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What can you accomplish in 5 short years?

7/23/2014

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In the summer of 2009 I was a very fortunate mother of 2 beautiful children.  We scrapped together enough money to enjoy a family vacation at a cottage and most likely we used a visa to pay for it, because this was often the only way we could vacation - put it on a card and pay for it later.  Can you relate?

I was a teacher, an elementary school teacher, but the kicker was I had been a qualified teacher already for 7 years by 2009 and still had not "landed" that full time position I so longed for.  Like many graduates, I had to work in temporary positions within my teaching career and also outside the area of teaching to just "get whatever I could".

I may be smiling here in this photo and don't get me wrong, I was happy, much of the time. But a huge chunk of my days and nights I sat with regret, I had fear about how we would be able to provide for our children and I was always worried about the day that I would have to be forced back to work doing something quite possibly for minimum wage if I couldn't find anything I was qualified for.  In reality as I look back to my diary, I was in a dark place asking for an answer.

My life changed in 2009.  I was not working because I had my 2nd little miracle but because my 1st and 2nd pregnancies were so close and work prospects were far and few, I was off on a leave "without pay", no government assistance...so the stresses rose to new heights and it started to create stress and frustration on our marriage and consequently even though we may not admit it, our children can feel our stress too.

I said yes to a friend when she offered me an opportunity to feel better.  I was only open because I trusted her recommendation - but it still took me a few months to say yes.  She told me about a business opportunity but I was closed, I was too tired to think about trying another "business".  But the key component is that she planted a seed.  I started on the products she recommended after I took them to my doctor and naturopath at the time, because I wanted to be sure that whatever it was that it would be safe for my nursing baby.  When I got the go ahead, I began my new journey.

Oh the changes I went through. Most amazing transformation may not even be the health changes, but the fact that I found "ME" again.  The Tara I didn't even remember existed.  I cry while I type this to remember that feeling I had in September of 2009.  The key was that I made a DECISION, a DECISION that my family and I deserved so much better than living in survival mode, and they deserved to have a mother that was positive, passionate about life and a mother that was living a life on purpose.

As I fast forward in my journey, I don't tell you this to impress you, but I do share this because I know what is possible when you put the recipe together for your own life!  Back in 2009 I was struggling in most areas of my life, health, relationships, wealth or lack of and much more.  Not saying that money changes everything, because we know it doesn't, but I believe money does help people become more of what they already are.  So if a person is greedy, that person becomes more greedy.  If a person is generous by nature, money helps them to be more generous.  Get what I mean?  

Well here we are not quite 5 years from the day I made that decision to get out of my own way, and in June of 2014 I earned over $20,000.  Like I said I do not share that to impress you, but I do want to plant that seed of what is truly possible for you.  

If you want more choices, if you are struggling, if you can't figure out what you want to do but you have a burning desire to impact the lives of others...we should connect.  Desperation to succeed will not work...but a desire and a drive to find your purpose in life and to genuinely help others - that is what is required.  Greed will not get you to this place, but generosity will!

I am grateful that I said yes 5 years ago and now I am blessed to continue helping people like you who are asking for more...more choices, more freedom, more time, more health, more wealth.  

Your life is waiting, don't waste another minute!


*any income claims are examples of what is possible and what has been true for the author, not guaranteed in 5 years, can be accomplished sooner or later.  An individual must have time (10 hours a week minimum), must be coachable, must be willing to learn and must have the desire to help others and use simple systems. A positive mental attitude and the desire to reach new goals along a personal growth journey is an asset too!
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Awesome team news and more...

7/18/2014

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The only regrets I have ever heard from people are:  
"I wish I had started sooner"
"I wish I didn't give up when I assumed this wasn't for me"

I learned very early on from amazing Jimmy Smith, "the only way to fail is to quit"

When people say negative things about the business model I am a professional in...the only reason they are being negative is because they have created a story about something they have no clue about OR they have listened to people or experienced themselves that when the going got tough and they actually abandoned themselves and their dreams because they gave up before they saw the true potential they had!

This business is honestly a business that only seems successful for 3% of the population, why?  Because the other 97% make excuses and create stories about why it is a business that doesn't work!  


That 3% could change if people were willing to look at it as a long term asset they are building for their family as well as a personal growth journey and NOT a sales business.  


I realized in the past 5 years that many people are just not willing to get to know their true selves and grow into the person they could be!  I am not saying that people who choose to work in a career they love should try what we have...but click here to read the rest of this article.

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Making a difference together.

7/18/2014

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When a parent tells you they are proud of you, it can be a reminder of exactly why we do what we do. 


My mom Janet Zimmerman, had eye surgery just over a week ago and she has been forced to slow down and have her head down while laying on her stomach for more hours than she can do anything else.  For those of you that know my mom, that would be a hard thing to do because she is a person that NEVER stops to sit still.  


She asked for my audio cds on personal growth and business tips and she is grateful that she was "forced" to lay down and just learn all week.  She is still unable to see very well and was actually told to keep visual stimulus to a very small amount.  She took time this morning to simply watch this 20 minute video of the interview I did with Paige Dawson McNaughton and Ryan McNaughton last night.  


She called me just before she left to go for her eye follow up appointment in Toronto and is feeling nervous about that.  But she took time just minutes before she was to get picked up by a friend to tell me one thing, "Tara you are so talented, I don't know where you got that talent but you are doing such a great job of sharing stories of others and helping them reach their dreams, Dad and I are so proud of you."  


My thoughts were...my talents came from being your daughter.  My mom and dad taught me so much about respect, helping others in need and when we start from very humble beginnings we know even more about where we don't want to live our life and it also helps me to gain perspective when I learn about a person or a family that feels as though they have no options to get out of their situation (whatever that might be).  Our parents always do their best to provide for us.  They never want us to give up on our dreams even though they may not really know how to support us in reaching those dreams.  The fact that my parents always believed in me, that was all that I needed.  They have given me more than they even know. 


The best feeling in the world is when we can learn from our past and pay it forward even when at times it may feel like we don't have much to give.  As I give and support people I continue to grow as a person...so my message to anyone watching this video...start where you are.  If you truly care about others, you will be successful - get out of your own way and just impact the world - even if you have NO IDEA what that looks like right now. Start where you are and the rest will take shape as it is meant to as long as it isn't forced...be you, be natural, be real and transparent - that is how you can be relatable to others!


If you wish to see the video my mom watched and called me about: click here

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It isn't what you might think!  Are you the 3% that does?

7/17/2014

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The only regrets I have ever heard from people are:  
"I wish I had started sooner"
"I wish I didn't give up when I assumed this wasn't for me"


I learned very early on from amazing Jimmy Smith, "the only way to fail is to quit"

When people say negative things about the business model I am a professional in...the only reason they are being negative is because they have created a story about something they have no clue about OR they have listened to people or experienced themselves that when the going got tough and they actually abandoned themselves and their dreams because they gave up before they saw the true potential they had!

This business is honestly a business that only seems successful for 3% of the population, why?  Because the other 97% make excuses and create stories about why it is a business that doesn't work!  


That 3% could change if people were willing to look at it as a long term asset they are building for their family as well as a personal growth journey and NOT a sales business.  


I realized in the past 5 years that many people are just not willing to get to know their true selves and grow into the person they could be!  I am not saying that people who choose to work in a career they love should try what we have...but until people give it 5 years in our business...they have NO right to bash what we are doing here!  


Bottom line, lives are being changed for the better and any negativity you hear about it comes from the 97% who either have an idea in their mind - that story they've created, OR they have had a bad experience with the "wrong company" (I had 2 bad experiences), or they claim that they "tried" and it didn't work...when in fact they gave up too soon. OR simply they are listening to people they respect and claim to know what network marketing is.  Comments such as, "stay away from Network Marketing" "You are going to lose all your friends if you do that" "You have to pester your circle of influence"  Yada Yada!  


Let me just say, that is far from the truth...of course some people may do things that create a bad name for us (just like in every profession, we all can relate to a bad teacher, a terrible police officer, an awful doctor etc..) When there is a terrible Network Marketer that pesters you or someone you know, it could be an example of a person just starting out who hasn't been coached yet or someone who hasn't done the personal development they absolutely must do to create success and NOT be a pest!  OR you may see their excitement and passion as annoying which seems over the top.  Everyone brings their own personality to this business, how one person shares their passion and excitement may be opposite to the way another person does!  Just like some people you know annoy you, when others don't - just at a party or get together. We all know those people!  And it is simply because they have a different personality than us!


I could have given up knowing how bad my choices were in the past (the wrong company for me twice before)...or I could do what I did, I re-educated myself (without listening to the negative people) and learned what this business truly is.  From there I became UNSTOPPABLE!  Until you are willing to become educated and have a mentality of NEVER GIVING UP even when the people you love, ridicule you...you may just end up being one of the 97%.  I am not trying to be harsh...I am being real!  


Who is ready to make that 3% grow into larger numbers?  I am ready - educating people and ourselves and not getting defensive is a start.  Personal growth and determination is 2nd and Belief and Action is always part of the equation too!

Congrats to all of you who are in the 3% - we have a lot of amazing work to do and, so many lives to impact!  How rewarding this journey is!  


The other thing to keep in mind, this business model does not work when people are selfish or for those who are not interested in helping others....it is only for those of us who truly cherish people and want to support people in reaching success!  Selfless people willing to share and promote teamwork will be the ones that continue and who will succeed!  And I am proud to be with you EVERY step of the way!

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    Tara is a mother of 3, a former elementary school teacher, insurance broker & tutor.  She enjoys life as a successful mom-preneur and now has time freedom to enjoy empowering others in reaching their true potential. (testimonials about Tara - click here)

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