Wednesday, September 26, 2007

Make Each Day Count

I recently had the honor of meeting an extraordinary gentleman: Joe Miller.

Joe got started in my business at the age of 73. He got started with one of my associates, Joey, who is 21.

Joe and Marty Miller have been married for 50 years, have 2 sons and a lifetimeof love and memories together.

The business I have amazes me everyday. The diversity of people we attract is incredible. Just think about it: Joey is 21...just starting his life as an entrepreneur. He placed an ad in a newspaper and reached out to Marty and Joe, 73. Joe has had a lifetime of business experience, a lifetime of fun and adventures.

The connection between Joe and Joey was great from the first moment...so much so that they met for dinner in Joe's hometown of Prescott. Joe called me the next day to thank me for staying the course with LLI, because if I hadn't he said, he never would have found it. Joe and Joey both have a passion for living life to the fullest...to enjoying the adventure of life and fulfilling their potential.

I absolutely love my business. I've seen so many other business opportunities...but there's something so unique about LLI. It's the foundation of the business: people. It's the community of people assisting each other, it's the products that give people hope and transformation...enabling them to finally get the results in their life they desire. In my business, people authentically connect and touch each other's lives. They develop relationships and friendships that last lifetimes. This is a business of passion for passionate people who are committed to living life to the fullest. For 5 years, I've led the way and have been honored to do so everyday.

Joe Miller passed away this week. Marty shared with me that a few days before he passed he said to her, "I feel like a million bucks because of this business". Because we were here...passed the torch, lit the way and gave a helping hand, Joe Miller died with passion in his heart, with enthusiasm and a bright spirit. Marty said he was so happy in his last few days that it has been an honor to be a part of our team. His sudden and unexpected passing was softened by the knowing that he felt fulfilled and inspired in the moments before he left us.

I share this because everyday counts and what you do with time is what matters most. Yes, the money I make is fabulous...I admit I love luxury and luxurious things.
But what really lights me up is knowing that I've made a difference in the lives of many. Knowing that I've lit the way for people to transform their lives and live lives that are inspired and fulfilled. Knowing that each day I choose what I do with the time I've been gifted with and knowing that for the last 5 years I've spent almost everyday with my husband, enjoying who he is.

The moral of the story is I'm no different than you or Joe or Joey or anyone else. We all have the ability to choose the life we live.

And, this is available for anyone. To feel as though you've made a difference in the lives of your friends, your family, your community, your world. To enjoy the time you've been granted and live it to the fullest. It begins with a choice to choose a better life for yourself first and to inspire others by your actions and who you are being.

Joe Miller touched my life. Through our conversations, I realized that life is 100% what you create of it. At 73 he had more spirit than most 20 year olds I know. It gave me a vision for my future of living life to the fullest up until the last moment. And like everyone else, he didn't know how much time he had. People take time for granted and it's the most precious asset we have in the moment.

Today is the day. Enjoy it, live it, appreciate it.

Saturday, September 08, 2007

Transform Your Life



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