I had my defining moment in late November when I faced a major decision. I knew that if I were to quit my day job, it would take massive action to replace my income. I also knew how much I loved the freedom of being an independent Distributor. Since I made my choice, I have been playing full out.

I started to host weekly get-togethers via conference call every Saturday morning in both Oxyfresh and 21TEN—whether I feel like it or not. Sure, I have had some slim calls during the holidays, but I kept hosting them knowing that I would build momentum just by being consistent. I made a promise to myself to send out weekly inspirational emails to my team so they would hear from me and perhaps rekindle their fires.

That was just the start.

Now my number one focus is building momentum for my team. I know what success takes and I am committed and willing to do what success requires. I am willing to make the sacrifices, and I am looking for people who are willing to do the same. That’s why I made a personal commitment to take massive action and talk to new people every day—no matter what, whether I feel like it or not.

I have now identified people in my existing team who tell me that they, too, want to build momentum. I request something I call “Plans and Actions” from everyone who tells me they want to build so I can see how they plan to do it, and I dedicate a certain amount of time each day to inspire someone on the team. Every day I do this—you guessed it—whether I feel like it or not.

I made the promise to myself that I would succeed no matter what happened. Whatever challenges, tragedies, technical glitches, or problems I faced, I vowed to overcome them. I am committed because this is the path I have chosen to create the life of my dreams. I have daily goals, quarterly goals, and an annual goal. And to keep them fresh and meaningful, I read and review the goals daily. It keeps me in action.

I get up each day and dress for business. By 4:30am I’m awake and working the time zones. I have people on Atlantic time which is four hours ahead of me, then I do Eastern, then Central, Mountain, and Pacific, then Hawaii.

I have created a group Skype account so I can have face time and show people materials and see what is going on, but I limit time on Facebook. I get on and love it, but I use my kitchen timer to remind me when it is time to get off. Facebook is fun, and it is addicting. But it is a non-income producing activity, and I only use technology to produce income.

I am happy and in action, and people around me want some of what I have. They see my smile, and I never complain. Complaining is an insidious habit that erodes your joy, and because of it people begin to avoid you. It’s not good for business or for your outlook on life. Instead I focus on personal and professional growth every day. Mentally, physically, emotionally, and spiritually.

You can do everything I’ve done, and if you do, you’ll have the same success.

1. Set goals: daily, quarterly, yearly, and even longer, and read them every day.
2. Host weekly calls or get-togethers.
3. Talk to new people every day, no matter what.
4. Send short, weekly inspirational emails to your team.
5. Identify the people who want to work as hard as you do.
6. When you find these people, help them build their leadership abilities and their business. Do it every day.
7. Dress as if you are a successful business person. You are! Even if you’re not going to leave the house, this small step sets the stage for every day’s business.
8. Use technology wisely: let technology make you more productive (Skype) without sucking your time (Facebook).
9. Never complain. Everything you do today means more freedom tomorrow.
10. Focus on personal and professional development every day.

You can achieve your goals, but you have to work for them, and you have to work for your goals every day. In the end successful people do what unsuccessful people aren’t willing to do: action.

Janine Avila
Team Avilanche