Some debates over Amway
recently churned up some accusations once again about critics being "dream
stealers". I thought I would address this but first I wanted to print the
definition of a dream from dictionary.com:
dream
[dreem] Show IPA noun, verb, dreamed or dreamt, dream⋅ing, adjective
Use dreams in a Sentence
–noun
1. a succession of images, thoughts, or emotions passing through the mind during sleep.
2. the sleeping state in which this occurs.
3. an object seen in a dream.
4. an involuntary vision occurring to a person when awake.
5. a vision voluntarily indulged in while awake; daydream; reverie.
6. an aspiration; goal; aim: A trip to Europe is his dream.
7. a wild or vain fancy.
8. something of an unreal beauty, charm, or excellence.
–verb (used without object) 9. to have a dream.
10. to indulge in daydreams or reveries: He dreamed about vacation plans when he should have been working.
11. to think or conceive of something in a very remote way (usually fol. by of): I wouldn't dream of asking them.
–verb (used with object) 12. to see or imagine in sleep or in a vision.
13. to imagine as if in a dream; fancy; suppose.
14. to pass or spend (time) in dreaming (often fol. by away): to dream away the afternoon.
–adjective 15. most desirable; ideal: a dream vacation.
—Verb phrase
16. dream up, to form in the imagination; devise: They dreamed up the most impossible plan.
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Based on these definitions, I can see it is always possible for anyone to steal a dream. This dream stealing verbage is more than just upline propaganda. It is designed to get IBOs to develop their critical thinking skills and to commit themselves to their businesses even if that means buying more standing orders and function tickets. Afterall the profits go into the pockets of everyone involved including your beloved upline leaders. It is the upline's concern likely because the upline is selling and delivering the dreams! Selling realistic dreams of retiring and walking the beaches of the world. Dreams that will soon come true for the vast majority of IBOs.
I believe #6 is the most appropriate definition for an IBO. A long term goal. But if an IBO's long term goal is retirement and riches, they should always analyze their involvement in the Amway business and determine if that is the appropriate vehicle to achieve their goals. For the vast majority of people it is the appropriate vehicle and facts confirm this. It's a matter of whether or not an IBO was taught how to dream by his/her upline.
dream
[dreem] Show IPA noun, verb, dreamed or dreamt, dream⋅ing, adjective
Use dreams in a Sentence
–noun
1. a succession of images, thoughts, or emotions passing through the mind during sleep.
2. the sleeping state in which this occurs.
3. an object seen in a dream.
4. an involuntary vision occurring to a person when awake.
5. a vision voluntarily indulged in while awake; daydream; reverie.
6. an aspiration; goal; aim: A trip to Europe is his dream.
7. a wild or vain fancy.
8. something of an unreal beauty, charm, or excellence.
–verb (used without object) 9. to have a dream.
10. to indulge in daydreams or reveries: He dreamed about vacation plans when he should have been working.
11. to think or conceive of something in a very remote way (usually fol. by of): I wouldn't dream of asking them.
–verb (used with object) 12. to see or imagine in sleep or in a vision.
13. to imagine as if in a dream; fancy; suppose.
14. to pass or spend (time) in dreaming (often fol. by away): to dream away the afternoon.
–adjective 15. most desirable; ideal: a dream vacation.
—Verb phrase
16. dream up, to form in the imagination; devise: They dreamed up the most impossible plan.
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Based on these definitions, I can see it is always possible for anyone to steal a dream. This dream stealing verbage is more than just upline propaganda. It is designed to get IBOs to develop their critical thinking skills and to commit themselves to their businesses even if that means buying more standing orders and function tickets. Afterall the profits go into the pockets of everyone involved including your beloved upline leaders. It is the upline's concern likely because the upline is selling and delivering the dreams! Selling realistic dreams of retiring and walking the beaches of the world. Dreams that will soon come true for the vast majority of IBOs.
I believe #6 is the most appropriate definition for an IBO. A long term goal. But if an IBO's long term goal is retirement and riches, they should always analyze their involvement in the Amway business and determine if that is the appropriate vehicle to achieve their goals. For the vast majority of people it is the appropriate vehicle and facts confirm this. It's a matter of whether or not an IBO was taught how to dream by his/her upline.
Amway sucks
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