Platinum International Diamond Dream Stories: Juan Rosado and Damaris Zapata

Two of 4Life's bright and shining stars are Juan Rosado and his wonderful wife, Damaris. Not only are Juan and Damaris inspiring examples of how to achieve success as distributors, but they are also examples of successful human beings. They have led the way in their commitment to service and they have inspired others to do the same. Their dedication to their three beautiful daughters and the 4Life family is exemplary.

Before I was introduced to 4Life, I worked 12 hour days every weekday and an additional eight hours every Sunday as a security guard. I was struggling to make even simple financial and lifestyle goals a reality. Because I had only received a ninth grade education, I felt like I would always be stuck in this situation.

We learned about 4Life from Platinum International Diamond Dr. Herminio Nevárez, a long-time friend. Herminio asked me if I wanted to make my dreams come true. Of course I did, but I hadn't found a way to make it happen. I didn't understand the 4Life opportunity very well, but I was hopeful that I could begin to generate income that would bring me the financial freedom necessary to establish a new way of life.

Under Herminio's direction, I started building my 4Life business part-time, while continuing to work as a security guard. Night after night, I would share the plan, show the plan, and present the plan. I would talk to people who were looking for a new opportunity and if they had a desire to move forward, they would join me. One of my early goals was to have enough money to retire from my job as a security guard. I met this goal less than two years later.

We know that this world offers many things, but so many of those things seem to give us less time with the people we care about. If you want to have more time to spend with your family and enjoy life, 4Life is the perfect opportunity. I have even written a book about my personal story. The book is entitled El Guardia que Compro sus Sueños (The Security Guard Who Purchased His Dreams) and has sold over 75,000 copies.

I have learned many things over the years, but today I know that a good decision made at the right moment can change your life. 4Life has given me everything. I want nothing less than to continue making this opportunity available to the rest of the world. The chance to share this opportunity with other people and witness their own life-changing stories has been greatly satisfying.

We now have three beautiful daughters, Marianny, Aracelis, and Brianny, and live near Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Even though we have traveled the world together, there is no experience that is more marvelous than being home together, going to the beach together, or riding bikes together.

Your Personal Pursuit of Happiness

Many of you have probably seen the acclaimed film, The Pursuit of Happyness, starring Will Smith. Had we not known it was based on a true story, we would have had a hard time believing that someone could overcome such challenges. And not only was he able to overcome great challenges, but he triumphed over them.

Of course you know that the person who lived this real-life story is Christopher Gardner. We have the singular opportunity to hear Christopher Gardner share his story with us at BIG Convention 2010 this September. We believe that hearing Christopher's story will be life-changing for everyone in attendance.

Christopher Gardner succeeded against great odds. As you watch the movie, you can't help but ache for the trials he faced. However, because of those trials, he is truly qualified to give us a message of substance and depth on how each of us can overcome obstacles in our personal pursuits of happiness.

Can you imagine the positive energy and power of a convention that features someone like Christopher Gardner, not to mention the many 4Life distributors and leaders who daily inspire others to achieve their pursuits of happiness? It will truly be memorable. We look forward to learning from Christopher Gardner and learning from you.

One important thing that we all can learn from Christopher is to make the most of opportunities when they present themselves. We hope you take advantage of the great opportunity in front of you—BIG Convention 2010. We truly believe that attending convention will provide all of us with a phenomenal chance to pursue our own paths to happiness.

Special Time Spent with 4Life Distributors

This past week we had the privilege of being with some of our Gold and Platinum International Diamonds on the Gold Getaway and Platinum Pinnacle trips. It was truly rewarding to celebrate the wonderful leaders of our company who help make dreams come true for so many others.

We met with the Gold International Diamonds in San Francisco, California. One of our fondest memories from this trip will be of cruising underneath the Golden Gate Bridge at sunset. We then got to join our Platinum International Diamonds in Kona, Hawaii at the Four Seasons Resort. It was a time of relaxation and rejuvenation, plus a little adventure in the forms of helicopter rides and hiking.

Of course, all these activities would be enjoyable in and of themselves, but to experience such wonderful places with inspiring members of the 4Life family made the trip much more than just a nice vacation. We also had the unique opportunity to congratulate our newest Platinum International Diamonds, Sadik Din and his wife Hasnimah. They went to the Gold Getaway and also joined us on the Platinum Pinnacle trip.

Sadik made a comment that really impressed us. He said that the greatest power God has given us is the ability to make choices. In the days since our trip, we have thought a lot about this. The mission of 4Life is all about giving people the opportunity to make the choice to improve their lives through science, success, and service. It was great to spend a few days with the wonderful leaders of 4Life who have chosen to take advantage of this great opportunity. We can hardly wait to be with those distributors who will join us next time. Choose now to be one of those people. We know you can do it!

The Gold Getaway attendees enjoy a dinner cruise under the Golden Gate Bridge.

The Platinum Pinnacle group poses together for a photo.

The Platinum Pinnacle ladies are ready to enjoy the day.

Platinum International Diamond Dream Stories: Bonnie Taylor

Bonnie is the kind of person everyone would love to have as a friend or neighbor. Her leadership style embodies the Together, Building People philosophy. She loves people and loves seeing them succeed. Her enthusiasm and passion for 4Life, as well as her beautiful smile, are contagious.

Before working with 4Life, I achieved top positions in network marketing companies and traditional corporations. I was eventually forced to take time off from work as my parents became extremely ill and needed my assistance. I used my retirement and savings to bring in specialized doctors for my mother. I lost everything—my home, my car, and all my good credit. I was $200,000 in debt and homeless when my parents passed away.

When I was initially introduced to 4Life Transfer Factor^®, I wanted nothing to do with it. I received call after call from Dr. Gary Haagen, a retired chiropractor from Washington, who was one of the very first 4Life distributors. When I saw the difference the product made in my life, it got my attention and I knew I could build a business with 4Life. I began developing my business one day at a time and now my organization, which we call Team Bond, is literally all over the world. What once seemed impossible became possible.

I now live in Clovis, California, with my family, who travels the world with me. It was my dream to have my family living on one estate together, and now my son, daughter-in-law, two granddaughters, and three dogs live with me on the estate. My daughter and adopted daughter live in other areas of the United States.

I am committed to continuing to help my organization as we take 4Life across the globe. I have created a website with my team that gives distributors around the world access to what they need for success. Distributors need a place for prospecting, training, and mentoring. They need to stay in touch with a team and in tune with activities across the world. With this kind of connection, we all can stay motivated and find the strength to succeed.

I know that each step we take, and with every effort we make, we are enriching the lives of hundreds of thousands of people around the world. Team Bond believes in and practices the 4Life philosophy of Together, Building People!

Kelly Clarkson Joins the Convention Line-Up

Kelly Clarkson—Wow! This truly is BIG!

We thought the line-up for BIG Convention 2010 was already stellar, but to have Kelly Clarkson perform just for 4Life distributors during the closing party is truly exciting. An already incredible convention registration value just went way up. And if you have any doubts about whether or not you'll be able to attend convention, just tell your kids or grandkids that Kelly Clarkson will be there and they will be begging you to go... and they'll want to come with you!

We first remember hearing Kelly sing when she competed on American Idol. We got into the excitement with our children and we all cheered her on. It was evident that she was destined for stardom. After being crowned the very first winner of American Idol, Kelly went on to win Grammys, MTV Video Music Awards, and American Music Awards. Her four albums to date have sold over 20 million copies worldwide!

We hope it's easy to see that we're serious when we say that this is going to be a BIG convention—business-changing announcements, phenomenal new products, and now an exciting celebrity! We know the place will be rocking, and we don't want one single 4Life distributor to miss out on the fun. Be sure and look up some of Kelly's music so you can sing along during our personal, 4Life-only concert.

Click here to view 4Life President Steve Tew making the huge announcement.

Congratulations Sadik Din and Hasnimah!

Sadik Din and Hasnimah

We are thrilled to welcome Sadik Din and Hasnimah of Singapore as our newest Platinum International Diamonds! When we were in Malaysia last November, Sadik declared his goal to reach the Platinum International Diamond level. We had no doubt then that he would reach his objective, because Sadik is a man who works hard to make his dreams come true. His dedication to help others around him succeed exemplifies what being a Platinum International Diamond is all about. We could not be happier for him.

Sadik's family is an amazing example of the power of teamwork. A few years ago, Sadik's powerhouse sister Sheri attended convention for the first time and began introducing her family to the 4Life opportunity. After a few short years, Sadik has risen to the rank of Platinum International Diamond. Sheri and their brother Akram are both Gold International Diamonds, and many other family members have become successful 4Life distributors. This family works together, plays together, and builds their businesses together. What a wonderful model for all of us!

We are also thrilled about the recent overall growth in Singapore and Malaysia. From January to April of 2010, 4Life Singapore was up 53% over 2009. Malaysia posted an 88% increase during that time. Congratulations to Sadik Din and Hasnimah and congratulations to the hard-working 4Life distributors in Singapore and Malaysia!

Dedication in the Face of Adversity

We never cease to be inspired by you, our incredible distributors. Some of you may know that Gold International Diamond Eiichi Uemura from Japan has been going through some serious health challenges. He suffered a stroke some time ago, and has been hospitalized ever since. As you can imagine, it has been a very difficult time for his family, and especially his wife, Keiko. We were both so impressed with the fact that Keiko and their daughter Manami are building Eiichi's 4Life business while he is unable to do so. We were also especially touched by their desire to still attend the upcoming BIG Convention 2010 in September of this year.

Keiko made this comment to us: "Our family believes that showing affirmation in action is important. Many people know in their minds that something is good to do, or they have a belief of what they think is ideal, but we think it's just as important to act on your beliefs and share them with others." Keiko and Manami feel that by going to convention, they are showing the strength of their family's commitment to 4Life. They truly want to honor Eiichi in this manner.

This is another example to us that truly successful people don't look for excuses as to why they can't do something. Instead, they find ways to accomplish tasks, in spite of the challenges and obstacles in their way. Our thoughts and prayers are with the Uemura family and we commend them for their dedication, courage, and faith.

Keiko and Eiichi Uemura