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felt really lonely, thinking I could only
count on myself to make my goals
come into being.”
Reeda reached Diamond in October
2018, but she was back to a familiar
and undesirable place, emotionally.
“I was exhausted and on the edge
of burning out. So I decided in late
December that this wasn’t how I wanted
to live the rest of my life. I took my foot
off the gas and stopped actively doing
anything with dōTERRA. My rank quickly
dropped, and I really began questioning
what I’d been doing for over four
years.” Her time spent away, reflecting
and evaluating, led Reeda to some
important conclusions. “I determined
my Why was my deep passion for
helping others improve their lives and
reach their destinies. I love dōTERRA
and everything the company aims to
accomplish in the world—and I’m proud
to be a part of it. I knew I needed to find
Treat Everything and Everyone as
Unique, Including Yourself
a way to incorporate my personal way Three secrets Reeda uses to push her business forward:
of ‘doing a dōTERRA business’ into my “Remove expectations
from your interactions.
Don’t become too
attached to an idea
or a desire for your
customers, sharers,
and builders. Bless
people’s lives because
you want to help them,
not because they’re the
volume you require.”
daily business.”
Renewed with purpose, Reeda
returned and continues working
to make a difference for those she
connects with. “Everyone needs to
see this business opportunity for the
long-term investment it is rather than
a sprint to the next rank or bonus,”
she says. “I saw it that way before, and
it was nothing but trouble. I’m looking
“Try to avoid labeling
individuals as builders
because you want or
need them to be. Most
people are customers
and sharers with different
needs and wants, and all
can contribute greatly to
your business.”
“Bring dōTERRA into
your life by combining
the products and oils
with your passions and
unique approach to
sharing. Be yourself
and stop comparing—
then you’ll attract the
right people for
your business.”
forward to being gentler and more
sustainable with my approach to my
business, building on what I love.
The future is bright because I’ve
realized and invested in what brings
me joy and passion, which will carry
me on for years to come.”
“In the five years I’ve been journeying with dōTERRA, I have learned
to be more confident in speaking up in my own way and to see the
value I have to offer. When I take the pressure off, stop comparing
myself to others, and have fun, the joy and passion resurface—which
are what I have been seeking and investing in from the beginning.”
Results not typical. Average earnings are less. See dōTERRA Opportunity and Earnings Disclosure Summary on doterra.com.
—Reeda Close
doterra.com
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