Karl Bessey

So why is it that direct sales is the greatest industry on the planet?

1. Is it because of the low start up capital to get started? Think about that. For a few thousand dollars you can get started and build a multiple million dollar business. No brick and mortar or employees to worry about.
2. Is it the training and support for any one that’s never been involved so they too can achieve any thing they want in life? I know when I got started I had my mentors that I idolized and listened to, but I  simply plugged into and followed the proven system which produced incredible results. I knew nothing when I got started but simply followed the system.
3. Is it the working from the comfort of your home? I remember the 22 years of driving 65 miles one way each day to and from the coalmines. Getting home late and leaving early. To now stay and use my valuable time on anything but a commute is priceless.
4. Is it the incredible like-minded people? I have surrounded myself with the most amazing gifted and talented people on the planet. People that are smarter than I and gifted with brilliance. If you want success, surround your self with successful people.
5. Is it the MONEY? I have made a lot of money in this industry over the last decade. Anyone can do it. We all are on a level playing field. And if you will apply what we teach and back it up with work ethic, you too will make as much money as you are willing to work for.
6. Is it the traveling around the world meeting new people and new cultures? I had been out side the United States one time when I got started in this industry. I have had the privilege to now visit life long friends in all parts of the world and I am only getting started. I have a bucket list a mile long.

I could go on and on as to why this is the greatest industry on the planet. But I have yet to cover the real reason this is the place to be.

Last night I came to kick back on my bed and as I opened the blinds the full moon had just risen over the mountains above my home. It was brilliant. Its white rays had poured out over all the landscape around me. The leaves on the trees were glowing white from the kiss of the moon.  It was incredible.

This morning my email was down so I decided to go wash my truck. The sun had just broke the horizon as I left my home. It was stunning. I slowed down and watched as the rays of life penetrated everything in their path. A new day had begun. I stopped for moment to think about how many sunrise and sunsets I missed while underground in the mines? How many times did I miss out on the magic that accompanies a full moon rising, a sun setting or rising and giving birth to a new day.

How many functions did I miss out on with my kids as they grew up? How many times did I miss out on Xmas or other holidays because I was at work making a living?

This is the most amazing and fastest growing industry on the plant. But what makes this the greatest industry on the planet is that it gives us the time to appreciate and give thanks each day for the simple thing in life which are truly the most important. Our family and friends, sunsets, new leaves on the trees in the spring and then watching them  shed in the fall making way for old man winter to sink his freezing grip into our bones for a few months to make way for fresh life and abundance in a few months

Now I can take the time to enjoy all of amazing shows mother nature puts on for me and I will never miss another holiday or family function. I am in charge and you can be too.

Give thanks each day for all of the abundance that surrounds you and amazing things will always show up in your life. Make sure you recognize them when they do.

Till next time.

Karl Bessey



If you have followed me on my blog you know by now how I love new experiences and adventures.  As a result of the direct sales industry I have been able to chalk up many experiences that will be with me thru my lifetime and so many that most people unfortunately will never get to experience. You also know that the simple things in life mean the most to me.

As I took off from Chicago to Norway several days ago the sun was beginning to set to the western sky behind us. I worked on my computer till it was almost dark and when I looked out the window I saw something I have never seen. I could see the horizon to the north and the light directly above it that refused to go to bed that night. Wait a minute; the sun sets in the west, not the north. Being the astronomer that I am, I put two and two together. I was so far to the north and only a week or so away from the longest day of the year in the northern hemisphere, that I was seeing the first of several days of NO total darkness. It was amazing because it was like a belt of light across the horizon and directly where the light ended was an abrupt line where darkness again dominated the night skies filled with thousands of nighttime stars.

The problem was that now I thought I had to stay awake all night to see how this all played out. Was it going to every get completely dark? If not what was the sunrise going to look like and what direction was it going to come up from. North, east or maybe northeast?

Everyone around me was laying the seats back to sleep for the next several hours as we flew over the Atlantic Ocean. But me, I was wired tight and did not want to miss the show. The flight attendant even wondered why I was not sleeping like the rest and made it clear her job would be much easier if I would just go to sleep. I asked her to freshen up my drink and after It was gone I promised to try and catch some rest.

As I closed my eyes my mind kept telling me that I was missing one hell of a show out the left window of the Air Bus. So every few minutes I had to take a peak to see what was going on outside with mothers natures incredible light show. Need less to say I got little to no sleep that night. By 2 and 3 am the light was in full control of the skies and was over powering the darkness by the minute. I have never experienced this before. I was amazed. A light show of light verses darkness.

When arriving in Oslo Norway in the morning, I was invited out for dinner the first night. We were seated at a table in front of the restaurant and after dinner sipped on a few dirty martinis. It was still light as we laughed and told stories for several hours and when I finally looked at my watch it was 10 minutes till midnight.  This was the second time in two days that I would experience daylight for all 24 hours of he day. When we finally left and walked back to the hotel it was 1:30 am and still light out side.  As I type this blog it is 1 am in Oslo and I just peaked out the window to see the light again winning the battle over darkness.

I have had such an amazing time here in Norway. The people remind me of how it use to be in America. They sill trust you and are very friendly and courteous. In fact, they go out of their way to make you feel welcome. All of this possible for me, because of a choice I made over 10 years ago. The choice to take charge of my life and live it to it’s fullest each and every day. Each county I arrive at I have people that pick me up, give me the guided tour and make me feel at home and not alone in a strange country. Amazing life indeed. WOW!!!

It is 1:15 am in Oslo as I type this blog. I tried to sleep but am wide-awake again and leaving for home in Utah at 7 am in the morning.  I keep peering out my window at the light in the skies that never ends wondering when I will get to experience this again.

You maybe thinking that there are much more exciting things in life to get excited about and has this Karl lost his marbles?  I don’t think so. I never take anything for granted and the simple things in life are the most important to me.

So I have totally enjoyed day after day of daylight. Can you guess what I am missing right now? What do you think I will be doing when I get home tomorrow night? As cool as this has been to experience 24 hour day light for the first time, I cannot wait to get home and peer back into the heavens and see all the stars and view my favorite constellations when I arrive home late tonight. 

I want to thank all the friends and amazing people I met on this swing into Norway.  I have had the time of my life and look forward to coming back soon. Another Amazing Journey!!!

Till next time,
Karl

I am flying high above the mountains of Colorado on my way to Houston and the WMI home Office for a few Days. Then Off to New York to See the World Premier of Jay Kubassek’s new Movie”Meskada” in the Tribeca Film Festival.

As usually happens when I am flying, I decided to get out the laptop and add to my blog.  The first thing that came to my mind was Family. Having arrived back from Wealth Masters 10^th M2 Conference in Boca Raton FL, I keep thinking of my WMI family and also the great time I had with all my Children and Grandchildren in FL when the event ended.  Lets start with my WMI family.

In attendance were over 300 incredible m2 Members.  I once again had the time of my life mingling for 4 or 5 days with the most awesome and bright people from around the world.  I want you to know how humbled I am each time one of you come and share with me your thoughts and feelings of WMI and what Kip, our Staff and a lot of incredibly talented leaders have built here. You touch, move and inspire me more than you know.

The Farwell Banquet was the greatest energy yet. WOW.  I had a blast and I know each of you in attendance did as well. Again, the WMI Family at it’s best. 

I had the privilege of flying all my Children and my two Grandsons out to FL for a few days of fun in the sun. For those of you that are my age, you know how tough it is to get all your kids in one place at one time. Well I did it.  Day one was a lazy day at the beach. My Grandsons had never been to the ocean or beach before, so it was fun to watch them run all over in the sand with a smile from ear to ear all day. That night I treated my grandsons to their first ride in a Limo on our way to a great seafood dinner that night. They felt like rock stars. And they are in my eyes.

Day two was an airboat ride on the Everglades. What a trip that was. We saw Alligators, Turtles and Birds of all kinds. The weather again was picture perfect.  Then the Boys insisted that Pa pa take them to the pool for a swim.  It is so amazing to just sit back and watch them have a great time. The laughter and smiles are priceless.

The last day there was a day of rest. Off to the Spa went my Son Sean, My Daughters Jacqueline and Rachel and my Niece Emily. Facials, massages, pedicures. The whole nine yards. My Grandsons and I played crochet while they were getting spoiled at the spa.

We then had one last dinner at the Italian restaurant that evening before we flew home early the next day.

Family is truly what it is all about. Whether it is my WMI family or my flesh and blood family, they stick with you through thick or thin and love unconditionally  always.

I am a lucky Guy. I get to hang with my WMI family 3, 4 or even 5 times a year. My Children are all in Utah and not too far away so we have many family gatherings through out the year.  Family truly is the most important thing we have in life. Cherish your family and be sure to tell them how much you love them every chance you get.

I want to tell both of my families that you are the best and I love you lots.

Thanks for your love and friendships.

Till next time.

Karl

Before I get to addressing that question I want to first thank all of you for the kind emails, get well cards and calls I have received since my snow mobiling accident a week ago.

If you haven’t heard, I was involved in a pretty serious accident coming down Ephraim Canyon on the 13^th of Feb. I was knocked unconscious and do not remember anything that happened other than seconds before the accident. I was racing down the canyon and locked up skies with another sled and over I went. Broke my clavicle in 3 or 4 places and fractured 4 ribs.  The pain for the first week was beyond belief. My 2 Daughters helped nurse me back to health when I was released from the hospital on the 15^th. I finally feel like I can get in front of my computer today and share what I have been thinking since laid up in bed for a week. Thanks again to my family as they have been here taking care of Dad …and again to each of you for sending your healing powers my way….it has worked and I will be 100% in the next few weeks.

As I have laid here in bed healing I have been keeping track of updates with the Olympics and what is going on in Vancouver. My Daughter Jaqueline has been here with me and she has never really followed the Olympics and what they are all about till now. It has been so much fun to listen to the incredible stories of failure and then success from many of the competing athletes.

Last night for instance, AL Michaels, one of the best sports casters of all time, did a 30 minute piece on the 1980 Gold medal U.S Olympic Hockey team. I remember it like it was yesterday. I watched as many of you did as we did what all of us think was impossible, win a gold medal in Hockey... As the U.S. team got closer and closer we believed more and more that we could in fact win the gold. Remember that Russia ruled hockey at the time and had not settled for anything less that a gold metal for years and years. It was a given each Olympic event that they would walk away with the gold. In fact, just a week before the Olympics that year, the U.S. played an exhibition hockey match in Madison square garden against the Russian Hockey team and they defeated us…the same U.S. hockey team by a score of like 9 to 3. They spanked us and sent us home with our tail between our legs.

If you, like my daughter have never heard this story be sure to check it out as it is one of the most inspiring stories of all time.

As I laid here listening and watching the story again, I kept feeling tears in my eyes as I thought of what this coach and players accomplished. They had done the impossible.

As I they finished up the piece on TV, one of the former players said that the coach told them before they went in to the match, that “no matter what the outcome of tonight will be …that they will have to live with it to their graves.” Think about that. Not sure stronger words could have been spoken this particular night.

I immediately think of our lives and the parallels we share with the Olympics. We each get only a few chances presented to us that can alter our lives and those around us for ever. How do we face these opportunities? Do we dip our toe in the water to test it …or do dive in all the way and give it all we have?

If we are every to achieve all we deserve in life there is a price to pay. These Olympic athletes train for years for just one chance at Bronze, Silver or Gold Medal. There is nothing that gets in the way; they are focused on the end goal.

We are all Olympic athletes and we each get a few chances at the gold. What are you going to do next time you get a chance at the Gold? I challenge you to go for the gusto…live life to its fullest each and everyday and give life all you have to offer!!! If you do your best, you will not have to take a life of regret to your grave with you.

Till next time,

Karl Bessey

PS I missed my trip to Norway and Austrailia becuase of my accident, but will be there to visit in the near future. Congrats to all our WMI consultants in Norway and Austailia. The growth you are going to experience in the next few months will rock your worlds!!!

What an amazing Xmas I had this year. All my Children and Grandchildren were here at my home in Central Utah. We rode sleighs in the fresh snow we received just before Xmas. We play Rock Band so long my fingers felt like I played for 3 straight days at a wood stock festival. My 7 year old Grandson Braxton and my 6 year old Jace took me to school and are True Rock Band Pros.

We viewed family moves of our children growing up and great times with my Best friend Greg and his children. We laughed till it hurt. It was so much fun. The holidays are a special time of year for sure. But I am looking into the future.

I am looking forward to the next decade of my life with my family and also my WMI family. The next 10 years are going to be the most productive and amazing years of our lives.

January 2010 marks the 5^th anniversary or WMI and to celebrate we are having a Big Birthday Bash in Houston Texas. If you are ready to change the quality of your life, whether you are part of the Wealth Masters Family or not, your first step is to join us in Houston Texas on Jan. 30^th for the Blast off into the next decade with WMI.

At this event you will be given the keys to the kingdom of prosperity. You will rub shoulders with the most amazing people on the planet.  You will immediately know you are in the right place at the right time.

Come join us at the WMI 5 Year Birthday Bash. Your life will never be the same!!!

View this link:  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x2ly_cGS_3k

Till Next Time,

Karl Bessey