We just seen a great story unfold in our sales team. A few years ago we recommended the company’s health science products to a client who trusted our recommendation and became a regular product user. When the time came to move him to Preferred Customer status, we explained the benefits of being a distributor rather than a PC for the potential of gaining a small financial return from referrals to his contacts, additional product use for himself, and any downline placements that occurred from his upline. In essence, he could potentially get discounts on his vitamins, and as he was going to buy the vitamins anyway, this was a no-lose situation.
Over the last few years this has panned out as expected. He would get a check every month or so, and this resulted in basically giving him a discount on his personal use vitamins. Now since he chose to get in the distribution pathway simply by joining as a distributor, and through no further effort on his part, one of his legs grew substantially. He was sitting on a half-built income stream than simply needed a second leg to allow him to take the money off the table.
Fast-forward to now. His wife decides, after years of using the products herself, and finding the timing was right for her, to start up her own business. With the relaxation of the company’s regulations in relation to husband/wife having separate The company businesses, and after consultation with the soon-to-be upline, she commenced her own The company business on the weak side of her husbands. All of sudden his checks become so much more regular. In fact between them they received about seven checks in the first five weeks of the wife’s new business, and covered her set up costs and more.
That’s the power of this business! So many distributors in our team, by virtue of the unique distribution model and compensation plan, are sitting on a goal mine of cash flow that just needs one more leg to full exploit. This has been an excellent example of the benefits of getting involved as soon as one can by placing yourself and your The company business in the pathway of product and profit distribution!
Tuesday, October 26, 2010
Sunday, September 12, 2010
The New 'Solution'
The new health and freedom 'Solution' DVD really is a solution for anyone in growing their business!
Why?
1.The Solution offers SO MUCH LEVERAGE! Anyone can put a DVD in a DVD player and press play...
2. We can put as much or as little of our own personality into each 'viewing'...
3. The skills required to present our business have just dropped big time...
4. The online tools have just improved big time...
5. Now we can offer 'viewings' instead of 'presentations'...
Get the Solution, get everyone you know to watch it, get those keen going, get paid, get busy building your business and get busy doing the same with your new team members!
Why?
1.The Solution offers SO MUCH LEVERAGE! Anyone can put a DVD in a DVD player and press play...
2. We can put as much or as little of our own personality into each 'viewing'...
3. The skills required to present our business have just dropped big time...
4. The online tools have just improved big time...
5. Now we can offer 'viewings' instead of 'presentations'...
Get the Solution, get everyone you know to watch it, get those keen going, get paid, get busy building your business and get busy doing the same with your new team members!
Friday, September 3, 2010
Introducing! Proflavanol C100
Help your body step up the fight against free radicals with the synergistic combination of grape seed extract and vitamin C – with the new break through Nutritional Hybrid Technology!
USANA is the first in the industry to employ Nutritional Hybrid Technology, featuring bilayer tableting, which allows two unique formulations to be combined while remaining distinctly separated. This innovative technology opens the door to accelerate innovation in supplement design and manufacture.
An upgrade to Proflavanol® 90 – Superior formulation at the same price and points!
Proflavanol C100 will replace Proflavanol 90 in all orders commencing 4 September, 2010. (NB: it will be available from 1pm AEST)
Antioxidant Power…
We hear or read about antioxidants on almost a daily basis but how many of us know what they really are? Antioxidants are substances or nutrients in our foods which can prevent or slow the oxidative damage to our body. When our body cells use oxygen, they naturally produce free radicals (by-products) which can cause damage. Antioxidants act as "free radical scavengers" and hence prevent and repair damage done by these free radicals1
Where can we find these antioxidants? There are more than 20,000 bioflavonoids and bioflavanols identified today with differing degrees of antioxidant activity. Procyanidins (flavanols) appear to be some of the most powerful free-radical scavengers available. Procyanidins are found in many types of foods, but in extremely small amounts. Some of the highest concentrations of procyanidins are found in grape seeds.3,4,5,6
Supplementation of vitamin C was also found to improve components of the human immune system such as antimicrobial and natural killer cell activities. Vitamin C contributes to maintaining the integrity of cells and protects them against reactive oxygen species generated during the respiratory burst and in the inflammatory response.7
Why Proflavanol C100?
There are a significant amount of benefits to be had by consuming Proflavanol C 100, many of which are listed below:
Employs break-through Nutritional Hybrid Technology by combining two formulations into one bilayer tablet, keeping the formulations distinctly separate. This combination helps you to simplify your nutritional regimen by decreasing the number of tablets you need to take everyday.
Supports Cardiovascular Health - helps maintain normal healthy blood vessels and capillaries. It may assist blood circulation and helps maintain a normal healthy vascular function.
Supports Healthy Immune Function -The procyanidins found in the grape seed extract content together with the Poly C, as in Proflavanol C100, helps support and maintain a normal healthy immune system and function.
Promotes healthy skin - can help defend against cellular damage caused by free radicals that can negatively impact the skin’s appearance. With its unique combination of grape seed extracts and vitamin C, Proflavanol C100 may help to maintain normal healthy skin, and may be beneficial in improving skin-aging appearance.
Helps in relieving symptoms of colds*
Vegetarian safe
Proflavanol C100, USANA’s unique bioflavonoid supplement, contains the equivalent of 12 g of grape seed extract along with 300 mg of vitamin C in each tablet, and comes in a delicious grape flavor.
Try Proflavanol C100 TODAY – ORDER NOW
NB: Products will be available 4 September, 2010 at 1pm (AEST)
Talk to your customers and prospects about the benefits of Proflavanol C100 using the downloadable flyer or download the Product Information Booklet page for more information.
Experience the benefits of superior antioxidant protection and ground-breaking Hybrid Technology in this superior formulation!
Here below are some links with useful information:
Links:
Proflavanol C100 Flyer – English
Proflavanol C100 Flyer – Chinese
Proflavanol C100 Product Information Booklet page – English
Proflavanol C100 Product Information Booklet page – Chinese
* If symptoms persist see your healthcare practitioner. Not to be used in children under two years of age without medical advice.
References:
1. Healthcastle Nutrition Inc, 1997-2010; http://www.healthcastle.com/antioxidant.shtml
2. Littaru GP, Battino M, Folkers K In Cardenas E and Packer L (eds) Handbook of Antioxidants. Marcel Dekker:New York. 1996 Pp. 203-39.
3. Liu S, et al., Am J Clin Nutr, 2000; 72:922-28.
4. Michaud DS, et al., A J Clin Nutr, 2000; 72-990-97.
5. Slater, TF In Conn HO, ed. Royal Soc Med International Congress and Symp Series, 1981; No. 47:Pp 11-15.
6. Maffei F, et al., Arzneimittelforschung, 1994; 44:592-601.
7. Wintergerst ES, Maggini S, Hornig DH, Ann Nutr Metab. 2006;50(2):85-94. 8. Shenouda SM, et al., Grape Seed Extract Plus Vitamin C Improves Indices of Vascular Health, USANA Clinical Research Poster 2010; http://www.usana.com/dotCom/difference/hir/sci_crb
USANA is the first in the industry to employ Nutritional Hybrid Technology, featuring bilayer tableting, which allows two unique formulations to be combined while remaining distinctly separated. This innovative technology opens the door to accelerate innovation in supplement design and manufacture.
An upgrade to Proflavanol® 90 – Superior formulation at the same price and points!
Proflavanol C100 will replace Proflavanol 90 in all orders commencing 4 September, 2010. (NB: it will be available from 1pm AEST)
Antioxidant Power…
We hear or read about antioxidants on almost a daily basis but how many of us know what they really are? Antioxidants are substances or nutrients in our foods which can prevent or slow the oxidative damage to our body. When our body cells use oxygen, they naturally produce free radicals (by-products) which can cause damage. Antioxidants act as "free radical scavengers" and hence prevent and repair damage done by these free radicals1
Where can we find these antioxidants? There are more than 20,000 bioflavonoids and bioflavanols identified today with differing degrees of antioxidant activity. Procyanidins (flavanols) appear to be some of the most powerful free-radical scavengers available. Procyanidins are found in many types of foods, but in extremely small amounts. Some of the highest concentrations of procyanidins are found in grape seeds.3,4,5,6
Supplementation of vitamin C was also found to improve components of the human immune system such as antimicrobial and natural killer cell activities. Vitamin C contributes to maintaining the integrity of cells and protects them against reactive oxygen species generated during the respiratory burst and in the inflammatory response.7
Why Proflavanol C100?
There are a significant amount of benefits to be had by consuming Proflavanol C 100, many of which are listed below:
Employs break-through Nutritional Hybrid Technology by combining two formulations into one bilayer tablet, keeping the formulations distinctly separate. This combination helps you to simplify your nutritional regimen by decreasing the number of tablets you need to take everyday.
Supports Cardiovascular Health - helps maintain normal healthy blood vessels and capillaries. It may assist blood circulation and helps maintain a normal healthy vascular function.
Supports Healthy Immune Function -The procyanidins found in the grape seed extract content together with the Poly C, as in Proflavanol C100, helps support and maintain a normal healthy immune system and function.
Promotes healthy skin - can help defend against cellular damage caused by free radicals that can negatively impact the skin’s appearance. With its unique combination of grape seed extracts and vitamin C, Proflavanol C100 may help to maintain normal healthy skin, and may be beneficial in improving skin-aging appearance.
Helps in relieving symptoms of colds*
Vegetarian safe
Proflavanol C100, USANA’s unique bioflavonoid supplement, contains the equivalent of 12 g of grape seed extract along with 300 mg of vitamin C in each tablet, and comes in a delicious grape flavor.
Try Proflavanol C100 TODAY – ORDER NOW
NB: Products will be available 4 September, 2010 at 1pm (AEST)
Talk to your customers and prospects about the benefits of Proflavanol C100 using the downloadable flyer or download the Product Information Booklet page for more information.
Experience the benefits of superior antioxidant protection and ground-breaking Hybrid Technology in this superior formulation!
Here below are some links with useful information:
Links:
Proflavanol C100 Flyer – English
Proflavanol C100 Flyer – Chinese
Proflavanol C100 Product Information Booklet page – English
Proflavanol C100 Product Information Booklet page – Chinese
* If symptoms persist see your healthcare practitioner. Not to be used in children under two years of age without medical advice.
References:
1. Healthcastle Nutrition Inc, 1997-2010; http://www.healthcastle.com/antioxidant.shtml
2. Littaru GP, Battino M, Folkers K In Cardenas E and Packer L (eds) Handbook of Antioxidants. Marcel Dekker:New York. 1996 Pp. 203-39.
3. Liu S, et al., Am J Clin Nutr, 2000; 72:922-28.
4. Michaud DS, et al., A J Clin Nutr, 2000; 72-990-97.
5. Slater, TF In Conn HO, ed. Royal Soc Med International Congress and Symp Series, 1981; No. 47:Pp 11-15.
6. Maffei F, et al., Arzneimittelforschung, 1994; 44:592-601.
7. Wintergerst ES, Maggini S, Hornig DH, Ann Nutr Metab. 2006;50(2):85-94. 8. Shenouda SM, et al., Grape Seed Extract Plus Vitamin C Improves Indices of Vascular Health, USANA Clinical Research Poster 2010; http://www.usana.com/dotCom/difference/hir/sci_crb
Introducing! Fibergy Plus
Fibre supplements play an important role in helping individuals achieve fibre intakes approaching recommended levels. The weight of clinical evidence strongly indicates that consumption of dietary fibre, from food or fibre supplements, has many beneficial effects to overall health .1 One should consume multiple sources of dietary fibre because different types of fibre provide specific benefits and serve unique purposes within the body.
Fibergy Plus is USANA’s high fibre low-GI flavourless unique formulation which contains Psyllium and Inulin, which promotes good digestive health, and aids in normal bowel regularity.
With double the number of serves and 26% price reduction, Fibergy Plus is great value!
Why Fibergy Plus?
Fibergy Plus contains multiple sources of dietary fibre. It contains psyllium – a dietary fibre that helps stimulating normal bowel regularity; as well as inulin – a prebiotic that helps promote growth of healthy bacteria in the digestive tract.
Psyllium
Psyllium is a rich source of soluble fibre, and a bulking agent. It has been widely used to promote bowel movement. A serving of Fibergy Plus supplies 4 grams of psyllium.
Inulin
Inulin is a prebiotic found in Fibergy Plus that promotes the growth of bifidobacteria in the digestive tract. It is a special type of nondigestible fibre that serves as fertilizer for healthy bacteria in the digestive system, which in turn assists in the absorption of nutrients and the breakdown of foods. A serving of Fibergy Plus supplies 3 grams of inulin
Benefits of Fibergy Plus
Promotes good digestive health, and aids in normal bowel regularity, which helps move wastes and toxins out of the colon. Undigested food material and metabolic waste build up in the body due to slow elimination, may contribute to other health problems.
Leaves you feeling satisfied – the high fibre low-GI formula of Fibergy Plus makes it easy to skip unhealthy snacks throughout the day.
It is a flavourless fibre blend which provides 12 grams of soluble and insoluble fibre in each serving – that’s more than twice the amount of many other fibre products available in the market!
It is formulated using natural ingredients and without added Gluten, Soy or Dairy*.
The new flavourless Fibergy Plus makes it versatile to be added to any drink or liquid food!
Did U Know?
Fibergy Plus contains more than double the amount of fibre per serving when compared to other dietary fibre brands in the market?
Benefibre – 3 g per serve
Dulcofibre – 2.2 g per serve
Fibresure – 5 g per serve
Metamucil Clear & Natural – 5 g per serve
Fibergy Plus – 12 g per serve!!!
According to the Nutrient Reference Values for Australia and New Zealand (developed by the National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC) and the Department of Health)…
adult women should eat at least 25 grams of fibre daily
men should eat at least 30 grams
pregnant women over the age of 18 should consume 28 grams of fibre every day
new mothers need 27-30 grams each day.
One serving of Fibergy Plus provides nearly 40% of an adult’s daily fibre requirement!
Fibre in Fibergy Plus is Fantastic! Try Fibergy Plus TODAY – ORDER NOW.
NB: New products will be available 4 September 2010, 1pm (AEST)
Share the benefits and value of the brand new Fibergy Plus with your customers and prospects, using the downloadable flyer or download the Product Information Booklet page for more information.
Links:
Fibergy Plus Flyer – English
Fibergy Plus Flyer – Chinese
Fibergy Plus Product Information Booklet page – English
Fibergy Plus Product Information Booklet page – Chinese
Fibergy Plus is USANA’s high fibre low-GI flavourless unique formulation which contains Psyllium and Inulin, which promotes good digestive health, and aids in normal bowel regularity.
With double the number of serves and 26% price reduction, Fibergy Plus is great value!
Why Fibergy Plus?
Fibergy Plus contains multiple sources of dietary fibre. It contains psyllium – a dietary fibre that helps stimulating normal bowel regularity; as well as inulin – a prebiotic that helps promote growth of healthy bacteria in the digestive tract.
Psyllium
Psyllium is a rich source of soluble fibre, and a bulking agent. It has been widely used to promote bowel movement. A serving of Fibergy Plus supplies 4 grams of psyllium.
Inulin
Inulin is a prebiotic found in Fibergy Plus that promotes the growth of bifidobacteria in the digestive tract. It is a special type of nondigestible fibre that serves as fertilizer for healthy bacteria in the digestive system, which in turn assists in the absorption of nutrients and the breakdown of foods. A serving of Fibergy Plus supplies 3 grams of inulin
Benefits of Fibergy Plus
Promotes good digestive health, and aids in normal bowel regularity, which helps move wastes and toxins out of the colon. Undigested food material and metabolic waste build up in the body due to slow elimination, may contribute to other health problems.
Leaves you feeling satisfied – the high fibre low-GI formula of Fibergy Plus makes it easy to skip unhealthy snacks throughout the day.
It is a flavourless fibre blend which provides 12 grams of soluble and insoluble fibre in each serving – that’s more than twice the amount of many other fibre products available in the market!
It is formulated using natural ingredients and without added Gluten, Soy or Dairy*.
The new flavourless Fibergy Plus makes it versatile to be added to any drink or liquid food!
Did U Know?
Fibergy Plus contains more than double the amount of fibre per serving when compared to other dietary fibre brands in the market?
Benefibre – 3 g per serve
Dulcofibre – 2.2 g per serve
Fibresure – 5 g per serve
Metamucil Clear & Natural – 5 g per serve
Fibergy Plus – 12 g per serve!!!
According to the Nutrient Reference Values for Australia and New Zealand (developed by the National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC) and the Department of Health)…
adult women should eat at least 25 grams of fibre daily
men should eat at least 30 grams
pregnant women over the age of 18 should consume 28 grams of fibre every day
new mothers need 27-30 grams each day.
One serving of Fibergy Plus provides nearly 40% of an adult’s daily fibre requirement!
Fibre in Fibergy Plus is Fantastic! Try Fibergy Plus TODAY – ORDER NOW.
NB: New products will be available 4 September 2010, 1pm (AEST)
Share the benefits and value of the brand new Fibergy Plus with your customers and prospects, using the downloadable flyer or download the Product Information Booklet page for more information.
Links:
Fibergy Plus Flyer – English
Fibergy Plus Flyer – Chinese
Fibergy Plus Product Information Booklet page – English
Fibergy Plus Product Information Booklet page – Chinese
Friday, August 27, 2010
Improve Your Status with PaceSetter Requalification
USANA’s new PaceSetter Program was unveiled at the 2010 International Convention, and within the next eight weeks you have the chance to qualify for “annual” PaceSetter or Platinum status! Why wait for your enrollment anniversary date when the full potential of USANA’s Matching Bonus is available now? For full details go to USANAtoday.com.
NEW Health & Freedom Solution
First impressions leave a lasting impression. The new Health & Freedom Solution helps you make the most impactful first impression when prospecting. With informative videos on every aspect of the USANA business, the revolutionary Health & Freedom Solution DVD gives you the confidence to present the USANA opportunity of true health and true wealth. It is simple, effective and tailored to address your prospect’s questions. Find out more at Health & Business Seminar - every attendee receives a Limited-Edition DVD!
NEW Health & Freedom Solution
First impressions leave a lasting impression. The new Health & Freedom Solution helps you make the most impactful first impression when prospecting. With informative videos on every aspect of the USANA business, the revolutionary Health & Freedom Solution DVD gives you the confidence to present the USANA opportunity of true health and true wealth. It is simple, effective and tailored to address your prospect’s questions. Find out more at Health & Business Seminar - every attendee receives a Limited-Edition DVD!
Health & Freedom Presentation gets A+ Upgrade!
USANA unveiled the Health & Freedom Solution this morning—a two-year project and complete overhaul of the old flipchart—and Associates went wild! This exceptional presentation piece is designed to be used with a live presenter, interacting directly with an audience.
The new Health & Freedom Solution DVD outlines the new Professional, Entrepreneur, and Business Enrollment Packs available to new Associates. In addition, detailed yet interesting videos about the business opportunity and the USANA product lines have been included that will show your prospects and customers the holistic and intrinsic value USANA can bring to their lives. The end of the video explains USANA’s compensation plan in simple terms and then sends your prospects back to a “closing” screen. Along with the five cue cards (included with the DVD) and the presenter script, closing will be easier than ever!
USANA President Fred Cooper also announced some great enhancements to the compensation plan. The new Premier Platinum PaceSetter and Premier PaceSetter plans will provide more opportunities for new Associates to qualify for a lifetime of USANA’s generous Matching Bonus program. In addition, a new Associate will have eight weeks to qualify for premier status instead of only six. Older Associates will get another chance to qualify for our regular Platinum PaceSetter and PaceSetter program that offers the matching bonus benefit for a year (with a chance to requalify on their anniversary date).
You won’t want to miss out on all of these exciting changes, so make sure to take advantage of these great improvements. More details will be posted to USANAtoday soon!
The new Health & Freedom Solution DVD outlines the new Professional, Entrepreneur, and Business Enrollment Packs available to new Associates. In addition, detailed yet interesting videos about the business opportunity and the USANA product lines have been included that will show your prospects and customers the holistic and intrinsic value USANA can bring to their lives. The end of the video explains USANA’s compensation plan in simple terms and then sends your prospects back to a “closing” screen. Along with the five cue cards (included with the DVD) and the presenter script, closing will be easier than ever!
USANA President Fred Cooper also announced some great enhancements to the compensation plan. The new Premier Platinum PaceSetter and Premier PaceSetter plans will provide more opportunities for new Associates to qualify for a lifetime of USANA’s generous Matching Bonus program. In addition, a new Associate will have eight weeks to qualify for premier status instead of only six. Older Associates will get another chance to qualify for our regular Platinum PaceSetter and PaceSetter program that offers the matching bonus benefit for a year (with a chance to requalify on their anniversary date).
You won’t want to miss out on all of these exciting changes, so make sure to take advantage of these great improvements. More details will be posted to USANAtoday soon!
Get the Most Nutrition from your Food
Need help “digesting” all the new product information announced at the 2010 International Convention? Have no fear, we are here to give you an overview of USANA’s newest addition to our already great line-up of Nutritionals: USANA Digestive Enzyme!
Your body relies on the nutrients found in food to survive. As you take in food, your digestive system begins working to break down nutrients so they can be absorbed into your bloodstream and carried to all the cells in your body. In fact, healthy digestion is so important to your overall health that USANA has created a special subcategory of Nutritionals called “Digestion/Detox” to call extra attention to it. Digestive Enzyme, as well as USANA® Probiotic, Fibergy® Plus, and Hepasil DTX™ are Digestion/Detox products that all play important roles in aiding and maintaining your digestive and liver health.*
Eat Healthy, Get All the Benefits
While it’s important to eat a healthy diet, good eating habits may not make you healthier if the nutrients aren’t properly absorbed. USANA’s Digestive Enzyme supplement was designed to encourage more complete digestion and absorption of nutrients, so that you can get the most nutrition from the foods that you eat. In addition, Digestive Enzyme also helps alleviate the stuffed feeling after eating a large meal and reduce the symptoms of occasional indigestion, including heartburn, gas, and bloating. It also supports the body’s natural detoxification processes.
USANA’s Digestive Enzyme contains many different enzymes to help breakdown starches, proteins, and fats. The blend is also formulated with lactase, which assists in the digestion of food containing lactose, a sugar found in dairy products, and may help prevent symptoms of lactose intolerance. In addition, USANA’s Digestive Enzyme is different from others on the market because it contains spirulina, a nutrient-rich blue-green algae “super food” that contains chlorophyll, which supports the body’s natural processes for eliminating toxins.
Need more help “digesting” all the information on this product? There is a downloadable flyer called “The Science Behind Digestive Enzyme” available under “Prospecting” for you to share with your customers and to help answer any questions. Make sure you look for all of the Digestion/Detox products in their new category on the shopping cart, and pick up new Product Information Booklets, Prospecting Catalogs, and Health & Freedom Newspapers—all of which reflect the new subcategory—to share with your prospects.
Feel the difference optimal nutrient absorption can make in your health.
Your body relies on the nutrients found in food to survive. As you take in food, your digestive system begins working to break down nutrients so they can be absorbed into your bloodstream and carried to all the cells in your body. In fact, healthy digestion is so important to your overall health that USANA has created a special subcategory of Nutritionals called “Digestion/Detox” to call extra attention to it. Digestive Enzyme, as well as USANA® Probiotic, Fibergy® Plus, and Hepasil DTX™ are Digestion/Detox products that all play important roles in aiding and maintaining your digestive and liver health.*
Eat Healthy, Get All the Benefits
While it’s important to eat a healthy diet, good eating habits may not make you healthier if the nutrients aren’t properly absorbed. USANA’s Digestive Enzyme supplement was designed to encourage more complete digestion and absorption of nutrients, so that you can get the most nutrition from the foods that you eat. In addition, Digestive Enzyme also helps alleviate the stuffed feeling after eating a large meal and reduce the symptoms of occasional indigestion, including heartburn, gas, and bloating. It also supports the body’s natural detoxification processes.
USANA’s Digestive Enzyme contains many different enzymes to help breakdown starches, proteins, and fats. The blend is also formulated with lactase, which assists in the digestion of food containing lactose, a sugar found in dairy products, and may help prevent symptoms of lactose intolerance. In addition, USANA’s Digestive Enzyme is different from others on the market because it contains spirulina, a nutrient-rich blue-green algae “super food” that contains chlorophyll, which supports the body’s natural processes for eliminating toxins.
Need more help “digesting” all the information on this product? There is a downloadable flyer called “The Science Behind Digestive Enzyme” available under “Prospecting” for you to share with your customers and to help answer any questions. Make sure you look for all of the Digestion/Detox products in their new category on the shopping cart, and pick up new Product Information Booklets, Prospecting Catalogs, and Health & Freedom Newspapers—all of which reflect the new subcategory—to share with your prospects.
Feel the difference optimal nutrient absorption can make in your health.
Nutritional Hybrid Technology
Think about all of the greatest technological advancements through history: the wheel, the telephone, the invention of flight… After landing on the moon, it seemed as if technology couldn’t be pushed any further—until now. Join USANA and take the next step toward the future of your health.
It always feels great to be the first, but USANA is currently the only company in the industry to take advantage of Nutritional Hybrid Technology (NHT). NHT is so new and groundbreaking, it’s difficult to imagine what might come next.
What is Nutritional Hybrid Technology?
USANA's innovative Nutritional Hybrid Technology is a state-of-the-art approach to formula design and manufacturing. NHT features bilayer tableting: the separation of various formula ingredients into two distinct tablet layers. Now, for the first time, incompatible ingredients can be combined in a single tablet, and key nutritional ingredients can be visually highlighted in distinct tablet layers.
USANA's Nutritional Hybrid Technology opens the door to accelerated innovation in supplement design and manufacture, and USANA is proud to be the first in the industry to utilize it.
What USANA products use Nutritional Hybrid Technology?
Replacing Proflavanol, Proflavanol 90, and Poly C, USANA’s new Hybrid pill Proflavanol® C100 will make your life a little easier by lessening the amount of pills you need to take without sacrificing any of the nutrients you need.
Hepasil DTX® has also received the Hybrid treatment and is now available in MyHealthPak™.
Take advantage of USANA’s pioneering efforts in the field of nutritional supplements. Add these new products to your MyHealthPak and Autoship today!
It always feels great to be the first, but USANA is currently the only company in the industry to take advantage of Nutritional Hybrid Technology (NHT). NHT is so new and groundbreaking, it’s difficult to imagine what might come next.
What is Nutritional Hybrid Technology?
USANA's innovative Nutritional Hybrid Technology is a state-of-the-art approach to formula design and manufacturing. NHT features bilayer tableting: the separation of various formula ingredients into two distinct tablet layers. Now, for the first time, incompatible ingredients can be combined in a single tablet, and key nutritional ingredients can be visually highlighted in distinct tablet layers.
USANA's Nutritional Hybrid Technology opens the door to accelerated innovation in supplement design and manufacture, and USANA is proud to be the first in the industry to utilize it.
What USANA products use Nutritional Hybrid Technology?
Replacing Proflavanol, Proflavanol 90, and Poly C, USANA’s new Hybrid pill Proflavanol® C100 will make your life a little easier by lessening the amount of pills you need to take without sacrificing any of the nutrients you need.
Hepasil DTX® has also received the Hybrid treatment and is now available in MyHealthPak™.
Take advantage of USANA’s pioneering efforts in the field of nutritional supplements. Add these new products to your MyHealthPak and Autoship today!
Monday, August 16, 2010
USANA Enters China
Dear Associates,
I am very pleased to tell you that USANA has acquired BabyCare Ltd, a direct selling company based in Beijing with operations in 21 cities and 16 provinces.
As one of only 25 companies operating with a direct selling license in China, BabyCare offers USANA a unique opportunity to accomplish our objective of entering this lucrative market. With more than 11 years of experience in China, BabyCare brings us valuable knowledge of the country’s direct sales industry. And, importantly, we will have the ability to expand to China via BabyCare.
BabyCare develops, manufactures, and sells high-quality nutritional products for the entire family, with a focus on infant nutrition. They are a natural fit for USANA because they share our philosophy for high-quality products and pristine manufacturing practices.
Initially, BabyCare will continue to operate as a standalone business in China while helping USANA become more familiar with the market. USANA’s long-term objective for this acquisition is to establish and grow the USANA brand throughout China. In an effort to achieve this goal, USANA is already working to license some of its products to BabyCare to enhance the company’s existing product line.
To be one of the first to learn more about this exciting opportunity and what it means for you, join us for a special training session next week at our 2010 International Convention in Salt Lake City. For those of you who are unable to attend Convention, each market will be conducting its own special training in early September. More information about the time, date, and location for these trainings will be coming soon from your local office.
Thank you for all of your hard work on behalf of USANA. We will continue to look for opportunities to help you benefit by sharing the USANA vision with the world.
See you at convention!
Live well,
Dave Wentz
USANA Chief Executive Officer
I am very pleased to tell you that USANA has acquired BabyCare Ltd, a direct selling company based in Beijing with operations in 21 cities and 16 provinces.
As one of only 25 companies operating with a direct selling license in China, BabyCare offers USANA a unique opportunity to accomplish our objective of entering this lucrative market. With more than 11 years of experience in China, BabyCare brings us valuable knowledge of the country’s direct sales industry. And, importantly, we will have the ability to expand to China via BabyCare.
BabyCare develops, manufactures, and sells high-quality nutritional products for the entire family, with a focus on infant nutrition. They are a natural fit for USANA because they share our philosophy for high-quality products and pristine manufacturing practices.
Initially, BabyCare will continue to operate as a standalone business in China while helping USANA become more familiar with the market. USANA’s long-term objective for this acquisition is to establish and grow the USANA brand throughout China. In an effort to achieve this goal, USANA is already working to license some of its products to BabyCare to enhance the company’s existing product line.
To be one of the first to learn more about this exciting opportunity and what it means for you, join us for a special training session next week at our 2010 International Convention in Salt Lake City. For those of you who are unable to attend Convention, each market will be conducting its own special training in early September. More information about the time, date, and location for these trainings will be coming soon from your local office.
Thank you for all of your hard work on behalf of USANA. We will continue to look for opportunities to help you benefit by sharing the USANA vision with the world.
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Monday, August 2, 2010
Economic reflections – 2012 and Beyond
Economic Reflections – 2012 and Beyond
The aligning of economic predictions & ancient wisdoms
In this article I am going to talk about economic predictions for 2012 and beyond. I will address what I see as three potential flashpoints occurring at or about the same time, creating potentially economic impact not seen in our life time. These include:
1. Economic cycles
2. Natural cycles
3. Social cycles
Firstly however I wish to address what I imagine is the inevitable question – why am I integrating modern economic information with ancient ‘wisdoms’? Let me address that first. I will then provide insights into what drives my interest in economic predictions. Then I will share my reflections on the economy of 2012 and beyond.
Beyond western world ‘science’
In my opinion citizens of western developed countries have been influenced to believe that ‘science holds all the answers’ – and that there is only one science. From my studies of Eastern philosophy, there is more than one interpretation of science.
The following quote gives insight into a Buddhist influenced perspective about science in modern Western society:
"I think that in modern Western society, there seems to be a powerful cultural conditioning that is based on science. But in some instances, the basic premises and parameters set up by Western science can limit your ability to deal with certain realities. For instance, you have the constraints of the idea that everything can be explained within the framework of a single lifetime, and you combine this with the notion that everything can and must be explained and accounted for. But when you encounter phenomena that you cannot account for, then there's kind of a tension created; it's almost a feeling of agony."
--Howard C. Culter and His Holiness the Dalai Lama, 1998, The Art of Happiness
The following quote gives insight into a Taoism influence perspective about science and nature:
"The Taoist approach to science and technology was not, as Rene Descartes, Francis Bacon, and other early modern scientific philosophers advocated, one of exploring or conquering nature, but of working with nature, as a part of nature. Descartes argued that scientific knowledge should serve to ‘render ourselves the masters and possessors of nature’. On the other hand, the Sung scholar, Lin Ching-His wrote, ‘Scholars of old time said that the mind is originally empty, and only because of this can it respond to natural things without prejudices. Only the empathy mind can respond to the things of nature.’ For the Taoists, the e use of science and technology is not a matter of better imposing man’s will on nature, but of more effectively responding to, or harmonizing with, nature.”
-- Boldt, L.G., 1999, The Tao of Abundance – Eight ancient principles for abundant living, Penguin Books Lt., New York
Eastern philosophies and scientific perspectives recognize and respect nature. To deny the impact of nature on the economy is foolish. How much did Hurricane Katrina cost the US? How much did the bushfires of 2010 cost Russia? How much did the 2010 Christchurch NZ earthquakes cost New Zealand?
It is for these reasons that I take a more holistic view of the information available when reflecting on the economic predictions for 2012 and beyond.
If nothing else, the ‘ancient wisdoms’ insights may broaden your perspective. Either way, your own discerning will determine what you choose to accept or reject. With this explanation in place, I will continue.
My story
There was a distinct point in my career when I realized that I was painfully ignorant about the economy. For my early adult life I had been completely ignorant about this subject. During the early 1980’s residential mortgage interest rates rose to nearly 20% - and I don’t remember much about it! That was when I was unconsciously incompetent. I didn’t know what I didn’t know. It that at that time that I became a student of money, finance, investing and the economy.
I understand that many young people, starting out early in their career, would be in the same position, and could even use my story to that point of time as their excuse to stay ignorant. What I say is you can do better at an earlier age than I did.
I was brought up in the shadows of the Great Depression of the 1930’s. No, I am not that old. However my grandfather was raising a young family during this period, making a living as a farmer. My father was born towards the end of the Great Depression, and was brought up with the values of that period.
Be frugal; avoid debt, repair and recycle.
I was raised in a household where the Great Depressions values and fears dominated. I now value that experience, for whilst I didn’t live during that Depression, the imprint of the experience was never too far away.
At the time I didn’t fully appreciate all the fear and frugality. No wonder, as during some of my earlier memories the world economy was expanding. In the early 1970’s US President Richard Nixon took the US off the gold standard, and in 1974 the US Congress passed the Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA), two of a number of events that led US financial educator Robert Kiyosaki to write:
“The rules of money were completely changed…..The biggest financial boom in the history of the world began….”
--Kiyosaki, R., 2009, The Conspiracy of the Rich, Cashflow Technologies, p. 7.
My father kept saying the economy and stock market were going to crash, and yet they just kept going up. His bearish sentiment was not being borne out.
So I took two lessons from this formative period –
1. Firstly, what it was like to life as if you were in a Depression; and
2. Secondly, what it was like to miss out on financial growth opportunities when you were living like it was Depression but it wasn’t.
The second lesson made my money when I woke up financially, by ignoring the rules of the Depression. The first lesson will serve me in any upcoming recession or depression.
1. Economic cycles – 80 year cycles
There is a common thread within economic futurism to operate on an 80-year cycle, reflective of the average life span of a person or generation. With 1929 the commencement of the Great Depression, this 80-year cycles ended in 2009. With the wisdom of hindsight, 2009 was certainly a significant year economically speaking. It may not have been the year America lost ground, however 2009 may have marked the start of a significant economic downturn from a global perspective.
About six week before the 11th of September 2001 I flew Boston to Los Angeles. And about six month prior I had flow Boston to New York. Uneventfully. However the ‘coincidence’ was not lost on me. The events in New York now know as 9/11 were in my opinion significant in many ways. In addition to the obvious human tragedy involved, I sensed concerns about the economic impact. As we had a large percentage of our business market in the US, we became acutely aware of these impacts and still are. That day I told our gardener we were cutting back his services. I realized our income was going to be immediately affected, as America experienced a form of temporary paralysis.
I believe the US economy has never really recovered from that event.
I have not heard anyone else say this, or read this anywhere. This is my conclusion, influenced by the reality that we have been exchanging US currency for Australian currency extensively since about 1998. Prior to 9/11 one US dollar could buy two Australia dollars. Since 9/11 that has eroded to near parity.
As changes in the US economy (and in fact the entire world economy) affect our business, I asked the question:
Could I have known in advance of this event?
I went to my personal library and it didn’t take long to find the answer:
“Sometime around the year 2005, perhaps a few years before or after, America will enter the Forth Turning….a crisis catalyst involves scenarios…might seem plausible:
….A global terrorist group blows up an aircraft and announces it possesses portable nuclear weapons. The United States and its allies launch a preemptive strike. The terrorists threaten to retaliate against an American city. Congress declares war and authorizes unlimited house-to-house searches. Opponents charge that the president concocted the emergency for political purposes. A nationwide strike is declared. Foreign capital flees the US.
…It is unlikely that any one of the scenarios will actually happen. What is likely, however, is that the catalyst will unfold according to a basic Crisis dynamic that underlies all these scenarios. An initial spark will trigger a chain reaction of unyielding responses and further emergencies. The core elements of these scenarios (debt, civic decay, global disorder) will matter more than the details. If foreign societies are also entering a Fourth Turing, this could accelerate the chain reaction….”
--Strauss, W., and Howe, N., 1997, The Fourth Turning – An American Prophecy, Broadway Books, NY, p. 272-273.
Yes, I could have known.
Revisiting the book again and learning that I could have been better prepared for the events of 9/11 got me thinking. I realized I needed to be better prepared. I re-read the book with greater focus. The authors painted a situation they described as the ‘Fourth Turning’ that warranted closer attention.
I knew I had to be a better student. If what Strauss and Howes were saying, I needed to prepare and sharpen up my ability to predict. I formed questions to shape my research. Firstly, what caused the Great Depression of the 1930’s? When is it likely to happen again? What shape will it take? How long will it last?
What caused the Great Depression?
There have been many reasons given for the Great Depression, however I tend to disregard most writings, especially those where the writer is in my opinion, concerned by what people will think of what they say, which sums up most publications. I found one author, as controversial as many may few him, that I was confident didn’t care what people thought about his theories. Here is what he said about the mechanisms that caused the Great Depression:
“What is the difference between an economic boom (prosperity) and an economic depression (poverty)? One thing only – the amount of money in circulation. Through this system, the private banks, controlled by the same illuminati families, decide how much money will be in circulation. They can therefore create booms and busts at will….”
--Icke, D., 2002 , Alice in Wonderland and the World Trade Center Disaster, Bridge of Love Publications, MO, USA, p. 21.
I now had a trigger to watch out for – credit contraction. Not the amount of money being printed – the amount of money available for lending. I felt a lot better having a least one clue, but was intent on looking for answers to this and my other questions.
When and why is it likely to happen again?
When Robert Kiyosaki published his book ‘The Prophecy’ I was excited. Here were more answers. On the timing of a possible next depression, Kiyosaki wrote:
“Are you prepared if rich dad’s prophecy comes true?...if the biggest stock market crash in history does occur, sometime between now and the year 2020…”
-- Kiyosaki, R., 2002, Rich Dad’s Prophecy, Warner Brothers, NY, p. 6.
“…You may have up to the year 2010 to become prepared…”
--Kiyosaki, R., 2002, Rich Dad’s Prophecy, Warner Brothers, NY, p. 7.
Kiyosaki main focus was on the stock market, and impact of the large baby boomer generation, and their potential to trigger a collapse in the market.
I found more answers in the writings of US economist and futurist Harry Dent, when he was writing specifically about the Australian economy:
“…Australia had a baby boom before and after World War Two that was nearly as large as the massive American baby boom, but your country did not have anywhere near the baby bust after 1961 that the US and many other countries had. Therefore, your economic growth, like that of the US will continue to be strong into 2008 or 2009 and the decline to follow will be minimal compared to the great bust I am predicting for the States from 2009 to 2022….”
--Dent, H., 1998, The Roaring 2000’s, Bookman Press, Melb., Aust., p. 9.
One of the many sayings I had been brought up with, and one continually reinforced by US financial educator Robert Kiyosaki, is:
The rich get rich and the poor get poorer.
This is very accurate saying and grows more accurate every day. What I didn’t realize was it also applies to nations, as if they were people. And why not? Every time I flew back to Australia from the US between 2001 and now, I was blown away by the discrepancy. The US was struggling and sliding down as a nation economically – Australia was going up. It didn’t make any sense. Historically, a saying used to describe Australia was this:
When American sneezes, Australia gets a cold.
But for the first time it wasn’t working like this. For the first time the US interest rates were rising and the Australian ones were going up. For the first time in my life-time the Australian dollar seemed to be at par.
It seemed too good to be true. I found guidance in an unexpected source – a book by Australian bush outfitter icon R.M. Williams in which he wrote:
“During the 1920’s it was so good we thought it would last forever.”
This is how I summed up the Australian economy and therefore I felt it was nearly time for the repeat of the events of 1929.
2. Natural cycles – 5,125 year cycles
December 21 2012 is a date of great significance for many. It is the end of the 5,125 year cycle that has given birth to the ‘prophecy of 2012’.
Many refer to it as the Mayan prophecy, however author Gregg Braden (Braden, G., 2009, Fractal Time, Hay House) suggests that at least four traditional cultures have identified this period of time for the same reason – the end of an era.
These traditional cultures include the Hopi, Mayans, Aztecs and Ancient India.
The key time period that we are ending is a 5,125 period, which when multiplied by five such periods provides a time frame of 25,625 years (commonly rounded up to 26,000 years). And the year 2012 is the approximate end of these time frames for each of these ancient cultures.
What does this mean? There is strong suggestion in each of these ancient cultures that each 5,125 year time frame ends with a significant change, including natural changes – which, according to the ancient traditions (and supported by western science) for the past three cycles have ended with:
Fire and earthquake
Ice
Floods
To this end, much of the 2012 focus has been on the possibilities of significant natural earth changes. What will the natural phenomenon that marks the end of this era?
What this landmark dates means to me is the potential overlap of the 2012 prophecy with the independent predictions of many western world economic and social futurists.
3. Human cycles – 25,625 year cycles
December 21 2012 is a date with significance beyond prophecies of significant natural phenomenon. This date according to some also marks the end of five of these 5,125 years cycles, bringing to the end a 25,625 year cycle. The significance of this is the end of an astrological age – the end of the Age of Pisces and the beginning of the Age of Aqarius.
To explain the signficiance of this I have turned to a relatively mainstream source, Wikipedia:
"An astrological age is a time period in astrology which is believed by some to parallel major changes in the Earth's inhabitants' development, particularly relating to culture, society and politics. There are twelve astrological ages corresponding to the twelve zodiacal signs in astrology. At the completion of one cycle of twelve astrological ages, the cycle repeats itself. Astrological ages occur because of a phenomenon known as the precession of the equinoxes. One complete period of this precession is called a Great Year or Platonic Year of about 25,920 years."
--http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Astrological_age
The key points here are:
“…is believed by some to parallel major changes in the Earth's inhabitants' development, particularly relating to culture, society and politics.”
It is important to note that note all are in agreement with the timing of the Ages:
"Many astrologers believe that the Age of Aquarius has arrived recently or will arrive in the near future. On the other hand, some believe that the Age of Aquarius arrived up to five centuries ago, or will not start until six centuries from now.[4] Despite all references provided by various sources, astrologers cannot agree upon exact dates for the beginning or ending of the ages."
--http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Astrological_age
What are the implications of the Age of Aquarius?
Rather than fear the end of these 5,125 or 25,625 year cycles as the end of the world, Braden and others encourage us to view the new beginning they herald in. And what does that new beginning potentially hold? Much talk in the spirituality sub-culture has focused on the raised consciousness of the world, living with greater integrity and higher values. This has been linked to the impact of the Age of Aquarius into which we are moving post-2012, where our physical world is positioned closer to the centre of our galaxy.
“…Aquarian consciousness holds the template of holism (holy) – to draw humanity together. Thus, holism has become the template for medicine, the environment for the beginnings of a global community, and for how we now model ourselves: mind/body/spirit. Holism has become the new soul impulse. We are now living between eras – half in Pisces, an age of separation – and Aquarius, an age of unity and holism.”
--Carolyn Myss, cited in Braden, 2009, Fractal Time, p. 41.
The key I have taken from this is the need to be willing to change the way we think and do. To have the emotional flexibility and humility to let go of the old and become a student of new mind and skill sets.
“In a time of drastic change, it is the learners who inherit the future. The learned will find themselves equipped to live in the world that no longer exists.”
--Eric Hoffer, as cited in Braden 2009, p. 123.
Putting it all together
In tying three potential cycles together – the 80 year economic cycle, the 5,125 year natural cycle, and the 25,625 year (or thereabouts) human (astrological age) cycle, we have been talking about things that have already manifested themselves (the economic cycle) and things that have not yet – the natural and human/astrological cycles.
Let’s talk about what we do know.
The credit squeeze trigger
In 2005 US financial educator Robert Kiyosaki reportedly advised his inner circle of students to do the following exercise – half your income, and sell now the real estate you cannot support on that reduced income. I spoke to some how heard this advice and acted on it, and were very happy with their decision and appreciative of the advice they received.
The year this occurred – 2005 – was a significant year as it was the year those in the US who were in touch with market changes became aware of the risks on the downside. In hindsight, I cross-reference this with the words of Strauss and Howe:
“The next Fourth Turning is due to begin shortly after the new millennium, midway through the Oh-Oh decade. Around the year 2005, a sudden spark will catalyse a Crisis mood….”
--Strauss, W., and Howe, N., 1997, The Fourth Turning – An American Prophecy, Broadway Books, NY, p. 272-273.
The impact of what was termed the ‘sub-prime loan crisis’ became apparent to more people in the US by 2006, and by 2008 it had turned into what was dubbed the ‘Global Finance Crisis’ or GFC.
Here’s a great example of early awareness of the sub-prime loan threat – written in about 2006 and published in 2007, this author also accurately called the subsequent threat to the US banking system before it happened:
“…history suggests we should see a dramatic increase in mortgage defaults starting in 2006….If the default rate on mortgages increases significantly, it could well translate into a major threat to the solvency of many banks….”
--Petersen, J.L., 2007, Getting to 2012 - Big changes ahead, in The Mystery of 2012: Predictions, Prophecies & Possibilities, p. 130.
This author accurately called the sub-loan crisis in advance, not for the sake of doing so, but as one of a number of natural and man-made changes that he believes are and will occur in the lead up to the end of this era as marked by the year 2012.
The GFC revolved around the availability of credit – which I connected to the Icke comments about the trigger to economic boom or doom.
What do the next three years have in store?
What we have now is a phenomenon where date predictions of western economic futurists and those of ancient traditions are over lapping – 2009 and 2012.
What is the significance of this when it is 3 years difference?
The exact dates of the ancient cultures 2012 prediction is around 21 December 2012. However according to Braden:
“As to changes, the change between the Piscean and the Aquarian Age is gradual, not a cataclysmic one…”
----Edgar Cayce, as cited in Braden 2009, p. 63.
Braden suggests that the changes in the lead up to 2012 began in 2008, and I believe he says that with no connection to what I connect 2008 to – the Global Financial Crisis.
Dent links these years up with the following prediction:
“…our economy will worsen and that we will see the worst downturn since the 1930s between mid-to late 2009 and 2012….”
--Dent, H., 2009, The Great Depression Ahead, Simon and Schuster, p. 15.
How rough may it get?
Dent has some sobering thoughts on question:
“This next ‘season’ in our economy will impact your life, family, business and investments more than any other economic era in your lifetime has done. If you thought 2008 was scary, 2010 to 2012 will bring on the greatest economic and banking crisis since the early 1930’s…”
--Dent, H., 2009, The Great Depression Ahead, Simon and Schuster, p. 19.
Does that mean the situation is hopeless?
Not at all. Most spiritualist writers, including Braden, stress that the world is not going to end – it just may go through some significant changes. They may be natural as in changes in the behaviour of the earth, it may be social, it may be political, and it may be economic. It may be all or a combination of some of these.
What is suggested is that these changes will herald the end of one era and the beginning of another.
To quote Napoleon Hill:
“Adversity? It’s a tonic not a stumbling block. Every adversity carries the seed of an equal or greater benefit.”
--Hill, N., Grow Rich with Peace of Mind, Fawcett Books, NY, p. 4.
It will only be hopeless for those who chose not to learn new ways, adapt and embrace whatever the era presents.
Every time a job is lost a new one appears in a different industry. Every time an industry disappears, a new one is borne. The only variable will be whether the individual is willing to learn new ways of thinking and doing, to adapt to these changes.
In fact rather than feel fear or hopelessness, one author suggested we should appreciate our blessing by being alive in the period of time:
“…We are blessed to live at this time of extraordinary transformation. Each in his or her own way has a special role in contributing to the ultimate shape and function of this new world. That’s probably why we are here at this time. We should not hesitate to play our part vigorously, Time is short.”
--Petersen, J.L., 2007, Getting to 2012 - Big changes ahead, in The Mystery of 2012: Predictions, Prophecies & Possibilities, p. 135.
In fact, the post 2012 era can be described as an exciting period:
“There will be many great breakthroughs in science and technology, medicine and art, culture, and religious understanding….”
--Maret, K., 2007, The Mystery of 2012, in The Mystery of 2012: Predictions, Prophecies & Possibilities, p. 153.
Is the economy going to recover?
Those waiting for the ‘recovery’ may be waiting a long time. And growing more anxious by the day as the broader economy slips south, in the opposite direction to ‘recovery’.
In fact, the economy may not return in the way we have become accustomed to in our lifetime. One of the best quotes I have read recently regarding this was by Robert Kiyosaki and went like this”
“Some people are waiting for the economy to come back. I say the economy is not coming back. The economy has moved on.”
--Robert Kiyosaki
So yes, the economy will recover – but what shape and when that recovery occurs are not clear.
What is clear, at least to some, is that we have more downside risk than upside possibilities at the moment.
One of the most respected and influential finance commentators in the world. George
Soros, has voiced his concerns since at least 2008:
“The current crisis is not only the bust that follows the housing boom…. It’s basically the end of a 60-year period of continuing credit expansion. Credit expansion must now be followed by a period of contraction….A recession in the developed world is now more or less inevitable.”
In a speech to the Institute of International Finance in Vienna in June 2010 Soros warned that the global economy was in a position "eerily reminiscent" of what happened after the Great Depression:
"The collapse of the financial system as we know it is real, and the crisis is far from over. Indeed, we have just entered Act II of the drama …”
--Soros, G., 2010, Institute of International Finance in Vienna
What are the keys to success post 2012?
The main key to success, and for some economic survival, will be the willingness to become a student, to learn new ways of thinking and doing, to give up the beliefs and values that may have worked in a prior time.
Is it that simple? As a starting point, yes.
A point worth considering is to anticipate what your world may be like in the future, and prepare for it. One pointer may be the interpretation of the Age of Aquarius, and the qualities and values associated with the zodiac sign Aquarius.
As a point of reference, I found this summary of our current Age a great starting point to reflect on potential changes:
“….The fundamental blue-print of Pisces (two fish swimming in opposite directions) expressed itself in a continual need to divide and conquer, separate and study, split East and West, body and soul, male and female, yin and yang, the left-brained from the right-brained, the intuitive from the intellectual…”
--Myss, C.., as cited in Braden, G.,2009, Fractal Time, p. 40.
In my search for key words associated with the Age of Aquarius, I have collated the following, which you may find value in also:
Key Words:
* Unity and holism (Author/Reference: Caroline Myss Braden, 2009, Fractal Time)
* Wisdom, harmony, peace, love, consciousness and return of natural order (Author/Reference: Janosh The Mystery of 2012: Predictions, Prophecies & Possibilities, 2009)
There are a number of authors who provide specific guidance in preparation for 2012. Here are some examples:
“…to wait around to see what will happen in the year 2012 is to miss the point totally….with a dualist mind, it will be impossible to be in resonance with the new unitary divine reality under one power, the Creator. It would thus seem wise for all of us to prepare ourselves, beginning today, by immersing ourselves in the cosmic flow of time and, in all possible ways, seeking to transcend the influence of dualist Underworlds on our thinking, acting and being….”
--Calleman, C.J., 2007, The Nine Underworlds – Expanding levels of consciousness, in The Mystery of 2012: Predictions, Prophecies & Possibilities, p. 85.
With more focus on finance and the economy, Carl Maret suggests the following:
“One of the greatest hindrances to human advancement at this time is the lack of willingness to change the centralized economic power structures and financial controls that are now vested with relatively few, and disproportionately powerful, organizations and corporations. New models of economics of sharing and mutual empowerment will need to arise. This has already begun with certain forward-looking, globally oriented business practices….”
--Maret, K., 2007, The Mystery of 2012, in The Mystery of 2012: Predictions, Prophecies & Possibilities, p. 153.
Conclusion
The immediate reality taking the sparkle off this is the economic upheavals that are now apparent to most since the American sub-prime mortgage crisis broke in 2006, which then lead to the global financial crisis in 2008, which lead to the European financial crisis of 2010.
There is no evidence to suggest that economically speaking things are going to get better in the near future.
Robert Kiyosaki sums it up with the following list:
1. Old industries are dying.
2. Taxes will rise.
3. The United States in the biggest debtor nation in the world.
4. China is threatening the reserve status of the US dollar.
5. The US consumer is loaded with debt and strapped for cash.
6. Unemployment is rising.
--Kiyosaki, R., 2009, The Conspiracy of the Rich – The 8 new rules of money, Business Plus, NY, p. 117-118
I believe therefore that the income of all will potentially be affected, despite the long term growth potential certain global economies and sectors. Here’s a comment again by Kiyosaki, in the event than any Americans need more evidence of the direction of their country:
"From my point of view, we're witnessing the end of the American Empire. We're the biggest debtor nation in the world. We have a baby-boom population about to retire and depend more upon the government —one that has no money for life support. We have either corrupt or ineffective leadership—or both—and we have an expanding divide between the rich and everyone else."
-– Excerpt from Robert’s Conspiracy of the Rich bulletin, 2010
In searching for solutions, one key point I believe is that the innate economic model associated with the recent economy are part of the old-world model, not optimally suited to the needs of the new-age consciousness. To reinforce this point I repeat parts of the Carl Maret quote, with my own emphasis added:
“One of the greatest hindrances to human advancement at this time is the lack of willingness to change the centralized economic power structures and financial controls that are now vested with relatively few, and disproportionately powerful, organizations and corporations. New models of economics of sharing and mutual empowerment will need to arise. This has already begun with certain forward-looking, globally oriented business practices….”
--Maret, K., 2007, The Mystery of 2012, in The Mystery of 2012: Predictions, Prophecies & Possibilities, p. 153
Here are some key characteristics of business activity I encourage all consier, be it for economic survival or for the purposes of creating their wealth through business:
1. Have more than one income stream.
2. Get leverage. If you don’t have leveraged income, develop it by ensure that at least one of your income stream has potential for leveraged income.
3. Focus on your weakness. Once you have mastered the art of selling your time, shift the focus to developing more entrepreneurial skills such as leverage. Spent as much if not more of your focus on developing your entrepreneurial skills. It may not be easy, it may not be quick to develop, but it will be worth it. Very few of us in physical preparation have a background in entrepreneurship, so our skills in this area lag so far behind our sets and reps skills, many get disillusioned.
4. Sell products also. Selling services is time based. Selling products is not. Overcome that fear of selling or belief that selling is evil. You have the opportunity to add value to people’s life if you are selling an excellent product that has long term benefit to your clients.
5. Use the internet. Make sure you use the internet effectively to run and expand your business.
6. Go global. Engage in business activity in countries/currencies in addition to that of your resident country. There is always a country/currency doing better than yours at any point in time – are you benefiting from that.
7. Ensure you are adding true, long lasting, life-impacting, value to the lives of others. This is as opposed to promoting, marketing and selling the latest piece of information or equipment because you need cash flow. I recommend you only promote/sell things that believe strongly in, have used for a long period of time, and have achieved success through mastery of it.
8. Operate your business with excellence, using excellent products/services. There is no substitute for excellence. You will attract clients, partners and colleagues who share your value in excellence. Do not compromise for short term benefits.
9. Operate your business with integrity and honesty. This includes placing the needs of your clients and business partners equal to if not ahead of your own.
10. Work with and learn from a mentor / mastermind group. Select your mentor/mastermind group from those who has/have achieved what you want (based on accurate research as opposed to believing the marketing pieces), and who is/are willing to work with you and consider your interests – and do the same for others.
So we are motion now for whatever 2012 presents. Are you ready and willing? Ready may include changes in physical financial money management. Willing includes a willingness to take on new mind and skill sets for success in a significantly different economic and cultural world.
What is going to happen cannot be predicted with 100% accuracy. What I believe can be predicted with this level of accuracy is that there will be change, and that to be a victor in these times of change, you are going to need to be able to adapt, to be a person who embraces change, and is willing to learn new ways.
“There is good news for those wanting to move on into a brave new world. This is the best of times for those willing to study, learn quickly, work hard, and not join the chorus of negative people. Learn from the past to succeed in the future. This is your time to become rich – if you want to be.”
--Kiyosaki, R., 2009, The Conspiracy of the Rich – The 8 new rules of money, Business Plus, NY, p. 119
Ian King
1. Economic cycles
2. Natural cycles
3. Social cycles
Firstly however I wish to address what I imagine is the inevitable question – why am I integrating modern economic information with ancient ‘wisdoms’? Let me address that first. I will then provide insights into what drives my interest in economic predictions. Then I will share my reflections on the economy of 2012 and beyond.
Beyond western world ‘science’
In my opinion citizens of western developed countries have been influenced to believe that ‘science holds all the answers’ – and that there is only one science. From my studies of Eastern philosophy, there is more than one interpretation of science.
The following quote gives insight into a Buddhist influenced perspective about science in modern Western society:
"I think that in modern Western society, there seems to be a powerful cultural conditioning that is based on science. But in some instances, the basic premises and parameters set up by Western science can limit your ability to deal with certain realities. For instance, you have the constraints of the idea that everything can be explained within the framework of a single lifetime, and you combine this with the notion that everything can and must be explained and accounted for. But when you encounter phenomena that you cannot account for, then there's kind of a tension created; it's almost a feeling of agony."
--Howard C. Culter and His Holiness the Dalai Lama, 1998, The Art of Happiness
The following quote gives insight into a Taoism influence perspective about science and nature:
"The Taoist approach to science and technology was not, as Rene Descartes, Francis Bacon, and other early modern scientific philosophers advocated, one of exploring or conquering nature, but of working with nature, as a part of nature. Descartes argued that scientific knowledge should serve to ‘render ourselves the masters and possessors of nature’. On the other hand, the Sung scholar, Lin Ching-His wrote, ‘Scholars of old time said that the mind is originally empty, and only because of this can it respond to natural things without prejudices. Only the empathy mind can respond to the things of nature.’ For the Taoists, the e use of science and technology is not a matter of better imposing man’s will on nature, but of more effectively responding to, or harmonizing with, nature.”
-- Boldt, L.G., 1999, The Tao of Abundance – Eight ancient principles for abundant living, Penguin Books Lt., New York
Eastern philosophies and scientific perspectives recognize and respect nature. To deny the impact of nature on the economy is foolish. How much did Hurricane Katrina cost the US? How much did the bushfires of 2010 cost Russia? How much did the 2010 Christchurch NZ earthquakes cost New Zealand?
It is for these reasons that I take a more holistic view of the information available when reflecting on the economic predictions for 2012 and beyond.
If nothing else, the ‘ancient wisdoms’ insights may broaden your perspective. Either way, your own discerning will determine what you choose to accept or reject. With this explanation in place, I will continue.
My story
There was a distinct point in my career when I realized that I was painfully ignorant about the economy. For my early adult life I had been completely ignorant about this subject. During the early 1980’s residential mortgage interest rates rose to nearly 20% - and I don’t remember much about it! That was when I was unconsciously incompetent. I didn’t know what I didn’t know. It that at that time that I became a student of money, finance, investing and the economy.
I understand that many young people, starting out early in their career, would be in the same position, and could even use my story to that point of time as their excuse to stay ignorant. What I say is you can do better at an earlier age than I did.
I was brought up in the shadows of the Great Depression of the 1930’s. No, I am not that old. However my grandfather was raising a young family during this period, making a living as a farmer. My father was born towards the end of the Great Depression, and was brought up with the values of that period.
Be frugal; avoid debt, repair and recycle.
I was raised in a household where the Great Depressions values and fears dominated. I now value that experience, for whilst I didn’t live during that Depression, the imprint of the experience was never too far away.
At the time I didn’t fully appreciate all the fear and frugality. No wonder, as during some of my earlier memories the world economy was expanding. In the early 1970’s US President Richard Nixon took the US off the gold standard, and in 1974 the US Congress passed the Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA), two of a number of events that led US financial educator Robert Kiyosaki to write:
“The rules of money were completely changed…..The biggest financial boom in the history of the world began….”
--Kiyosaki, R., 2009, The Conspiracy of the Rich, Cashflow Technologies, p. 7.
My father kept saying the economy and stock market were going to crash, and yet they just kept going up. His bearish sentiment was not being borne out.
So I took two lessons from this formative period –
1. Firstly, what it was like to life as if you were in a Depression; and
2. Secondly, what it was like to miss out on financial growth opportunities when you were living like it was Depression but it wasn’t.
The second lesson made my money when I woke up financially, by ignoring the rules of the Depression. The first lesson will serve me in any upcoming recession or depression.
1. Economic cycles – 80 year cycles
There is a common thread within economic futurism to operate on an 80-year cycle, reflective of the average life span of a person or generation. With 1929 the commencement of the Great Depression, this 80-year cycles ended in 2009. With the wisdom of hindsight, 2009 was certainly a significant year economically speaking. It may not have been the year America lost ground, however 2009 may have marked the start of a significant economic downturn from a global perspective.
About six week before the 11th of September 2001 I flew Boston to Los Angeles. And about six month prior I had flow Boston to New York. Uneventfully. However the ‘coincidence’ was not lost on me. The events in New York now know as 9/11 were in my opinion significant in many ways. In addition to the obvious human tragedy involved, I sensed concerns about the economic impact. As we had a large percentage of our business market in the US, we became acutely aware of these impacts and still are. That day I told our gardener we were cutting back his services. I realized our income was going to be immediately affected, as America experienced a form of temporary paralysis.
I believe the US economy has never really recovered from that event.
I have not heard anyone else say this, or read this anywhere. This is my conclusion, influenced by the reality that we have been exchanging US currency for Australian currency extensively since about 1998. Prior to 9/11 one US dollar could buy two Australia dollars. Since 9/11 that has eroded to near parity.
As changes in the US economy (and in fact the entire world economy) affect our business, I asked the question:
Could I have known in advance of this event?
I went to my personal library and it didn’t take long to find the answer:
“Sometime around the year 2005, perhaps a few years before or after, America will enter the Forth Turning….a crisis catalyst involves scenarios…might seem plausible:
….A global terrorist group blows up an aircraft and announces it possesses portable nuclear weapons. The United States and its allies launch a preemptive strike. The terrorists threaten to retaliate against an American city. Congress declares war and authorizes unlimited house-to-house searches. Opponents charge that the president concocted the emergency for political purposes. A nationwide strike is declared. Foreign capital flees the US.
…It is unlikely that any one of the scenarios will actually happen. What is likely, however, is that the catalyst will unfold according to a basic Crisis dynamic that underlies all these scenarios. An initial spark will trigger a chain reaction of unyielding responses and further emergencies. The core elements of these scenarios (debt, civic decay, global disorder) will matter more than the details. If foreign societies are also entering a Fourth Turing, this could accelerate the chain reaction….”
--Strauss, W., and Howe, N., 1997, The Fourth Turning – An American Prophecy, Broadway Books, NY, p. 272-273.
Yes, I could have known.
Revisiting the book again and learning that I could have been better prepared for the events of 9/11 got me thinking. I realized I needed to be better prepared. I re-read the book with greater focus. The authors painted a situation they described as the ‘Fourth Turning’ that warranted closer attention.
I knew I had to be a better student. If what Strauss and Howes were saying, I needed to prepare and sharpen up my ability to predict. I formed questions to shape my research. Firstly, what caused the Great Depression of the 1930’s? When is it likely to happen again? What shape will it take? How long will it last?
What caused the Great Depression?
There have been many reasons given for the Great Depression, however I tend to disregard most writings, especially those where the writer is in my opinion, concerned by what people will think of what they say, which sums up most publications. I found one author, as controversial as many may few him, that I was confident didn’t care what people thought about his theories. Here is what he said about the mechanisms that caused the Great Depression:
“What is the difference between an economic boom (prosperity) and an economic depression (poverty)? One thing only – the amount of money in circulation. Through this system, the private banks, controlled by the same illuminati families, decide how much money will be in circulation. They can therefore create booms and busts at will….”
--Icke, D., 2002 , Alice in Wonderland and the World Trade Center Disaster, Bridge of Love Publications, MO, USA, p. 21.
I now had a trigger to watch out for – credit contraction. Not the amount of money being printed – the amount of money available for lending. I felt a lot better having a least one clue, but was intent on looking for answers to this and my other questions.
When and why is it likely to happen again?
When Robert Kiyosaki published his book ‘The Prophecy’ I was excited. Here were more answers. On the timing of a possible next depression, Kiyosaki wrote:
“Are you prepared if rich dad’s prophecy comes true?...if the biggest stock market crash in history does occur, sometime between now and the year 2020…”
-- Kiyosaki, R., 2002, Rich Dad’s Prophecy, Warner Brothers, NY, p. 6.
“…You may have up to the year 2010 to become prepared…”
--Kiyosaki, R., 2002, Rich Dad’s Prophecy, Warner Brothers, NY, p. 7.
Kiyosaki main focus was on the stock market, and impact of the large baby boomer generation, and their potential to trigger a collapse in the market.
I found more answers in the writings of US economist and futurist Harry Dent, when he was writing specifically about the Australian economy:
“…Australia had a baby boom before and after World War Two that was nearly as large as the massive American baby boom, but your country did not have anywhere near the baby bust after 1961 that the US and many other countries had. Therefore, your economic growth, like that of the US will continue to be strong into 2008 or 2009 and the decline to follow will be minimal compared to the great bust I am predicting for the States from 2009 to 2022….”
--Dent, H., 1998, The Roaring 2000’s, Bookman Press, Melb., Aust., p. 9.
One of the many sayings I had been brought up with, and one continually reinforced by US financial educator Robert Kiyosaki, is:
The rich get rich and the poor get poorer.
This is very accurate saying and grows more accurate every day. What I didn’t realize was it also applies to nations, as if they were people. And why not? Every time I flew back to Australia from the US between 2001 and now, I was blown away by the discrepancy. The US was struggling and sliding down as a nation economically – Australia was going up. It didn’t make any sense. Historically, a saying used to describe Australia was this:
When American sneezes, Australia gets a cold.
But for the first time it wasn’t working like this. For the first time the US interest rates were rising and the Australian ones were going up. For the first time in my life-time the Australian dollar seemed to be at par.
It seemed too good to be true. I found guidance in an unexpected source – a book by Australian bush outfitter icon R.M. Williams in which he wrote:
“During the 1920’s it was so good we thought it would last forever.”
This is how I summed up the Australian economy and therefore I felt it was nearly time for the repeat of the events of 1929.
2. Natural cycles – 5,125 year cycles
December 21 2012 is a date of great significance for many. It is the end of the 5,125 year cycle that has given birth to the ‘prophecy of 2012’.
Many refer to it as the Mayan prophecy, however author Gregg Braden (Braden, G., 2009, Fractal Time, Hay House) suggests that at least four traditional cultures have identified this period of time for the same reason – the end of an era.
These traditional cultures include the Hopi, Mayans, Aztecs and Ancient India.
The key time period that we are ending is a 5,125 period, which when multiplied by five such periods provides a time frame of 25,625 years (commonly rounded up to 26,000 years). And the year 2012 is the approximate end of these time frames for each of these ancient cultures.
What does this mean? There is strong suggestion in each of these ancient cultures that each 5,125 year time frame ends with a significant change, including natural changes – which, according to the ancient traditions (and supported by western science) for the past three cycles have ended with:
Fire and earthquake
Ice
Floods
To this end, much of the 2012 focus has been on the possibilities of significant natural earth changes. What will the natural phenomenon that marks the end of this era?
What this landmark dates means to me is the potential overlap of the 2012 prophecy with the independent predictions of many western world economic and social futurists.
3. Human cycles – 25,625 year cycles
December 21 2012 is a date with significance beyond prophecies of significant natural phenomenon. This date according to some also marks the end of five of these 5,125 years cycles, bringing to the end a 25,625 year cycle. The significance of this is the end of an astrological age – the end of the Age of Pisces and the beginning of the Age of Aqarius.
To explain the signficiance of this I have turned to a relatively mainstream source, Wikipedia:
"An astrological age is a time period in astrology which is believed by some to parallel major changes in the Earth's inhabitants' development, particularly relating to culture, society and politics. There are twelve astrological ages corresponding to the twelve zodiacal signs in astrology. At the completion of one cycle of twelve astrological ages, the cycle repeats itself. Astrological ages occur because of a phenomenon known as the precession of the equinoxes. One complete period of this precession is called a Great Year or Platonic Year of about 25,920 years."
--http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Astrological_age
The key points here are:
“…is believed by some to parallel major changes in the Earth's inhabitants' development, particularly relating to culture, society and politics.”
It is important to note that note all are in agreement with the timing of the Ages:
"Many astrologers believe that the Age of Aquarius has arrived recently or will arrive in the near future. On the other hand, some believe that the Age of Aquarius arrived up to five centuries ago, or will not start until six centuries from now.[4] Despite all references provided by various sources, astrologers cannot agree upon exact dates for the beginning or ending of the ages."
--http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Astrological_age
What are the implications of the Age of Aquarius?
Rather than fear the end of these 5,125 or 25,625 year cycles as the end of the world, Braden and others encourage us to view the new beginning they herald in. And what does that new beginning potentially hold? Much talk in the spirituality sub-culture has focused on the raised consciousness of the world, living with greater integrity and higher values. This has been linked to the impact of the Age of Aquarius into which we are moving post-2012, where our physical world is positioned closer to the centre of our galaxy.
“…Aquarian consciousness holds the template of holism (holy) – to draw humanity together. Thus, holism has become the template for medicine, the environment for the beginnings of a global community, and for how we now model ourselves: mind/body/spirit. Holism has become the new soul impulse. We are now living between eras – half in Pisces, an age of separation – and Aquarius, an age of unity and holism.”
--Carolyn Myss, cited in Braden, 2009, Fractal Time, p. 41.
The key I have taken from this is the need to be willing to change the way we think and do. To have the emotional flexibility and humility to let go of the old and become a student of new mind and skill sets.
“In a time of drastic change, it is the learners who inherit the future. The learned will find themselves equipped to live in the world that no longer exists.”
--Eric Hoffer, as cited in Braden 2009, p. 123.
Putting it all together
In tying three potential cycles together – the 80 year economic cycle, the 5,125 year natural cycle, and the 25,625 year (or thereabouts) human (astrological age) cycle, we have been talking about things that have already manifested themselves (the economic cycle) and things that have not yet – the natural and human/astrological cycles.
Let’s talk about what we do know.
The credit squeeze trigger
In 2005 US financial educator Robert Kiyosaki reportedly advised his inner circle of students to do the following exercise – half your income, and sell now the real estate you cannot support on that reduced income. I spoke to some how heard this advice and acted on it, and were very happy with their decision and appreciative of the advice they received.
The year this occurred – 2005 – was a significant year as it was the year those in the US who were in touch with market changes became aware of the risks on the downside. In hindsight, I cross-reference this with the words of Strauss and Howe:
“The next Fourth Turning is due to begin shortly after the new millennium, midway through the Oh-Oh decade. Around the year 2005, a sudden spark will catalyse a Crisis mood….”
--Strauss, W., and Howe, N., 1997, The Fourth Turning – An American Prophecy, Broadway Books, NY, p. 272-273.
The impact of what was termed the ‘sub-prime loan crisis’ became apparent to more people in the US by 2006, and by 2008 it had turned into what was dubbed the ‘Global Finance Crisis’ or GFC.
Here’s a great example of early awareness of the sub-prime loan threat – written in about 2006 and published in 2007, this author also accurately called the subsequent threat to the US banking system before it happened:
“…history suggests we should see a dramatic increase in mortgage defaults starting in 2006….If the default rate on mortgages increases significantly, it could well translate into a major threat to the solvency of many banks….”
--Petersen, J.L., 2007, Getting to 2012 - Big changes ahead, in The Mystery of 2012: Predictions, Prophecies & Possibilities, p. 130.
This author accurately called the sub-loan crisis in advance, not for the sake of doing so, but as one of a number of natural and man-made changes that he believes are and will occur in the lead up to the end of this era as marked by the year 2012.
The GFC revolved around the availability of credit – which I connected to the Icke comments about the trigger to economic boom or doom.
What do the next three years have in store?
What we have now is a phenomenon where date predictions of western economic futurists and those of ancient traditions are over lapping – 2009 and 2012.
What is the significance of this when it is 3 years difference?
The exact dates of the ancient cultures 2012 prediction is around 21 December 2012. However according to Braden:
“As to changes, the change between the Piscean and the Aquarian Age is gradual, not a cataclysmic one…”
----Edgar Cayce, as cited in Braden 2009, p. 63.
Braden suggests that the changes in the lead up to 2012 began in 2008, and I believe he says that with no connection to what I connect 2008 to – the Global Financial Crisis.
Dent links these years up with the following prediction:
“…our economy will worsen and that we will see the worst downturn since the 1930s between mid-to late 2009 and 2012….”
--Dent, H., 2009, The Great Depression Ahead, Simon and Schuster, p. 15.
How rough may it get?
Dent has some sobering thoughts on question:
“This next ‘season’ in our economy will impact your life, family, business and investments more than any other economic era in your lifetime has done. If you thought 2008 was scary, 2010 to 2012 will bring on the greatest economic and banking crisis since the early 1930’s…”
--Dent, H., 2009, The Great Depression Ahead, Simon and Schuster, p. 19.
Does that mean the situation is hopeless?
Not at all. Most spiritualist writers, including Braden, stress that the world is not going to end – it just may go through some significant changes. They may be natural as in changes in the behaviour of the earth, it may be social, it may be political, and it may be economic. It may be all or a combination of some of these.
What is suggested is that these changes will herald the end of one era and the beginning of another.
To quote Napoleon Hill:
“Adversity? It’s a tonic not a stumbling block. Every adversity carries the seed of an equal or greater benefit.”
--Hill, N., Grow Rich with Peace of Mind, Fawcett Books, NY, p. 4.
It will only be hopeless for those who chose not to learn new ways, adapt and embrace whatever the era presents.
Every time a job is lost a new one appears in a different industry. Every time an industry disappears, a new one is borne. The only variable will be whether the individual is willing to learn new ways of thinking and doing, to adapt to these changes.
In fact rather than feel fear or hopelessness, one author suggested we should appreciate our blessing by being alive in the period of time:
“…We are blessed to live at this time of extraordinary transformation. Each in his or her own way has a special role in contributing to the ultimate shape and function of this new world. That’s probably why we are here at this time. We should not hesitate to play our part vigorously, Time is short.”
--Petersen, J.L., 2007, Getting to 2012 - Big changes ahead, in The Mystery of 2012: Predictions, Prophecies & Possibilities, p. 135.
In fact, the post 2012 era can be described as an exciting period:
“There will be many great breakthroughs in science and technology, medicine and art, culture, and religious understanding….”
--Maret, K., 2007, The Mystery of 2012, in The Mystery of 2012: Predictions, Prophecies & Possibilities, p. 153.
Is the economy going to recover?
Those waiting for the ‘recovery’ may be waiting a long time. And growing more anxious by the day as the broader economy slips south, in the opposite direction to ‘recovery’.
In fact, the economy may not return in the way we have become accustomed to in our lifetime. One of the best quotes I have read recently regarding this was by Robert Kiyosaki and went like this”
“Some people are waiting for the economy to come back. I say the economy is not coming back. The economy has moved on.”
--Robert Kiyosaki
So yes, the economy will recover – but what shape and when that recovery occurs are not clear.
What is clear, at least to some, is that we have more downside risk than upside possibilities at the moment.
One of the most respected and influential finance commentators in the world. George
Soros, has voiced his concerns since at least 2008:
“The current crisis is not only the bust that follows the housing boom…. It’s basically the end of a 60-year period of continuing credit expansion. Credit expansion must now be followed by a period of contraction….A recession in the developed world is now more or less inevitable.”
In a speech to the Institute of International Finance in Vienna in June 2010 Soros warned that the global economy was in a position "eerily reminiscent" of what happened after the Great Depression:
"The collapse of the financial system as we know it is real, and the crisis is far from over. Indeed, we have just entered Act II of the drama …”
--Soros, G., 2010, Institute of International Finance in Vienna
What are the keys to success post 2012?
The main key to success, and for some economic survival, will be the willingness to become a student, to learn new ways of thinking and doing, to give up the beliefs and values that may have worked in a prior time.
Is it that simple? As a starting point, yes.
A point worth considering is to anticipate what your world may be like in the future, and prepare for it. One pointer may be the interpretation of the Age of Aquarius, and the qualities and values associated with the zodiac sign Aquarius.
As a point of reference, I found this summary of our current Age a great starting point to reflect on potential changes:
“….The fundamental blue-print of Pisces (two fish swimming in opposite directions) expressed itself in a continual need to divide and conquer, separate and study, split East and West, body and soul, male and female, yin and yang, the left-brained from the right-brained, the intuitive from the intellectual…”
--Myss, C.., as cited in Braden, G.,2009, Fractal Time, p. 40.
In my search for key words associated with the Age of Aquarius, I have collated the following, which you may find value in also:
Key Words:
* Unity and holism (Author/Reference: Caroline Myss Braden, 2009, Fractal Time)
* Wisdom, harmony, peace, love, consciousness and return of natural order (Author/Reference: Janosh The Mystery of 2012: Predictions, Prophecies & Possibilities, 2009)
There are a number of authors who provide specific guidance in preparation for 2012. Here are some examples:
“…to wait around to see what will happen in the year 2012 is to miss the point totally….with a dualist mind, it will be impossible to be in resonance with the new unitary divine reality under one power, the Creator. It would thus seem wise for all of us to prepare ourselves, beginning today, by immersing ourselves in the cosmic flow of time and, in all possible ways, seeking to transcend the influence of dualist Underworlds on our thinking, acting and being….”
--Calleman, C.J., 2007, The Nine Underworlds – Expanding levels of consciousness, in The Mystery of 2012: Predictions, Prophecies & Possibilities, p. 85.
With more focus on finance and the economy, Carl Maret suggests the following:
“One of the greatest hindrances to human advancement at this time is the lack of willingness to change the centralized economic power structures and financial controls that are now vested with relatively few, and disproportionately powerful, organizations and corporations. New models of economics of sharing and mutual empowerment will need to arise. This has already begun with certain forward-looking, globally oriented business practices….”
--Maret, K., 2007, The Mystery of 2012, in The Mystery of 2012: Predictions, Prophecies & Possibilities, p. 153.
Conclusion
The immediate reality taking the sparkle off this is the economic upheavals that are now apparent to most since the American sub-prime mortgage crisis broke in 2006, which then lead to the global financial crisis in 2008, which lead to the European financial crisis of 2010.
There is no evidence to suggest that economically speaking things are going to get better in the near future.
Robert Kiyosaki sums it up with the following list:
1. Old industries are dying.
2. Taxes will rise.
3. The United States in the biggest debtor nation in the world.
4. China is threatening the reserve status of the US dollar.
5. The US consumer is loaded with debt and strapped for cash.
6. Unemployment is rising.
--Kiyosaki, R., 2009, The Conspiracy of the Rich – The 8 new rules of money, Business Plus, NY, p. 117-118
I believe therefore that the income of all will potentially be affected, despite the long term growth potential certain global economies and sectors. Here’s a comment again by Kiyosaki, in the event than any Americans need more evidence of the direction of their country:
"From my point of view, we're witnessing the end of the American Empire. We're the biggest debtor nation in the world. We have a baby-boom population about to retire and depend more upon the government —one that has no money for life support. We have either corrupt or ineffective leadership—or both—and we have an expanding divide between the rich and everyone else."
-– Excerpt from Robert’s Conspiracy of the Rich bulletin, 2010
In searching for solutions, one key point I believe is that the innate economic model associated with the recent economy are part of the old-world model, not optimally suited to the needs of the new-age consciousness. To reinforce this point I repeat parts of the Carl Maret quote, with my own emphasis added:
“One of the greatest hindrances to human advancement at this time is the lack of willingness to change the centralized economic power structures and financial controls that are now vested with relatively few, and disproportionately powerful, organizations and corporations. New models of economics of sharing and mutual empowerment will need to arise. This has already begun with certain forward-looking, globally oriented business practices….”
--Maret, K., 2007, The Mystery of 2012, in The Mystery of 2012: Predictions, Prophecies & Possibilities, p. 153
Here are some key characteristics of business activity I encourage all consier, be it for economic survival or for the purposes of creating their wealth through business:
1. Have more than one income stream.
2. Get leverage. If you don’t have leveraged income, develop it by ensure that at least one of your income stream has potential for leveraged income.
3. Focus on your weakness. Once you have mastered the art of selling your time, shift the focus to developing more entrepreneurial skills such as leverage. Spent as much if not more of your focus on developing your entrepreneurial skills. It may not be easy, it may not be quick to develop, but it will be worth it. Very few of us in physical preparation have a background in entrepreneurship, so our skills in this area lag so far behind our sets and reps skills, many get disillusioned.
4. Sell products also. Selling services is time based. Selling products is not. Overcome that fear of selling or belief that selling is evil. You have the opportunity to add value to people’s life if you are selling an excellent product that has long term benefit to your clients.
5. Use the internet. Make sure you use the internet effectively to run and expand your business.
6. Go global. Engage in business activity in countries/currencies in addition to that of your resident country. There is always a country/currency doing better than yours at any point in time – are you benefiting from that.
7. Ensure you are adding true, long lasting, life-impacting, value to the lives of others. This is as opposed to promoting, marketing and selling the latest piece of information or equipment because you need cash flow. I recommend you only promote/sell things that believe strongly in, have used for a long period of time, and have achieved success through mastery of it.
8. Operate your business with excellence, using excellent products/services. There is no substitute for excellence. You will attract clients, partners and colleagues who share your value in excellence. Do not compromise for short term benefits.
9. Operate your business with integrity and honesty. This includes placing the needs of your clients and business partners equal to if not ahead of your own.
10. Work with and learn from a mentor / mastermind group. Select your mentor/mastermind group from those who has/have achieved what you want (based on accurate research as opposed to believing the marketing pieces), and who is/are willing to work with you and consider your interests – and do the same for others.
So we are motion now for whatever 2012 presents. Are you ready and willing? Ready may include changes in physical financial money management. Willing includes a willingness to take on new mind and skill sets for success in a significantly different economic and cultural world.
What is going to happen cannot be predicted with 100% accuracy. What I believe can be predicted with this level of accuracy is that there will be change, and that to be a victor in these times of change, you are going to need to be able to adapt, to be a person who embraces change, and is willing to learn new ways.
“There is good news for those wanting to move on into a brave new world. This is the best of times for those willing to study, learn quickly, work hard, and not join the chorus of negative people. Learn from the past to succeed in the future. This is your time to become rich – if you want to be.”
--Kiyosaki, R., 2009, The Conspiracy of the Rich – The 8 new rules of money, Business Plus, NY, p. 119
Ian King
Monday, July 12, 2010
New Product Variation!
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Closer details on how you and your teammembers can order this product will follow shortly!
- bars
- shakes
- essentials (mega antioxidants + chelated minerals)
- and a shaker bottle
...at a great price and point value!
Closer details on how you and your teammembers can order this product will follow shortly!
Friday, May 21, 2010
New Product Release: Calming Tea!
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It is an herbal tea blended with L-Theanine extract that is a proven ingredient to help reduce stress and promote relaxation without a feeling of drowsiness. Now that's something we call could use!!
It also helps improve your quality of sleep, mental focus, learning performance and concentration. It's a product that our Associates in the area have been asking for and we have listened. It's only available in Hong Kong and Taiwan right now, but we'll be watching the sales and getting some feedback to see what happens in the future.
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Sensé Blanc Balance Serum
The second product is one that a number of customers in the Asia Pacific region have said is crucial to skin care. We announced an all new Sensé Blanc Balance Serum. This product helps improve skin texture, tone and pigmentation while producing an unparalleled brightening activity. The product utilizes a liquid crystal technology to penetrate deep into the skin and gradually release active ingredients. It's fully safe, even for the most sensitive of skin types.
The best part about this new product is that it continues to incorporate USANA's patented self-preserving technology which boasts no parabens or other harsh chemical additives. After all, your skin is the body's largest organ and we know how important it is to keep it free from chemicals and harsh additives.
We also have had clinical studies completed and we are very excited about the results. In one study conducted with women age 35-59, 100 percent of the women participating in the study saw more that a 50-percent improvement in their skin's appearance after using the product for four to eight weeks!
We are very excited about the results and we will be waiting to get feedback from our Associates and customers in the markets where it has been launched. It will be available in Hong Kong, Japan, Taiwan, Malaysia, Singapore, Australia and New Zealand.
The second product is one that a number of customers in the Asia Pacific region have said is crucial to skin care. We announced an all new Sensé Blanc Balance Serum. This product helps improve skin texture, tone and pigmentation while producing an unparalleled brightening activity. The product utilizes a liquid crystal technology to penetrate deep into the skin and gradually release active ingredients. It's fully safe, even for the most sensitive of skin types.
The best part about this new product is that it continues to incorporate USANA's patented self-preserving technology which boasts no parabens or other harsh chemical additives. After all, your skin is the body's largest organ and we know how important it is to keep it free from chemicals and harsh additives.
We also have had clinical studies completed and we are very excited about the results. In one study conducted with women age 35-59, 100 percent of the women participating in the study saw more that a 50-percent improvement in their skin's appearance after using the product for four to eight weeks!
We are very excited about the results and we will be waiting to get feedback from our Associates and customers in the markets where it has been launched. It will be available in Hong Kong, Japan, Taiwan, Malaysia, Singapore, Australia and New Zealand.
Wednesday, May 12, 2010
Who do you learn from and listen too?
It's an interesting question and an even more interesting answer for many people!
To provide some perspective I'll share some of my influences.
When it comes to health I value people such as Dr Linus Pauling, Dr Myron Wentz and Western A Price to name a few. In Linus Paulings case, he is the only person in history to win two unshared Noble Prizes and one of them was for Orthomelecular Medicine, which is basically the science of taking supplements!
When it comes to personal development I value people such as Dr Denis Waitley, Jim Rohn and Les Brown. Two of these people I've seen live more than once and the other impacted the world massivley during his time on this planet...
When it comes to business and financial development I value people such as Donald Trump, Robert Kiyosaki and Brad Sugars. When a billionaire and multi millionaire repeatedly recommend network marketing as the business model that provides anyone committed with the time and financial freedom most dream of, they are speaking from many years of business experience!
People I don't allow to influence me are anyone with a job, anyone time poor, in debt, trades most of their time for money, etc and this may or may not include close friends and family.
Who do you currently allow to influence you?
And how much is that costing you?
To provide some perspective I'll share some of my influences.
When it comes to health I value people such as Dr Linus Pauling, Dr Myron Wentz and Western A Price to name a few. In Linus Paulings case, he is the only person in history to win two unshared Noble Prizes and one of them was for Orthomelecular Medicine, which is basically the science of taking supplements!
When it comes to personal development I value people such as Dr Denis Waitley, Jim Rohn and Les Brown. Two of these people I've seen live more than once and the other impacted the world massivley during his time on this planet...
When it comes to business and financial development I value people such as Donald Trump, Robert Kiyosaki and Brad Sugars. When a billionaire and multi millionaire repeatedly recommend network marketing as the business model that provides anyone committed with the time and financial freedom most dream of, they are speaking from many years of business experience!
People I don't allow to influence me are anyone with a job, anyone time poor, in debt, trades most of their time for money, etc and this may or may not include close friends and family.
Who do you currently allow to influence you?
And how much is that costing you?
Friday, April 9, 2010
Where's the money going?
As I put the time in collating and reporting the data for our organizations 1st Qtr Report, 2010, it came to me.
Perhaps some have contracted their expecations on what our current economic climate can deliver. Which led me to this question?
Where's the money gone?
Has it disappeared? Is someone or something eating it up, like a bug may a piece of fruit?
Well, no. The same amount of money is in the world as it was a few years ago.
In fact, with the governmens printing more money, there is actually more in circulation.
So in answer to the question above - it hasn't gone anywhere!
Which leads to the next question -
Where's is it flowing then?
Because it is flowing still....
Its flowing to whoever stands up and claims it!
Do you need to have certain qualifications to do this? Do you need to be 'connected'? Do you need to be born into money?
NO! The money will and does flow to whoever decides they deserve it and takes the action to receive it!
We are in a period that Robert Kiyosaki describes as the 'greatest redistribution of wealth' ever in the modern history of our world.
Sure, there are many who believe there is 'less money' around. If you realize that's not possible - then the only question that remains is -
Are you going to learn the rules of the game to recieve the flow of money more than before, in this new world, or are you going to be part of the masses who 'know' they are 'right' when they tell themselves to shrink their expecatations of what they can/will/do receive because 'there is less money in the economy at the moment'....
Perhaps some have contracted their expecations on what our current economic climate can deliver. Which led me to this question?
Where's the money gone?
Has it disappeared? Is someone or something eating it up, like a bug may a piece of fruit?
Well, no. The same amount of money is in the world as it was a few years ago.
In fact, with the governmens printing more money, there is actually more in circulation.
So in answer to the question above - it hasn't gone anywhere!
Which leads to the next question -
Where's is it flowing then?
Because it is flowing still....
Its flowing to whoever stands up and claims it!
Do you need to have certain qualifications to do this? Do you need to be 'connected'? Do you need to be born into money?
NO! The money will and does flow to whoever decides they deserve it and takes the action to receive it!
We are in a period that Robert Kiyosaki describes as the 'greatest redistribution of wealth' ever in the modern history of our world.
Sure, there are many who believe there is 'less money' around. If you realize that's not possible - then the only question that remains is -
Are you going to learn the rules of the game to recieve the flow of money more than before, in this new world, or are you going to be part of the masses who 'know' they are 'right' when they tell themselves to shrink their expecatations of what they can/will/do receive because 'there is less money in the economy at the moment'....
Monday, March 22, 2010
weekly teleconference calls
Each week DTI team members catch up on a conference call line to receive guidance, the latest happenings, share their experiences and be part of a master mind group as Napoleon Hill would say.
It's generally accepted we're a product of our environment and it's been great to be part of these master mind groups and this environment for close to 6 years. Tonight alone, we had team members from Canada, Europe and various cities around Australia master minding, being part of a fantastic environment and planning business and income for this coming week.
And now with the DTI facebook page, twitter page and our existing private forum for team memebrs, the leverage of the DTI's environment continues to grow!
It's generally accepted we're a product of our environment and it's been great to be part of these master mind groups and this environment for close to 6 years. Tonight alone, we had team members from Canada, Europe and various cities around Australia master minding, being part of a fantastic environment and planning business and income for this coming week.
And now with the DTI facebook page, twitter page and our existing private forum for team memebrs, the leverage of the DTI's environment continues to grow!
Sunday, March 21, 2010
More products of the product!
Spent this morning with a friend, who incidentally was the secod person to join my sales team back in late July 2004. He got started with the DTI the day before going on an 8 week holiday through Europe.
His wife, 3 kids and he are all products of the products. He opened one of his kitchen doors and there, distributed over 3 shelves was 2 months of the Essentials and optimizers for each of his family members, as they travel overseas often and are never without their products.
In their bathroom was toothpaste, shampoo, conditioner, etc. Every prouduct our company makes, is used in their household.
Coincidentally, at one of our recent DTI team training sessions, I shared with the team, all of my closest family/friends use our products, the full range or very close too, twice a day, everyday, have done so for many years and will do so many, many more.
If you walk into your family/friends houses and see other products where ours should be, you've got a sensational opportunity to improve their health/well being and the volume in your business. If you walk into your own house and see other products where ours should be, well, that would be intersting...
And I note, my friend is just 17 points from another check this week himself. Not bad for 12 months part time work, before living in Sweeden for 4 years of the past 6 years using products he'd use for his and his family's health anyway!
His wife, 3 kids and he are all products of the products. He opened one of his kitchen doors and there, distributed over 3 shelves was 2 months of the Essentials and optimizers for each of his family members, as they travel overseas often and are never without their products.
In their bathroom was toothpaste, shampoo, conditioner, etc. Every prouduct our company makes, is used in their household.
Coincidentally, at one of our recent DTI team training sessions, I shared with the team, all of my closest family/friends use our products, the full range or very close too, twice a day, everyday, have done so for many years and will do so many, many more.
If you walk into your family/friends houses and see other products where ours should be, you've got a sensational opportunity to improve their health/well being and the volume in your business. If you walk into your own house and see other products where ours should be, well, that would be intersting...
And I note, my friend is just 17 points from another check this week himself. Not bad for 12 months part time work, before living in Sweeden for 4 years of the past 6 years using products he'd use for his and his family's health anyway!
Saturday, March 20, 2010
Product of the product - long term
With another DTI business week ending just couple of hours ago and another starting , I was excited to work with the third person to join my sales team in mid 2004, this week. After a quick conversation on the phone, sales were made, another commission check was created and everyone was happy.
People often ask 'how much did you get paid in your first month, year' or similar, and the reality is I don't know because I'm still being paid on the work I did back then, nearly six years earlier! And I'll continue to be paid for it for two reason:
1. The team member is a true product of the product. Twice a day everyday. Being able to create another income stream via the products is just a bonus for this person. The products would be used irrespective of the distribution model.
2. This business is all about building leverage. Leverage is (according to Brad Sugars) 'doing the work once and being paid forever or at least long term' or as Buckminster-Fuller said 'ever more with ever less'. Once you've created enough leverage, income is no longer solely dependant on you're personal effort/work. You start to free up your time, instead of trading it for money in a job as most people do.
And to think, this is has all been created from products I use for my own health and training anyway!
People often ask 'how much did you get paid in your first month, year' or similar, and the reality is I don't know because I'm still being paid on the work I did back then, nearly six years earlier! And I'll continue to be paid for it for two reason:
1. The team member is a true product of the product. Twice a day everyday. Being able to create another income stream via the products is just a bonus for this person. The products would be used irrespective of the distribution model.
2. This business is all about building leverage. Leverage is (according to Brad Sugars) 'doing the work once and being paid forever or at least long term' or as Buckminster-Fuller said 'ever more with ever less'. Once you've created enough leverage, income is no longer solely dependant on you're personal effort/work. You start to free up your time, instead of trading it for money in a job as most people do.
And to think, this is has all been created from products I use for my own health and training anyway!
Friday, March 19, 2010
Thursday, March 18, 2010
Country representatives wanted
We are looking for one team member in each of the countries in which the company operates to take the role of event and photo updater for their country on the teams Facebook page.
This would require a distributor with a proven track record of committment to the company and building his / her own business, based on their results and the number of years they have been involved.
Please contact us at info@dreamti.com if you are interested in this role.
This would require a distributor with a proven track record of committment to the company and building his / her own business, based on their results and the number of years they have been involved.
Please contact us at info@dreamti.com if you are interested in this role.
Uniting our team through social media
We have put in place a network of tools to unite our team across the globe in our common cause of true health and true wealth.
We encourage you all to sign up on all of the Dream Team's platforms:
* Facebook
* Twitter
* Forum
* and this blog.
The Dream Team Facebook page
This page will allow you to interact with team members throughout the world. We strongly recommend you ALL SIGN UP AS FANS OF THIS PAGE.
The events and photo pages are being updated by representatives from each country that we operate in. At this stage the team includes:
Australia - Brad Middelbosch
Cananda - Ryan Lesperance
Europe - Andi Scheicher
USA - Mike Pimentel
We are looking for members of our team to step up in the following countries to be part of this team:
Mexico
Each of the Asian countries
Other countries not specifically mentioned
If you would like to get involved at this level please contact us at through a post at the teams Facebook page, thank you.
Twitter Updates
Twitter allows us to get to you the latest information in real time, directing you to links of relevance and value to you. We strongly recommend you SIGN UP TO FOLLOW THE DREAM TEAM TWITTER PAGE!
Will be provided by the Team's Executive members - Gold Directors and above.
Forum
Each member of our team has access to their own forum section, as well as sections common to the Team, as well as sections provided to their pin or activity level. There is a lot of information, inspiration and mentoring available at this site. It is a members only site therefore if you do not currently have access please contact us to arrange this. We strongly recommend you SIGN UP FOR THE FORUM!
Dream Team Blog
This blog will carry articles of relevance to you, updated by our Team Leaders. We strongly recomemnd you SIGN UP TO FOLLOW THIS BLOG PAGE!
Join together as our team from every 15 of the companies we distribute into raises their efforts and expectations at a time when the global community really does need what we have to offer!
We encourage you all to sign up on all of the Dream Team's platforms:
* Forum
* and this blog.
The Dream Team Facebook page
This page will allow you to interact with team members throughout the world. We strongly recommend you ALL SIGN UP AS FANS OF THIS PAGE.
The events and photo pages are being updated by representatives from each country that we operate in. At this stage the team includes:
Australia - Brad Middelbosch
Cananda - Ryan Lesperance
Europe - Andi Scheicher
USA - Mike Pimentel
We are looking for members of our team to step up in the following countries to be part of this team:
Mexico
Each of the Asian countries
Other countries not specifically mentioned
If you would like to get involved at this level please contact us at through a post at the teams Facebook page, thank you.
Twitter Updates
Twitter allows us to get to you the latest information in real time, directing you to links of relevance and value to you. We strongly recommend you SIGN UP TO FOLLOW THE DREAM TEAM TWITTER PAGE!
Will be provided by the Team's Executive members - Gold Directors and above.
Forum
Each member of our team has access to their own forum section, as well as sections common to the Team, as well as sections provided to their pin or activity level. There is a lot of information, inspiration and mentoring available at this site. It is a members only site therefore if you do not currently have access please contact us to arrange this. We strongly recommend you SIGN UP FOR THE FORUM!
Dream Team Blog
This blog will carry articles of relevance to you, updated by our Team Leaders. We strongly recomemnd you SIGN UP TO FOLLOW THIS BLOG PAGE!
Join together as our team from every 15 of the companies we distribute into raises their efforts and expectations at a time when the global community really does need what we have to offer!
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