What do you think of when you hear the expression “true grit”? The famous 1960’s John Wayne movie? Someone who is mentally or physically “tough”? Someone who perseveres? I think of all of these things, and, interestingly, there is a new budding field of research centered on the study of “grit” and the part it plays towards propelling an individual to achieve success.
Who is Gary Young, Founder of Young Living Essential Oils?
As I think about Gary’s personal sacrifice as he builds out a new farm for us up in cold BC, Canada, I’ve been considering all the things people say about him, both good and bad. Some call him “crazy,” others the “maverick” or “guru” of the modern day essential oil movement. As with most leaders of movements that change the world, everyone seems to have an opinion of him.
The Essential Oil “Bandwagon”
I shared this message with your Diamond leaders earlier, and they asked that I shared it with all of you generally:
I shared this message with your Diamond leaders earlier, and they asked that I shared it with all of you generally:As I hear rumors of more companies attempting to get on the essential oil “bandwagon” because they see our strength and growth, I smile. Several MLMs currently have oils and several others are formulating “big” plans to have oils. I’d like to say thank you to all of these companies for paying us such a high compliment, after all, imitation is the highest form of flattery.
“Success is living your deep, burning purpose.”
-Gary Young, founder of Young Living Essential Oils