Friday, August 26, 2011
We have all heard the word “no” numerous times during our lives. It is a word that can be very deteriorating to our mental and physical energy, especially when we are implementing abundant energy into our aspirations, but only if you look at it from a negative aspect. Whether we are dealing in personal or business endeavors, we should prepare ourselves to hear the word “no” because it helps us to deal with adversity during the struggles. Hearing the word “no” can be empowering because if you are truly optimistic about life and a person of faith, it should push you to strive even harder towards ascertaining your goal(s). One of the most important aspects to achieve success with Team National is to keep your self surrounded with positive people and a great team. Also, purchasing the necessary business tools, attending events, and continuously enhancing your knowledge on the different programs in Team National will help to ensure you achieve success.
No struggle-No journey-No success.

Think about hearing the word “no” from this perspective, you do not have any other option but to keep pushing towards your goal(s). It’s like being given an ultimatum in which there are only two options: backwards or forwards. A good acronym for the word “no” would be “NO OPTIONS” to symbolize how we have to keep pushing forth towards our goals like we do not have any other options available. Of course, we are all human and we will have our moments of discouragement which is when you have to stop and question yourself about the seriousness of your level of motivation and your faith. That discouragement can serve as one of two things; it can permanently deter you from pushing towards your destination of becoming a Double Platinum or it can be viewed from an optimistic perspective to encourage you to continue on your journey and view it as a minor setback. The road to success in Team National is an endless one filled with optimism and pessimism, so hearing “no” along that road should be anticipated and not surprising.

So learn how to turn “no” into a silver lining around discouraging moments through having faith and dedication towards achieving your goal(s). The road to the top in Team National will not be a straight one or a smooth one. You will have detours and potholes along the way but keeping your eyes focused on the destination in sight will keep you pushing to get there.

Al Bullock
Team National Customer Service