Giselle and I just returned from a week long yoga intensive in San Francisco.  It was intense. This is probably why it is called an intensive!  Many of you know that Giselle and I have been practicing yoga for many years now. Giselle says it best, "I can't imagine aging without yoga" :-).  Often I will get little comments like, “Wow, a week of yoga, you must be really mellowed out and relaxed.”  Hearing another person’s perspective always amuses me. To me our week was intense. It took years of "mule work” full of sweat, muscle pain and stiffness, to lengthen and strengthen our muscles so we could not just endure a week of yoga but enjoy it. I remember very well our first week intensive in San Francisco. We had plans to go to the theaters, restaurants, new movies, sight seeing, etc. Instead, after the first 4 hours, it was shower, room service, and nap only to go back for another 2 hours. We did this for 7 days and the task of simply getting through it was a real test of character. Today, the week is very different. We enjoy the week and we do get to go to the theaters, restaurants, fishermans wharf, visiting Sausalito, etc:-)

Perspective, also known as mind set, has the ability to give you your dreams OR stop them in their tracks.  Successful leaders have many characters that set them apart.  Most of you know these characteristics already. You either have these characteristics or you have seen them in others.  Persistence, discipline, determination, follow through, consistency, flexibility, passion etc.  The characteristics that make up the mindset of a successful person are completely different from those who fail.

Let me give some examples of perspective in regards to your Nu Skin business…

Media Coverage
In my 24 year history with Nu Skin, I have never seen so much positive media coverage regarding NSE or product.  It seems everyday there is another stock recommendation or someone's personal product testimonial available to us. Some distributors are being consumed by this media, so to speak, frenzy.  A successful leader’s perspective on this positive media is they understand that the true significance of this media coverage is that we have reputable 3rd party validation.  I don’t spend much time reading the details in every piece that comes out.  But what I do know is that there are many online sources, www.gpnworld.com, www.youtube.com, and the Nu Skin websites where I can easily access this information when I really need it.

Social Networking
Social Networking applications have been rapidly changing online marketing.  They have opened ways for us to enhance our business, communicate with others, and even find new prospects.  There is an abundance of experts out there claiming to be able to teach you how to improve your business. Some have good information; others are trying to make a buck repackaging some basics.

But…perspective for all the millions of people on social networks right now, there are millions of people who are not.  The basics of the business, do not change, they are expanded and in some cases enhanced.  Stick with the basics, apply them to all area of your life, and focus on building volume.

L. A. Convention
There is no doubt that the 25th anniversary celebration in L. A. is creating a lot of excitement and that it will be a remarkable experience.  We have been preparing for this and the pre-launch of ageLOC all year long.  But here is my perspective…. It is all going to be over in a couple of weeks, as all conventions it will come to a conclusion….. then what?  Perspective, look beyond October.  Start planning  for November & December.  There is no doubt that we will have amazing volumes in October, new executives will break on ageLOC volume alone.  But then what?  ageLOC, we are being told, will not be for sale again until the global January launch.

Even right now as we prepare for Convention, continue with the basics of your business…. The BASICS  won’t change.

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Take advantage of the full catalog of Nu Skin’s innovative products. They are awesome, I use them every day!  L. A. Convention is one milestone in many to come over the NEXT 25 years in NuSkin.  Perspective -Your Nu Skin business is a profession, part time or full time and no matter what goal you have chosen, no matter the state of your personal and professional development, maintaining perspective and some concept of the big picture is critical to your success.   Keep your eye on the big picture.  Don't worry you don't have to take up yoga to succeed:-)

Also know that success is not reserved only for those who have overcome great difficulties in their life or those who are "gifted". The bottom line is that everyone can do this business, more importantly YOU can do this business! You can be successful!  Perspective - NuSkin is a business vehicle with amazing potential- take a moment and make yourself a list. I am not asking you to do anything that I have not already done. Make a list of who you imagine yourself to be in the next 5 or 10 years from today. In an ideal situation who would you be?  What would your life look like, who would you be? What do you want to achieve? What do you want to have?   Enjoy.