Congratulations to Chris and Tarah Harl, newest Gold directors

As I know that the Harl's are celebrating this victory, this blog was written to not only celebrate with them, but to also share with as many people as we can, that you too can have the freedom that they enjoy, even during this difficult times.

Here is a wonderful story writ en by my mentor and friend Brian Bohlke.

"Just a few short years ago, I ran back into Chris. We had gone to high school together, but had completely lost touch through our college years and the few short years after.
Now for those of you that know Chris, and if you don’t, you can reference his picture…he stands about 6’5”, was a personal trainer so he is not small, has the personality of a full room, a smile that reaches to 1980 and the heart of Gold.
This guy had personality, big time! He loved life. As we walked past each other that night, we both stopped and immediately knew each other again, as if we just graduated high school. We very quickly exchanged professions and goals…it was awesome, he very shortly made it clear to me that he had the best job during the day and loved waiting tables at night…he also seemed rather proud that he was almost done working on his masters at night! Needless to say, he was busy doing what he had always been told to do and like I now know Chris, he wasn’t just doing it, he was trying to be the best at it! This is when I looked at him and told him that I found the ultimate company, working from home, making great money and loving life…AND I was expanding my OWN business into other countries! We exchanged numbers quickly and he will tell you that over the next few hours with his buddies, all he could talk about was how he was about to have his own international business in other countries and didn’t even know what he was doing yet!
I called Chris the next day and we met over his 35 minute lunch break…how crazy right. Chris was a work horse for all these people and not only that, but his mentality was to be the best, so his employers I am sure loved him…so much that they gave him 35 minutes for lunch!
He enrolled on the spot! He saw a way out.
Over the next few months, we worked hard together. It was just as much a training lesson for me as it was for him…I had not had someone want to go so fast before! His schedule was so limited. But Chris saw the opportunity immediately and was not going waste one more day working for someone else.
He was so teachable. I remember telling him to read Think and Grow Rich. With no free time, he had to buy the audio for his car…but he also bought the 5 audios on the shelf next to Think and Grow Rich, and was done with all of them inside a week…it’s amazing what people can do when the EXCUSE of TIME doesn’t matter because their WHY is big enough! I remember him asking me questions about these other audios and what I thought of them…it is amazing what you will do when you haven’t done what your new associates have done!
He married Tarah shortly thereafter. Tarah had no idea what she was getting into and she will tell you that! Tarah didn’t realize what USANA was or the opportunity that she had hers hands on. But, she definitely faced the adversity from her friends… “Your future husband doesn’t even have a job!” “What are you doing, Tarah?!”
Tarah believed in Chris…she had too. He believed in USANA. What a lesson.
After attending an International Convention and multiple events thereafter, Tarah caught fire and has been working alongside of Chris is their pursuance of accomplishing GOLD!
Needless to say, Chris and Tarah have done everything right. They never questioned us, their up line leaders or just as importantly, their cross line leaders. They pay attention, volunteer and help out! They are major volunteers here in San Antonio and have been for some time.
They understand TEAM.
In closing, I want every one of you to make sure you understand this part of the story. Just over a year ago, when Chris and Tarah tied the knot, one of the best rewards I have ever experienced in the business happened. Chris pulled me aside one day at his house with Tarah there and proceeded to ask me to be his ‘best man’ in his wedding. Explaining that there is no one else that has played such an important role in their lives and how could it be anyone else.
Just thinking about it again is incredible. The fact that a business like “this” could create such trust, such loyalty and such lifetime…friends.
Chris and Tarah, we love you guys and are so proud of you and we know that the associates involved with STi have been waiting for you to accept your life and achieve what has been waiting for you!
New Gold Directors and my best friend.
Chris and Tarah Harl."

So, there you have it. A friendship for life, and all thanks to a wonderful opportunity that each of them took. One day, you can have a happy ending like this one. May God bless the Harl's and each and every one of our readers.

USANA sponsored boxer

Today, USANA-sponsored boxer Timothy “Desert Storm” Bradley battles Kendall Holt, the current WBO champion, in a hotly contested WBC 140-pound fight in Montreal.

Exciting news for USANA-sponsored boxer Timothy “Desert Storm” Bradley! After winning the May 10 WBC Junior Welterweight World Championship against heavily favored competitor Junior Witter, the talented boxer is ready to do it all over again.

In a recent interview with mydesert.com, the talented boxer credits USANA supplements in addition to a vegan diet for his increased energy, three percent body fat, faster metabolism, and overall “cleansed, lighter and healthier” feeling about his body.

We are extremely blessed to have the same opportunity to have these wonderful supplements that have helped many individuals change their lives. You have the same opportunity to enjoy the benefits of USANA products or USANA business.

USANA American Idol

David Osmond, a long-time USANA International Convention performer and product user will be featured on tonight’s episode of American Idol.

David will appear on the popular reality show as he competes for a trip to Hollywood, and we want you to watch! Check out David’s performance at some of USANA’s past conventions here.

Just by clicking on the above YouTube link and watching American Idol tonight, you have an opportunity to support David in his musical endeavors while also supporting USANA!

If you are ready to become an USANA associate, please click here.

WOW, what a year for USANA!!!!

USANA set a sales record in 2008 — an eye-popping $429 million!

Added to that, we completed our seventh straight year of consecutive sales growth and our sixth consecutive year of record sales. USANA also posted a record $111 million in sales for the fourth quarter of 2008. In this economy, that’s saying something.

Would you believe there’s even more exciting news? We ended the year with more active Associates (198,000) and customers (269,000) than we’ve ever had. And in the Philippines (our 14th market we opened this week) USANA recorded the highest number of pre-enrollments for a new market opening.

It’s this kind of stuff that makes me realize what a special group of people I work with — in the field and in the office. You can’t get these results — especially in this economy — without hardworking, dedicated Associates and employees who truly care about USANA.

WOW, what are you waiting for....

We are part of history

Yesterday marked a new day in history both for Americans and for USANA. On January 20, 2009 Americans saw the first African American be sworn in a our president. On the other hand, USANA opened officially for business in the Philippines.

Although for many individuals there is no comparison between the two, for USANA associates the feeling of accomplishment is amazing.

On their blog, USANA posted the following "in Manila, Executive Vice President of Asia Pacific, Bill Duncan, proudly opened the doors on our newest facility marking the opening day of this market and the interest in USANA has been amazing. Thousands of people enrolling to take charge of their health and take advantage of a home based business opportunity. We are all very excited over this expansion opportunity and looking forward to meeting new leaders as they grow in this beautiful country."

As we move forward on new directions, both as Americans and as USANA associates, we should always remember the day that our country and our business expanded to new horizons.

Half of January is over, have you accomplished any of your resolutions yet?

As I take the day off to spend time with our girls, I find myself reflecting on the goals I set out to do this year. I have started doing most of my new years resolutions, and I am finding it hard to follow some resolutions. Thank God that I am not that easily distracted or loose focus, but this may not be the case for everyone(especially if you are not built to be self motivated).

For example, I have decided that I am going to write a book this year to help married couples understand the complexity of being married and still identifying themselves and their needs. But as I write this blog, I have become aware that, I don't even have a title for my book! It's probably a good idea that I start thinking about that...

Many people go through life doing the same thing, making resolutions and then failing to follow through with them. What are we to do? I propose that we start with the smallest of your resolutions and work your way up the list. This way you'll have a sense of accomplishment which in turn, allows you to develop a positive attitude and helps increase your motivation.

I have used this principle described in this blog with our USANA business, and it has worked. By accomplishing small goals, we have been able to move to bigger ones. USANA has allowed my wife and I to really focus on what is important, to help others live healthier better lives.

Our newest website teaches people to develop financial freedom by ways of Residual Income. We implemented this goal last year, and it has become a reality. You can learn these principles that have allowed the wealthy to live lives FREE from FINANCIAL BURDENS, and enjoy FINANCIAL FREEDOM.

As you read this blog, its no coincidence that perhaps you have not accomplished your resolutions yet. Do not get discouraged, because if you do, then you will not even attempt to start on your goals; however, if you start today, you will be one step closer to your goal by next month. Before you know it, you'll accomplish what you've set out to do this year.

To prove my point, I have decided that the book is going to be titled “And You Shall Leave Your Mom And Dad! See, from the time that I started writing this blog, about 2 hours ago, until now, I went from not having a title to making a national proclamation about the title of my book. I hope that this blog encourages you to implement and accomplish all of your goals this year.