believing in others . When her father believed that Stefanie was going to be okay , it empowered her to feel like she could truly conquer the challenges she faced . Stefanie feels the same way about her team members today . “ As we encourage our team members to use their amazing talents , we become a mighty force for good ! Believing in each other makes all the difference ,” she says . “ Belief in others helps them believe in themselves .”
Stefanie knows firsthand the strength that comes from believing in yourself and remaining positive amid struggle . She remembers during her early years of dōTERRA that she felt inadequate when she compared herself to other leaders . She shares , “ In the beginning , feelings of failure and not being good enough were overwhelming . Comparison was my kryptonite . I realize now that what I needed in that moment was to stop and to recognize my own gifts . I had to look within and celebrate what I ’ ve accomplished and the precious relationships I ’ ve created , as well as celebrate others ’ gifts with my whole heart .”
WORKING IN TANDEM
When Stefanie first started her business , she remembers , “ Sadly , I wanted something just for me . My husband had his hobbies and his own business , and — out of selfishness — I didn ’ t want him to have anything to do with my business . I didn ’ t seek his advice , I didn ’ t invite him to be a part of much of the building , and because of this I really lost out .”
For those building a dōTERRA business as partners , Stefanie suggests keeping the following in mind :
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Learn to work through the selfishness and the kinks .
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Allow your partner to join forces with you teaching classes , putting in orders , and managing the back office with you . You ’ ll be glad you did !
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Remember that two sets of gifts and talents are much better than one .
Now that she ’ s discovered some of her own unique talents , Stefanie no longer feels despair when she runs into challenges in her business or when she sees others succeeding . She simply remembers the lesson her dad taught her earlier in life and focuses on the positive . She says , “ No two people have the exact same path . Remember , we all came to Earth with certain talents and gifts , and when we ’ re using those gifts , our hearts and lives are full of light . Focusing on the gifts we ’ ve all been blessed with helps us show up on a whole new level , with pure peace and confidence .”
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