How Network Marketing is JUST Like Step Aerobics
Read More: I remember the day when I ventured into a step aerobics class with my two left feet.
People of every age and shape filled the room. Some were in baggy T-shirts and some were in new Nike gym wear.
The music began and I heard the instructor’s words, “Work at your own pace.”
We started by doing some warm up exercises. It was fun imitating all the other people in the room by doing the simple movements designed to get our arms and legs moving in rhythm.
“RIGHT BASIC!” called the instructor. The warm up was over and the pace of the class was accelerating.
“8 – 7 – 6 – 5 – 4 – 3 – 2 – 1! Now LEFT BASIC!”
As the class went on I watched the people in the class who had obviously done this many times before. Suddenly my Number One goal was to not to fall flat on my face.
When my body began to fatigue, my brain felt like it was smeared with peanut butter. It was difficult to remember RIGHT and LEFT, let alone do the Samba or Charleston moves. I had to glue my eyes on the instructor to do the more intricate step movements.
RIGHT-V. JUMP THE V. NOW 6 HALF HOPS OVER THE TOP. There were times when I just started laughing because I knew I looked hilarious.
By the end of class I was exhausted, yet I’d managed to make it through to the end without falling flat on my face. Over the next several days I felt muscles that I hadn’t felt in a long time, a reminder of my 60 minutes in the gym.
Several days later when I returned to the gym, I felt like I belonged. A new circle of friends was developing in my life, with similar purpose and passion.
There are similarities between a step class and network marketing.
- Find a trained, experienced instructor. She’ll know the basic instructions you’ll need to get you started on a path to success.
- Imitate the leaders. Find out what they do and do the same. You will bring your own personality into it, but stay close to those who are experienced and successful.
- Laugh! A good sense of humor helps to keep things in perspective. Don’t be afraid to laugh at your own mistakes. Those mistakes will help you move forward.
- Expect sore muscles. Networking will definitely stretch you mentally and emotionally. As with anything new, learning curves can be a little unsettling at times.
- The daily routines will eventually feel more natural with repetition. Soon you won’t feel like you have two left feet.
- Treasure the relationships you build along the way. Allow yourself the joy of knowing and accepting each one, no matter what their age or their shape…or if they have two left feet.
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Your friend for life,
Margi Starr
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Comments: 16 
Perfect Analogy
I've never thought about Step Aerobics being like Networking. But you are right! It has several similiarities. Thank you, Margi for sharing the word picture this morning. Once again, you put a smile on my face.
Yes it is just like that
You have to Sweat Laugh move and keep moving LOL
Your friend for life Juanita
After a while you feel like a pro.
Margi you have a style of writing all you own and it is a sweet blessing. I love your analogy here and can identify because I have done both aerobics and marketing. They are both fun and after a while you feel just like a pro!
I Can Relate Margi !
I know I had 2 left feet when it came to network marketing I stumbled and bumbled my way around this industry not really knowing what direction I was heading until I found the ebook that you are speaking about. It Truly Changed My Life !
Thank You Margi,
I Appreciate You,
Your Friend For Life,
Steven Squillace :-D
What a beautiful comparison!
Hi Margi,
I so enjoyed your article! What a beautiful comparison and so right on the mark.
Excellent! Thanks for sharing!
Ilka Flood
The Enlightened Networker
Great Analogy!
And you are spot on. Working with the right team, with the same goals... makes life so much better... thank you for the insight Margi.
I Love the Analogy
First I can picture it in my mind. And you are right it is just like marketing. In order to become a pro, you have to have a mastermind group who are likeminded. Then its discipline, determination, focus and before you know it. You don't even have to think about it. Because you are in harmony with the yourself, and everything around and about you. Great analogy, Thanks for sharing.
Just like Network Marketing except
You get paid for working out, that is if you're working out the right way!
Right, Left, Jump!!
Margi, I loved this!! I laughed out loud when you said you laughed at yourself because you knew you looked funny! But I think it says a lot about you, about being persistant and not giving up and I appreciate that.
Got to Get Work it Through!!!
Hi Margi,
Just something about the basics. It is obvious that with the process of success there is doing to be some awkward moments and yes some pain of growth..
This is a great reminder of plant, cultivate and harvest..
Have a Blessed Evening.
Danny & Laura
Right On!
Margi... great article and so very true! Thank you for contributing... this was awesome! carol
Margi , that was so wonderful!
I can well remember the same feelings-- I can really relate to all you are saying! What a great analogy! You are definitely right about getting a great "instructor" for network marketing too. Find someone in a great SYSTEM that you like and relate to, and everyone in the SYSTEM will be helping you step by step too!
Great Analogy Margi!
For those people that like to work out and are in network marketing this is a great analogy. I can remember when I first start working out as well as when I first got into network marketing. It wasn't the easiest at first, but once I got the ball rolling I couldn't stop. Great article Margi!!
Wow!
That's some good advice in a great story!
GREAT ENCOURGING SIGN FOR OVER LOADED
I think in 26 years you have so much to share, you spread the instructions like one you gave us and would you like to do it in future thank you.