Lessons from the Olympics

Wow, what a finish to the Olympics yesterday! This was a dream come true for Canadian Olympic athletes and all of Canada. When the winning goal was scored in overtime the world witnessed the largest collective victory shout ever as millions of Canadians in every neighborhood in every village, town and city jumped into the air simultaneously. It was a powerful and moving moment.

On more sobre reflection this morning I asked myself if there was a lesson to be learned from these Olympic Games. There are a number of parallels with our business. At the beginning of the Games and up to the winning of Canada's first gold medal the media was full of naysayers. Canadians were dreaming too big, we were called arrogant and we expected the impossible. The "Own the Podium" plan was a joke.

Ten days later all is different. The naysayers are no more and it is obvious that the Canadian Olympic Committee plan worked. They reached for the stars and made a huge success for Canada.

In building your Nu Skin business you will meet naysayers, people will tell you that you are dreaming too big. You will have a little voice in your head that says "who are you to think you can be so successful?" All champions in every great endeavor face these same challenges.

To reach the top you need to think like an Olympian. Be clear about what you want and why and you MUST reach for the stars. Believe in yourself, trust yourself and work with your upline coach. And lastly, like every medal winner you never, ever give up.