Are You Living Your Life By Default or By Design?
We’re All Meant to Live Our Lives by Design Not by Default!
Some people think their current circumstances or even their past sets them up for failure. They think they are doomed and don’t have any way out. So, they just accept by default that they will be stuck forever, never excelling. Destined to be poor, never have recognition or true happiness.
What you may not realize is we’ve had some personal obstacles to overcome. We write blogs together-sometimes just Brian and sometimes just me (Felicia). Well, I (Felicia) haven’t written a blog post since July 4th– (Let Freedom Ring with Network Marketing). That evening was when I got the call that my mother had suddenly passed away at home. She wasn’t sick, she had recently gone through a common surgery and I still don’t know what caused her death. We’re still awaiting the coroners report almost 2 months after the fact. This has been one of many deaths we’ve experienced over the past few years and I’m not telling you this for sympathy. I realize there are many people with much more horrible circumstances and tragedies. I’m telling you this so you can see that although it may take us time to re-group and get back on track.… we still do. We NEVER give up on our desire to work for ourselves and achieve financial and time freedom. If you have a real desire to better your life, you will.
What is so important to realize is that we are designed for greatness! We simply need to decide to change our mindset and circumstances to reflect it. We have the power inside of us to make a difference even in the lives of others. Even more important than financial wealth, (which is very attainable if you work hard) is the wealth you can pour onto others to help change their lives for good.
You’ve heard the saying, “You reap what you sow”? Well, this is very true. If you plant seeds of faith you will see your dreams and desires come to fruition.
We’ve seen all kinds of people from all walks of life go onto to become millionaires and really give back to society in a positive way. They didn’t blame their parents for abusing them, they didn’t blame their spouses for cheating on them, their business partners for stealing from them, their upline for not being there for them.…etc. etc.
They took responsibility for their actions and followed other successful people to do what they do in order to achieve results. NO EXCUSES!
We’re going to begin with 3 Laws of Success:
- Vision–Decide what you really want. Is it to travel around the world? Do you want more financial freedom or time freedom? Have a big house or fancy car? Be a singer, artist, doctor, author? Do you want to mentor disadvantaged kids or feed the homeless? If so, then you have to increase your income to make those things happen. This takes vision. Without vision, we perish.
- Mindset–What you think about, you bring about! The 2%‘s that are successful are the ones who don’t let their circumstances control them. They don’t have a lottery mentality, but instead know that they must develop skills, train and act upon that training consistently in order to get results. Instead of giving up every time they see an obstacle or roadblock, they go over it, under it and through it. They say things like what CAN I do to make it happen instead of quitting.
- Value–Increase your skill, increase your pay! A prime example is the difference between a general MD and a brain surgeon. Both are greatly needed professions, but the brain surgeon obviously makes more because it is a SPECIALTY. Everyone is in control of their skills. You need three skill sets to be successful…professional skills, people skills, then personal and leadership development. *We will expand on these in a later post so stay tuned.
These are just some of the things we want you to think about if you’re struggling in your current circumstances. If you are tired of settling for mediocrity and you don’t want to live your life by default anymore, if you’re ready to live your life by design, knowing that you have a greater purpose then keep coming back to our blog for inspiration and steps on how to change your life for the better. We KNOW you are destined for great things, but it’s up to YOU to make some choices and take action! YOU CAN DO IT!
To Your Success,

Brian & Felicia White ( B and Flea)
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This is a great lesson that we all need to learn. Everyone has struggles. how we handle them is what separates the wheat from the chaff.
Bill Gelwick recently posted..Big MLM Tip — A Panda Bear and Network Marketing
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bandflea Reply:
August 22nd, 2011 at 9:52 pm
Well said Bill! You always have a CHOICE to rise above, over and around life’s challenges or struggles. You can accept the pain or do something to change– Be the Shining Stars we’re meant to be! Thank you for your comment!
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Hi B and Flea,
I am sorry that your mom passed on. Losing a loved one can be tough.
My most creative surges occurred when people I cared about passed on, or I experienced deep depression. The people who travel through the darkest nights are the people God intends to shine most brightly for others. We find submerged talents when things get the most rough, for we enter new periods of growth. Adversity strips away old states of mind and replaces them with new, more prospering states. Happens every time, if we can fully embrace our sorrows.
I’m digging your Laws to Success guys, stick to them and more magical things will move into your life with greater ease.
Thanks for sharing.
RB
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Carol Walczak Reply:
August 21st, 2011 at 8:58 am
Hi Ryan, you are so right… though in addition to the new insights, there is also the struggle to make it through the dark time. I guess the new insights really help, they give you a lifeline and keep you moving.
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bandflea Reply:
August 22nd, 2011 at 9:45 pm
Exactly Carol! Thanks for stopping by!
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bandflea Reply:
August 22nd, 2011 at 9:37 pm
So true Ryan! We have noticed exactly what you said, in our darkest times we have found renewed strength, hope and growth. Onward and upward friend! Thanks for the positive feedback!
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Lets apply all three Laws Of Success today NOT tommorow. We only live once, not twice. There for lets do it, life is not a practice session!!!
Lawrence Bergfeld
Lawrence Bergfeld recently posted..Network Marketing Truth Revealed On Difference Between Faith And Belief
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bandflea Reply:
August 22nd, 2011 at 9:31 pm
Right on Lawrence! Couldn’t have said it better ourselves! Time to make it happen NOW!!!
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Hello Friends, I’m sorry you had to receive that call. That being said your both in my prays. Your attitudes are fantastic and I’m glad that we can share on Facebook. The three laws of success are fantastic. Keep moving forward… Go! Go! Go! : )
Jeffrey Kistner recently posted..Network Marketing Beyond Six-Figures
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bandflea Reply:
August 22nd, 2011 at 9:30 pm
Thank you so much Jeffrey for all your kind words and feedback. We’re grateful for your friendship and encouragement. You keep Rockin’ as well!
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