Comments on: I Still Can’t Believe It!

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By: Richard

Richard — Tue, 02 Dec 2008 15:01:37 +0000

TFB,

I know. I was just pointing out that the people call companies like them scams for encouraging people to do what you have done and providing the resources to do it.

It’s a nice double standard.

By: The Financial Blogger

The Financial Blogger — Tue, 02 Dec 2008 14:53:21 +0000

Richard,

While I clearly stated why I would not join Primerica, I can testify that my friend who is working there and actualy realizing his dream is pretty sucessful in his business.

I truly believe that he is helping out people (since I know the man behind the rep ).

Having dreams his the best fuel eve

By: Richard

Richard — Tue, 02 Dec 2008 14:28:56 +0000

It’s good to hear that you are so successful at this. Congrats. Another bit of proof that if you have dreams and goals, write them down, and let them burn you up inside. A bit of hard work and that vision will get you where you want to go.

I would like to point something out though. Most people will call what you have done great, but will call companies like Quixtar, Primerica, Mary Kay, etc scams for encouraging people to do the exact same thing. Have a dream, let it burn you up and fuel you, work your butt off making it happen, then reap the rewards.

Both what you have done, and what they encourage, is to setup a business. In their case, you need downlines/employees (only difference is how you get paid 1099/W2). In your case, you don’t need them….yet.

You change a few words around, people will call you a scam artist simply because you worked hard and did what they wouldn’t.

I think you have done a great job. Keep it up.