Twas The Night Before Christmas (For Network Marketers)
Written by Emma Tiebens on Dec 25, 2008 9:41 pm
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Twas the Night before Christmas
(for Network Marketers)
by Emma Tiebens
Twas the night before Christmas, when all through the house
Not a creature was stirring, except my computer’s mouse.
News of recession has prompted me to care ,
For people in the network marketing industry hurting everywhere.
The children were nestled all snug in their beds,
How to reach out to many kept dancing in my head.
As my family snored, I donned my thinking cap,
Wouldn’t even consider for a moment to take a winter’s nap.
When into my Inbox arose such a clatter,
Propped myself on the bed to see what was the matter.
Invitations to connect came in like a flash,
I honestly thought my computer would crash!
I didn’t even notice the fresh-fallen snow
Was so busy sending lots of “hello”
To new and unexpected leads which appeared,
Out of nowhere, from people both new and endeared.
My God-given brain started processing quick,
So many strategies out there, which one should I pick?
Everyone claims theirs is the best.
I need to know what really works that stands above the rest!!
In the past I’ve toyed with the leads that you buy,
With hopes that they’d bring me my pie in the sky.
So daily I called at least one hundred and two,
Spoke with ten, but the rest I couldn’t get through.
"Now Dillard! Now, Belcher! Now, Reese and now Kern!
On, Ceballos! On, Fong! On Yaghi and Bell!
Worked together to change the course of us all
By sharing their “secrets” they helped us not to fall!
And then, in a twinkling, I’m no longer aloof
As how to be magnetic is far from fool proof
There are hurdles to overcome to turn things around
Good thing we have access to leaders who abound.
I mustered my strength and stepped out with one foot,
Web 2.0 and capture pages, new knowledge took root.
Though I got some responses, I was taken aback,
My page wasn’t converting, a skill I definitely lacked.
Someone did tell me that blogging would carry,
The weight of generating organic leads in a hurry!
Signed up for Wordpress my first article I sowed,
Not really understanding how everything flowed.
Then the social media craze made me clench my teeth,
Wrote updates and comments as often as I breathe.
With My Space, Twitter, Facebook, I put down the telly ,
But source info and split testing were a tad hard to tally!
Through all these I realized how vital is oneself,
In giving without want, being of service and of help
Inspiring, encouraging on what lies ahead
Soon gave me the courage I had nothing to dread.
With mentors I was blessed with I went straight to work,
Focused on one or two strategies that brought the most perk.
Identifying true divine purpose helped overcome my woes
From having no following, my numbers arose!
I jumped on the wagon then gave the team a whistle,
And while things are uncertain, my confidence has settled.
Now more than ever on this very special night,
"Happy Christmas to all…let’s put up a good fight!"
(an adaptation from Twas A Night Before Christmas A Poem by Clement Clarke Moore)
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About the Author: Emma Tiebens
Member Since: 04/15/2008
I'm a Distributor For:: The Renegade Network Marketer
Other Company: The Relational Marketer
Industry: Consulting
Primary Web Site: http://www.RelationalMarketingSecrets.com
hahaha
Nice adaptation ;)
The Night Before Xmas!
I'd like to hear it sung!
Happy Xmas all...Mary
Truely Gifted
Emma you're truely gifted - and a blessing to us all - Thank You so much :)
Very good
I think that I'll have my kids read that one from now on.
Very thoughtfully!
Such a tremendous poem. That took a great effort with dedication and love. You really must be a well respected networker.
I empathise
Wow! I wish I had the gift of poetry. You have just said it all for me and it helps to know that other people also go through this overwhelm and steep learning curve.
Now, thankfully in 2009 we can gvie back to all the new people who are scrambling onto the internet looking for a new beginning.
As Yanik Silver says: Have More, Make More and Give More Back AND Have fun !
Lovely to meet you.
Happy New Year to Everyone and let's Prosper and Prosper others.
Judith
http://attractionamrektingandmindset.com
Thanks Dean!
How are you Dean? You're quite amazing...I see you as one of the first to post most articles on BN! Thanks for taking the time to leave your comments! Emma ;)
Me Too, Mary!
Hi Mary! Yes, I would love to hear it sung too! I never heard of the song but I know by the end of today, I will learn it...I must learn it to teach my son, ha, ha! Emma ;)
You're The Gift!
Hello Stephen!
How are you? YOU ARE THE GIFT, my Friend! Like I said on my Twitter reply, your words strenghten me! God is truly amazing for knitting you into my life...Thank you for that new info about Dec. 26 being a day of extreme relevance I will check the link you gave me...hope you're enjoying your holiday! Great big hugs! Emma ;)
Ha, Ha!!
Hello Patrick!
That's the sweetest thing I heard today...THANK YOU for such a thoughtful and sweet comment. Like I was telling Mary, I didn't even know there was a song to go with the poem...now that I do, I'll teach that to my son too...funny, our 7-yr old son learns more through singing...Loves Aerosmith already, ha, ha! Kind Regards to you and your family, Emma ;)
Am Touched, Eddie!
Hello Eddie!
Thank you so much for such a beautiful and heartwarming comment...THANK YOU FOR NOTICING that I did put "such great effort with dedication and love" in writing this. Yes, I started on Christmas eve around 11:45pm then throughout the day on Christmas day, amidst my hubby and son playing with their Airhogs and in between family visits. I had to write a little, then stop...a little more, then stop...and each time I try to sit down with my laptop, our 7-yr old son would ask for something...I had to really FOCUS as I sat with them as they watched Kung Fu Panda and Flushed Away on DVD last night! I really wanted to give this as a gift to all NMs out there - both current friends and new - before the season is over! See you around, Eddie! Kind Regards! Emma :)
Thank You, Judith!
Hi Judith!
I am glad you felt my empathy...yes, I do believe we all share one common goal - to be blessed so we can become a blessing! So many people in our industry are asking the question: WHAT DO I NEED TO DO? I just want someone to guide me and most of us will do what it takes to do it!
I too believe in Yanik's :
"Have More, Make More and Give More Back AND Have fun !"
I'm sure if you try, you too can write a poem...what I did was to create an outline of what I want covered for every paragraph. Start with a 3 paragraph poem then go from there...it's rather fun! I don't observe the writing rules, as long as the ends rhyme, it's good enough for me ;)
Take care, Judith!
Emma ;)
Beautiful Writing!
Hi Emma,
Absolutely amazing poem! With poem writing skills like that, I love to see some of your copy writing, I bet it's just as impressive. I had my daughter read the poem, and she absolutely loved it! It was very inspiring! Have an amazing New Year.
Emma, Your creativity.. Off
Emma,
Your creativity.. Off The charts!
Your message is key..
Knowing the importance of Mentor's & Coaches..
It's not said enough out there.. And when it is
I wonder how many care? If more would get the message
more would stop looking for the miracle outside themselves
and figure what they need is already there with-in.. It just needs to
be refined!
Thanks Emma, Heres to your success in 2009!
JoAnn
Brilliant!
Emma,
You did a brilliant job! My husband used to re-write this poem every year for his work mates but this takes the cake! I'm off to bookmark it for future reference.
Thanks,
Irene
Emma
It's nice to see or should I say read...someone with creativity putting it in Action!
Very well done! ....Now, "Happy New Year to All"...This is a nice site!
Refreshing
Emma,
That was a refreshing, and creative rewrite of Twas the Night Before Christmas. Thanks for sharing. I've experienced those thoughts, but never thought of putting them into a poem.
Wish you, and your family a Happy New Year,
Fun! I actually sang this to
Fun!
I actually sang this to my mom & grandma dressed up as an elf yesturday while having my new digital camera take the video
(I FINALLY GOT A DIGITAL CAMERA FOR XMAS! YOUTUBE HERE I COME ONCE I FIGURE OUT HOW TO ADD SOUND! DOUTE) and today I just found out that Mike has a contest for this, WHAT DID I DO WITH THE RECORDING AHHHHHHH! )
Note to self, must post haste to post video!
Anyway, thank you for taking the time to share thi creative song with us Emma, & by the way, I sent you a friend request ; )
nite before Christmas
unbelievably fantastic!!!!!!! sez it all!!!!!!!! thanx, Emma!!!!!!!!! mo
NICE POEM
Hi Emma
A very nice peom. It' s nice to hear someone starting new, and had some hurdles, and now starting to see successes. I'm a mom too with a young child, it was inspiring. Good Job!
Happy Holidays!
Danielle
Merry Christmas Emma!!!
Dear Emma,
You are so talented! Great job on the adapted poem and for being an inspiration.
Have a safe and happy New Year.
Beth :-)
WOW
Great poem! Very creative! Great adaption!
Thank You, Jamie!
Hello Jamie! Wow, I am so honored that you had your daughter read the poem to you! No one has read it to me and i would for someone to do it! Hey, maybe you can video tape your daughter and submit it to the contest Jason The Networker is having on this poem - did you get the email about that? Thanks soooo much for your kind words...I can still use some copy writing help that's why I purchased Mike Dillards Copywriting Secrets..."See" you around and outside BN..are you on Facebook or Twitter? Be my FB and Twitter friend!
Many Blessings, Emma ;)
I Am Very Honored, JoAnn!
Hello Ms. JoAnn!
Thank you sooo much for taking the time to write a comment on my article...it's a HUGE HONOR coming from you as I know you are one of the few who are truly revered in this industry. Yes, we were already designed for success - God's will for each and every person is to succeed, not to live in mediocrity. It is the journey, not the destination that makes us who we are...there is simply no magic pill - it's the person we all become in the process that makes this industry rather powerful!
A very happy new year to you too and praying for more success for you in 2009!
Many Blessings,
Emma ;)
Hello George!
Hi George!
Glad you like the poem and this site...lots of great people to connect with as well as forums, articles and blogs with tons of stuff to get inspired with! Thanks for taking the time to post your comment...Happy New Year to you and yours!
Take care,
Emma ;)
Thank You, Rallie!
Hi Rallie!
Thanks so much for your kind compliments...yes, I had a blast "adapting" that poem... glad you felt refreshed by it and I hope that the poem somehow gave a glimmer of hope ;) Hope to "see" you inside and outside the BN Network!
Happy New Year 2009 to you and yours!
Many Blessings,
Emma ;)
Thank You, Irene!
Hi Irene! Wow, your hubby is a writer? That's awesome! This is actually the first time I did an adaptation for a poem. It started because on Christmas eve after all the festivities, I was checking my computer before I went to bed and my husband lovingly said "Bless you my internet marketer...." That's when I thought of how many marketers are out there probably doing the same...
Anyway, thanks again for taking the time to leave a comment and I look forward to "seeing" more of you in and outside the BN community! Let's connect on FB and Twitter...
Happy New Year 2009!!!
Many Blessings,
Emma ;)
You're My Hope - So Far!
Hi Shane!
You're soooo cute! You actually sang this to your Mom and Grandma? I CAN'T WAIT TO HEAR YOUR RENDITION!!! Congrats on your digital camera! Thank you for sending a friend request...was that in FB or BN? Either way, I would LOVE to be your friend! Hurry up with that video...I am cheering for you! You're the only one I know so far who is serious about making a video of this poem...can't wait!!!
You take care, Shane and say hello to your Mom and Grandma for me...
Happy New Year 2009!
Many Blessings,
Emma ;)
Great "Seeing" You, Maureen!
Hello Maureen!
Great "seeing" your name again here on BN! Thanks for taking the time to post your comment...feel free to share this poem with all your friends! I know how good you are in sending all those wonderful "thinking of you" emails to your database...
Hi to your Mom and I wish you both a very prosperous and Happy Year 2009!!!
Many Blessings,
Emma ;)
More Power, Danielle!
Hi Danielle! Thanks so much for your kind compliments...yes, us Mom's with young children find it a tad harder to focus on just building a successful business whether traditional or online. As long as we believe that we will succeed and are taking appropriate activity, it doesn't really matter how long it takes, right? Family does come first! We are finishers and that's all that matters!
Happy New Year 2009!
Many Blessings,
Emma ;)