Avoiding negative is one of the foolish things that many IBOs are taught. This is something I believe uplines teach today, and it was certainly emphasised throughout my time as an IBO. The upline diamond would argue that the world is full of negativity, and that we, as individuals, take in far too many of them. As a result, the IBOs were advised to stay away from television, newspapers, and other kinds of outside contact. The group was also urged to stay away from anyone who criticises Amway. As a result, many people have labelled Amway organisations like WWDB or N21 as cultish or cult-like (information deprevation or information control).
I agree that you shouldn't solely take in negative information because it might deplete you, but failing to watch the news or read about current events in the newspaper merely makes you indifferent and misinformed. Wouldn't you want to know if there was a storm coming your way, for example? I live in Hawaii, where hurricanes occur on sometimes. Avoiding the news may be harmful to your family and home. Wouldn't you want to know if a tornado was going your way if you lived in the Midwest of the United States? Do you dread going to the doctor because he might not give you a "good" report on your health? For these reasons, I feel that many Amwayers wear a mask with a phoney smile on their faces in order to appear unduly optimistic.
Another critical distinction that many IBOs are unable to make is the distinction between the negative and the truth. If your wife asks if her new outfit makes her seem obese, the fact is that it probably does. It may be difficult for you to provide that answer, but the truth is the truth. The truth might be positive or unpleasant at times, but it is always the truth.
The majority of IBOs make less than $100 each month. That is correct. When IBOs participate in functions, standing orders, and other activities, they usually lose money. That is correct. The majority of IBOs will never sponsor a downline. That is correct. Most IBOs, despite their motivation and desires, will never see their ambitions realised. That is correct. Many upline diamonds, who advise IBOs to purchase tools and attend functions, and fill the IBO's heads full of dreams, make significant incomes from the sale of tools and functions. That is also correct. In a one-year period, roughly half of all IBOs will leave. That is correct.
Is telling the truth a bad thing? Or can IBOs not handle the truth?
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