Some would think, as I’m sure Coach did, that he was just lowering the expectation of the player. That he was taking the pressure off. Others would argue that he lowered the bar, and lessened and stunted the potential of the player. Both are right.

Potential, to me as I’m using it in the Holy Grail of Momentum, is the mental bar we set for ourselves. It is the second element of the HGM because you first need belief to determine why to set the bar.

I call this our realized potential. You have heard this before: “whatever you believe, you achieve”. Entire books have been written on why this is true. Heck, that was the core reason for the movie “The Secret”. So please don’t waste time proving this wrong. It is one of those natural laws you just accept. Instead learn how to have the law work for you.

I grew up being overweight most of my adult life. I’m intelligent and I know what I need to do to lose weight. It isn’t rocket science. Move more, eat less. Duh!  If you ask most obese people, they will tell YOU what they need to do to lose weight.  It won’t matter what diet they try, what new gimmick they buy… if they believe they are not worthy of being fit and healthy, if they believe they are always going to be fat, then well… they set a mental bar of their own potential and no matter what they do, they will reach it.  This is why the diet and exercise industry is such a big business!I know I have lost a few hundred pounds during my lifetime already and gained them back. Because if I’m completely honest, I don’t believe I’m worthy of being a size 6, so I set my potential that while I will lose weight, I will go back to the bar I set within myself; that I’m overweight. So in order for me to lose weight permanently, I have to go back and find such a strong emotional reason to do so, I have to change my belief. That will change what I believe is my potential.

When you have big (or positive) beliefs then you set your potential higher.  If you have small (or negative) beliefs then you set your potential lower.

Have you ever heard someone say, “We live paycheck to paycheck”? Sure, we all have heard and maybe even said it. Well, think about if you said it… what is your belief? That you don’t have enough money to pay your bills and you have to go to work just to make ends meet. So what is your potential? That you have to show up to get paid, you are only worth what you get paid, and you only can earn what your paycheck is written for.

Now, change the statement… “We want to earn so much money to pay for vacations and get debt free with our new part time business”… your belief needs to be that your part time business can in fact bring you that money, and your potential is that magic number in your mind that you believe will accomplish this…

If you don’t believe your business is the vehicle to help you accomplish this, your potential will be set low and you will reach it, which in this case will mean you won’t make the money you want. If you do believe your business will accomplish this, then your potential is set higher and you will reach it and you will make the money you want.

My son reached his potential when he went to the plate. Why? Because he believed his coach, he believed he could hit the ball and he knew he could get on base.  Did he want to his a home run? Sure. Of course. Did he believe he could hit it? Perhaps. But his bar was set so he didn’t need to hit the home run.

Please understand you are reaching your potential according to your beliefs already. So if you are struggling in your business,  go back to the exercise you did last time and review your true beliefs about you, your company and all the components you believe are important to you (your upline, your comp plan, your products/service)… find where you need to build belief, do it, and your potential will rise.

Many years ago, I heard the master distributor of our company say from stage, “The more you get into personal development, the bigger your check will be”. That shocked me… I always thought the more product I moved the bigger my check would be. A few years later, my check was pretty hefty. I had thousands on my team. I was excited. But I was searching for ways to make my check larger. I would set new goals, have new visions. I wanted to buy a dream home.  I would try all kinds of contests, develop and introduce new tools, but the reality was my group didn’t grow. I was stuck. And as an overachiever, being stuck is worse than failing.

It wasn’t until I went back and realized that my potential was met as I believed. And in order to increase or set my potential higher I had to work on my beliefs…  in myself.  You see, my company did it’s job; they proved their products worked and their comp plan paid… basically I reached my potential within the company.  In order for me to make more money, I had to go “beyond” the company and learn new beliefs, which would set a higher potential. That is when personal development became important to me.

So what can you walk away with from this post? Hopefully with a better understanding of how your potential is set, and what you need to do change it if you have too.

Remember, the HGM is this: Understanding your authentic belief is first; it sets your potential, which causes your actions, which leads to results, and that comes back to confirming your beliefs and this cycle continues and continues and continues.

This is a moving concept. It will work both postive or negative for you. It won’t stand still.  Next post will be about the third part…. actions. Every wonder why you do the things you do?

Take care,

Donna

How come my business doesn’t grow, when others do?
How can I keep my distributors and customers engaged?
How come I have to try so hard to keep everyone “going” in my business?
Why do people join my business, and then do NOTHING?

Those are common questions of a home based business. It can be quite frustrating at times. After 15 years in this industry, I still ask myself those questions every now and then…

I have been spending the last few months reading, watching videos, trying to absorb what has been referred to as “The Holy Grail of Momentum”. Now I’m not the first to come up with that title, I give credit to Tony Robbins.  He was trying to answer some of those very questions. A quick refresher for some of you… The Holy Grail is usually referred to as the cup Jesus used at the Last Supper. It was the object of  many treasure hunts, everyone wanted it…. it was thought to be the most cherished and valuable of all things…. So why call this the Holy Grail of Momentum? My guess is because when you understand it, it will be the most cherished and hold the most value to your business…. but I’ll let you decide. Tony just made it sound really cool.

He quickly demonstrated that those questions are  not unique to the home business industry, but to basically everything in life. Talk about vague! Yeah, I know. But he was on to something…. and that prompted me to start really diving into this next few articles.

Basically the Holy Grail of Momentum, from here on out I’ll call it the HGM since it saves me a ton of time typing, is a concept that is continuously working for you or against you at all times. It is never constant. It is a moving, breathing philosophy that churns every moment of your life.  That is the first part you must understand. The HGM is broken down into four parts, all worthy of their own blog post so be sure you sign up for my mailing list at the top of the blog to get the rest of the articles. One without the others will be useless!

The first part is Belief, next is Potential, third is Action and the last is Results.  How do all these work synergistic with each other? How does this work for or against you? and how can you turn the tide if it is currently against you? All those will be answered.

Belief.

How is belief the root of the Holy Grail? Simple. Because everything you believe, good or bad, starts your process.  For the sake of this entire explanation, I’m going to relate this to your business. But you can easily adjust this to your entire life circumstances.

The first step is to identify your beliefs. It isn’t as easy as it may sound, if you are completely honest. There are some industry trainers that have entire products devoted to identifying, building and changing your belief. It is a big business. That is because so many of us really think we know what we believe but until we get it out, form it and then finally own it, we may only have a glimmer of our true belief. So this is a basic exercise you can try. Sit with a pen and paper, or your laptop and just starting writing what you believe about your company. Here are a few questions that will form in writing a visual of your beliefs:
About your company:

• How does your company make you feel? Excited? Scared? Happy? Grateful? Nervous? Thrilled? Worried?
• Do you trust your company?
• Do you believe your company is working in your best interest?
• Do you believe your products/service do what you say they do?
• Do you believe people need or want your product/service?
• Do you use your own product/service?

You can do a similar exercise about your upline, your job, your own talents, your compensation plan. …. write it out, and be completely honest.  The funny thing about belief, being dishonest won’t change how you really feel.

Now if you go back and read, you hopefully will see the starting form your true belief. Not the company jargon, or the effects of drinking kool-aid; but what really lies inside of you. NOW you have the choice to work on your belief if you don’t like what you see, you have the power to change it… remember belief is part of a constant moving philosophy because it is also constant. Belief also moves, breathes and grows.

So why does this belief become the root of the HGM? Because everything you do, your actions, your reactions… all rise and stem and work to fortify your beliefs. If you have negative beliefs about something, your actions and reactions will prove your belief right. And in the same law, if you have positive beliefs about something, your actions and reactions will prove your belief right.

Your belief (also commonly called your mindset) is so powerful…. thousands of books have been written on the subject of how to get your head on straight, hone your positive thinking and how to change your belief.  My friend, John Milton Fogg, has an entire coaching session set on beliefs called Belief Busters.

I’ll paraphrase Napoleon Hill’s famous remark:

Whatever the mind can conceive and believe it ALWAYS achieves.

First understanding and identify what you believe will set the roadmap for the rest of the HGM to work.

Next, I’ll share my interpretation about the next part of the HGM…   POTENTIAL. See you then!

Contact: Donna Valdes
(727) 647-4211
donna@donnavaldes.com

LARGO RESIDENT FEATURED IN NATIONAL
WOMEN’S BUSINESS PUBLICATION

Florida-native Donna Valdes has been featured in nationally-published, Celebrating Women, a business magazine featuring successful women who’ve dramatically changed their lives by taking control of their own financial future. The nationally-distributed publication can be found in close to 1,000 retail locations such as Barnes and Noble, Daltons and Borders. The 2009 fall issue of Celebrating Women spotlights several women, including Largo’s own Donna Valdes, who have achieved success with Waiora, a global company dedicated to providing real people with real results through natural, science-based, health products coupled with a unique business opportunity.

Donna is an exceptional example of a woman who took network marketing and really made it work for her. Four years ago, she was working 50 to 70 hours a week as a senior paralegal and found herself facing difficult choices as she juggled career and motherhood. The result was often rushing to find evening childcare and missing important school events. Donna says, “My children ended up in everyone’s care but my own. It was heartbreaking.” After hearing about Waiora, Donna flew in to take a look and knew instantly that, “This was it.” She quit her job on the tarmac and within eight months replaced her executive level income. But the best part for Donna is that, “For the first time, I work around my family’s needs. I drop my kids off to school, help with homework and never miss a school event.”

Donna’s own story of success is one of several fascinating and inspirational articles dedicated to Waiora’s leading ladies. As heartwarming as these pieces are, this issue of Celebrating Women is also packed with powerful articles and features including Kim Kiyosaki, author of Rich Woman, on taking control of your financial future, Discovering A Better Way of Life in today’s economy, health features with contributions from board-certified physicians and even a special piece discussing which business ‘tools’ women should always keep in their toolbox.

On the heels of this major hit publication, these leading ladies bonded together to form the Women of Waiora (WOW) launching their own network just for women. It’s a place where women can go for support, ideas, balance and in many instances friendships. With a thriving direct sales business and thousands of members seeing real results, Donna says, “I don’t think this is the lifestyle I envisioned when I quit my job – it is better.”

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Donna Valdes is an independent representative of Waiora (www.waiora.com), a global company dedicated to providing real people with real results through, natural, science-based products, eco-friendly practices, a unique business opportunity and a philanthropic commitment to helping children and preserving the environment. For more information, contact Donna Valdes at 727-647-4211 or donna@donnavaldes.com.

If you haven’t heard, I have a new WaiFit Support site at www.FitTeamSupport.com. It is free to join and I encourage you to check it out. The more members, the better the support.  This site is geared to help give you the motivation, tools and support you need to reach your healthy living goals. 

To kick off WaiFit, we have a contest going on right now…. prize money of $5,000 is up for grabs. That is $2500 to first place, $1500 to second place, $500 to third, and 5 people will win our “Honorable Mentions” and a $100 cash award. 

The contest is starting now, so if you haven’t ordered your product, do so right away. You have about 3 months to transform yourself. Post before photos on your profile.

Well, I just got a call from Waiora. They are so excited at our initiative that they want to spotlight our winners! That’s right. Each of our winners will be spotlighted on the corporate site at www.waiora.com which is great exposure for your business.

Also, all winners are going to be recognized on stage at the next corporate convention in Orlando. How cool! This is going to be a great recognition for you and all your hard work.

For those that are really creative, you can even upload videos onto your profile if you like to document your journey. You may motivate someone else to get healthy.

Let the transformations begin!

Until later,

Donna

PS: Don’t forget about our WaiFit Sizzle call at 973-854-7710 #3.

Waiora's WaiFit Burn

Waiora should be quite proud of strong first week sales, but what will make this a home run product will be the followup sales…. and testimonials from Distributors losing weight.

So what exactly is in WaiFit Burn?

Here are some details from Waiora’s product reference sheet:

Unparalleled Metabolic Accelerator
Rev up your body’s natural fat and calorie-burning abilities and supercharge your metabolism with waiFIT Burn. Fortified with our proprietary Thermogenic Fit Matrix (naturally occurring green tea, yerba mate and guarana), Energy Infusion Blend and Burn Activation Complex, this incredibly robust formula provides nutritional support to stimulate and assist a healthy metabolism, boost energy levels, improve appetite control and promote healthy weight management when combined with regular exercise and a low-calorie diet.*

Key Benefits

The Smart “WAI” to Burn Fat. WaiFIT Burn features a highly potent form of green tea containing clinically studied amounts of EGCG (epigallo catechins gallate) to intensify levels of fat oxidation and thermogenesis (fat burning).
This thermogenic effects was originally attributed to its caffeine content, however, after further discovery, it appears the green tea stimulates brown fat thermogenesis far greater than a comparable amount of pure caffeine.* EGCG works by prolonging the effects of epinephrine—a chemical released by your body during workouts. Epinephrine increases metabolism and releases body fat for energy. Caffeine is added to mobilize even more fat for energy and provide a boost for your workouts and daily activities. When combined, EGCG and caffeine work synergistically to stimulate and extend fat-burning efforts.*

This “dynamic duo,” featured in our proprietary Thermogenic Fit Matrix, has been shown to increase 24-hour energy expenditure and fat oxidation.*

Testimonials
“ As a professional procrastinator, the waiFIT Burn product was perfect. It helped get me motivated, back into the gym and even make better food choices. I can’t get over how much it increased my energy or how quickly it produced results.” —Heath B.
“ As a single parent and a woman that is very involved in my church and community, I struggled to find energy to get through my day let alone a workout. waiFIT Burn boosted my energy levels and my confidence soared as the pounds seemed to melt off effortlessly.” —Tina T.

WaiFit  has arrived! If you haven’t heard, Waiora has just launched its latest breakthrough line; the waiFIT Weight Management System is guaranteed to be a strong addition to our already efficacious family of products! We’ve developed a system unlike any other, formulated for real people with real results.The problem with most weight-loss products today, is that they only target a few issues, when in reality, there are many factors sabotaging your efforts to lose weight. From toxic sludge, a failing metabolism and an overburdened digestive system to a hectic lifestyle, low energy and overeating. Waiora’s waiFIT Weight Management System is different. This system addresses all these issues, armed with focused, affordable, conveniently packaged products to help you:

Cleanse away years of build-up weighing on your colon, hindering your liver and layering fatty tissue*
Energize your body’s natural fat-burning ability to help you shed inches and drop pounds*
Replace a meal with a delicious, protein-rich shake to reduce calories without leaving you hungry*

My WaiFit Before/After Pic

PRODUCTS:

waiFIT Cleanse Start 7-Day System
Each 7-day system includes waiFIT Cleanse capsules,14 individually packaged servings of Superior Fiber Blend (natural) and 4 individually packaged Natural Cleanse Tea bags.
Item no 25505
$30 / 25 PV

waiFIT Burn
30-day Supply (180 Capsules)
Item no 5000
$50 / 40 PV

waiFIT Meal Replacement
Each carton contains 15 (56 g) individually packaged meal replacement packets.
Item no 5010 (Dutch Chocolate)
Item no 5020 (French Vanilla)
$50 / 35 PV
PACKS:

waiFIT Starter Pack
Contains waiFIT Burn, the Cleanse Start Program and one box of meal replacement packets.
item no. 25530 (Dutch Chocolate)
item no. 25535 (French Vanilla)
$125 / 100 PV

waiFIT 30-Day Basics
Contains waiFIT Burn and two boxes of meal replacement packets.
item no. 25510 (Dutch Chocolate)
item no. 25515 (Dutch Chocolate / French Vanilla)
item no. 25520 (French Vanilla)
$140 / 100 PV

waiFIT PaceSetter Pack
Contains 5 waiFIT Starter Packs and 1 waiFIT “Real Results” Brochure 10pk
item no. 21702 (Dutch Chocolate)
item no. 21704 (Dutch Chocolate / French Vanilla)
item no. 21700 (French Vanilla)
$625 / 500 PV

And, from  August 21-September 4, when you purchase the waiFIT PaceSetter Pack, you will receive a number of promotional bonuses, including:

1 Free Meal Replacement (Chocolate or Vanilla)
2 “Fit Happens” T-shirts
2 “Fit Happens” Water bottles
1 10pk of the NEW Rediscover DVD
1 10pk of waiFIT “Real Results” brochures
FREE 2-day shipping

When I discovered that the company was coming out with these products, I helped the company working closely with them during the trial phase. My results were outstanding. I tested this product line with several other people, who all also had great results! The photos are incredible!

Also, we immediately did some research on our competition by purchasing the competitors, checking out the formulation and pricing.

All the R&D has paid off!

This is Waiora and I knew that our formulations would be top notch – and they are better than the competition.

And then we tried a bunch of our competitors meal replacements – and wow are ours delicious. Some of our competitors aren’t even palatable, or they try to mask their horrid taste in smoothies and recipes!

And no one will be able to complain about our pricing – for the fantastic formulas and efficacy – we are right on!

We are proud of our waiFit products and believe they are the best weight management products in the industry. We have what no one else to help our weight management line work even better… Natural Cellular Defense. This is going to be a powerful punch to the waiFit line.

To launch waiFit, my team is developing exclusive tools, going to have contests and support unparalleled to anyone else in Waiora. If you want to take a position before this wave hits, email or call me now, don’t wait. We have several awesome rock stars on the team, join us in the momentum. Give me a call today and I’ll connect you to a team leader that will work closely with you. Here is my number if I can help you.
727 647 4211.

Donna

“When the sleeping giant wakes, you want to be on the shoulders, not under the feet.”

I can hardly wait!

Our new weight loss product system is going to rock!

We are excited about the launch and are confident about the quality and efficacy of our products. Waiora has spent 18 months in heavy trial, research and development, we have evaluated the market place, bought our competitors, tested and reformulated to deliver the best of what we have to offer.

PLUS we have what NO ONE else has… Natural Cellular Defense…. because toxins are stored in fat, and when you lose weight, you NEED NCD…

It is a powerful combo!

I’m busy developing sizzle calls, websites, lead generation tools, social systems, and creating national media campaigns that will be exclusive for our team.

If you want a system that sizzles hot, then talk to one of the team members, or email me.  Our team is bubbling with excitement, and it is about to explode!

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Time is running out! Snag your spot NOW! This sleeping giant is about to wake up!

Donna