Another great dream story!

Robinson Cabrera

We love reading your dream stories! Here's one from 4Life Diamond Robinson Cabrera:

"For me, being involved with 4Life is a privilege, especially because I was in a very frustrating situation before. I had a lot of financial debts and there was very little hope of me getting out from under them. That's when my 4Life sponsor Vladimir de Alencar told me about the 4Life opportunity. Beginning at that moment, my life has changed in every sense. I believed in the 4Life opportunity so much that I took a big leap of faith and signed up. I knew that this was my opportunity to change my life. In two weeks, I had doubled the investment I had made. With the money I've made with my 4Life business, I have been able to pay off some of my debts. In order to attend the illuminate '09 convention in Orlando, Florida, I had to sell a bracelet and miss a week of work, but it was worth it. I feel more secure and confident in myself. I feel a sense of energy inside because I believe that, in the near future, I will be enjoying a better lifestyle and helping other people around the world. 4Life has transformed me into a better human being. It is the best thing that has ever happened to me."

Robinson Cabrera, 4Life Diamond
Rhode Island, USA

Remember—for a limited time, we'll award a FREE box of 100 brand-new 4Life personalized business cards to every dream story we publish on the blog!

Please e-mail the following information to dreamstories@4life.com:

Name
4Life ID#
Distributor rank
How has 4Life helped you achieve your dreams? (Use as much detail as you like!)

Please e-mail a high quality photo of yourself as well.

4Life Family in Italy

One of the great things about being involved with 4Life is that you have a built-in "family" all over the world. Recently, we had the great opportunity to connect with some of our 4Life family members here in Milan, Italy. It was wonderful to have them tell us about their success and their dreams for building their 4Life businesses in the future.

We thought we would share a picture of us with them in front of the famous Duomo (cathedral) here in Milan.

David Lisonbee, Bianca Lisonbee, Nidia Pinzón López, Alessandra Ruggiu, Mirta Jacober, Saverio Gliozzi, and Roxana Monserrate. Not pictured is Marco Groppi who also lives in Milan.

Platinum Leadership Conference

4Life President Steve Tew, his wife Sherma, and the 4Life Platinum International Diamonds

Last weekend, 4Life held a Leadership Conference in Park City, Utah. We were able to "attend" by way of a live video feed. It was great to "see" so many people there and really feel the enthusiasm in the room. Our experiences in establishing a center here in Italy for young people to receive guidance, inspiration, and knowledge has underscored for us the reality that people all over the world are looking for something to make their lives better. More importantly, they are searching for people who can provide them with the tools to create that better life.

A few days ago, we received an e-mail from International Diamond Shawn Alford, one of the distributors who attended the conference.

"I wanted to tell you both how much I was inspired by the Leadership Conference. I have been involved with this company for 10 years and this was the best event—apart from 4Life conventions—that I have ever attended. It gave me the renewed motivation and belief to take my business to the next level. Thank you for your perseverance with 4Life, because it allows me to pursue my dreams and goals, help 4Life achieve their vision of taking 4Life Transfer Factor^® to the world, and help others achieve their personal best."

We are so grateful to all our Platinum International Diamonds who took the time to train others on how to reach their goals and dreams. Here are a few of the tips they shared:

Ray and Barbara Meurer: Be real. Connect to people through personal experiences.

Herminio Nevárez and Yadira Olivo: Stay committed to the mission and vision of 4Life and you can achieve your dreams, no matter the obstacles.

Bonnie Taylor: Always build your business with professionalism.

Juan Rosado and Damaris Zapata: Put passion in what you say and what you build.

Jeff Altgilbers: Support your downline distributors and choose the right people for your team.

Dave and Gabriela Daughtrey: You can experience success as you do the work yourself and then show others how to do it, too.

Thank you to all our wonderful 4Life leaders who are teaching others how to fulfill their potential. We are so thankful we have leaders who are definitely worth following.

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If you would still like to donate to the Foundation 4Life^® relief effort in the Philippines, we encourage you to do so.

Tax deductible donations can be made in any of the following ways:

Online: www.foundation4life.org/donation.aspx
Mail: Foundation 4Life, 9850 S. 300 W. Sandy, Utah USA 84070
Telephone: 1–888–454–3374

No dream is too small!

Joel Rivera and Jennifer Martínez

The following is a dream story that we recently received. We loved reading about Joel and Jennifer's road to achieving their dreams with 4Life.

"Dreams motivate us to achieve things in our lives. When we began with 4Life, we had many dreams: financial, health, and material. There was one dream, though, that many people may think of as insignificant. Our dream was to be able to wake up every morning and have breakfast together as a couple. Working our jobs, my husband as an auto detailer, and me as a receptionist at a veterinary office, we had no time to eat breakfast. We would wake up and drink a cup of coffee and go our separate ways. When we signed up with 4Life, we had only been married for four months, so having breakfast together was very important to us.

"Two years after we started our business, I was able to leave my job and work full-time with 4Life. Today, four years after we first began, we both do 4Life full-time. I am now able to make and eat breakfast with my husband, without being in a rush. Sometimes it's the little things that count. Having breakfast together every morning is a dream come true. If we did it, anyone could do it. Don't ever give up on your dreams, even if you think that they are insignificant. Every dream—no matter how small it may be—is very significant."

Joel Rivera and Jennifer Martínez, 4Life Presidential Diamonds
Florida, USA

We'd love to read more dream stories! For a limited time only, we'll award a FREE box of 100 brand-new 4Life personalized business cards to every dream story we publish on the blog! These cards are a must-have for successful 4Life business builders.

Please e-mail the following information to dreamstories@4life.com:

Name
4Life ID#
Distributor rank
How has 4Life helped you achieve your dreams? (Use as much detail as you like!)

Please e-mail a high quality photo of yourself as well.


To order your own personalized 4Life business cards, please visit www.4lifetools.com.

We need your help!

In our recent blog posts, we've written a lot about the sense of family that 4Life can bring into your life. We are particularly sensitive to this right now since we are living far away from home while serving our mission in Europe.

This week in the news, we all became aware of the devastation in Manila, Philippines. Tropical Storm Ketsana has caused severe flooding in many areas. At least 140 people are confirmed dead, with more than 170,000 families affected and almost 500,000 people displaced due to flooding. Much of the city is still under water, thousands are without power, and major roads are still impassible due to flooding and residual mud.

It is times such as these when the reality of having a 4Life family becomes very important. Many of our 4Life Philippines employees were affected by this disaster. Some of them lost their homes, cars, and all of their personal belongings. Several employees will literally be starting from scratch. Below is a picture of the car of one of the Philippines Finance department employees. We are also currently collecting information on the status of our 4Life distributors in the area.

On Monday, Foundation 4Life^® sent an emergency first-response donation of $10,000 to Manila and we expect to participate more as the full impact of the storm reveals itself. Our offices in the region are working to raise money, provide clothing, and assist on a local level. Vice President of Southeast Asia Michael Seet and General Manager of 4Life Research Philippines R. Glenn Ortega are overseeing in-country relief and fundraising events.

If you suffered through the 2007 hurricanes in the Dominican Republic and Mexico, or even if you have experienced your own personal trials, you know how much it means to have 4Life friends all over the world sending their love and support.

If you are in a position to provide financial support to our 4Life distributors and employees in the Philippines, we encourage you to do so. Please visit www.foundation4life.org today to help make an immediate difference in the lives of people desperately in need of our help. This is where Together, Building People^® truly comes to fruition. We can offer our help as a company, but it is together that we can make the most difference in the lives of the people in the Philippines.

Thank you, in advance, for your generous support. We're so glad you're part of the 4Life family!

Million-Dollar-Hole-in-One

Recently, we learned about a million-dollar-hole-in-one shot that was made at the Mark Eaton Celebrity Golf Classic tournament in Heber, Utah. Why is it that we all love stories such as this? Perhaps it's because even though the chances of winning aren't very high, those "long shots" are still possible. It's this same type of belief that keeps us going after our dreams. When we see others beat the odds it helps keep the dream alive in all of us, doesn't it? What's even more amazing about that story is that the golfer who made the winning putt almost didn't play in the tournament because of a sore wrist!

Many of you know that 4Life has offered a million-dollar-hole-in-one for the past four years at the Champions Challenge golf tournament held in Thanksgiving Point, Utah. This same tournament will be held October 12–13, in conjunction with our Powered by Platinums Leadership Conference. We are really excited at the thought that someone might make the lucky million-dollar shot this year. The great thing about the 4Life opportunity is that it doesn't take luck to turn your dreams into reality. The 4Life products and opportunity are so fantastic that everyone can be a winner when they partner with 4Life to make their dreams come true. At the Leadership Conference, we will hear from Platinum International Diamonds who have done this very thing. We truly wish we could be in attendance. Hopefully, we'll hear that someone at the Champions Challenge golf tournament has won the 4Life million-dollar-hole-in-one!

Another secret ingredient for fantastic health

In the past, we have quoted passages from Outliers: The Story of Success by Malcolm Gladwell. Gladwell tells the story of an extraordinary community in New England whose inhabitants—a community of closely knit Italian immigrant families—enjoyed exceptional physical and mental health for several generations. At first, scientists looked at different aspects of their diet, convinced that there must be a secret ingredient or an omission of something that was contributing to their great health. Although the community members had good dietary habits, scientists did not feel that this was the reason.

So, they looked at exercise and environment next, and came to the same conclusion as before. After looking more closely, scientists determined that the biggest factor contributing to the group's overall well-being was the strong sense of family and community that existed between them. They watched out for one another and one another's children. In the evenings, they sat on their porches and talked to one another. They had a wonderful support group that helped them deal with the stresses of life. They truly were family!

As great as 4Life Transfer Factor^® is for our bodies, we also have something else to offer that is equally nourishing. And that is the sense of community and family we feel amongst our 4Life family members. Although we can't sit on our porches and chat each evening, we can connect through meetings, conference calls, e-mails, blogs, and conventions. This is a people business and any way we can connect with and support one another is a great strength to all of us. This sense of family and community is a powerful influence that can greatly contribute to our overall mental and physical health.