When will I learn? I am forever trying to find the pot at the end of the rainbow in MLM's.
Amway, Melaluca, Alpine Air Purifiers, Mannatech, AmeriPlan and the latest, Arbonne.
Common denominators? Great, high quality products. Sound business plans.
The problem? I just hate going through life with an agenda to SELL to every living being. Instead of meeting new people and just enjoying discovering who they are and what are their interests, when in an MLM, my brain is constantly jockeying to get into position for the pitch. It nauseates me. I feel like a user.
The motivation? I don't have enough put back for retirement. (Good reason to sink money into the backyard in a pool, huh?) So, I am forever placing my hope in the next MLM boat.
It works for some people, very well. It never works for me. It just goes against my nature.
So, one more time, I have sunk a bunch of money into another MLM, only to realize I cannot do it. True, I will have a two year supply of the most fabby skin nourishment.
I hate disappointing my friend/sponsor. I hate breaking promises to me. I always swear, "Never again!!!" I have this entepreneural mind. I can sniff out business opportunity.
I am like a dog on a rabbit trail that has its teeth in the hind foot, then realizes he is really a vegan!!
So, where is my field of broccoli?
June 5, 2006
quitter
at 4:44 PM
Subscribe to:
Post Comments (Atom)
21 comments:
sounds like me. i once took a job selling mobile homes because i was told how much money i could make. they left out one thing, everyone in the business lies. i can't lie. so, it's not hard for the competition to make a better deal than me when they promise whatever you want even though it's all a lie. they tried to teach me to lie but not one time could i do it. i would think i could but nope, couldn't do it.
you are being too hard on yourself honey. alot of us are like that and it's okay too. it's part of who we are and accepting what we are. why is the key. there is no shame in trying, hoping and going for it. yes, for some people it works immediately and some it never does. in the end it's all up to God and His wishes for Us. all you can do is do your best. and what day do you not do that? the only person at the end that we can really dissapoint is ourselves. so be nice to you because you are worth it. it's hard to please isn't it? but honey, please start pleasing (lol) yourself more...;) (there have a silly laugh)
Got a friend who's got about 50 years supply of Herbal Life stuff. Wanna take some off her hands? She's tried hard to sell it - mainly to me n Little Caz after we've had a few. I think she's progressed to Ann Summers now. Least the Ann Summers is worth lookin at but I can't see me buyin' a see through thong somehow....
just checked out Lofty. Very funny way of tellin a tale. Might have put her off flyin' though!
Hi Hattigrace--
Luckily, I'm already friendly with that lovely famous blogger from Florida--she is definitely a great person, and one of the most interesting and talented girls I know.
The famous blogger for tonight is from right here in NYC but doesn't live here anymore...
And I see where you are coming from with the selling: my BF is a medical device salesman and we are desperately trying to save to move to the west coast where we think everything is simpler, and it's quite hard to do. Money--what a pain! But I have faith that things will get better for you.
You should switch your profile picture to the new you, with the new haircut...you look so much younger now.
I've been doing this music thing for my whole life it seems like. Although I haven't invested money too much, i've invested time.(If I had money, i'm sure I would have invested it though.) Point is...Would you tell me to stop trying at my passion? And even if you did, I JUST CAN'T STOP. It's what I do. I'm naturally pulled towards it. Lately I've been more settled in my boots. A little more content because I just accepted that that is what my mind/sould wants to consume itself with. I just work with it. You have a business mind. That's a special gift. I would never say quit...just take what you've learned and use it as ammunition to make better/smarter moves in the future.
...and hell yeah I want to come to the pool party!!! That would be soooo cool!!! Tideliar is my permanent date,can't seem to get rid of him, ;) so count him in too.
Don't call yourself a quitter when something just isn't for you. Found you thru Belle's blog. I like to read comments and saw your name and had to check out your blog. BTW, love the haircut!
You picked just the profile picture that I would have picked of you...very happy looking.
I think that maybe after you post next time, you might need to republish your whole blog for it to show up...not really sure about that, but I'm thinking that someone else had the same problem and that's what they did.
m ok hattiegeeee hay ur new piccy is brill!
hey sweet. thanks for being concerned over me. nice of you to care. makes me feel special. i'm alright really. since last week episode i have not had another episode with my breathing but i haven't been able to get my full strength back yet..i'm extremely tired, more than usual and overly sleepy. i think i was very scared to fall asleep at night since then but last night i slept more..i'm hoping i'm no longer scared and tonight will be a restful one..don't worry honey, this silly things happen all the time...i have gotten used to them mostly. besides i'm happy as i'm going on a cruise with Joe in July. i'll be posting about it soon i hope...hope you are feeling better about things. pls don't worry, you are entrepenaur at heart. things will be okay. well, you have a good night and cuddle up with your guy...hugs.
I'm sorry, but you haven't got me convinced that you're a quitter. So, you've had a few extra-curricular employment opportunities that you weren't able to carry to fruition. So what?
And the new picture is absolutely terrific! (If I come to Pensacola, will you cut my hair? I want to look as good as you do!)
Sales isn't for everyone! Don't be hard on yourself, at least you tried! You are not a sitter a'tal. You go get 'em. Retirement is why I'm out here in this awful place (well, its a great place to VISIT) and sometimes I can cry. Sometimes I wonder if I missed God, or didn't trust Him for my old age, or...........guess we just gotta shake off those ol' Japanese Demons, Mr. Ishoulda and Mr. Ioughta.
You know Mrs. Hatti Grace, the important thing is that you tried. And really...that's all anyone can ask of you. I mean, sure, they say that quitters never win and winners never quit, but can you really expect someone to just do something they really dont want to do? No. And if anything, look at it this way...this whole thing was a life lesson that helped you realize, selling stuff isnt exactly your strong point. Which means, your God-given talents lie elsewhere. So just be patient and wait for the bigger and better plans God has in store for you.
never believed any of these MLM schemes - my brother tried to get me in one once and I said no - he lost a packet on it so I was I believe right.
hay hattie tha G sunday 6-4 was bd no cant drive 4 medical reasons
Yes, if sales aren't challenging enough MLM's are the worst because we all know even as purchasers they are pyramid schemes. And yes, they work for some, but MLM is the "fancy" term for pyramid scheme. So it's just not fun to sell, and potential buyers always feel a conversion is in their future if they buy a product, some day they may be asked to convert.
But making extra money, nothing wrong with that...maybe when you are spending time by your pool, you will save more money? What about a very regimented year of no shopping, no spending except for need of food and little wine? No clothes etc for a year? I wonder if somethign odd liek that would be a big help? Hard to do though as most of us are addicted to shopping heh heh!
Maybe keep your imagination going...what about working on a cruise ship you and TT get vacation, but also a working holiday.
What about writing a book about your spiritual experiences? About tolerance and love and for other humans and what you have learned about life since you became Catholic?
a memoir, self help book? I think you have something liek that in you!!!
Bless you and please don't sweat about money, it is the saddest thing to worry about...
love Candy
Field of broccoli!! What a brilliant image! I just had a really cute vision of your head on top of a rabbit's body, hopping through the the stalks of broccoli!
But hey, maybe your field of broccoli is actually a field of carrots?? Sometimes we put all our energy into something, thinking it's the right thing, when really the right thing is just a little to the left...does that make sense?
You are soo funny! and sound so much like me too, except that I quit the MLMs a long time ago...I've made peace with myself that I just will not do it, no matters how good they are....not that I can't or shouldn't...just won't....
BTW love the new pic!
You are soo funny! and you sound like me, except that I quit the MLMs a long time ago...I finally accepted the reality that I just won't do them...not can't or shouldn't...just won't. haha
maybe we'll find our broccoli yet..:)
BTW Love the new pic!
you don't sound like a quitter and you do not definitely look like one... i have a feeling you will soon find your own minefield ..just keep on looking :)
Post a Comment