Have you read the 7 Habits books by Steven Covey? He provides great insight as to how we can find success in our lives, finding fulfillment and purpose.

He has provided this story for us. A kind of parable if you like

giving us insight on how we should consider using our our time aso that we are more effective in our lives.

“Once upon a time a very strong woodcutter ask for a job in a timber merchant, and he got it. The paid was really good and so were the work conditions. For that reason, the woodcutter was determined to do his best.

His boss gave him an axe and showed him the area where he was supposed to work.

The first day, the woodcutter brought 18 trees

“Congratulations,” the boss said. “Go on that way!”

Very motivated for the boss’ words, the woodcutter try harder the next day, but he only could bring 15 trees. The third day he try even harder, but he only could bring 10 trees.Day after day he was bringing less and less trees.

“I must be losing my strength”, the woodcutter thought. He went to the boss and apologized, saying that he could not understand what was going on.

“When was the last time you sharpened your axe?” the boss asked.

“Sharpen? I had no time to sharpen my axe. I have been very busy trying to cut trees…”

I hope you give yourself time to sharpen your axe! Otherwise you will never succeed with your online network marketing business. Be smart. Don’t just keep doing the same thing over and over again and expect a different result! Remember, that is one of the definitions of insanity!
Have a great and successful day!

Peter

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