Warren and Arlene were drowning in debt before they got into network marketing. They were conventional business owners fighting to survive—but going out of business. Warren wouldn't allow himself to fail because he had a wife, family, and staff he was responsible for. He had to do whatever it took to survive. Listen to this episode of My Extra Mile with David T.S. Wood to hear more about their incredible journey as they transitioned from conventional business owners to successful network marketers. You will want to hear this episode if you are interested in...   Becoming a successful network marketer The concept of ready, fire, aim Network marketing requires flexibility Why network marketing is one of the highest-paid professions How Arlene’s mindset helped her overcome cancer The journey of network marketing opens up a world of opportunity Becoming a successful network marketer takes drive   Warren and Arlene have earned more than $10 million since starting network marketing. In the beginning, Warren got a $25 check. Then it grew to $150. Eventually, he was making around $3,000 a month doing something that didn’t feel like work. Arlene points out that “When you’re doing something that you’re passionate about and that you love, it never feels like you’re going to work.”   Warren is always working, but it feels like serving other people. But getting to that point requires effort. You have to put the time in to learn and grow. You have to be intentional and consistent. You have to make time for it. As you’re consistent, you evolve, and it becomes easier and easier. The concept of ready, fire, aim   The concept of “ready, fire, aim” is that you get ready and just dive in. You fire away while you’re refining your skills. You master the nuances as you go. So many people spend too much time getting ready to get ready and never pull the trigger. You don’t NEED all the answers to pull the trigger.   Your skillsets and marketing tools are constantly in flux. You’re always learning. But when you start impacting lives and feel the excitement of those people, it’s so easy to keep nurturing the business and watch it grow.   Warren points out that you can create residual income that can eventually replace your full-time income. Not only that, but the skills you develop, the conversations you have, and learning to listen can be taken outside of this profession. Why network marketing is one of the highest-paid professions   When you have someone try your products, you get 6% of the sale. If you have 100 people, you get $600. It seems insignificant for the effort. But what happens over time is that your network grows from 100 to 1,000 to 10,000 and it becomes significant. When people realize and capture the opportunity and believe they can do it, they become unstoppable. It’s all about building networks.   Warren has worked with and watched a massage therapist, a liquor distribution guy, and even a forklift driver begins to make 7 figures a year. What do they all have in common? What type of person should you look for? Who should you work with? Listen to hear Warren’s thoughts! How Arlene’s mindset helped her overcome cancer   Arlene was diagnosed with aggressive breast cancer. Because Warren had made the shift to network marketing, he was able to be there and be her rock. He was able to be 100% present and not have to worry about missing work. It was a huge blessing for them.   When Arlene got diagnosed with cancer, she made a stance. She was going to be okay. It was challenging. There were moments where she was sad and afraid. She learned to allow herself to feel the fear and anxiety—but she wouldn’t allow herself to live there.   She emphasizes that you just have to make the choice that enough is enough. We all have life happen to us. Arlene learned to ask: “What is it that I’m meant to learn in that moment?” It’s critically important to be careful of the language that you put out—and the language that you allow in.   How does the journey