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Seeing Beyond the Ridge NEW! FAVORITE PRODUCTS InTune and Mito2Max “InTune helps me focus, and Mito2Max helps sustain my energy.” -Mark LifeLong Vitality “It allows me to function on very little sleep while I am out traveling.” -Tamalu A DIAMO RR S ND Mark & Tamalu Watkins dōTE Immortelle “Immortelle is absolutely amazing for everything!” -Tamalu NEW! “t is important to be not just busy and not just consistent, but on course.” I - Chris Brady Business Tip “Don’t sacrifice long term growth for rank advancement. Be the leader you wish you had and give the support you wish you would have received.” M ark stepped out of the hospital construction site and noticed a beautiful woman swiftly walking by. She seemed to be full of purpose. Instantly, Mark knew that if he had the opportunity to meet her, his life would never be the same. Tamalu, an activity director, didn’t pay much attention to the construction worker as she hurried by. As the days progressed, Mark made it a point to get to know her, but Tamalu was unimpressed. Persistent, Mark continued to find small ways to serve her. Tamalu’s heart warmed, and she began to see how genuine and kind he was. Once she allowed Mark into her heart, it didn’t take long for him to convince her to be his wife. In 2013, Mark and Tamalu will be celebrating their 20th wedding anniversary with their eight children. When Liz, their oldest daughter, was just over a year old, Tamalu and Mark became frustrated with modern medicine. Liz would frequently scream for hours, sometimes days. During one of these episodes, Tamalu 14 Essential leadership | winter 2012