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January 10, 2005
Monday Reader Mail: 27
By QBlog in Reader Mail
I'm back. It was good to take a little break from the blog but now it's time to get back in gear. Thanks for your patience and I hope you're enjoying the new year as much as I am.
So why did I take a break from this blog?
To seek Holy Grail.
What is my favorite color?
Blue of course.
Why do I ask questions of myself and then answer them?
Because it's an annoying yet effective way to communicate information.
Am I a habitual question-talker?
Well, yes I am.
Do I care if it annoys you?
No, I don't.
Ok, enough of that. Now let's get to some Reader Mail. Oh yeah. And this week's selection is not only fresh but juicy. As always, my comments appear in bold and the Reader Mail is not edited for grammar and spelling.
name: Mythic
date: December 29, 2004
message: I think everything said on this blog is true and at the same time is irrelevent.
I like this kid already. True and irrelevant. I love it. If the dream's big enough the facts don't matter. Continue!
I'm a college student currently looking into quixtar as a possible business. The people who have been helping me were honest from the get go by telling me that only about 20% of the ibo's go anywhere with this business. My question is how is that different from the traditional ways of making money.
Well, with the traditional ways of making money you actually get money for the work you do. I realize it's a bizarre concept but the majority of MLM participants (including Quixtar) not only don't show a profit but actually lose money while involved. Don't believe me? Look it up.
The average college student graduate leaves college with not only a degree but 20 to $40000 in the hole. Even more of them don't end up working in the field they got there degree in.
So that's a bad thing? I can't stand this logic because it's so flawed. Mythic is trying to say that if you don't get a job in the field you studied then you basically wasted your money studying that field. Hogwash. A college education teaches many things beyond the specific field of study (including spelling and grammar). Just because a person doesn't work in the field they studied doesn't mean that education isn't being used.
It's a known fact that every organization is run by the top 20%. Quixtar is no different. The truth is life sucks, we work hard in what ever field we choose and not everyone is going to get rich. Quixtar gets people excited about there product and everyone who signs up thinks there going to be rolling in dough in a few weeks.
Interesting observation. Wonder what the FTC thinks about that?
Is that true for some people yes...for everyone...no. Does that automatically discredit them as an industry, I think not. I think an industry should be discredited when people die from lung cancer or liver failure for using your product. I am not sure if Quixtar is for me yet, but I don't believe they are a scam.
I see. So unless a company's product kills someone, it's beyond criticism. Glad we cleared that up.
That's the Reader Mail folks. Gotta love it.
Comments
I'd like to say that the tapespeak employed in this letter is astonishing.
But it's not. So I won't.
PW
The average IBO that spends 4 years building the business and buying books, tapes, and functions is probably 20 to $40,000 in the hole. And all they leave with is a box full of tapes.
But as the writer said: true but irrelevant.
If top 20% make money in Quixtar, I don't have a problem.
Sounds like this college kid has been drinking the bongwater too....
If you're in college and still think, as he said, "life sucks" then his post-grad life is gonna really blow.
Dude should relax and enjoy the six best years of his life!
I hope Mythic enjoys the fabulous ride as he continues to find himself.
If he thinks life really sucks now, wait until he's been shucked and jived by the kingpin tool moguls.
Imran, I agree. 20% wouldn't be so bad.
Mythic should work construction, because he sounds like the perfect tool.
"Even more of them don't end up working in the field they got there degree in."
"Quixtar gets people excited about there product..."
This guy's a college student, yet can't differentiate between the words 'There' and 'Their'?
I'll bet he also thinks that 'edify' means to build up.
Wow, maybe college is a big waste of time after all.
You'll fit right in, Mythic. "Paddle the canoe!"
DF, you slay me man. I fricking love your comments, they are breath of fresh air to be sure.
Bongwater................priceless!!!!
Is Chris back for good yet? Maybe he could offer assistance to this poor misguided soul.
Thanks Rocket, I too appreciate what you have going on here.
I am guessing guys like Mythic never got a bid from a fraternity and his chance to "belong" is going to be with a bunch of misguided idiots hooked on knock-off redbull. Sweet...hella sweet....
I came from a presentation with people involved in Quixtar and thought wow. This should be great! But as I did my own investigating of Quixtar I discovered it is part of Amway! None of that was mentioned in the 2 hour presentation. RED FLAG!
Glad to see that you are back.
Posted by: Anon | January 10, 2005 9:42 AM