A worrying characteristic of Amway independent business owners (IBOs) and independent business owners (IBO leaders) is the way they advise their downline to put their faith in them. They should be trusted since they have already forged a trail. There's no reason to reinvent the wheel. Simply riding on the coattails of your upline will get you where you want to go. The system has been tested and proven. Many independent business owners (IBOs) take this to heart and put out significant effort. When they fail, their upline will shun them and tell them that they are to blame for their own failure. Their failure is their own fault, and they bear personal responsibility. Despite following spline's advice, the failure is somehow attributed to the trusting downline, while the upline is absolved of any culpability.
It is NOT about IBOs who sign up and do nothing, or who never place an order, that I am talking about. There are legitimate issues raised about the recruitment process when a large number of independent business owners sign up and do nothing, but I am not aware of any instances in which an IBO did nothing and then complained that Amway was a scam or something along those lines. Let us concentrate on those who put in a genuine effort.
During my time as a contributor to Joecool's blog, I've discovered that many people who are sceptical of Amway and its processes have put forth significant work, followed all instructions, and yet have not achieved the level of success that their upline promised, or in some cases, guaranteed. Last I heard, my former sponsor was still active in Amway and had been a member for more than 25 years. I don't believe he's ever gone beyond platinum, and I'm certain he was never a Q12 platinum in the first place. Being a platinum member may seem like a benefit to some Amway supporters, but when you are hard core sold out to the systems, platinum membership is a break even or make a little profit company (you can also lose your shirt if you are sold out to the "system," even as a platinum). When you take into account the time spent by the husband and wife, these people are either breaking even or earning a fraction of the minimum wage, or they are even losing money. What if you had a fantasy that would allow you to buy sports cars or mansions with a cash payment instead of borrowing money?
What is particularly distressing is how individuals would point to the system as the source of any achievement while simultaneously ignoring the great majority of people for whom the system is ineffective. Certain people will succeed in Amway, but for every success, there are hundreds, if not thousands, or tens of thousands (or more) who will fail in the same way. Moreover, if you use diamonds as a yardstick for success, the number of failures could number in the millions. Those who succeed are few and far between in contrast to the number of people who attempt it, as I have stated. In the United States, going diamond is probably less common than winning the lotto.
If you succeed, the systems and your upline will take credit, but if you fail or quit, you are solely responsible. Are they the types of leaders or mentors from whom you would like to get advice? I'm going to pass.
The concept of personal responsibility refers to the notion that individuals are liable for their own actions as well as the consequences that come as a direct result of those activities. It is the realization that we are in charge of our own lives and that the decisions, behaviors, and deeds we engage in have a direct influence not only on our own welfare but also on the wellbeing of those in our immediate environment.
Taking responsibility for one's own actions is an essential component of living a life that is both healthy and fulfilling. When we accept responsibility for our own actions, we are more likely to make decisions that are in line with our principles and objectives, and we are less likely to allow ourselves to be manipulated by external forces or to place blame on others for the difficulties we face.
There are many different expressions of personal responsibility, including the following:
recognizing and accepting responsibility for our errors and failings. When things don't go the way we want them to, it might be tempting to point the finger at other people or outside forces, but taking personal responsibility demands us to recognize our own part in the issue and take action to fix it.
Making proactive decisions that put our own health and well-being ahead of other things. This may involve things like engaging in regular physical activity, maintaining a nutritious diet, getting a enough amount of sleep, and learning to effectively manage stress.
Putting our relationships first and accepting responsibility for how we engage with other people is of utmost importance. This could entail being honest and communicative with the people we care about, establishing healthy boundaries, and taking responsibility for any hurt or harm that we may have caused.
Making judgments concerning money that are in keeping with our ideals and objectives. The exercise of personal responsibility necessitates that we accept full responsibility for our current financial predicament and make decisions that contribute to our continued financial security over the long run.
recognizing our own preferences and prejudices and working to overcome them. As a condition of accepting personal responsibility, each of us must acknowledge the existence of our own prejudices and make a concerted effort to eradicate them in order to contribute to the formation of a society that is more just and equitable.
In the end, acknowledging that we are the masters of our own destinies and accepting full responsibility for the decisions we make is what it means to take personal accountability. The cultivation of a feeling of personal responsibility can result in increased levels of self-awareness, resilience, and a life that is more satisfying and has a purpose, despite the fact that it can be difficult at times.
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