To my incredible community of network marketers, entrepreneurs, parents, dadpreneurs, mumprenurs, and especially my fellow disabled entrepreneurs navigating chronic conditions: How often do we feel like giving up when we hit a wall? Too often, right?
But we are out here, consistently sharing our results and helping families live better lives. That takes grit!
I want to share a mindset trick that has kept me going, even when managing my health means scaling back some days. It's about reframing the words that stop most people: Failure, End, and No.
1. F.A.I.L. means: "First Attempt In Learning"
2. E.N.D. is not the end. In fact, E.N.D. means: "Effort Never Dies"
3. If you get N.O. as an answer, remember N.O. means: "Next Opportunity"
This positive thinking is the lifeblood of our MLM and direct sales businesses.
Every "No" is simply guiding you to the right "Yes." Every setback is just a lesson learned. If someone with chronic illness can keep showing up, you can too!
Let's focus on the learning, keep the effort going, and chase that next opportunity!
📣 Let's Celebrate! Share a recent result (big or small!) you've achieved in your business or health journey that came after a F.A.I.L. or a N.O.! Let's inspire each other! 👇 🎯
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.
From Struggle to Thrive: My Chronic Condition & Health Breakthrough! ❤️😃
Everybody knows they need to take care of their health. But when you're a busy parent, entrepreneur, network marketer – especially navigating life with a disability/chronic condition like me – "knowing" is easy, doing is the hard part!
I used to be stuck, battling low energy and constant health puzzles. But I found a way to truly improve my health, and it's making a HUGE difference in my energy, focus, and family life.
Ready to stop struggling and start thriving? I've personally seen incredible results with asea products. They're designed improve Your Cellular nutrition and finally bridge that gap for you!
Call to Action: DM me "HEALTH UP" for a quick chat! Let's get your family thriving too!
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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 Symptoms: Why Faith is a Disabled Entrepreneur's Superpower (Think and Grow Rich, Chapter 3)
Hello, fellow dreamers, dadpreneurs, mumprenurs, and determined network marketers! This one is for anyone who knows what it's like to build an empire from the couch, or schedule success around a flare-up.
If you've been grinding in MLM or direct sales, you know success isn't just about the product—it's about mindset. For those of us navigating life with chronic conditions or a disability, that mindset isn't a luxury; it's the engine that keeps us moving toward a better life.
Today, we dive into the heart of Napoleon Hill's classic, Think and Grow Rich, and draw a powerful lesson from Chapter 3: Faith.
🧠 Faith: More Than a Hope, It's a State of Mind
Napoleon Hill teaches that Faith is the second step toward riches. But he defines it not as a religious belief, but as: "The visualization of, and belief in the attainment of desire."
For the disabled entrepreneur or network marketer, this definition is groundbreaking. It means the belief in your success—that clear, unwavering picture of the life you're building—is something you can create and control, regardless of your physical limitations. Your body might be sending you signals of pain or fatigue, but your mind is where the real work happens. You must cultivate Absolute Faith that your efforts in your business will lead to the financial freedom and flexible schedule you deserve.
🔑 The Chronic Conditions Hurdle:
Conquering Doubt and Fear Let's be honest. When you live with chronic conditions, the voices of doubt are loud.
* Doubt: “Will I have the energy to follow up on these leads tomorrow?”
* Fear: “What if my flare-up keeps me from launching that new team training?”
* Criticism (Internal & External): This is the toughest one. It's the internal doubt fueled by external pressure, often from the people closest to us—our family. You might hear: “When are you going to stop playing around with this MLM and get a real job with benefits?” or “You need stability, especially with your health. This direct sales thing is too risky.”
Hill's Chapter 3 teaches us the antidote to this negativity is Auto-suggestion. This is the conscious act of feeding your subconscious mind positive, success-oriented instructions—in a spirit of Faith. You must consciously replace the negative external voices (like the demand for a "real job") with the unwavering internal belief in your chosen path to a better life.
✨ Disabled Entrepreneur Power Move: The Daily Declaration
Instead of letting fear or criticism dominate, we leverage the power of Auto-suggestion. This is your personalized Self-Confidence Formula for building your direct sales empire from home.
* Visualize: Spend 10 minutes (or whatever your energy allows) visualizing your goal: The residual income hitting your bank account, the happy team members, the day you finally pay off that medical bill, and the time freedom that proves your current work is the real job that supports your health and family.
* Affirm: Write and repeat a clear Statement of Desire. For example: "I believe in myself and my ability to build a thriving, $X,000/month network marketing business that blesses my family and provides me with total time freedom, despite my chronic pain. I am creating my own stability."
* Act: Then, take one small, focused action. Even on a low-energy day, one call, one social post, or one chapter of training is the persistence that honors your Faith.
Keyword Tip: Use your time when you do feel good for high-leverage activities, and schedule low-energy work (like pre-writing social media posts) for days when you're managing symptoms. This is Organized Planning meets self-care.
👨👩👧👦 Why This Matters to Parents and Healthy Individuals
To the healthy individuals, entrepreneurs, and parents in this community, the lesson of Faith is universal:
* For the Dadpreneur/Mumprenur: Faith in your plan is the shield against the guilt of missing a school event. It’s the deep knowing that the sacrifices you make today are building a legacy of time and financial freedom for your family tomorrow.
* For the Network Marketer: Faith in your company, your product, and your upline is the foundation of your posture. Your belief is the strongest tool in your prospecting kit.
But for the disabled people among us—the disabled entrepreneur—Faith is literally the bridge between your current reality and the better life you are working so tirelessly to create. It is the belief that your limitations do not define your potential.
🚀 Call to Action: Ignite Your Absolute Faith!
Stop letting your circumstances dictate your belief.
Today, I challenge you to create your own Self-Confidence Formula based on the principles of Faith from Think and Grow Rich.
⬇️ Tell me in the comments:
* What is the specific income goal you have for your network marketing business?
* What is one small action you will take today to back up that Faith?
Let's commit to working towards a better life, one determined step at a time, fueled by unshakeable Faith! We are unstoppable! ♿️💪💰
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.
💜 Dream Big: Believe, Trust, and Make a Difference! ✨
It's Sunday evening, and I'm sitting here, managing my chronic conditions, but my mind is buzzing with gratitude for this amazing journey.
For all my fellow network marketers, dadpreneurs, mumprenurs, and entrepreneurs out there—especially my incredible disabled entrepreneurs and those battling chronic conditions—we are often the unsung heroes, constantly pouring into others while fueling our own vision for a better life for our families.
We face unique challenges, but that doesn't mean we can't achieve massive success in MLM and direct sales!
The quote from Catherine Ellis hits home: "If you think you can do it, you can. If you believe you can do it, you will. If you trust you can do it, you will make a difference."
Thinking is the start. Belief is the fuel. But TRUST is the engine that moves you from simply selling a product to truly helping families live healthier, wealthier lives.
If a disabled person with chronic conditions can build a thriving business from home, imagine what you can accomplish! Keep trusting your vision and your ability to change lives.
🔥 Let's Connect! Drop a 💯 in the comments if you are TRUSTING in your ability to make a difference this week! 👇 🎯
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.
👨👩👧👦 Time Together! 🏖️ Frequent Short Vacations or Occasional Long Vacations?
Hey everyone! 👋 As a disabled entrepreneur juggling my network marketing business from home while managing my chronic conditions—and as part of a busy couple raising our family—I’m always thinking about how we can maximize quality time. We're all working hard—whether you're a dadpreneur, mumprenur, healthy individual, or a fellow disabled person with chronic conditions—and we're all aiming for that sweet spot of success and family connection. The Big Question I'm Pondering: If you’re working to build your financial freedom through MLM / direct sales and spending time with your loved ones is your why... Which is better for your family and your business goals: Frequent Short Vacations (like long weekends) or Occasional Long Vacations (like a 10-day trip)? For me, the short ones are sometimes easier on my energy levels and health management, but those long ones are so restorative for the whole family! Drop your thoughts below! I'd love to hear your insights! 👇 💖 * #NetworkMarketing * #DisabledEntrepreneur * #ChronicConditions * #FamilyTime * #MLMLife * #DirectSales * #Dadpreneur * #Mumprenur * #EntrepreneurLife * #CouplesGoal * #WorkFromHome *#VacationGoals 🎯 Call to Action Comment below and tell me: Which vacation style works best for your family and your freedom goals? Let's chat! 👇
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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.
