One of the many lessons my upline instilled in us was the importance of having faith in our business and in our upline, which he repeated over and over. The fact that we had to think that we were going to be successful was essential. IBOs are instructed that they should project a successful image even though they are still in the process of moving up the corporate ladder in the company. It is for this reason that they request (demand) IBOs to dress in suits and business clothes to all meetings and gatherings. This is, in my opinion, one of the strangest aspects of the industry to observe. I reside in Hawaii, and I recall a function that was conducted in a high school auditorium in the middle of July, when there was no air conditioning in the building. Due to the fact that it was totally saturated with perspiration, I believe that my suit required special cleaning.
In any event, with this time of year approaching, tens of thousands of IBOs will be shuffled off to a function known as a family reunion, or in some circumstances, a summer conference, in the near future. The tickets are approximately $250 to $300 in price, and depending on where you reside, you may be required to travel as well as stay in motels and rent a car. What many IBOs are unaware of is that many locations will allow you to host these conferences at a very reduced cost. The remainder of the ticket pricing is funnelled directly into the pockets of your upline. In any case, there will be slide exhibitions showcasing homes, yachts, jet skis, sports cars, great vacations, and other trappings of riches on display during the celebration. The speakers will most likely be the same old diamonds and/or emeralds that everyone is used to hearing. Because WWDB has so few new diamonds and emeralds, if you've been around for a while, you've probably noticed that the same old speakers appear at the same old functions.
What many IBOs are unaware of is that this display of wealth is simply that: a display of money. There is no solid evidence to suggest that these diamonds are the legitimate owners of all of those toys and other trinkets. Because these toys and sweets may not actually be theirs, the diamonds are unlikely to verbally acknowledge their ownership of them as well. It may be rented, or it could be owned by an upline royal ambassador, but IBOs will think that these trappings of riches are commonplace once you achieve diamond status, and they will be correct. As an IBO, I had no way of knowing how much a diamond was worth in real life. As a result of being shown all of the pleasures, I made the assumption that all diamonds lived in this manner. Certainly, it was implied that all diamonds came "for free" with opulent living arrangements. However, I have come to believe that diamonds lead middle-class lives, despite the fact that they do not have to work 9-5.
People would be outraged if I shared a picture of my mansion and a private plane and claimed that I owed everything to my blogging revenue. They would claim that I was lying or making things up. And they'd be absolutely correct. In fact, I would think that many diamonds are doing exactly the same thing if they get on stage and make it appear as if they have private aircraft, mansions, and a fleet of high-performance sports automobiles. As I previously stated, someone may own a home and/or a private aircraft, but to imply that this is a part of the normal diamond lifestyle is a bit misleading. The evidence is in front of us. Some diamonds have been forced to abandon their houses due to foreclosure. We learned from our old LOS diamonds (WWDB) that diamonds will pay cash for everything, including residences. This has since been proven to be a clear untruth. No one can tell what else they could have misled.
I ask IBOs and prospects who may be attending a major and touted event to keep a watchful eye on what is going on. In displaying riches, what is the implication of the act? Examine whether such indulgences may be acquired with a diamond income ($150,000 plus a small amount from tool sales). Consider whether or not this way of life is genuinely sustainable. Inquire as to whether you are capable of living with yourself if dishonesty is a necessary part of achieving your diamond lifestyle.
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