What Happens in Pocatello, Stays in Pocatello...

Sunday, September 20, 2009



For those of you yet unaware, Pocatello is a booming metropolis in the great state of Idaho! That's where our Seminar was held this weekend. It was a great experience. The best thing about big events is the fact that you get to surround yourself with like minded people. People who want to do more with their lives than just watch TV and go to BBQs. You know? The kind of people who wake up in the morning with passion and are hungry for great opportunities.

It's not to say that certain people are naturally that way. We all are born with equal capabilities, and if we really want to do something great we all can. It's just as easy as a decision. Once you know what your mission is, then it is simple to move towards that!

The guest speakers were business owners in their 30's named Allan and Nicole Medrano. They are completely financially independent and are living a dream life. Now, they had to work hard to get where they are, but it is all worth it in the end. They talked of their struggles in getting started in the financial services business. That at ages of early 20s they were always dealing with many obstacles. Always learning and getting better, but at the same time always taking action and working hard.

A defining moment that they had is when Nicole's mom needed money for her rent payment and came and asked her for some help. Nicole somehow scrounged up the $300 she was needing and as she handed her the money, her mom said, "I'll pay you back." What bothered Nicole the most was that she couldn't say "Don't worry about it mom" because Nicole, at the time, really needed that money also.

It was at that moment she decided she was going to do something with her life and take her freedom seriously. She was going to work hard and make something of herself and be the 'go-to' person in her family. I think inherently, we all want to be that person for those we love. Now, after a run in the business world, whenever her mom needs help she is able to be there for her. A couple of months ago her mom's transmission blew out. It costs $4200 to fix it, and Nicole and Allan were able to say "No problem." Their brother was getting married and needed $5000 for some of the wedding expenses; again they were able to hand it over and not miss it.

That's what life is all about. It's about making a difference. So often, the people that need a difference in their own life are the ones that are closest to you.

It was a pleasure to speak at that event, also. Public speaking has always been fun for me. This crowd was about 150 people in size, so not too overwhelming. My message was about an incentive trip our company is offering to Maui/Vegas...so exciting!

Big events cause big changes in life. It's exciting to know that I have an opportunity to change my family's tree forever. Although it may seem like a lot of pressure, I look at it as a great chance to do something special. After all, that's what we came down to earth for, anyway!


TO GREATNESS!

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