Tell us about your journey to Presidential Diamond . In 2012 , I was introduced to dōTERRA by a friend . He gave me Lavender oil and I had an amazing experience with it . I had my own business at the time and didn ’ t have a lot of time to devote to learning about essential oils , but I always used my lavender . It wasn ’ t until they announced they were going to open the China market that I said I would give the business a try . I knew that was the market for me because of the language and culture . I went to China and saw that so many people there had never heard of dōTERRA or CPTG Certified Pure Tested Grade™ essential oils . I went back for about three months and that is when I built the foundation for my organization .
At this point , I was at a crossroads with my two businesses — it was hard juggling both . I decided to go all in with my dōTERRA business because I could see the potential in the business and a future for myself in dōTERRA . Once I reached Diamond I thought , great that ’ s it ! I had flexible income and a comfortable life , but then I wanted to help others keep going . When I reached Blue Diamond , I thought that Presidential Diamond was too hard and too far away , but some of my team started to reach Presidential Diamond and I felt embarrassed that I hadn ’ t reached it yet . Something in my blood wouldn ’ t let them pass me .
What has been the biggest lesson you have learned ?
This isn ’ t always an easy business . There have been many times I have wanted to give up , but through those hard times I have grown so much . I have been able to overcome much of my own pride , self-centeredness and laziness . This business is all about teamwork . You have to learn to get along with people , which isn ’ t my nature . I have a strong personality and I am comfortable telling people what to do . This journey has taught me to respect people . Step by step I have learned to focus on other people ’ s needs and not so much on myself . I now have the ability to see things through other people ’ s eyes — something I didn ’ t do before .
It can be upsetting when someone doesn ’ t want to build the business . Sometimes you just have to realize that maybe it isn ’ t the best time for them . If you don ’ t respect them , there probably won ’ t be a future there , but if you respect them , their time , their situation and privacy , they might come back . If you really strive to care about each person , that care will come back to you . Maybe not through that person but through another .
What advice would you give someone trying to reach Presidential Diamond ?
It ’ s just like climbing a mountain . Look up and continue on , step by step . It ’ s all about progress . You move forward little by little every day , every week , every year .
In order to reach a high rank , it is inevitable that you will go through difficult times . My advice would be : don ’ t stop . Rest a little if you need to , treat your wounds , walk slowly , but do not
Don ’ t stop . Rest a little if you need to , treat your wounds , walk slow , but do not stop . Slow and steady wins the race . You can move as slowly as you need to , but don ’ t stop moving .
Tracy Lucia
stop . Slow and steady wins the race . You can move as slow as you need to , but don ’ t stop moving .
Utilize the resources dōTERRA offers . They can make your life so much easier . The Chinese Management team does a fantastic job with all the teaching and training they offer .
Why should someone want to be a Presidential Diamond ?
The beauty of this business is once you get to this point , if you want to sit back and enjoy your hard work , you can . After sacrificing to get to this point , you can take a break and enjoy the fruits of your labor .
At this stage in your business what motivates you to continue building ?
For me , helping other people to reach their goal and meet their ideal rank is my motivation . I feel a responsibility to my team . When people have a need , I want to be there for them . If someone on my team decides they want to grow , I want to be there for them to support . I see my job now as getting people motivated and pointing them in the right direction so they can succeed .
What advice do you have for people when looking for new builders ? Pay attention to what people say and do and how they treat others . Use your eyes . Good leaders don ’ t speak too much . Good leaders listen and watch . My advice is to focus on those people who express sincere desire to be successful in this business . To reach any level above Diamond you really must learn how to manage your time . Don ’ t waste your time on negative things and negative people . It ’ s not about how smart someone is or how much experience they have , it ’ s all about their attitude , their heart , and their vision .
In what ways has this business changed your life ? Mainly I feel I have improved my character so much . I have grown to be more appreciative to nature and God ’ s creations . In this business you make a lot of friends that carry the same values as you . There are so many quality friends I have learned valuable lessons from . dōTERRA has helped me become a better person .
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