In November of 2009 I won the Better Your Best contest. The grand prize is 25 thousand dollars cash, and the honor of being the Ambassador for the next twelve months. This is an event sponsored by Armand Morin, one of most well known Internet marketers in the world. He has done this since 2002, and the award is always presented at his Big Seminar event. This is the oldest and largest Internet marketing conference in the world. I first attended in 2008, and that is when I first found out about the contest.
I can remember that first night of the seminar as if it were yesterday. They announced that we would be returning to the room after dinner so that the contestants could make their presentations. I watched as seven people took the stage, and one by one were called up by Armand to share their experience in building an online business with those of us in the audience.
They were an impressive group of people, and I can remember admiring them for their accomplishments. The winner was announced, and the huge check for twenty-five thousand dollars was presented to him. The second place contestant won three thousand dollars, and they were each given a laptop computer. It was a wonderful evening, but at that point I never thought that I would be a part of anything like that.
A year and a half later my life had changed dramatically. I had more self-confidence, and there I was on stage with the other finalists. When my name was announced I could not believe it! I am now serving as the Ambassador for this program, and I couldn’t be prouder of what I have accomplished with my online business.
When I think back to the time when I did not consider myself to be a ‘contender’, I wonder why I felt that way. It is my belief that I was not dreaming big enough, and that I believed that other people were more deserving than I was. I now believe in myself and know that anything is possible. How do you feel about this subject?
Hi Connie,
I was there when you won the contest, and that was impressive, however what was more impressive is that you earned a hugh check in affiliate commission for that same even. You were going to walk out of that event a winner whether you won the actual contest or not. Now that is flat out mind blowing to me. Belief is indeed a master key to success, I really have to work at that as I am nowhere near believing my big dreams.
I am still at the act as if, or fake it till you make it stage, which is not all that bad, done long enough and consistent enough, good habits are formed and true belief in the big dream is not such a big leap.
Dale
Dale
Persistence… which you certainly have.
The dream is there for all of us… but the determination to reach our goals is the key. We have to be self-determined and not let outside influences discourage us. Sometimes I have to put in the ear plugs to keep from become a willing victim.
I just love to watch you work! I love to watch you in action and I love to hear your stories. You are such a great example of what is possible if we work really hard and never lose our focus!
For anyone who wants what you have accomplished, you have been very generous in leaving a trail that is simple to follow. Like you, we just need to believe abd be determined!
Thank you Connie!!
xoxo
Helen