We Are Born to be Free

We Are Born to be Free

September 4, 2013

In my mind there have never been more inspiring words, ‘we are born to be free‘. So much of life’s experiences tend to hold men back. The monotony of every day living deadens our senses. A very real example of hum drum rhythm that beats the drums of boredom, are means of acquiring money to provide for our well being.

I have seen and experienced in my life as well as my parents’ and grandparents’ lives this effect. We were poor people, poor in having any money and limited means to obtain it. I watched my father try day after day to find any kind of work to earn a meager amount of money to supply for out needs.

Many days he returned home with his head down unsuccessful at finding employment. It’s no wonder after many years he may have become resentful and somewhat negative in mind. However, he plodded on day after day and year after year doing what he could, never quitting.

Eventually he found a job in Colorado and moved our family there. His example has been inspiring to me and his never quit attitude became legendary.

My father was born to be free

Can you just imagine what happened when a man with this background came in touch with Amway? He read the books as well as attended all of the rallies. His attitude changed from a negative zombie to a positive working machine.

What a wonderful transformation! That’s when we fell in love with network marketing. This business set him free. He learned how to dream and his dreams put air under his wings. In just a short time he was making friends all over the country. He became a servant to everyone in need.

One cold winter day as he was driving down the highway, he came across a stranger trying to catch a ride. My father stopped and picked him up. As they were traveling and visiting, a sad story unfolded.

The stranger, who’s appearance was very unkempt, had his car broken down and his family was stranded in a motel. He had no money and was really down on his luck. He had no one that could help him through this situation. At this time in my father’s life, he knew just what to do. He drove the stranger to the motel and picked up his family, paid the required bill at the motel and carried the family home with him. My mother welcomed them with open arms. She provided them with a nice hot meal and a warm bed to sleep in.

Charlie and his family were born to be free

The following day, my father being a good mechanic, took Charlie (his new friend) back to his broken down car and repaired it. You can probably guess Charlie became my father’s new Amway distributor. This opportunity changed Charlie and his family’s lives, good things came to them. They learned how to dream. They became successful in their own right. My father and Charlie became life long friends. Charlie and his wife stayed in close contact even though they moved far away.

We are born to be free!

Freedom comes from being able to make your own decisions. That’s why I like network marketing. There is no greater vehicle to work on personal development, it provides the opportunity to dream and the ability to work towards those dreams. I am a witness to the success that comes in multiple ways through network marketing.

If you have hopes and dreams in your life, if you would like to step up to a higher peak, come hitch your wagon to mine, that’s my destination as well.