I have to admit I absolutely adore Katie Rodan. I am so honored to be working with such an amazing person. Watch this video and you’ll see why I am in love…
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Why I love this business!
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10 Things Most People Don’t Know About Me…
I realized that most of you know me but you may not really “know” me so here are 10 things that might surprise you.
- Until I left Children’s Hospital in June 2011 I had been in the Medical Field for 7 years! I was going to be a pediatrician. I have never looked back after leaving.
- I worked as an EMT and my background is in Pediatrics, specifically Pediatric Neurology, which is what I did until 2011.
- I am an only child, and the only grandchild on both sides…can you say pressure cooker?? That’s okay, diamonds are formed from coal under immense pressure
- I could ski and ride horses practically before I could walk.
- I have only gotten where I am today because I get up every morning and look fear in the face and decide to push through it.
- When I left Children’s Hospital and decided to pursue Rodan and Fields full-time it was the scariest time in my life. Looking back it has been the most rewarding thing I have ever done.
- The two reasons I do this business are simple. I want to be completely debt free by the end of the year and I want to start a foundation for Young Jewish Adults.
- The amount of personal development that this business has bestowed upon me is beyond measure. This business has taught me how to be a better leader, daughter, friend, mentor and how to have more courage, understanding, patience, and determination. It has brought out the best in me and challenged me to confront the worst in me and change it for the better.
- I truly love helping people and connecting them. 3/4 times when I meet someone, I can connect them with someone and help them outside my business. I love this! While my business and my products are amazing, I know they are not for everyone and that is okay – I get such joy from connecting them with someone who has what they are looking for!!
- Lastly, I am harder on myself than anyone else in my life. What I have learned, however, is that success does take time, and I must celebrate the little and the big successes :)
Light in the Darkness
They say that it is always darkest before the dawn. That life is full of ups and downs. You must go down in order to propel yourself up further in the world. Even the simple act of breathing illustrates this – you must empty your lungs before you can take another breath.
For me, being self-employed is a never- ending roller coaster.
There is something incredibly frightening and exhilarating at the same time about being completely in control of what you earn. As of late, I have been in an envelope of darkness with my business. Living in happiness with an unfortunate undertone of disappointment and fear. As, I write this I wonder if anyone else feels similar feelings.
There is no doubt in my mind that I live a blessed beyond measure life. I have an incredible family that no matter the bone-head things I do, they stand behind me; great friends who accept my quirks, imperfections, and even though they may not fully understand what I do or why they, support me and push me to be a better person; I have a great man friend in my life who I just get to have fun with; and lastly I have a job that allows me to help others on my own terms. See what I mean – blessed beyond measure!
The question remains, why is there this cover of darkness covering my professional life? I have racked my brain for answers and they all led me back to the very thing I have struggled with my whole life – perfectionism.
Perfectionism – the curse of the only child – defined by Wikipedia as:
Perfectionism, in psychology, is a belief that a state of completeness and flawlessness can and should be attained. In its pathological form, perfectionism is a belief that work or output that is anything less than perfect is unacceptable. At such levels, this is considered an unhealthy belief, and psychologists typically refer to such individuals as maladaptive perfectionists.
While I might not have the extremes of this particular definition I do know that the hardest thing for me is to realize is that success is not all or nothing, it is gradual. Just because I am not yet one of the top income earners, or even a LV, it doesn’t mean that I am not successful with my business. For example, let’s look at some numbers. 11. 11 is the number of business partners I have. 15. 15 is the number of happy product users I have. Now let’s take a closer look into those numbers and the source of my unhappiness.
They say that in this business it is a numbers game. I think life is a numbers game. How many people have you encountered before you found your best friends, those in your inner circle that you share your most hidden secrets…10, 100, 10,000? Better yet how many men must one date before they find their beshart, the one they want to build a life with and marry? How many CPAs, Stylists, Nail Techs, Realtors, etc have you gone through until you found the perfect fit? You get the point. Now let’s talk about my numbers.
It is not surprise that I am not where I want to be with my business. Don’t misunderstand, I have a successful business, my income goes up every month, and I have helped many but I am not where I want to be with my business, but, perhaps the better question is – where do I think I should be with my business? I spent the past week in Aspen reflecting on this very question.
How was I going to get to where I want to be? The answer? Patience.
I just finished reading a wonderful book “Quantum Success” and a particular phrase has stuck with me. “You must have a timeline, not a time frame.” For a perfectionist this is truly one of the hardest pills to swallow. To admit that we cannot control everything (or anything?), that things don’t always look they way we think they should, and that we must celebrate the small successes along the way to our end goal.
The other answer I stumbled upon? Being your own boss is hard. It takes a lot of falling flat on your face and getting up, pushing through the walls that you imagine exist, getting up everyday and doing your best, lastly, remembering the passion and reason why you do what you do. On the other hand the other thing I have learned is that just because it is hard it does not mean it is impossible and it also means it is worth it!
The life lesson about how to get out of the darkness? Perspective, gratitude, and patience. Those are the three keys to living a great life, to break out of the darkness, and grow into the destiny that is waiting.
Amazing before+after pictures
Amazing before+after pictures in our Spotlight on Success Skincare Edition! There’s still a few hrs left for my special! http://ow.ly/8DCA6
Rodan + Fields Skinpact News: Sundance-Ready Skin
The stars, the films and plenty of faux-fur fashion will be coming out in full force as the Sundance Film Festival kicks off this weekend in Park City, Utah. But in the midst of all the glitz and glamour, the high elevation, frigid temperatures, increased sun exposure and desert-dry conditions can be a recipe for a skintastrophe. Whether you’ll be hitting the slopes this weekend or just this winter, don’t miss the newest webisode of Skinpact News: “Sundance-Ready Skin” for tips from Dr. Katie Rodan and Dr. Kathy Fields on how to enjoy yourself while keeping skin safe.
The Clock Is Ticking! 36 hour flash special!
I am taking a well deserved vacation to Aspen for the X-Games later this week I want to spoil you before I go.
I am doing a FLASH 36 hour sale!
I am offering 10% off, free shipping, a FREE product, AND I will reimburse your PC Perks Enrollment for anyone who purchases a complete regimen to conquer their Acne, Visible signs of Aging, Sun Damage, or Sensitive Skin before the clock strikes midnight 1.24.12. HUGE SAVINGS!
And it gets better! If you are already a PC and refer someone to me I will also give YOU a FREE product! SWEET!
Msg or Txt me to take advantage of this great deal! AntiAgeCO@gmail..com or 415.494.7749
If IBM, NIKE, or APPLE exploded into the Direct Sales Market for less than $1000 investment, would you be interested?
If you knew partnering with them would change your life and spread across America within hours and you were FIRST to hop in to ride the wave, would you?
That is exactly what the Powerhouse Doctors that created Proactiv Solution did! Now is your chance to partner with a Multi -Billion dollar brand.
Not only are they changing lives with this business and products, it goes farther than that – they donate most of their earnings to charitable causes!
If you want to be a member of one of the fastest growing teams in the US, contact me today!
What is a pyramid scheme?
It is amusing to me that some people think that what I do is a “pyramid scheme” when they are already part of the real pyramid scheme….
The difference between my business and the above illustration?
A level playing field…it doesn’t matter your background, your degree, your experience…the only thing that dictates your success is you and how much work you put in. What you put in, you get out – which is not the case with corporate america. In corporate america what you put in goes into someone else’s pocket.
Leaving corporate america was scary and my business is not easy but it is worth it. Food for thought.
Happy Friday
If you lost everything – what would you do?
”If I lost everything and had to start over, I would find myself a great network marketing company and get to work”- Donald Trump.
I lost what little financial security I had. So I took Donald Trumps advice and am on my way to the financial security I had only dreamed of.
Read on:
Q: What do all of the following highly accomplished professionals all have in common -
LORI BUSH, former NuSkin President & Exec Director at Johnson & Johnson;
BOB HENRY, former CEO of Arbonne & CHARLENE KNOX, VP of Avon and NuSkin.
A: They have joined my senior business partners to lead Rodan+Fields and have led us to become the #1 rated Direct Sales Company In America!
A life-changing opportunity comes our way only every 10 – 30 years….if we are willing to see it and jump in!
If you are looking for that opportunity… THIS IS IT!
Timing is everything in joining a Network Marketing Company and with the Credibility of Dr. Rodan + Fields…. we are moving fast! I’m looking for smart, self-starters nationwide with and without experience. Are you Coachable and Not afraid to Dream? If so, you will succeed. Want a flexible, fun, financially and emotionally rewarding “job”? If the answer to any of those questions was yes, please fill out my “contact me” form. I would love to schedule a time to help you decide if this is a good fit for you.
Happy Monday! It’s time to get in the driver’s seat of your life!
How does Rodan and Fields Dermatologists compare in price to Obagi and Perricone?
The answer? We have the best, award-winning, prescription strength dermatological treatments on the market for a very reasonable price!!
Just a few little tidbits of info….
Perricone’s anti-age regimen–$362
Obagi’s anti-age regimen–$300, eye cream is $88 (so that would be in addition)
Rodan & Fields Anti-Age regimen–$174 PC Perks price
Perricone’s sun damage reversal regimen–$776
Obagi’s sun damage reversal regimen–$346
Rodan & Fields Reverse regimen–$144 PC Perks price
Obagi’s acne regimen–$185
Rodan & Fields Unblemish regimen–$144 PC Perks price
Obagi’s sensitive skin/rosacea regimen–$200
Rodan & Fields Soothe regimen–$120 PC Perks price
The Perricone & Obagi regimens are said to last 4-6 weeks.
Rodan & Fields regimens are formulated to last 60 days.
Rodan & Fields regimens come with a 60 day, empty bottle, money back guarantee.
To learn more please check out my website and our digimagalogue!
Want to try our products but are unsure about what is right for you? Let us take the guesswork out and use our Solution Tool to create your own personalized skincare routine.
