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Taking Responsibility NEW! FAVORITE PRODUCTS Balance “It helps me stay grounded and keep a level head.” –Ryan Elevation “It has helped me to be a better mom!” –Dani A DIAMO RR S ND Ryan & Dani Smith dōTE Breathe and On Guard “I love these because they have helped my kids so much.” –Dani NEW! “You should always work harder on yourself than your business”- Jim Rohn Business Tip “ e are big about W training our downlines to become leaders for their teams. You can build a fairly large organization, but without leadership and self-improvement it will crumble.” D ani had just returned home to Arizona, after working in New York City, when she met Ryan. They were both attending a party at a bowling alley, when Ryan struck up a conversation about the Big Apple. Three weeks later they were on their first date. That evening, Dani informed her roommate, that she had met the guy she was going to marry. Unfortunately, Ryan never called back. Two months later, Dani ran into him at another party. He made excuses about being overwhelmed with school, but Dani wasn’t buying it. After much coaxing, she finally agreed to a second date. Dani and Ryan were married nine months later, and in September will be celebrating their ten-year anniversary. Ryan received his master’s degree in Information Assurance. Before coming home full-time, he worked as a software engineer for a Department of Defense contractor. Dani worked in the salon and spa industry for twelve years. She owned her own studio 26 Essential leadership | fall 2012