Rodney Gainous, Jr.

Whose team are you playing on? Who are the undisputed champions? Who are the money makers? Team 1099 is by far the best team to be on. They are the big dogs on the block. When they bark, they make money.

Now some of you don’t have a clue as to what I’m talking about so here it is. Are you an employee (W2) or are you a business owner (1099)? You see these are the federal documents used to determine how much income was earned through employment. When you work for someone else, you are a part of Team W2. When you work for yourself, you are a part of Team 1099. For the sake of this blog post, when I refer to Team 1099 I’m referring to someone who is a network marketer.

When you are a part of Team W2 you have restrictions in your lifestyle. Oh yeah, the big boss man may have promised you some great perks like a free parking space or the opportunity to work overtime or maybe a large office with a window but it is not worth it because there are a number of limitations to being a part of Team W2. And as I like to put it, if you are on Team W2 you’re a SLAVE.

Let’s compare Team W2 vs. Team 1099:

1. Control over your salary.

On Team W2 you get what they want to pay you. That’s it! You might have the opportunity to work overtime but your salary still has limits because there are only 24 hours in a day. Those on Team 1099 dictate their salary based on their productivity. If they want a raise then they can get one by them and their team being more productive.

2. Control of your time.

If you’re on Team W2 you’re sometimes told you have to work evenings or weekends. You have to be there when the boss wants you there regardless of you personal schedule. Team 1099 members dictate their own schedule. They attend all of their children’s field trips and other family activities without the boss signing off on a leave slip.

3. There is no job security anymore.

That point is self explanatory. Team W2 players are being laid off EVERYDAY. Companies are closing their doors at a record pace so anything is possible. It’s so bad teachers are being furloughed or fired. Team 1099 people are their own bosses so no one can fire them.

4. Your teammates suck.

Have you ever said, “Man I hate working with Jim.”? With Team W2 you don’ t ge

t to pick your teammates. You have to work with them and make it a productive, profitable situation even though they’re rude, loud, ignorant and always trying to set you up because they want your job. Team 1099 folks love their teammates. That’s because they are all like you. They all work to help each other and they’re business minded folks who are hard workers who want to succeed. They don’t make excuses, they make things happen.

5. Traveling to work is stressful.

How many times have you had to travel in the rain, sleet, snow or blazing heat to get to work? When you work with Team W2 you’re expected to be in the office regardless of what the weather conditions are. And let’s not forget about the hours upon hours of sitting in traffic dealing with road rage, road construction, car troubles, and so much more. Team 1099 folks work from home. They do have to go out occasionally but it’s always on their terms. If they want to sleep late, it’s not a problem because they set their schedule up the way they want it and avoid all of the rush hour madness.

6. Taxes are paid differently.

Team W2 people are taxed at a ridiculously high rate. And the more you earn, the higher your tax rate. Team 1099 people get tax breaks because they’re able to write off a number of items they use on a regular basis for their business. I’m not a tax expert so I don’t want to give you any advice so do your research or talk to a tax advisor and you’ll be amazed at what could be considered a tax write off.

I can go on and on about the ugliness of working for Team W2 but I think you get the point. Team 1099 are CHAMPIONS!

If you’re destined to be a winner, join Team 1099 NOW and start your network marketing business. The benefits and perks are far greater than you can imagine!

What team would you like to be on?  Leave me a comment below and share with your Facebook and Twitter friends if this blog post has had an impact on you.

To YOUR Success,

Hello eveyone.

I know it’s been a while since I posted something but I’ve been busy working and writing for other projects but I’m back.

I just finished reading a book titled The Dream Giver and it’s a story about pursuing one’s dreams.

The first half of the book is the fable of a person who was a Nobody named Ordinary who was searching for what’s missing in his life. Ordinary lived in the land of Familiar and one day he decides to embrace his Big Dream and pursue his higher calling.

Everyday Ordinary got up and went to his Usual Job and after work he had the same dinner and watched the box that most Nobodies watched on a regular basis. Sometimes Best Friend would come over and watch the box or Ordinary would go over his Parent’s house and watch it.

One day Ordinary had this sensation that he was missing something out of his life. Not only was he missing something, it was something big. Over time the feeling grew.

As time passed Ordinary realized that in the corner of his heart was his Big Dream and it had been given to him by the Dream Giver. Ordinary’s Big Dream told him that instead of being a Nobody, he was to be a Somebody and destined to achieve Great Things.

Ordinary eventually told his Father of his Big Dream and his Father had recalled a similar story. He told Ordinary that he experienced the same thing but never pursued his Big Dream and that Ordinary didn’t have to stay a Nobody but he could become a Dreamer.

What Big Dreams or Plans do you have that you feel the Dream Giver has given you to pursue? Are you fulfilling your destiny? Are you pursuing your higher calling?

We were not put us on this earth just to be born, live and someday die without living a purpose filled life. In all that we do, there is a plan for little ole’ you and me. That’s right, each and every one of us!

All of us who consisder ourselves Nobodies have the potential to be Somebodies but the choice is up to us. We can embrace our Big Dream and live an outstanding prosperous life or we can continue to be like the rest of the Nobodies and live in fear and defeat.

If you have your Big Dream in the corner of your heart, nurture it and watch it grow and let the giver of all dreams support and guide you to greatness. Don’t be fooled into thinking you can’t acheieve your goals and become a Somebody. You are definitely not a Nobody!

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To YOUR Success!

Okay everyone, this is it. I started the P90X Extreme Home Fitness program on Sunday, August 8^th and it is a killer!

The first thing I did when I got my P90X program a few days ago was read the Fitness Guide. In the beginning of the guide is a letter from the Carl Daikeler who is the CEO of Beachbody and Team Beachbody and the title of his letter is Embrace the Struggle. It was just what I needed to read.

In the letter Carl talks about how he went through the P90X program and how he struggled in the beginning but he persevered and made it through and had amazing results. He emphatically says “it’s okay if you’re struggling” because he doesn’t want anyone to quit.

I found this very encouraging because right then and there I knew that although this would be tough, I could do it. Many before me had the same issues and they conquered and so can I.

Whatever you want that’s worth having, usually requires some struggling. If you want to be successful, it usually requires some struggling.

If you want to have a successful business you will have to struggle to get it started and in a position where you are making a profit. The money just doesn’t come in as soon as you open the doors. There are expenses, employees, inventory, suppliers, distributors and customers you have to deal with on a regular basis but fighting through the struggles will lead to success.

In your relationships there are struggles. You have to be compassionate, caring, understanding, selfless, supportive, loving and able to stick with it if you want your relationships to work. Any married couple can tell you that it takes work to make a marriage work. As soon as the honeymoon is over, that’s when the work begins.

Ra ising children

is a struggle too. In order to be a good parent you must always set good examples, be supportive, authoritative, loving, encouraging and present in your children’s lives. They will disappoint you and sometimes let you down but if you fight through the struggles, you’ll have success.

So as I continue on this 90 journey I’m going to Embrace the Struggle and know that it will only last for a season. Since I’ve decided to do this, I know that I’m committed and if I stick with it and do everything that is required, I WILL have success because that is the Beachbody motto: Decide, Commit, Succeed!

To YOUR Success,

In a couple of weeks I’ll be starting a new adventure. I am so out of shape that I have come to a point in my life where it is mandatory for me to start working out again so I can get back in great physical shape. Ahhh, the good ole’ days.

Lately I’ve been working on my professional, spiritual and personal development but I’ve ignored my physical development. I used to be in tip top shape not too long ago. I mean I was a gym rat. But all of a sudden, work hours became long and it was hard for me to get in the gym. Then my three kids became very busy with their extracurricular activities and that made it even harder for me to get in the gym.

Before I knew it, I was a mess. I was out of shape, lazy and always tired but NOW it is the time to make that change.

I did my research and I’ve decided to go the route of P90X as my way of getting back in shape. Everyone I’ve heard talk about it only had good things to say. Although they all said it was challenging, they said if you stick w

ith it, it works and that is what I am looking for. RESULTS!

When I checked out the beachbody.com website, I came across their motto: Decide. Commit. Succeed. Man I love that motto. Right then and there I knew I was on the right path.

DECIDE is defined as to make a final choice or judgment about what to do.

Regardless of what you want to do in life you MUST first DECIDE to do. If you go back and forth about what it is you want, and you’re indecisive, you will continue to be lost. The most important step is to step out there, make a choice and tell yourself and let the world know that this is something you have decided to do.

COMMIT is defined as to carry into action deliberately.

COMMIT to make things happen on purpose. This is not something that isn’t knowingly, it is done on purpose, deliberately. It is the key to being successful. After you decide that you want to do something, you MUST commit to make it happen. You have to be persistent and consistent in working your plan EVERYDAY.

SUCCEED is defined as to attain a desired object or end.

Once you’ve made a commitment and put things in action, the only thing left is to SUCCEED. If you have a well thought out plan, and the proper system in place, success is right around the corner.

No one talks about or plans to fail and neither should you. Success is your goal and you can do it whether it is an exercise program, a business plan, continuing your education or getting a promotion on the job. If you DECIDE and COMMIT, you will be able to SUCCEED.

In 90 days I plan on showing the world my success by being committed to the fitness plan I’ve invested in. What about you? When do you plan on seeing success and in what areas of your life do you want to see it in?

Go out there and DECIDE, COMMIT and SUCCEED!

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To YOUR Success,

Today I want to talk about Motivation. I have a few questions first. What motivates you to do what you do? Is your motivation strong enough to keep you going? What drives you to persist? What fuels your desires

?

Motivation is defined as a stimulus, influence, incentive or drive. Motivation is that thing that keeps you going, and going, and going, just like the Energizer Bunny. Motivation is the thing that drives you.

Proverbs 16:26 says The person who labors, labors for himself, for his hungry mouth drives him on.

When a man is hungry he will do anything to satisfy that hunger. Those hunger pangs are the motivating factor that drives him to find food. A hungry man knows that if he doesn’t eat, eventually he will die. Now is that motivation or what?

In business you must have a motivating factor or factors that drive you to be successful. If not, you will struggle continuously. Not only should you have these things that drive you, you must use them daily as a reminder of what needs to be done to be successful.

When finding your motivating factors there are two approaches you can take. You can take the negative approach or the positive approach. An example of the negative approach is looking at all of the bad things that can happen to you if you don’t persist and make things happen. Some negative things are:

• Working for someone else
• Always lacking money
• Dealing with rush hour traffic
• Not having freedom to manage your own time

These are the types of things that are so bad that you don’t want to experience them. The thought of going through these things makes you work hard to accomplish your goals.

The positive approach would be to look at the benefits of doing what needs to be done to get rewarded. Some positive things are:

• Financial freedom
• Total control of your schedule (freedom)
• Working for yourself
• More time with the family

When you take the positive approach, it’s all about accomplishing your goals to obtain pleasure. You will do what you need to do for gratification.

Regardless of what approach you use to motivate yourself, you MUST be persistent in going for the gold. You MUST work hard everyday to achieve your goals. You MUST not take no for an answer. You MUST keep your eyes focused on the end result and not your present circumstance.

CONSISTENCY is the key.

For me, I have a number of motivating factors I use to motivate me but you must find your own.

So find out what truly motivates you (negative or positive) and use it! Find out what feeds your fuel and keep it moving forward.

To YOUR Success,