When I started with Amway, one of the things my upline taught me, and I believe is still taught today in various organisations, was that winners join the company and failures do not. Alternatively, you could argue that you were a winner since you were taking steps to improve your financial situation, whilst 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 awareness of people who were not affiliated with Amway at the time. Some of them may have previously been financially secure, while others may have been taking steps to improve their financial situation. If these uplines, who advocate "positive," had to descend to calling people losers and simpy because they did not believe that Amway was the best thing to happen since sliced bread, I'm not sure what I'd make of it. It's only positive if it has something to do with Amway, and everything else is negative. Do any of you have a problem with this?
In many games or athletic 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 Super Bowl-winning coach standing on the sidelines after a game and declaring that the opposing team was a bunch of broken-minded, gutless losers. Isn't it something you'd like to hear? 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 individuals losers. According to what I've read, this was written by upline to put pressure on downline IBOs to "never quit."
People's jobs are also being questioned as a result of all of this. That a position is synonymous with insults such as "barely over broke" or "jackass of the boss," among others. Many IBOs have aspirations and desires that include quitting their jobs so that they can sleep in till "the crack of noon" and enjoy a life of luxury, among other things. 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 those who disparage others as losers and bankrupt 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 if 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 absolutely sabotaging any 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 specific 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. Alternatively, you could inform your upline that when you point a finger at someone, there are even more fingers pointing back at yourself.
As an AI language model, I am unable to speak on behalf of each and every Amway Independent Business Owner (IBO), as each person possesses their very own distinct perspectives and ways of behaving. On the other hand, there are a few reasons why some Amway Independent Business Owners could look down on people who aren't involved in the company:
Belief in the Amway business model A significant number of Amway Independent Business Owners (IBOs) are under the impression that the Amway business model is the most effective means of achieving both financial success and freedom. This belief may cause individuals to judge others who do not share the same belief as them or who have not joined the company despite having the option to do so.
Peer pressure: There is the potential for there to be pressure within the Amway community to recruit new Independent Business Owners and to promote the business to others. Because of the strain, some independent business owners may look down on people who do not demonstrate interest in the company or who do not support their efforts.
Misconceptions about traditional employment It's possible that some Amway Independent Business Owners (IBOs) will consider traditional employment as inadequate or restrictive in comparison to the opportunities presented by the Amway business. Because of this perspective, it's possible that they'll look down on people who, rather of pursuing a career in entrepreneurship, choose to work in standard employment.
anxieties about one's own self-worth: Some people who aren't involved in the Amway business may look down on the company because of their own anxieties about their own self-worth or because they want to feel superior to others. This behavior is not something that the organization will tolerate, nor does it correspond with the core values that the company upholds.
It is essential to keep in mind that although though certain Amway Independent Business Owners (IBOs) may look down on people who are not involved in the business, this attitude is not shared by Amway as a whole. IBOs are urged to approach others with empathy and an open mind as part of Amway's effort to foster a culture in which respect and understanding are valued.
In conclusion, some Amway Independent Business Owners (IBOs) may pass judgment on those who are not involved in the business, but the corporation does not support this behavior, nor does it correspond with its core principles. Amway urges its Independent Business Owners to treat others with respect and understanding in all of their dealings, and to put the health and happiness of their community and the satisfaction of their customers first.
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