Escape to Fun, Knowledge, and Inspiration

For the past several years, we have enjoyed Great Escape+ trips with old friends and new ones. We love getting the chance to see you, congratulate you on your success, and thank you for your dedication to the 4Life products and financial opportunity.

One of the best things about Great Escape+ trips is that they're fun. The good thing about having fun is that it can also include valuable education and inspiration. The Great Escape+ trips are an opportunity to build friendships and travel to exotic locations, and they're also the means by which distributors can rub shoulders with leaders who can guide and teach them how to continue making their dreams come true. We hope you'll join your fellow distributors and escape to fun, knowledge, and inspiration for your 4Life business on an upcoming Great Escape+ trip.

We're excited about the new trips and locations recently announced, including a brand-new trip to South America!

2012 South America Great Escape+ trip
Cusco, Peru, with a visit to Machu Picchu
November 7–11, 2012

2013 U.S. Great Escape+ trips—new location
Hard Rock Hotel, Punta Cana, Dominican Republic
March 10–14, 2013  August 21–25, 2013

2013 Eurasia Great Escape+ trip
Mediterranean cruise to Athens, Olympia, and Venice
July 13–19, 2013

2013 Southeast Asia Great Escape+ trips
Bangkok, Thailand
March 13–17, 2013

Bali, Indonensia
September 11–15, 2013

2013 South America Great Escape+ trip
Location and dates to be announced soon!

What Job Do You Do?

Recently, we read a great book entitled How Will You Measure Your Life? by Clayton M. Christensen. Clayton is one of the world's leading experts on innovation in business and in life. He is a professor at the Harvard Business School and a best-selling author. In this book, Clayton writes about principles which have made companies successful and he challenges his readers to apply those same principles to make relationships and families successful as well.

Clayton writes about the products and services a company offers and the process marketers go through to determine, "What job does this product do?" Clayton uses the example of a man who presented him with a collection of children's board games he had designed. Upon examining these games, Clayton came to the conclusion that there wasn't really anything special about them. It wasn't until the man shared that he was the father of young children who wanted to find short, fun games he could play with his children when he came home from work and didn't have a lot of time or energy to take on some of the longer, more complicated games they wanted to play. As soon as he understood the "job" that these games were designed to do, Clayton's entire outlook on their usefulness changed.

Think for a moment about the job you fulfill as a 4Life distributor. That answer may be a little different for you than for someone else. Perhaps you see your job as helping others support their health. Or, maybe your focus is to provide others with the opportunity to achieve financial freedom. Maybe your job combines both. Whatever it is that you do, it is important to identify your core purpose. By doing so, you will be more effective in getting the "job" done and enjoy greater satisfaction in fulfilling the purpose you have set out to perform.

Help 4Life Family Members in Russia

One of the great blessings of being a part of the 4Life family is that when fellow family members are in need—no matter where they are in the world—we are able to help them. The nature of life is that at one time or another, we will all find ourselves on both the giving and receiving ends of service.

Recently, our hearts have turned to our dear friends in Russia who have suffered due to massive flooding in the southern Krasnodar region. Almost 35,000 people have been affected after the aftermath of a large storm that dropped almost half a year's rainfall over the region in just two days. More than 170 bodies have been recovered; 160 people have been hospitalized. The photos of the destruction caused by the torrential rains and floods broke our hearts. We want to sincerely express our concern and condolences to our Russian family members at this time.

We were so impressed to learn that Russian distributors are reaching out to their neighbors. Their kindness, compassion, and resilience in this time of overwhelming stress are wonderful to witness. We are so proud to call them members of our worldwide 4Life family.

Once again, we have an opportunity to reach out and help those in need. We encourage you to donate to this worthy cause. Every contribution, no matter how small or large, will make a difference in the relief efforts. And, 4Life has pledged to match every dollar donated!

To donate to the relief efforts:

• Visit foundation4life.org.
• Call 888–454–3374 to donate over the telephone.
• Set up a bonus check donation deduction from  your 4Life account.

4Life's dollar-for-dollar matching program will continue through August 31, 2012. Watch for updates to this story on 4Life's Digital NewsStand, foundation4life.org, and on the 4Life and Foundation 4Life^® Facebook pages.

The 4 Rs for Healthy Living

Did you know that the "4" in 4Life stands for four areas of total wellness? We call them the 4 Rs. Each area must be addressed in order to achieve overall well-being. As you strengthen one area, it is easier to strengthen the others, creating an upward spiral of progress. Likewise, when you're weaker in one area, it can often lead to a downward spiral. For example, supplementing with 4Life products can support your overall energy levels and help you be more likely to exercise. Regular exercise helps you maintain a healthy mental state, and can even encourage you to do better on the food choices you make.

Healthy living isn't about the latest diet craze. It's about finding balance and making time for good nutrition (replenish), supplementation (reinforce), exercise (rejuvenate), and meditation (reflect).

Replenish—Nutrition
It's important to eat a healthy diet with plenty of fruits and vegetables, lots of water, whole grains, and lean protein. That doesn't mean that you have to give up all of the treats that you love. However, it's a good idea to control your portion sizes and cut back on fatty and sugary foods.

Reinforce—Supplementation
4Life provides superior supplements that can help you maintain a healthy weight and a healthy body. We suggest starting with RiteStart^® Men or RiteStart Women and then adding in specific products from the ShapeRite^® by 4Life line.

Rejuvenate—Exercise
Thirty minutes or more of moderate exercise every day can go a long way to supporting your fitness, energy levels, and overall wellness. With today's busy schedule, it can be tough to fit in a workout every day, but even taking a walk around your neighborhood is a good start.

Reflect—Meditation
Taking time out each day to take care of your mental health is also vital for physical wellness. When you reflect on what's really important, you take better care of yourself and your body.

We hope you'll take stock of which of the 4 Rs you're already addressing well, and which ones could use more attention. Working on all four areas can truly help you "be healthy 4Life."

Have You Declared Your Freedom Yet?

Declare your freedom today!

Three months have passed since we gathered together in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania for Convention 2012: Passport to Freedom. We wanted to check up with you, our wonderful distributors, to see what you're doing to declare your freedom and how you're working to achieve it.

In the July/August issue of Summit magazine, we featured an article entitled, "The Road to Freedom." This article details specific things you can do to make daily progress on your road to financial freedom. If you haven't had a chance to read it yet, we hope you'll read it online today. If you have already read it, we encourage you to take a second look and utilize some of the "Take Action" items to take real steps on your freedom journey.

We'd also like to share a great story by Diamond Jayson Ramírez Soto from Puerto Rico, a Passport to Freedom attendee. We're excited to witness the great things Jayson accomplishes with his business!

"The 4Life opportunity is changing my life for the better. At convention, it was amazing to see so many people from around the world defining true freedom with 4Life. It was four days of excitement and celebration for the same purpose—freedom. My upline had told me that the convention experience would dramatically impact my 4Life business and vision of success in the most positive way, and he was right! It completely convinced me that this opportunity is a once-in-a-lifetime chance to live a wonderful lifestyle with my friends and family. With 4Life Transfer Factor^® and 4Life, I am on my way to enjoying health and financial freedom. Thank you, 4Life!"

Tell us about your latest efforts to declare your freedom! Send your story to testimonials@4life.com today.

Jayson Ramírez Soto

Team 4Life Welcomes its First Female Members

We have always been proud of the world-class athletes who have benefitted from 4Life products. We are especially pleased to announce the recent addition of the first-ever female athlete members of Team 4Life. We want to personally welcome Yohana Sánchez and Alexa Devereaux!

Hailing from Venezuela, Yohana is a karate champion who has medaled in the World Games, Pan American Games, South American Championships, and Central American Championships. She began practicing karate at the age of four because her father, Rafael Sánchez, ran a dojo (karate school) in their backyard. Yohana has been on the National Venezuelan Karate Team for 13 years. Welcome, Yohana!

After a successful 12 year gymnastic career, Alexa Devereaux turned to the hill as a freestyle aerilist. Now in training as a hopeful for the 2014 Winter Olympic Games in Sochi, Russia, she trains at the Utah Olympic Park (UOP) for five to six hours a day, five days a week. Welcome, Alexa!

Yohana and Alexa both bring impressive résumés to Team 4Life, but most importantly, they love 4Life products and take them on a regular basis. "Karate requires balance, discipline, and control," Yohana said, "I take 4Life Transfer Factor^® products for support during my training to sustain my edge."

"Consistent training requires me to take care of myself by eating right and sleeping well," Alexa commented. "I rely on 4Life supplements as part of my wellness regimen. I supplement with NutraStart^® in the morning, Energy Go Stix^® berry flavor in the mid-afternoon, and Fibro AMJ^® Night-Time Formula in the evening."

Any athlete will attest to the importance of keeping the immune system strong. We are excited to see the difference 4Life products provide to help Yohana and Alexa stay at the top of their games!

Click here to learn more about all of the Team 4Life members!

 Yohana Sánchez

 Alexa Devereaux

At the Heart of It Award Recipient Honored by State Senate

Recently, 4Life International Diamond and 2012 At the Heart of It award recipient Janice Skeen was honored by members of the Ohio State Senate with a certificate of special congressional recognition for outstanding community service.

The proclamation, signed by President of the Ohio Senate Tom Niehaus and Senator Frank LaRose of the 27th Senatorial District, states that Janice was "recognized as a respected local 4Life Research^­™ independent distributor and philanthropist. In addition to educating the public about the benefits of direct selling... [she has] expended countless hours and seemingly inexhaustible energy in the interest of others."

Janice is involved in many different service endeavors. She has a community garden to grow food for local families; she makes personal donations to financially struggling families; and she inspires others to get involved in service. In her travels, Janice always makes time to provide service along the way. One cause very close to her heart is the Children of the Poor orphanage in Cusco, Peru. Janice has helped coordinate several donations to the organization. In 2011, Janice and her 4Life team sponsored the "Tree of Hope" project to make monetary donations to purchase items for the orphanage. Janice delivered the items during her visit in February 2012.

Janice has said, "I believe strongly that we should give back to the world, so I turn my travels into community projects. I believe that heart to heart, we can save these children and our futures."

We are so proud of Janice for receiving this honor. She is a true ambassador for the 4Life mission of Together, Building People through service. Anyone familiar with Janice knows of her love for people and her desire to help them. Congratulations, Janice, on this prestigious award!

 Janice Skeen accepts her At the Heart of It award from 4Life Founders David and Bianca Lisonbee.

Certificate honoring Janice Skeen for her community service