work. A person's level of success in Amway can also be influenced by a variety of other aspects, including the state of the market, the standard of the company's offerings, and the breadth of available resources.
In addition, the concept that "winners" are the only people who join Amway gives the impression that those who experience difficulty or failure in the business are in some way deficient or unfit. Those who are having difficulty attaining achievement should not believe this because it is not only incorrect but also harmful to their sense of self-worth and confidence. It also has the potential to foster a culture of shame and blame, in which individuals are made to believe that they are responsible for their own lack of achievement rather than being given the support and tools necessary to achieve success in their endeavors.
To summarize, the notion that "losers" do not join Amway is both detrimental and inaccurate. This myth has no place in the Amway business opportunity since it does not reflect reality. Success in Amway is not primarily based on individual qualities like motivation or effort, thus it is possible for people from various walks of life to achieve it. No matter the individual's history or level of expertise prior to joining the Amway organization, representatives of the company should make it a priority to offer assistance, resources, and guidance to each and every new employee. They will be able to foster an environment of acceptance, assistance, and achievement for all Amway distributors if they take this step.
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