You dig your grave, I’ll build my Pyramid.
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I was driving down the beautiful North Shore of Oahu today, and I had some thoughts on the network marketing industry that cracked me up. I don’t know how many times I’ve heard the, “…Isn’t that one of those pyramid deals…” objection over the years, but for some reason people never seem to get tired of keeping themselves ignorant.
Let us discuss the wonder of the Pyramids for a moment. These fascinating structures have intrigued mankind ever since their inception. We don’t even know who built them, or how they were constructed. They are arguably the greatest architectural feat of all time, and they were used to entomb the Pharaohs, or Gods, of ancient Egypt. They are filled with, gold, treasures, royalty and endless amounts of speculation and mysticism.
Lets talk for a minute about a traditional job. First of all they suck. In our country’s beginning, 85% of people owned their own business, and the remaining 15% worked for them until they knew enough to go open up shop on their own. Why has this balance completely shifted? Who sold us the idea that it is better to slave away for someone else for 40 years…. for 40 hours a week…. just so we can retire on 40% of what wasn’t enough in the first place? That has got to be the lamest system that I have ever heard of and yet we have over 80% of America subscribing to it.
Fortune magazine recently did a poll as to whether or not people liked their jobs. The results came in: 85% of employees hate what they do and would leave in a moments notice if something else better came along. Half of these monkeys still cry, “PYRAMID SCHEME,” every time they hear about a network marketing company. Well genius, I’ll tell you right now I wouldn’t trade what I do for what you do. 40 hours a week, for 40 years to get 40% ….hmmmmmm…. that sounds a lot more like digging a grave than it does building a fortune.
By the time people are old enough to enjoy retirement they have one foot in both worlds. To top it off, people are working longer now; do you think you are going to retire at 65 in the traditional system? Well, per the social security administration, even right now at the age of 65, 98% of Americans are flat broke.
I’ll tell you what: You Dig Your Grave, I’ll Build My Pyramid. Pyramids are a lot cooler than jobs anyways. Pyramids are the greatest architectural feat in modern history; they are associated with gods and riches. Jobs just plain stink, if you have one, or ever have had one, I’m sure you know what I’m talking about. Is network marketing pyramid structure? Absolutely.
In network marketing we have the opportunity to be like a Pharaoh and build our own pyramid. Every person that joins an MLM has the opportunity to be at the top of their own personal pyramid. News flash: jobs are pyramids too, the only difference is the CEO of your company is at the top, and you are at the bottom. Wouldn’t you rather be the CEO of You INC.? Wouldn’t you rather start your own pyramid from the top as the CEO than spend 40 years trying to work your way up from the bottom of someone elses? It just makes sense, doesn’t it?
Just for a kicker for that uneducated skeptic saying to themselves, “Well, that is an illegal pyramid SCHEME….” I am going to take 1 more minute to educate you. In 1979 two of the greatest events in modern history occurred. The first was on March 27th, 1979. On this historic date a child was born in Fairbanks, Alaska that would later come to be known as “Aki Wood.” The second event happened just over a month later, the FTC lost a five year court battle with the Amway corporation that made network marketing legal in the United States, and over 100 other countries. BAM!
Interestingly enough, according to modern astrologers, the stars aligned just right on March 27th, 1979 to force photons to into the atmosphere that caused a mass awareness to overcome the entire planet. Many believe that it is this phenomenon that raised the minds of the courts to a higher plane of being, thus inducing the landmark decision of May 8th. For this very reason many have called me the destiny child of MLM, so if you are in the industry, and you would like a new and interesting perspective on things, feel free to follow my blog. I’ll be providing valuable training and giving back to the community of networkers as much as I can. I love this industry and I wish the best of success upon all of you. Next time someone gives you the pyramid scheme objection just remember; It is Better to Build a Pyramid, Than to Dig a Grave.
Go and Build Your Empire,
Aki Wood: MLM Genius
Phone: 858-345-4891
Email: aki@akiwood.com
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Hi Aki,
Awesome article, When I get a negative prospect I will send them an email of your article. I always loved the network marketing model. Personally, I think everyone should be required to take a class in high school and college to get a better understanding of the industry. It’s a shame that majority will never get the belief or make excuses why they were not a success in the industry. One of my favorite quotes is from Mark Cuban. When 97% of people told me I was on the wrong track, I knew that I was on the right track.
Keep up the great articles,
Dave Steffensmeier
Intense! I like it!
Ray
Hello Aki, What a wonderful article you explained things very well.
I have a son that was a state “Swat Trooper” he said “that is one of those pyramids”. I said “yes and where are you” he was on the bottom of the pyramid in the state government. He said o I had’nt thought about that. Thanks for the article, I work with David also. Andrew Gallop, Yee old Redneck.
All I have to say is “BAM!”. You hit it on the nail A.W. More power to you my brother. Just to add to that, this country was built on a Pyramid. Look at a 1 dollar bill and flip it over. You will see a pyramid with the government’s eye looking straight at you.
LOL I love this article Aki! You did a great job putting this objection in perspective for the skeptics! I hope many, many people use this article to help people realize what is being offered to them when we invite them into the network marketing industry..I’ll be watching for your next post..Keep it real!
~Nicki
Great article Aki.We love being at the TOP of our PYRAMID !
I swear by my life and my love of it, that i will never live for the sake of another man, nor ask one to live for mine!
Well done young man.
I really think this is as well written as possible. Thank you, friend. Would you mind if I printed this and used it in my presentation?
No, I don’t mind if you post it, so long as you put a link back to the original… and if you want to print it by all means use it in your presentation. I’m glad you liked it Robert.
Man! Every time I read this It gets better. It’s just comon sense man but as they say common sense aint always common.
Aki,
W.O.W!!! Talk about a wake up, if this isn’t one I don’t know what is! I love how you talk about the “uneducated skeptics” It seems that most people who speak of “pyramid schemes” don’t truly know what one is anyway and how to distinguish a true legimate business from a real “pyramid scam.” This post really sets the record straight. Thanks.
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Thanks Mike, I’m glad you liked it. It is pretty funny how people write articles and yap their opinions without taking the time to educate themselves.
The funny thing is that other people often quote these retards. I guess the circle of stupidity has no end…LOL.
“85% of employees hate what they do and would leave in a moments notice if something else better came along. Half of these monkeys still cry, “PYRAMID SCHEME,” every time they hear about a network marketing company.”
The half of these monkey line cracks me up! Great article Aki.
Thanks Freddie; monkeys are hilarious, whether they are throwing poop at people in the zoo, or throwing poop from their mouths at network marketers. Rock on man.