It seems appropriate that today, the day this blog officially launches, someone asked me this question: “So, what’s the book about?” Truthfully, I wasn’t sure exactly what to say.
On the face of it, it’s not all that easy a question to answer — because it’s about lots of things. As a collection (seventy-three writings spread over sixteen years), it’s not like it’s wrapped around a single central theme or organizing message.
Or is it? I turned the book over and looked at what it says on the back cover:
Just two decades of experience and insight.”
Hmm. Maybe that’s the best answer.
Welcome to the Zen of MLM blog: no hype, no theory, no razzle-dazzle. Just a conversation about the Zen of MLM.
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Dear JDM,
I’m pleased to be the first to welcome the Zen of MLM into the blogosphere. May your conversations be rich and rewarding!
-Your webmaster
MLM is like trying to find your glasses: first you need to find your glasses. MLMZen: checking the top of your head first?
John: Your book is unexcelled — it hits all the high points of MLM in the most positive way. The chapter “The Days” (page 202) was what propelled me into network marketing at age 76 — “to live a life of vigor, élan and passion right now…”
Hi John! I’ve just started your book and I must say that I’m really inspired by what I’m reading. Getting to know and work with you personally has been a tremendous blessing. I also love the “extras” you’ve placed at http://www.zenofmlm.com. We’ll be in touch!
Hi John
I am based in the UK and I just received my package of 11 copies of Zen of MLM (of which 10 are for my team in Nigeria). I decided to visit the web site first to check the latest news and found your Blog — great idea. Like Ann Carter I am in the 3rd-age category (but a mere 68!), so it just goes to show that age is immaterial — there is no such thing as discrimination of any kind in network marketing! What my husband and I were seeking when we joined FLP back in 1996 was a future Pension Plan — we have achieved that, beyond our wildest expectations. I am really looking forward to reading your collected words of wisdom and doubtless I will be back with more comments in the future.
Thanks again John for the book, and as John Milton Fogg would say, “I appreciate you!”
thanks so very much, john…i love your book and take great hope that i (at age 73) will succeed in building a xango business…the team is wonderful, i love the product, and so far am still learning the skills needed…i felt you were looking in my window as i read your book…now i will read it again…as i grow, i know i’ll get even more from your essays
