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[Richard Bravo Company: Life Force International Contribution Level: 9]

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Wow Laura ... talk about a tear jerker. Geez!
Thank you so much for that feedback.

I am just being open (maybe too much at times), but it isn't hateful; which I've been accused of.
It does well up from frustration and my natural protective tendencies.

God knows I have to put my Spaniard/Irish mouth in a muzzle half the time...
(one of many flaws I'm working on)

And I really do care about the quality of what is passed around on these forums.
Seriously, I neglect my own blog because of the time I invest here trying to help people.

We've all been at the same place so many people are when they first come here ... starting.
And some times its hard to just sit back and let things slide as people are given bad advice and flat out poor information. Or worse of course ... the spam and deliberately engineered tactics that are out for the quick buck at any price - even if that means taking advantage of people.

Not that you see much of that around here (aside form the spam).
I do believe that most people actually do want to help / and profit, from their time here.
Of course! We all do.

I mentioned earlier it comes down to simple playground politics ...
The $#!t hits the fan when everyone is trying their hardest to color in the lines while we're here.
And when some rogue comes along and tromps on the flowers as though the rules don't apply to them... and well, blood begins to simmer.

Anyway, enough of my rambling.
Thanks again for your awesome words.
You always make me smile and that's a wonderful gift any day.

Cheers!
~Richard
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[Lawrence Bergfeld Contribution Level: 2]

You have to be saying things in a non threatening way. Tell a story about something and then they will be more likely to listen to you and follow through. Always keep the positive emotions in front of you at all times and never allow any negativity to come accross because people can feel you on the other end of the phone. Remember the prospect does not see the company, he does not see the help he only sees you. And he is going to determine whether he wants to do anything with you based on how enthusisastic and real you are with him. If you think otherwise then forget it!!!

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[Mario Sanders Company: Life Force International Contribution Level: 6]

We all can learn from people with differences of opinion. But being negative is in a different direction. Having a differences of opinion means that both of you are working on a common goal, you both are going about it differently. You can respect each other's opinion and learn there may be more than one way to reach a particular goal or do a technique. Being negative is totally different. Being negative is that person who do not want to do what you are doing, and don't want you to do it either. The naysayers and the 'I told you so's are the negative people who would hold you down and object to anything you do. If you fail at something, they are there at your side, telling you 'I told you so...' Not giving you advice on how to do it differently. Maybe we all need a little negativity in our lives. When we don't do as well, we can look back and see where we went wrong. Then we can move forward and try another method until it works for us!

[Jessica Leahy Contribution Level: 2]

Both are really hard to hear when you want to be positive in your work. It is really important for me to always look at the bright side in every situation. However, don't overlook the bad parts because you get to learn from it.

[Scott Love Company: Melaleuca, Inc. The Wellness Company Contribution Level: 2]

Dave,

I think it really comes down to attitude.

If you are slamming someone or something just to do so, that is negative.

If, on the other hand, you are pointing out a flaw, illogical point, offering additional information or a different interpretation of a situation or comment, that is helpful (which is what you nearly always do which is why I pay attention to your posts and comments).

I noted that Richard Bravo also jumped in on this one which made it a double whammy must read.

Keep up the good work!

[Marius Lombaard Company: Amway Contribution Level: 3]

on the definition of "negative"... good question.

i don't think voicing an opinion freely is necessarily negative, but i do try to consider peoples feelings.

if people start disagreeing with a comment and it gains momentum, i think it's fair to say that it started out good... but too much rehashing of what's already been said can easily turn into a negative. the trouble is stopping such a thread from gaining too much momentum.

i dare say getting personal is a bit easier to define as "negative". i think anyone who'se been here long enough has witnessed things getting personal. the disagreement was fine, but then somehow things totally get out of line. maybe it's just me, but when it gets personal, it's negative.

spamming is negative by default. no correspondence will be entered into on this.

on a sidenote... Richard, as always, people around here pretty much love your stuff. you can take a chill pill and relax a bit buddy . you speak with a lot of authority and you're one of the last people who need to defend yourself.

[Jessica Leahy Contribution Level: 2]

I agree with Michael. You don't have to worry Richard. I am like reading your posts and you have strong points that I clearly agree with.

[Don Egnor Contribution Level: 4]

It can be an everyday struggle for some people to stay positive and keep focused. Being negative not only hurts the people around you, your associates, friends and family but makes you look like a person that no one wants to be around as well.

I posted an article (info below) that some of you may want to have a look at. It has gotten a lot of views along with votes, shares and tweets as well. If there is something in there that can help with the attitude/negativity then please comment and let me know.

http://www.betternetworker.com/articles ... e-attitude

I always try and look at all of the positive things in my life and stay away from negativity. When you see some people bashing other folks or opportunities this is because most of the time what they are doing is totally unsatisfactory to them. Negative people will try and drag everyone else down to their level in the world. The sad thing about it is that some people won't even put up a fight about it or they don't realize what is being done to them.