Dawn and I just got back from an awesome 7-Day Caribbean cruise. Yesterday was our wedding anniversary; we actually got married four years ago on a cruise ship.
When we got married I told her, I only spend money on two things… memories and personal education.
Years ago I bought into the concept that you should learn to live on 70% of your income, Tithe 10%, Save 10% and Invest 10% on your own personal development and education.
When I look at the network marketing industry, it is shocking to me how many “leaders” don’t invest in their own education. Maybe network marketing leaders should be forced to have continuing education as doctors, financial planners and other professionals are required to do.
I have the opportunity to train at different Super Saturday events and corporate conventions every year. I normally have a sales table set up where we offer some of our training programs. We always sell out, but the interesting thing is I would estimate that 80% of the top income earners in various companies normally don’t spend a dime on training. Why is that? No, it is not because it is me :} every trainer in every industry will tell you the same thing. I find that fascinating.
I personally spend more on training and personal development than anyone I know. I believe that many network marketing “leaders” build it with the skill sets that they enter the industry with (3% ers). The problem with that is there will be many people on your team that will need more support and direction.
I have always believed that is was the responsibility of network marketing leaders to provide proven systems to their teams to help people move and progress forward. Most people cannot duplicated the skills, attitudes, and communication ability of 3%ers.
As leaders we have to provide the right track for people run on, and understand the network marketing business is not about finding leaders and developing a following, it is about DEVELOPING LEADERS. If the growth of your organization depends upon finding other 3%ers instead of developing the 27%ers, you will never maximize your success in the industry as I talk about on the MLM Masses CD Training.
Stay green! I have heard it said that Knowledge is what happens after you know it all! I am so thankful that I was sold on the idea of investing in personal develop 30 years ago. As Jim Rohn said many times
“Formal education will make you a living, if you become self-educated you can create a fortune”