I've noticed this on several sites, and it reminds me of something I heard back in my Amway days: people talking about how they "made the decision" to become diamonds. You cannot "decide" to go diamond any more than you can "decide" to win the lottery, and the same is true for going diamond. However, you cannot "decide" to become a diamond in Amway. You can decide to work hard and to try to follow all of the recommended suggestions for obtaining success in Amway. Going diamond necessitates the formation of specific group structures, which necessitates the involvement of sponsors. Providing sponsorship to others is something over which you have no direct control. Keeping your group's retention rates high is likewise something over which you may or may not have direct control.
One recurring theme that I recall hearing on WWDB rally videos is that someone, generally the guy of the home, eventually made the decision to go diamond after a long period of consideration. I don't recall getting a full explanation of what that meant at the time. When I was prospected into Amway, my sponsor was never able to explain what it is that an Independent Business Owner (IBO) actually does. It was only after that that he was able to assure me that I would be taught everything I needed to know. Looking back, he was absolutely correct. For the most part, the Amway business is straightforward: buy, sell, and sponsor people. However, of the three components, the only one that an IBO has direct control over is the "purchase" component. Selling or sponsoring something is something over which you have no direct control. Yes, some people can improve and become better at selling or prospecting, but I believe that the vast majority of people, even those who work hard and put forth effort, simply do not have the skills necessary to overcome the negative reputation and high prices that the Amway business has earned in the public perception. It is possible to make many decisions in Amway, but this does not guarantee that they will be implemented. Lots of people in Amway are unaware that even those who gain diamond status are frequently unable to maintain their status and eventually quit like everyone else in the company. How do you generate residual income while your firm is in such a state of flux? The number of people who leave Amway is increasing, and many of them do not even order a product after joining. Is it possible to develop a residual income empire under those circumstances?
As previously indicated, you have the option to try Amway. You have the option to purchase equipment and items, or you can choose to work hard and put forth your best effort. You can decide whether or not this is a good opportunity for you at this time. However, you are unable to decide whether or not to go diamond. Many have tried, but just a handful have succeeded. Even those who reach what appears to be the peak of achievement frequently discover that maintaining that level is a near-impossible undertaking. If you "decide" to go ahead with it, best of luck to you.
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