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Network Marketing Ruined My Life

But I’d still choose to do it again

My mum passed away during my Polytechnic graduation year. While my friends thought about which University to go to, I was thinking about what job to get to earn more money. I needed to help my dad and raise my younger siblings.

So, when an unlimited income opportunity came, I dove right in. I paid $300 for the starter’s kit, attended multiple training sessions and went to numerous networking events.

I did what most amateur network marketers do: burn bridges by poaching friends to join me.

Here’s a quick rundown of what I’ve learnt in a year:

1. I’m a terrible salesperson
2. People can see through you very easily so don’t even try to lie
3. “Fake it till you make it” is a terrible advice

I’ve also picked up a number of skills like cold calling and networking. All in all, I’ve failed terribly in network marketing but I learnt a whole lot from it too.

Although I didn’t earn much from my career, the lessons learnt were worth it.

I’d say that 2 years of experience in network marketing widened my outlook in life.