🌟 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.
🚀 Redefining "Health" On Our Own Terms They say, "Health is not simply the absence of sickness."
This quote hits differently when you live with a disability or a chronic condition, doesn't it?
For so long, the world (and maybe even we) believed that "health" was off the table for us. But "health" isn't just about what our bodies can't do. True health is...
* Mental Clarity: Finding purpose on the hard days.
* Emotional Resilience: Celebrating the small wins.
* Financial Wellness: Building security that isn't dependent on a 9-to-5 that drains us.
* Community: Surrounding ourselves with people who get it.
This is why I am so passionate about network marketing, especially for disabled entrepreneurs and mumpreneurs /dadpreneurs managing chronic conditions.
This business model allows us to build sustainable success around our needs. It gives us the flexibility to work from bed during a flare-up and the autonomy to create a life of purpose. It’s a vehicle for holistic health.
You don't need to be "sickness-free" to be healthy, whole, and successful.
Are you a disabled entrepreneur or a parent with a chronic condition looking for a path that honors your reality? Let's redefine health together. DM me "THRIVE" to learn how.
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.
Your Mind is Your Greatest Asset: Unlocking Chapter 13 of 'Think and Grow Rich' as a Network Marketer with a Chronic Condition 🧠⚡️
Hey entrepreneurs, dadpreneurs, mumprenurs, and fellow network marketers!
Let's talk about something real. As an entrepreneur, your mind is everything. But as an entrepreneur living with a disability or a chronic health condition, your mind isn't just everything—it's your command centre, your superpower, and your greatest asset in a way that many others may not fully grasp.
Some days, the physical "hustle" isn't an option. Some days, just getting out of bed is the "win." On those days, it's easy to look at the traditional "go-go-go" MLM and direct sales culture and feel like you're falling behind.
But then I re-read Chapter 13 of Napoleon Hill's "Think and Grow Rich," titled "The Brain," and I was reminded of a powerful truth: This business isn't built with our feet; it's built with our minds.
Hill describes the human brain as a "broadcasting and receiving station for thought." And let me tell you, even on a day when my body is static, my "broadcasting station" is on full power. Here’s how this concept changes the game for those of us building an empire while managing our health.
1. The Mastermind: Your Energy Amplifier 🤝
Napoleon Hill's most famous concept is the "Mastermind." It’s the coordination of knowledge and effort, in a spirit of harmony, between two or more people, for the attainment of a definite purpose. For a network marketer, this is your team. Your upline, your downline, your crossline partners.
For those of us with chronic conditions, the Mastermind is also our lifeline.
On a high-pain or low-energy day, I can't physically go out and meet 10 new people. But I can plug into a 30-minute team Zoom call. I can send an encouraging message to a teammate. I can "receive" the broadcast of energy, belief, and strategy from my mentors.
You don't have to create all the energy yourself. Your job is to plug into the collective energy of your Mastermind. It’s the ultimate smart-work strategy.
2. Your Brain: The Business HQ That's Always Open 💡
Hill writes about "Infinite Intelligence"—a source of all inspiration and ideas. When you live with physical limitations, you are forced to become more creative. You can't just copy what everyone else is doing. Your unique life experience gives you a perspective that "healthy" individuals may lack.
You understand empathy on a profound level.
You know how to build resilience.
You have to find innovative ways to connect with people (hello, social media!).
This isn't a disadvantage; it's your creative edge. Your brain, when focused, can devise strategies, build connections, and craft a vision that your physical body can then execute when it's able.
Don't ever believe your business is "closed" just because you're resting. If you are thinking, planning, and dreaming, your "Brain" is hard at work.
3. Broadcasting Belief When You Can't Broadcast "Hustle" 📈
Your thoughts are a broadcast. What are you sending out?
It's easy to fall into a broadcast of fear, frustration, or lack. "I'm sick." "I'm tired." "I can't."
Chapter 13 challenges us to change that broadcast. Use your mind as the powerful transmitter it is.
Broadcast vision: "I am building a legacy for my family."
Broadcast gratitude: "I am thankful for a business I can build from my phone."
Broadcast success: "I am attracting the perfect partners to my team." Your physical energy may be finite, but your mental energy—when plugged into a positive Mastermind and a clear vision—is limitless. Your belief is magnetic. It's what attracts people to you, whether you're a dadpreneur juggling kids, a mumprenur building during nap time, or someone managing a chronic condition from the sofa.
A Personal Lesson: Stop Confusing 'Action' with 'Progress'
I'd always get frustrated seeing others succeed in their endeavors and I was often stuck dealing with health challenges. I felt that was doing everything wrong while I watched everyone else succeed. I felt like a failure as a dadpreneur and a husband.
Then I began to understand that it would take visualizing the goals that I was wanting to achieve. I realized that while I was on the couch, I could still "work." I could use my brain to visualize my team's success. I could send one powerful, belief-filled text to a leader.
Chapter 13 taught me to stop confusing "action" with "progress." My most valuable work isn't the "hustle"; it's the focused, creative, and belief-driven thought I put into my business. That's something no chronic condition can ever take away. Your mind is your true "head office." Make it a place of power.
You don't need two good legs to build this business. You need a powerful mind and a supportive team.
My question for you: How do you use your Mastermind (your team, your mentors, your family) to keep your mental broadcast strong, even on tough days? Drop your thoughts in the comments below! 👇
And if you're looking for a team that understands that your mindset is more important than your physical hustle—a team that truly "gets it"—let's connect. Send me a message, and let's tap into that "Infinite Intelligence" 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.
