What It's Really All About

It isn't about the money.

The vision of many people, those that are on my team and others, is usually much higher than just simply making money for its own sake.

Since I became active with an outstanding group of people, in an excellent Network Marketing program, I have observed:

* $40 given to a family that had just lost their second job,and were in danger of being evicted from their house. The same people were treated to dinner, and got connected to people with trucks and strong backs, that can help them move.

* A women sharing with me her dream of starting an art school, fully accredited, affordable, world-class. The dream comes first - but she will need to raise funds to pay for it. In our team, she can do that without opening one hand for foundation money.

* A man that is raising funds for a family facing high cancer treatment expenses.

* A woman dedicated to the goal of getting her aging mother out of a nursing home with less than the best amenities.

* People getting their finances under control, even if they have not made a dime yet in Network Marketing.

* People gaining hope; a way out of their financial situation.

I have encountered people with wonderful visions of doing important, needed work in our communities. They are filled with hope and positive energy.

Their friends can either encourage them and help them (even if they do not join them). Or they can become doubters and nay-sayers. They can be dream-stealers.

More and more, I see our efforts as being part of a movement to change our economy to one that is more egalitarian, that makes people even more free. It is a continuation of the American experiment.

And I will have less patience with dream-stealers.