Hey leaders, entrepreneurs, and fellow network marketers!
As an entrepreneur who manages chronic conditions, I’ve learned that how we build is just as important as what we build. Our energy is a precious resource, not an infinite one.
This got me thinking about today's question, which is a bit of a metaphor: If you had to describe your business approach, which would it be?
🏰 A Bouncing Castle? High energy, lots of jumping, chaotic fun, but maybe a bit unstable and exhausting? Always "on," reacting, and full of hustle?
OR
🌳 A Treehouse? A quiet, strategic build? A solid foundation, a place to plan, see the long-term vision, and rest? Accessible, sustainable, and built to last?
There's no wrong answer, but for those of us (disabled, chronic conditions, or just plain busy parents!) who can't rely on "hustle" 24/7, building that "treehouse" with smart systems and a strong foundation is everything.
🔥 My Question For You: Which are you building right now: Team Bouncy Castle 🏰 or Team Treehouse 🌳? And which one do you want to be building for long-term success and health?
Drop your emoji (🏰 or 🌳) in the comments and tell me why! I’d love to hear your perspective.
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A Note From Ben:
My goal is to help you build a life of health and freedom. This blog is supported by two resources I personally use and trust to achieve that mission:
• My ASEA Business: Supporting my family's wellness from the inside out.
• "Success in 10 Steps": The framework I use for building a successful business from home.
You can learn more about ASEA here and "Success in 10 Steps" ebook here.
Beyond the Hustle: How My Chronic Illness Unlocked My "Sixth Sense" for Network Marketing Success 🚀
Hey, fellow entrepreneurs! 👋
If you’re in network marketing, direct sales, or any entrepreneurial space, you’ve heard the mantra: "Hustle and grind." 🏃♀️
💨 We’re told success means "no days off," "rise and grind," and "out-work everyone." But what if you can't?
As a network marketer living with chronic conditions, "hustling" 24/7 isn't an option. Some days, just getting out of bed is a win. For years, I felt broken. How could I build a successful MLM business when my body was in a constant state of rebellion? 😩
The answer wasn't in hustling harder. The answer was in listening smarter. And it came from the most unexpected place: Chapter 14 of Think and Grow Rich, "The Sixth Sense."
🤔 What is the "Sixth Sense" Anyway?
Napoleon Hill calls the Sixth Sense the "apex" of his entire philosophy. It's that "gut feeling," that "hunch," that flash of "inspiration."
He describes it as the "receiving set" through which "Infinite Intelligence" (you can call it the Universe, God, or your intuition) communicates with you. It’s the part of your mind that gives you the exact idea you need, at the exact moment you need it.
But here’s the catch: Hill says you can only access it after you’ve mastered the other principles.
Or… what if some of us are given a shortcut?
♿️ The "Hustle" Fallacy vs. Our Reality
The "hustle" model is designed by and for the able-bodied. It doesn't account for:
Brain fog
Chronic pain
Overwhelming fatigue
Sudden flare-ups
The need for recovery days
When you’re a disabled entrepreneur, a mompreneur juggling kids, or a dadpreneur running on fumes, you cannot out-work the 22-year-old with endless energy. Trying to will only lead to one place: total burnout.
I had to stop playing their game. I had to learn to play my game.
🧠 How My Chronic Condition Became My Intuitive Superpower
This is the secret: Living with a chronic ondition is like "Sixth Sense" boot camp. Think about it. We are forced to listen to our bodies. We have to notice the subtlest signals:
"This food is causing inflammation." "This situation is draining my energy." "I need to rest now, or I'll pay for it tomorrow."
We are already experts at listening to the "whispers" before they become "screams." That is the exact skill required to develop the Sixth Sense!
While healthy individuals might ignore their intuition, we can't. Our survival depends on it. We've already trained our "receiving set."
So, I stopped trying to hustle and started to listen.
Instead of making 100 cold calls, I’d get a "hunch" to check in on one specific person… who was ready to join. 💡
Instead of posting on social media 10 times a day, I’d get a flash of "inspiration" for one authentic post that deeply connected with my audience. 💖
Instead of "pushing through" the pain, I’d listen to my body and rest… and during that rest, the perfect solution to a team problem would pop into my head. 🧘♀️
📝 My Personal Experience: From Struggle to Insight
I've spent years struggling with my health that I needed to learn to listen when I am doing too much taking rest time or it will be forced upon myself. Using the times when a health challenge arrives to work on another area of my business.
It's been about learning the right vehicle for myself and right way to become worth more as a individual. Learning that it's okay to have a role where their is no income involved or comming in right now even when others are screaming that they believe you must have a job to survive.
🤝 The Sixth Sense, Teamwork, and True Transformation
Here’s the most important part. The Sixth Sense doesn't work in a vacuum. It is supercharged by Hill's other great principle: The "Master Mind" (Teamwork).
As a disabled entrepreneur, I cannot do it all alone. My success is 100% dependent on education and teamwork.
My intuition (my Sixth Sense) is no longer just for me. I use it to build my team. I use it to attract people who value collaboration over competition. I use it to find other mompreneurs, dadpreneurs, and disabled entrepreneurs who need a different way to win.
I use it to create a culture where we educate and support each other, leveraging our collective energy.
This is how we transform our lives. Not by grinding ourselves into dust, but by intuitively connecting with the right people and building something together that none of us could build alone.
Your journey is not defined by your limitations. It’s defined by your connection to that power within you. Your condition isn't a liability; it’s the training ground for your greatest asset: Your Sixth Sense.
Stop comparing your journey to the "hustle" crowd. Start listening to your own "Sixth Sense."
My question for you: How has your intuition (your "gut feeling") helped you in your business or life? Drop a comment below! 👇
If you’re a network marketer, entrepreneur, or parent looking for a team that values education, teamwork, and smart, intuitive strategies over burnout… let's connect. 💬 We’re building something different.
A Note From Ben:
My goal is to help you build a life of health and freedom. This blog is supported by two resources I personally use and trust to achieve that mission:
My ASEA Business: Supporting my family's wellness from the inside out.
"Success in 10 Steps": The framework I use for building a successful business from home.
You can learn more about ASEA here and "Success in 10 Steps" ebook here.
🌟 My "Failures" Include Flare-Ups. My Success is Still Showing Up. 🌟
There's a quote I hold onto tightly on the hard days:
"Success is the willingness to keep on going despite all the failures which come your way."
For most entrepreneurs, "failures" might mean a missed goal, a 'no' from a prospect, or a product launch that fizzles.
For a disabled entrepreneur with chronic conditions, "failures" feel different.
A "failure" for me can be:
* Waking up in so much pain that my "office" is my bed. 🛌
* Having to cancel a team call because of a sudden flare-up.
* Watching others "hustle 24/7" while I have to schedule mandatory rest days.
* Brain fog so thick that answering a simple email feels like climbing a mountain. 🧠
It's easy to feel defeated when your body and your business goals seem to be in a constant battle. But this is where that quote's power truly clicks.
My "willingness to keep on going" doesn't look like hustle. It looks like resilience. It's...
✨ Sending that one follow-up message from my bed.
✨ Honouring my body's need for rest, knowing it's not quitting—it's strategy.
✨ Celebrating the tiny steps forward, because I know what they cost.
✨ Building a business that supports my health, not one that demands I sacrifice it. Success for us isn't about speed. It's about stamina. It's about adapting. It's about giving ourselves grace on the "failure" days and showing up—however we can—on the others.
Whether you're a parent juggling kids (a #Mumpreneur or #Dadpreneur), a fellow #ChronicIllnessWarrior, or just someone tired of the "go-go-go" mentality, know this:
Your pace is valid. Your struggles are real. And your willingness to keep going, one small step at a time, is a form of success all on its own. 💪
We are transforming our health AND our lives. And we're doing it in a way that lasts.
What does "keeping on going" look like for YOU this week? Is it a small business win or a health victory? Share one small step you're proud of in the comments! 👇
And if you're looking for a community that understands how to build a dream around your health and family, send me a DM. 💌 Let's talk about transforming our lives together.
A Note From Ben:
My goal is to help you build a life of health and freedom. This blog is supported by two resources I personally use and trust to achieve that mission:
My ASEA Business: Supporting my family's wellness from the inside out.
"Success in 10 Steps": The framework I use for building a successful business from home.
You can learn more about ASEA here and "Success in 10 Steps" ebook here.
Everyone who starts a new venture, whether in network marketing or as a solo entrepreneur, has a "why."
Parents and families often say it's for their kids.
Others say it's for financial freedom or better health.
This 422 class locomotive on my former layout? This is part of my "why." 👇
It represents the joy of having an escape. The peace of focusing on a passion. The freedom to dive into a hobby that has nothing to do with a "regular day-to-day" grind.
As a disabled entrepreneur, my MLM business was never just about the money.
It was about transforming my life from one defined by my chronic conditions to one defined by my passions.
It gave me the ability to be a present parent and a successful business owner and a train enthusiast.
Don't let your "regular" life stop you from building an exceptional one.
Ready to start transforming your day-to-day so you have more time for your "why"? Send me a DM that just says "TRANSFORM" to learn more.
A Note From Ben:
My goal is to help you build a life of health and freedom. This blog is supported by two resources I personally use and trust to achieve that mission:
My ASEA Business: Supporting my family's wellness from the inside out.
"Success in 10 Steps": The framework I use for building a successful business from home.
You can learn more about ASEA here and "Success in 10 Steps" ebook here.
A Brand New You: Helping families transform their health, one family at a time.
You Can Do This Also: A team that uses the Mentoring for Free system and training to help families achieve the life of their dreams through education and teamwork.
Sytoomba Mountains Layout: A layout based on our version of the Sydney to Blue Mountains with mountain ranges.
