GET INSPIRED
Decide and Do
BY CHRYSTELLE ZIMMERMAN
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ōTERRA came into my life quite unexpectedly
when my son was hurt at an outdoor event.
A friend of mine jumped into action and
grabbed her essential oils. My first thought was,
“That’s all you’ve got?” But, what did I have to lose?
I let her continue, but not without the obligatory
eye-roll. Within minutes, he was calmer. Within
days, his injuries improved.
That event, followed by more “a-ha” moments with oils that we
experienced as a family, were enough for us to recognize the
positive changes the oils had made in our lives. We started using
them regularly. My family was healthier than I had ever seen
them, and we felt great about our ability to reach for something
ourselves. I knew doTERRA offered a business opportunity, but I
promised my husband I would not sell anything. Three months
later at a birthday party, moms who knew about my son’s
accident began swarming around me asking about oils and
where they could get them. It was at that moment that I made a
decision that would forever change my family’s future. I raised
my hand up high and said, “You get them from me!”
While I did not originally sign on to build a business, once I
decided to be intentional, prayerful, and purposeful with it,
it took off. This shouldn’t come as much of a surprise to
anyone who knows the culture of the company, integrity of
the leadership, and the guidance we receive from our mentors.
We have access to entirely duplicable systems that make it
possible for anyone who is willing to be successful with
doTERRA. I truly believe the only way to fail is to do nothing
with the gifts you already possess. Once you decide for yourself,
commit to these four steps:
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Have a clear vision, written goals, and accountability.
Why do you want to build a doTERRA business? What is it that’s
driving you? Keeping your why at the forefront will lead you
to take action. Write down your goals and get as specific as
possible. Create and share them with your family, so they
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understand what you are doing. Tell your mentor what your
goals are and allow them to hold you accountable.
2
Challenge yourself.
Talk to eight people a day—on the phone, on social media,
in person, by email—whatever ways you communicate. Not
every call has to start out about doTERRA, but you will see how
quickly those conversations turn into opportunities to help the
people on the other end of the line. Also, commit to sending
eight samples a week and you will see how fast this creates
an overflowing pipeline for future follow up. Finally, hold eight
events a month. Regular classes will always be the engine
behind your success.
3
Use your toolkit.
You don’t need to know everything or possess every resource
known to man, but you do need to know what you can tap
into and where to find it. Plenty of people have walked in your
shoes on the road to success. Surround yourself with those
kinds of people. Attend events, listen to audios, read books and
newsletters, and participate in training opportunities. These are
activities designed to help you have the right information and a
determined mindset that will propel you forward.
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Decide and do.
Decide and stay decided until the job is done. Whatever goal you
have outlined for yourself, stay committed until you get there.
Expect road blocks and do what you can to prepare for them.
Your temporary obstacles will only make you better, stronger,
and sharper in the long run. Never let the detours derail you
permanently. It helps if you bookend your day with study.
Starting your day with a devotional or a motivational quote sets
the tone for the entire day. At the end of the day, keep a record of
your blessings. The practice of writing in a blessings or gratitude
journal can help transform your whole outlook on life. S
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