New experiences always seem to be a challenge for me. I'm not a real social butterfly so I've found it rather difficult at times to put myself into environments where I know I'll be uncomfortable. It's sometimes easier just not to go. And I often didn't.

I can remember deciding that if I really wanted to move forward building a Shaklee business I would have to learn to do some things I don't like doing. So, what I am saying is that for many, including myself, Shaklee will require personal growth.

I found the following statement in a book I read a few years ago:

New Experiences: Nothing in life causes more stress, yet at the same time provides more opportunity for growth, than new experiences.

When a person comes into this business the chances are great that they have never done anything like what we suggest they do. Making calls, getting appointments, giving a presentation, talking about a sales plan with all the numbers, following up, standing on our feet and talking in front of a group, talking to people about buying our products, hearing objections to ideas, inviting people to a meeting (what if it's a bad one?), these are all new experiences for many, many people who come into our great business.

The fact remains though, if you truly want what Shaklee offers you will have to make a quality decision to start doing some things you aren't very comfortable doing. You won't be the first one to do this believe me. Ask your upline if they ever did anything they didn't like doing.

I do know this, for those of you willing to gain personal growth by having new experiences, you will never regret it. You will grow beyond your wildest expectations and set a terrific example for the many people who will be coming into your Shaklee organization. Go for it.
Do something every week that you haven't done in a while. You'll experience this personal growth we all hear about.

    —Gary and Faye Burke