Tuesday, February 16, 2010

Staying baLANced....

This picture is of Us with Daren in Vegas.
And the other one is me finding my name on the recognition boards at the convention in Vegas.

So I know that life can't ONLY be about Yoli ALL the time. I just really believe in it and want to be successful. Lots of people have been good examples of being balanced, my family, my friends, and Friday it was Founder Daren Falter. He came with me last Friday to do a couple of presentations to some gyms that I have been talking to about Yoli. It was a really good learning experience and also a treat to get to rub shoulders with one of the rock stars of YOLI. But Daren is really good fun to be around, not only does he rock the guitar at our meetings, and have the nicest wife and kids he has good stories. As we drove to our appointments we got to talk business (I would have been really happy to talk business the whole time) but he was telling me stories about scouting and all sorts of things that I got to laugh at, and when I called him the night before to discuss our times and agenda for the following morning he was reading scriptures and praying with his family... When we got in the car I would ask him business questions, he'd answer them quickly and proficiently and then start onto some other funny story... I tried to be all about Yoli and he was just happy to talk business and ALSO life outside of Yoli and I love that about ALL our founders. They are all about living LIFE to it's fullest, I have to work hard for a bit so I can earn that coconut money (sitting on the beach drinking from a coconut while the money just pours in--hahaa) So it's NOT ALWAYS about Yoli and I appreciate the fact the He has a family life and hobbies outside of Yoli. Well rounded people are much more successful in my eyes... BUT on a YOlI note.

I was getting the kids out of the bath and Justin handed me the phone and said, "It's Michelle from the Gym" and so I took the phone and she proceeded to tell me that She and her partner have decided to get ON BOARD with Yoli!!! I am sooo stoked... I have lots to learn Daren shows up and close a deal that I have been working on for 4 months. Just goes to show he's a pro. I know that signing a gym will give me credibility and momentum... WAHHHOOO....I know they are the first of many but this is a big deal for me so I wanted to share it with you...
I know the potential Yoli has to be viral and I love that my hard work is paying off. I have been praying and trying to keep to priorities straight so I have the Lord's help in my effort. I can't take credit for this success. I know I can't do ANYTHING on my own... It is odd however I have prayed for Justin's success in his work for years, but I have never prayed to the Lord for success in my work. Sure success with my children, my calling, my friendships, but never work. I'm not asking for money, I'm asking for direction in my learning, and to have his hand in my efforts. BUT. It still feels foreign and a little odd to ask for success. I feel wrong for doing it?! Is that weird? Feedback needed. thanks guys... I do love this work, I finally found my fit. It's all coming together and I can't wait to see what else is to come. :) Love you all! Jennis
This picture is of founder and President Robby Founder and this statement has become my new motto, cause I've been on fire since the convention and now it's getting REALLY FUN!! people are gathering to watch me burn!! burn baby burn!! :)

3 comments:

Jenn said...

here's some feedback for you - from everyone's good friend Dave Ramsey

Money is amoral. Money has no morals. It is neither good nor bad. 1st Timothy 6:10 does not say "Money is the root of all evil." What it says is "the *LOVE* of money is the root of all evil."

Just because you're poor does not mean you are good or spiritually superior; neither does it mean that you are bad or spiritually inferior. The same can be said for being rich.

You decide what you are. The way you act through your money or your lack of it will show us whether you are good or evil, but the money itself is neither.

So basically - I don't think it is bad to pray for success or even more money if you need it - it is all what you do with it - and I have no doubts you will do nothing but good!

Keep up the good work. LY!

Megan Erickson said...

Way to go Jennis! This is just the beginning!

Paula said...

Great job Jennis!! xoxoxo!