A Short Story From a Long-Distance Runner
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Ever since writing about Attraction Marketing in general and Renegade University in particular, a number of people, online and offline, have asked me, "Great for you, but do you think that could help me build my business online?"
The short answer is, yes it will, if you believe in yourself and take massive, committed action.
To illustrate what I’m talking about, I’m going to share with you an amazing story about something that changed my life:
I had a roommate who was about 10 years younger than me, who ran track in high school. While we were sharing an apartment, he started running again and began training for a triathlon. He did one triathlon. Then another. Then a marathon. And another marathon.
All the while, he’d tell me how exhilarating it was and invite me to join him. What I’d tell him was: "I admire you for what you’re doing, but long-distance races aren’t my thing." What I told myself was: "Ben, you’re too old for that. Plus, you’ve got exercise-induced asthma. No way you can run long-distance."
Soon, my fiance started training for a marathon. Her training schedule overlapped our wedding and honeymoon. So, on our wedding day, she got up early and, with a training partner, completed a 14-mile training run. Needless to say, the wedding guests were surprised. I, for one, was proud that she was so committed to her goal and amazed by her intention to not let anything stop her.
It got me off my butt. On our honeymoon in Brazil, I joined her on short, three-mile training runs. And, for the majority of her long 18-mile run along beautiful Copacabana beach, well, I walked. 
Her dedication and my former roommate’s passion, inspired me to commit to running a marathon myself.
Later, after several months of training, working through my self-doubt, and learning how to control my asthma, there I was running the Rock & Roll Marathon in San Diego. During the race, I had to stop at medic stations several times to treat a twisted knee. That didn’t stop me; I kept going.
When I made the final turn and saw the finish line, an unbelievable rush of emotion overcame me. Tears started streaming down my face uncontrollably. I just ran a marathon, dammit!!!
After years of telling myself I couldn’t do it. After years of sitting on the sidelines watching other people do what I absolutely knew I could not do, there I was crossing the finish line.
Why am I sharing this? To show that sometimes hearing about an opportunity from one person isn’t enough to cut through your cynicism and resignation, and inspire you to accomplish the unimaginable.
I could tell you that ever since participating in Renegade University and Renegade Professional:
- I attract leads to me on a daily basis
- I’ve greatly expanded my list (and learned the true value of having
one) - I’ve turned around my floundering network marketing business
- I’ve expanded my business to include multiple revenue streams
- I’ve created profitable partnerships with other marketers
I could say all of those things and more, and what might come immediately to mind is your own self-doubt, some version of "But I’m too [fill in the blank] for that." Or, "But I’m not [fill in the blank] to do that."
Maybe your "fill in the blank" is something like:
- "I’m not a computer genius"
- "I don’t have a big budget"
- "I don’t know where to begin"
- "I don’t have enough time"
- "I’m already trying something else"
- "I’ve tried other things and they haven’t worked"
Believe me, I understand.
So I’m going to let other people have the chance to inspire you, just as my wife inspired me to train for a marathon.
As you meet them, I ask that you keep two questions in mind:
- Why did I get into network marketing in the first place?
- What is my "finish line" that, if reached, would change my life forever?
These “other people” are more than 30 Renegade Professional participants. Their stories are excerpted on the webpage linked below, which includes audio from each of them.
As you’ll see, they are ordinary people like you and me who’ve used Attraction Marketing to transform their lives. You can too.
Renegade Professional is part of Renegade’s series of programs:
Renegade University: Free training in Attraction Marketing, a great place to begin. Start here now.
Renegade Professional: A full-featured training center for all aspects of Attraction Marketing.
Renegade Breakthrough Mentoring Program: Special mentoring program for serious entrepreneurs.
Wishing You the Best,
Ben Mapp
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Great content, very true and very inspiring. Keep up the good work.
Hi Ben,
I just wanted to say how much I enjoyed reading your blog! Everything — from your format, choice of colors, organization, and especially your content! — is top notch. You have a flair for writing that makes reading your information easy and enjoyable. It’s rare to see someone who has all components of their marketing so masterfully put together.
Wishing you the best of success!
Warm regards,
Lisa Hanfileti
Trevor, Lisa,
Thank you both for the kind words. I appreciate that you’ve taken the time to read my blog — and to post your thoughts.
I’m committed to providing the useful content in an engaging way so that people can move their businesses and their lives forward. I’m happy to know that you experienced that in your visits here.
Thanks again. Your feedback is much appreciated.
All the success to you in your ventures.
Wishing You the Best,
Ben
Ben,
You are truly a guide who can coach anyone to success. You’re a role model and great example of Attraction Marketing. Your story is very inspiring. Even though I hate to run, and I think my knees would give out also, I know I could do it if I set my mind to it. Thanks for reminding us that we can achieve what we want to achieve; all excuses aside.
Becky Joubert