How I've Earned a 25K Raise Per Year and YOU can TOO!

Yes, you read that right. Can I ask something without it coming off cocky? Ok good.

When was the LAST time you BLEW your own (#damn) mind?!

Up until I turned 21, I was pretty unimpressed with myself. Like really. realllllyyyyyyy. 

My mind was the opposite of blown. It was bored. 

I'm going to be as frank as possible here because I believe that authenticity is the FIRST step in building trust with you. Yes you, on the other side of the screen. My blog, my business and my team are my family, my baby, my purpose, and the reason I have started living my life to the fullest day in and day out.

That doesn't mean I'm jumping out of a plane every other day sky diving and jetting off to Bali (just yet), but it means I'm building a foundation of success that not only is progressing me and my team forward, BUT its also giving us BOATLOADS of fulfilling days and milestones to celebrate.

Like that one time we partied it up in Cancun with celebrity workout trainers. Or that time we were in Nashville getting the best of the best training from speakers like #DarrenHardy

Or that time we swam with sting rays in The Cayman Islands or went on a cruise to Honduras.

But aside the flashy moments, we are people just like you reading this, but the difference was that we decided to take our FATE into our heads and write the story of a lifetime. 

But lets rewind to that unimpressed part because I believe that you will relate more to my struggles than my success. That's just how the cookie crumbles. We all go through struggles, and I want you to know I had THE SAME opportunity you have right now. 

I had no special advantage. And up until I was in my early twenties, I skated through life. I didn't try hard in high school. I did what I needed to do in order to graduate and get by. Sure I had As and Bs, but that was good enough. The less work, the better. There was no Ivy league University carrot being dangled in front of me. So what did it matter?

Unimpressed with our education system (and still kinda am), I felt like I NEVER knew what I was actually GOOD at! I couldn't picture my future being stuffed into a 6x6 cubicle while I made the rich man richer and my life just stayed stagnant.

The idea literally made me sick. It gave me situational depression. And like most teens and young twenty somethings, I decided to waitress. Fast cash was necessary to pay the bills.

Except.... that mediocre mindset followed me from high school and into college... ALL 6 community colleges.

Have you ever repeated the 13th grade 6x? I HAVE! HA. Have you ever had debt? Well at 21, I racked up 22k of it and realized that I was severely unhappy and unfulfilled.

I was 20 pounds heavier then I needed to be, 22k in debt, 21 and pissed the EF off.

'What is my PURPOSE?' 

seemed like the only question I could ask myself during these darker times. 

While there is MORE to this story, and it all turned out for the best, my pain pushed me into my purpose.

I came across an opportunity, or rather it found its way to me, through a company called Beachbody. And since the day I decided to truly go ALL in and #NEVERGIVEUP, my life hasn't looked the same.

I've still experienced some dark times, but this opportunity been the one thing to catch me - its been my adventure seeker,  my safety net, my journey from Flab to Fab, and how I've been able to give myself an average of 25k raise every year since I joined.

It's been the catalyst to my own personal growth, how I rediscovered and defined my own faith, its provided a second family, and has shown me that I'm NOT mediocre, I'm EXTRAordinary!!

Whenever someone asks me what is the one decision I'm most proud of in the last 5 years, its without a doubt becoming my OWN boss/ becoming a coach, and growing myself personally.

I'm not sure about you, but an average of 25k a year in a raise you GIVE yourself is not a bad way to build foundational success for your future.

It's not the dollar amount that just blows my mind, its that I, Abby Marie, have gone from the girl I once was, to the woman I'm becoming and have truly dreamt of. 

There is nothing more gratifying than becoming the person you're not only MEANT to be, but the person you CHOOSE to be. 

BUT thats the key word... CHOOSE.. You now have the SAME choice to make. 

If you are ready to break out of mediocrity and embrace the person you not only dream of being, but are DESTINED to be, I encourage you to join me Tuesday February 23rd at 5:30 PST for a live webinar where I share the opportunity of not only helping yourself become your own boss, but how you can impact others lives through health and fitness. But its OH so much MORE than that.





The details are HERE - all you need to do is message me NOW so I can give you the link to jump on with us. Check out the event page posted below so you can get the log on details the day of!

> EVENT IS HERE < LEARN TO MAKE MONEY FROM ANYWHERE BEING YOUR OWN BOSS > JOIN A TEAM THAT IS CREATING LIFE WEALTH > 

Oh and PSST... this is what it's like to work anywhere you want, with who you want, when you want. I'm just blessed enough to do it with my best friends!

And while we're talkin' dough, just keep in mind that '"Beachbody does not guarantee any level of success or income from the Team Beachbody Coach Opportunity. Each Coach's income depends on his or her own efforts, diligence, and skill. See our Statement of Independent Coach Earnings located in the Coach Online Office for the most recent information on our Coaches' actual incomes." 

I look forward to sharing how I can help you on our Tuesday 

Webinar! See you soon! 

xo,

Abby 

The Confession(s) of a Young Business Owner

** WARNING ** Things could get mushy, 100% raw, and a little hilarious. Read with caution EXCITEMENT.

A few years ago, I really had no idea what I wanted to do. I was going to school for psychology, but I just didn't feel that it was the place for me. I wasn't sure that was the job field I even wanted to be in years later down the road. But I still dreamt of finding my passion, something I could really look forward to.

My dream was this... somehow someway I was going to make an I M P A C T.

I remember being in 4th grade doing Denise Austin workouts in front of the TV thinking she had the coolest job EVER.

And I distinctly remember making a promise to myself that someday I would be a positive influence, a good woman, a good friend and happy. And somewhere in between being a teen and then being a young adult, I found the passion to do and be more.

I remember looking at older people and hearing them talk about their jobs, & believe it or not I somehow observed this... and I saw a lot more adults complaining about their work and job more than anything.

I couldn't imagine working a job that gave me no sense of fulfillment or purpose. And I'm not really interested in putting my future in someone else's hands from 9-5.

And if you think about it... you spend MOST of your life working! That means you're at your job -- and you better hope you love it because if you spend most of your life in misery over work, that just doesn't seem quite right.

I'm NOT saying this business is for everyone. I'm not saying every person should be a business owner.

I still enjoy other peoples passions, even if they aren't my own. But I just wasn't wired that way... I need and crave freedom in my time, creativity, finances, relationships, travel...

But I will be honest with you -- this isn't for the faint of heart. Three major lessons for me this year so far have been patience, consistency, and belief.

Patience:

I wouldn't say I'm the MOST patient person. Which is interesting because in my industry (fitness), people are VERY impatient, even more so when they don't see instant results. I guess that never phased me because I LOVE to workout, so since I love it, its never been a chore and I know I'll see results because I won't quit.

BUT when it comes to business.. pfft. Talk about a different perspective! I know that things take time now, but this past year I questioned my ability as a coach and leader. I thought that if I didn't achieve this or that within a certain time period, that maybe this JUST wasn't for me. Let me tell you this now, and hear me loud and clear,  DOUBT will kill more DREAMS than FAILURE ever WILL!

How I got past it:

I came to the realization I may not grow my business as fast as others because of the choices and action I was making, different set of values, different use of time... I realized this is MY business, and I must take responsibility for that. I knew that I wanted to spend time on other things outside of Beachbody, and not burn myself out. However, I also knew I needed and wanted to step up my standard and grow more, so I had to find a balance. Also, getting real clear on your values and making sure you honor those as you GROW your business is key. Not only that, but I also realized that I NEED to get better about being focused and using my time. My time is indispensable, money will come and go though.


Consistency:

I think this has got to be the HARDEST thing I have ever done! HA! In regards to business, I have found that consistency is one of the biggest ingredients for success... without it you don't have a business, you have a hobby.

And you can't build a full time CEO check on a hobby. Consistency gives people a reason to TRUST you. Will you be there when others give up?

OR how about consistent with the daily things... as its been said, 'success is found in the small daily acts' and how true is that? Could you open up a clothing boutique and then say 'OPEN for BUSINESS' and then never put clothes on the hangers after they've been sold?

Also being consistent with your commitments and your time. Being WISE about what you do with your time, who you spend it with, how many calls you will be on for the day...etc.

My personality type is the kind that likes to say YES a lot -- we're the over committers. We get excited and we become YES MAN! It's funny because I can think of a FEW coaches like this on my team and it makes me giggle because #theSTRUGGLEisREAL

How I got past it:

So how do you get better at consistency? Well I think you need to look within and ask yourself some key questions like "is this REALLY want?" and if it is, "What MUST change?" "How are the excuses going to hurt and limit my future?"

 I started rewarding myself for my consistency -- pedicure, yoga class, small things I enjoyed. I found that when I indulged myself a little and did other things I enjoyed, it made it easier to want to be consistent!

I also had the talks with people who get my time, and told them I'm on a mission and need their support. I will be spending more time working, but I will have certain days off and times that I am available and focused.

While this has been the hardest and biggest hurdle, it honestly feels DAMN good when you get better at it. And hey, I'm up for the challenge! Especially if it means I am ensuring a BRIGHT future for myself and those I spend it with.

Belief

I had belief, but to an extent... I had limited belief. And to be honest, thats just shaky faith. You won't get far in this business without believing you can do it, that your dreams are possible, that you have it within you to reach your potential and surpass what you thought possible.

Because what you believe of yourself, you will feel everyday, and after while it seems almost numb. Let me explain... have you heard of the story of the elephant with a rope tied to its foot with a steak in the ground?

It's a loop the elephant could easily get out of, but over years its been trained to believe if he were to escape that he would get hurt (they would whip the elephant).  Are we afraid of getting hurt because success requires you to fail? Maybe..

And I believed I could only get so far, even though I would tell myself, "I'll get there someday!" I think I was just saying it, hoping I would believe it. This business has a way of testing your faith, some people crash and some people fight like hell because WE know that we can make this work, we just have to work harder on ourselves than anyone else. Because deep down we DO believe we get through it and we want it THAT bad.

You know how I got past this one? I started DOING something about it. I took personal development and applied it to my business and my life. I took action because it felt like brick by brick I was tearing down "I CANT" and building a bridge to "I CAN"

For too long, I built walls instead of bridges.

And "WHY NOT ME?" would echo through my head.

So this isn't my usual topic, but you can expect more of it. Why? Because I'm a YOUNG business owner who is excited for whats to come. Even the struggle, because so far its gotten me here and I really like HERE. And you can count on my honesty, I think people try to tell you what you want to hear, but I'm going to give you my experience and hopefully some knowledge.

I have an amazing team, they work hard and have great dreams, I know they're going to make them happen because I believe it. I work hard for my future, I work hard for theirs. I work for the people I'm helping now, and I work hard for the ones I will help. To be a better person and reach my potential so others will KNOW this FEELING. I can't hold back an opportunity and chance to help someone improve their life.

A BIG thank you to my team for supporting me, teaching me, growing with me, RISING with me. Because together WE are BETTER... because TOGETHER WE RISE.