Going on an African safari and hanging out inside the world’s tallest building, the Burj Khalifa, are pretty obvious “bucket list” items. The dream-come-true nature of those experiences permeated According to Bridgett posts earlier this week: The first described the…
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Duncans, Danziks & Dubai: World Wide DreamBuilders Live Up to The Name
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One of the fun parts of traveling is tying in a side-trip on your way to or from the main destination. Multi-tasking is an essential part of our day-to-day lives. As we buy some groceries, we realize that we should…
Amway’s North American Growth Council: Legacy Business on Display
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The recent North American Growth Council trip to South Africa for Amway’s top North American leaders, in a word, was spectacular. I wasn’t there, but if the photos are any indication, it was a trip of a lifetime. First on the…
University of Success, Part 1: How to Fashion Your Own Brand of Success
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The foundation of success isn’t one victory after another—it’s repeated failure. But not just failure. In spite of those setbacks, it’s perseverance that enables you to develop the character and other attributes necessary for success. That message is at the…
University of Success: A True Classic, One Lesson at a Time
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Especially among those who didn’t go to college, you might hear it said that someone is a graduate of the “School of Hard Knocks.” It’s a declaration of the truth that the traditional classroom is far from the only place…
Amway’s ‘Who Cares Challenge’ Honors Young Agents of Change
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Back in January I wrote about Amway sponsoring an event called WeDay, designed to reward and empower the younger generation as agents of change in their community. For WeDay Minnesota happening October 8th, Amway is sending five winners, each accompanied…
Amway Rewards Solid Training, Flushes Get-Rich-Quick Mentality
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One criticism about the Amway business is that it is a “get-rich-quick” scheme and geared toward those with an easy-money mentality. But an accurate understanding of the business model, particularly its compensation plan, shows that to be a misconception. Do…
Negative Words, Naysayers Fuel Success of WWDB Diamonds
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There are some books that you read, put on a shelf and never touch again. And then there are books like The Right Words at the Right Time. Edited by Marlo Thomas, this is a powerful collection of essays from…
Candidate, WWDB’s Brad Duncan Both Reflect ‘The Go-Getter’ Spirit
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In my community, there’s a fascinating election coming up that will determine who is our next village president. What makes it so intriguing is that the two candidates, both of whom appear to be good, upstanding men, could not be…
WWDB’s Greg & Laurie Duncan Plant Great Homeschooling Seed
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Homeschooling, for me and my husband, started as just a kernel, just a seed of an idea before our twin children were even born. From that humble beginning, it has turned into something truly significant in all four of our…