Ory and Obando Gonzalez have learned sometimes you have to hold tight onto the things that matter most , and other times you just have to let go .
When reflecting on her dōTERRA ® journey , Ory remembers one of the hardest challenges of building her business : losing several leaders and two legs in the same month . This loss was a huge blow to Ory ’ s business and family . Not only did Ory and Obando worry about how they ’ d rebuild the team , but they also contemplated what this would do to their finances . It cut their next month ’ s income in half .
Though she was deflated , Ory wouldn ’ t be discouraged . She says , “ I relied on my strengths and dedicated my time to leaders I knew wanted to run this race with me . This choice allowed me to rebuild and solidify my rank three months later .” By clinging to her business when her remaining leaders needed her the most , Ory rebuilt to her former success — and beyond .
Later , Ory learned it ’ s sometimes better to let go . When asked what advice she ’ d give others who are building a dōTERRA ® business , she says , “ If I could turn back time , I ’ d recommend making peace by letting go . Sometimes , we cling to leaders or aspects of the organization we think are ready to grow but aren ’ t . Unfortunately , holding onto something that isn ’ t working is like trying to run with a suitcase full of stones . It weighs us down and prevents us from moving forward .”
Ory always prioritizes her commitment to her leaders . Her leaders know they can always count on her . She ’ s always available to help . She loves helping her leaders plan their goals , deciding together how to best achieve them .
According to Ory , when she focuses on committing to her leaders — to those who truly want to build and grow with her — it becomes easier to let the smaller details go . She says , “ Letting go is one of the biggest things I ’ ve learned by building my business .” Now as a Diamond , she knows some aspects are worth holding onto , but sometimes you ’ ll make it further if you simply let go .
Managing Your Business While Managing a Family
Ory and Obando know how difficult it is to blend business with family life . Here ’ s some advice they have about trying to navigate parenthood and family life while building a successful business :
• Focus on your Why every single day .
• Remember , these sacrifices are temporary , but their fruits will stretch far into the future .
• Be intentional about how you spend your time , as good time management is essential .
• Keep in mind you ’ re a team . Share responsibilities in both your family and business .
• Schedule fun time — if you don ’ t prioritize family and fun , it won ’ t happen . Add family time to your calendar and intentionally plan business activities with the remaining time .
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