Government Employees

I'm a firm believer in knowing your worth.  Of course you can define it yourself; but sometimes the good ole' facts can point you in the right direction.

For a while when I was unemployed I was trying to figure out my future.  What do I want to spend my time doing?  How much time do I want to devote to this?  What amount of money will satisfy my living expenses?  What should I be getting paid?  What am I worth in the work place?

I read up on all the interview questions to ask and to be prepared to answer.  The scariest one is always salary.  Finding out what the salary of the position is can be a tough conversation.  An even more difficult conversation is the one where you ask your future boss how much he/she makes.  Why?  So that you know what your cap is.  If you think you're $30k introduction salary is just for beginners but then find out your boss only makes $43k....now you know - you'll never make more than $43k (unless you're a commission position-which thankfully I am).  Are you sure you want to put in the sweat, blood and tears hoping for a 'raise' that will never double your salary?

It's an important question to consider...even if you're not looking for a job.  It's interesting to see where your boss stands in comparison to positions similar to his/hers.  For example: I work in a city facility (but am not a city employee).  But my big big boss is a city employee.  I found out his salary on this website: http://www.texastribune.org/library/data/government-employee-salaries/  So now I know what he is 'worth' in comparison to other positions identical to his in the state of Texas.  It's shocking really.  I love his guy, and I thought he'd be making much more than he does.  But now I get a glimpse at how other cities see our facility and the people who work in it.  I know there's more that what's on the surface, but really money talks.  And this website says it all loud and clear.

Seriously, take a look:  hint: highest paid state employee is a football coach.  Surprised?  Not if you're a true Texan.

Things I need to do

1.  Get a tablet!  Mobile computing, networking, etc is a MUST in my life



Thinkin' this Samsung is the one for me



2.  Take my vitamins every morning.  I took them today and I am SUPER productive

Usana!!  Vitamin D (natural caffeine) all the way!



3.  Create deadlines for myself.  I am only productive if I know I need to do something.  I get distracted SO easily it is ridiculous....I have so much going on in my life I NEED to prioritize my priorities. 

  

  i.e. I can't find the time to put away my clean clothes and it's annoying the heck out of me!!!!

30 before 30

At first I thought this was a 'lose 30 pounds before the age of 30' goal but it's the "30 things to do before the age of 30".

Here are mine: 

1. Pay off all loans except Sallie Mae (the big one)
2. Marry man of my dreams
3. Become a director in USANA
4. Travel to Europe
5. Vacation with best friends!
6.  Run a half marathon (yikes!) but after reading this: http://stuffwhitepeoplelike.com/2008/01/26/27-marathons/?cp=23 I'm not going to do it publicly....  That will probably help it happen!
7. Grow an herb garden
8. Complete wedding planner certification
9. Make a dress from scratch
10. Lose 35 lbs (if I can do #6 i can probably do this)
11. Begin a blogging habit
12. Have multiple streams of income
13. Get a mammogram (mom got breast cancer at 40)
14. Get dogs UTD on shots
15. Get a big dog!!  (bullmastiff!)
16. umm finish this list (30 things is alot! with only 4 years to do it! ay!)
17. Become a CMP
18. Make multiple pins from pinterest http://pinterest.com/rachelkellar/to-do-how-to/
19. Remember friends' birthdays and send card in mail!
20. Throw really great party for each friend (birthday, baby shower, bridal shower, whatev the reason)
21. Help mom on her dental practice website: http://www.drpaticiakellardds.com/ SEO, Google Anayltics
22. Travel to NYC with sisters
23. Restrict eating habit - mainly vegetables, pasta, rice and fish.  Honey=sweets
24. Get my fashion sense back - ay!  suits suck
25. Be grateful that I have time and effort to volunteer (I'm giving, not receiving acts of service)
26. Help someone who is unemployed find a job
27. Make spiked eggnog
28. Eat crock pot meals 2 weeks each month (save time and money)
29. Get business name registered
30. Be determined

Try to be better than your best

"Unless you try to do something beyond what you have already mastered,

you will never grow."  Ralph Waldo Emerson

Think of a millionaire, think of a person of power like a politician.  Think of someone you like.  Think of someone you don't like.  Do you have their shining faces in your mind?

Of the millionaire and politician that came to your mind, which one do you respect? Which do you look up to?  Are you jealous of either of them?  Do you know someone who does disrespect these people?  Are there people who don't look up to them?  Don't deny that there is someone in the world who is jealous of these successful people....

What about the people you selected as people you like and dislike.  Why do you feel that way about them?  Do you like them because you respect and look up to them?  Or do you dislike them because you are jealous of them or don't understand their life choices?  Would you ever consider learning more about the person you dislike in order to understand where they are coming from?

This is a small exercise about the misconceptions thrown the direct sales industry.  Those women driving around in pink Cadillacs, those Usana reps traveling the world... Do we really dislike them or do we just wish we were them?  Do we doubt ourselves so much that we write off the possibility of being them?  What about the possibility of being BETTER than them?  Are we so scared we can't even take the first step? 

It seems people are very vocal when it comes to sharing negative feedback.  Don't believe me?  Look all over the Internet!!  But do you know what's harder than speaking up?  Keeping your mouth shut and proving someone wrong through actions.
Instead of knocking the millionaire, the politician, the person you dislike....learn from them, be open to where they are coming from and come to a conclusion out of educated respect not pre-judgement.  Being open to direct sales means creating your own business and getting to work!  Putting the ACT in Action.  Actions speak louder than words - so stop making excuses, stop complaining, shut your mouth and either get to work or get researching.  But either way, TRY SOMETHING NEW.  If you're salary you'll never make more money, and if you're hourly making more money costs you extra time and energy....research direct sales and see what residual income costs and see how much you can gain from it too!

"The men who try to do something and fail are infinitely better

than those who try to do nothing and succeed." 

~Lloyd Jones

Living life to the fullest and trying every day !!

http://www.livinglifetothefullest.usana.com/

I hope you made it!

Hello team!
Thursday night at Dave & Busters was so much fun and I'm not referring to the video games!  It was a joy seeing familiar faces and meeting new people.  I can't believe the distance some people travelled to hear our speaker!  The speaker, Daniel Hunter, travelled from San Antonio to share his USANA story with us.  He was a great speaker and such a kind person.  I was sitting in the front row so I was that person answering all of the questions and making continuous eye contact with him and I could really feel his passion and trust in USANA. 

You can learn about Daniel and Paige Hunter at this website or see their featured video on the USANA Opportunity Page (if you live in San Antonio you'll recognize some familiar places the Hunters hang out at).  scroll down in the video player, they are 2nd from the bottom.

Big news!  We've added 3 new people to our team!!  Congrats to Jesus, Durlon and Jessica!  (We'll keep things first name for now).  Bios are being created on each new team member.  As they go Platinum Pacesetter we'll release their bios in our weekly e-mail.  But until then, keep them in your thoughts and prayers.  Feel free to share you tools of success and wish them the best of luck!

Living Life to the Fullest with Usana!!

Join me!



Consumer Report follow up

So I did a little more digging into the Consumer Lab Report....they tested 60 vitamins and 12 didn't pass.

Some of the brands that they tested include: One A Day, GNC, Melaluca, Natures Way and other familiar names.  The only Usana vitamin tested PASSED.  So take what you'd like out of the links and reports above and make an education decision about your body and your future.

I didn't want to come across as one-sided....I'm an open book so if you have questions or concerns feel free to ask!

Remember, not all of the 48 vitamins that passed provide the opportunity for you to start your own business while getting healthy!!  http://www.livinglifetothefullest.usana.com/

-Rachel