Timing is everything…How I lost weight, found my passion, and created a lucrative income stream!
Oct 10
Timing is everything indeed…
What if you knew back then that Microsoft would be the “dotcom” giant that it has become, before it happened?
What if you had known that the housing market was going to boom when it did, or when the stock market would boom, when it did?
Have you ever wondered how some very smart investors knew what to invest in back then, and how they were able to predict trend after trend, and ride the prosperity wave for each, to unbelievable wealth?
These buying trends, and many others to come, all have one huge common denominator that many have used to determine future trends, and that common denominator is baby boomers.
The reason that those who saw the trends early were able to make such incredible wealth is that they got involved very EARLY in the trend, rather than take the wait and see approach.
Think about the last housing boom that we experienced between 2000 and 2006. The individuals who decided to get into Real Estate and the industries serving Real Estate early in the trend made substantial amounts of money, but the largest amount of Real Estate agents entered into the market during the years of 2004 and 2006. I should know, I sold Real Estate in Oregon from 2005 and got out very quickly in 2007.
The point being, with so many people out of work, the decision of whether to work two jobs to stay afloat, or start your own business is on just about everyone’s mind right now. Those who are still employed are realizing that they are being required to meet HUGE quotas, work longer hours, take on more job titles, and are being told if they complain that there are hundreds of more qualified candidates available, that will do the same job, for less wages. The sad part of this equation, is that it is true.
So for those who are looking for a way to keep their families afloat, entrepreneurship and becoming your own boss is a very attractive option.
In order for you to find the right opportunity, the best place to start is to start where companies like Johnson and Johnson, and Gerber baby food started. They followed the buying trends of baby boomers, and through the sheer buying power of this key demographic – those born between the years of 1946 and 1964 – they watched as this demographic grew up, became teenagers, went to college, got married, bought homes, and now, look for ways to stay healthy, to stay fit, look younger and prepare for retirement.
In my previous post entitled Physical Fitness Increases Mental Fitness and Financial Fitness, I spoke of all of the unexpected benefits, or the hidden nuggets if you will, that found me when I started to lose the weight.
I’m a baby boomer. I’m not preparing to retire, and won’t be prepared to retire for 30+ years, however, I started looking at what I am experiencing now – Life changes that many my age are experiencing – Empty nests, college aged children, divorce…many of these trends are the clues that I used when I began to research for opportunities to start a business and offer something of value to the world.
During the time that I began my search, I was going through a very difficult divorce, and the lovely teenager drama of a 15 year old. I started studying ways to get healthy, and decided to stop smoking, drinking and lose weight.
So, having made the decision to lose weight, I went to the doctor to express concerns about some issues I had been experiencing due to my weight. That conversation went something like this… ” Doctor, I want to work out, but my heart rate gets so high, I’m worried that it might be dangerous”. My doctor’s response “Alecia…the reason that your heart rate gets so high, is because YOU ARE FAT”. Hmph. Talk about a wake up call!
Wake up call, but I was stubborn, and I wanted to lose the weight FAST. I convinced my doctor to give me prescription weight loss medication.
4 months after trying to lose weight without doing the work (weight loss medication=no sleep, and grumpy mama bear that clears a room with one evil glance) I joined the Body By Vi 90 day weight loss challenge. When I began to lose the weight, a wonderful thing started to occur… I noticed that a LOT of people had NO idea how old I really am (Either that, or I know a lot of people who are allergic to telling the truth, LOL). I started to think about how losing the weight was affecting me in such a positive way, and the more I lost, the more passionate I became about getting really fit, and seeking other ways to preserve my youthful appearance.
Ever hear the saying “When the student is ready, the teacher will appear”?
Because of the Body By Vi 90 Day Weight Loss Challenge, I am becoming a personal trainer. I am helping others to lose weight, get in shape, and to feel as good about themselves, as I feel about me! And even better, I found a passion that has also become a very lucrative income stream for me as well.
Right now, there are thousands of people who are my age, who are realizing that they can preserve the integrity of their health, enhance the quality and the longevity of their lives, look good, and feel great, but they need guidance on how to get started.
Demand, meet product!
Getting older doesn’t mean that we have to look and feel older, in fact, by keeping our bodies in optimal health, we can enjoy full and rich lives, enjoying our grandchildren (none for me yet, thank goodness!) with the energy and vitality that we had with our children when they were young.
Health and Wellness is a trend that I’ve decided to focus on, in addition to my local business internet marketing company, because I’m passionate about a way of life that I had only imagined before.
I know that as the baby boomer generation gets older, our demographic is getting with the program. For us, 40, 45, 50 and even 55 is the new 30!
Start a home business that ties into a huge trend that baby boomers are participating in, and are expected to continue participating in until those my age retire – Health and Wellness. Join the challenge!
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