Get Ready for Something New

December 16, 2024

It's been much, much too long. I am thrilled to return to JFBmarketing at APSense after a break that lasted until 2016. I will be renewing the entire blog over the next few weeks and months, giving it a complete makeover from top to bottom.

You can expect to receive a fresh perspective on success, along with comprehensive analysis and practical guidance. My dedication lies in delivering content that is not only informative but also inspiring and entertaining.

I can't wait to get back in touch with old friends and have the opportunity to meet new people in the community. Let's work together to start this new chapter in our lives.

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As we navigate the multifaceted landscape of success, it becomes clear that a refreshing perspective is essential for growth and fulfillment. By weaving together comprehensive analysis with practical guidance, we unlock pathways that are both informative and inspiring, ensuring that our journey is not only enlightening but also enjoyable.

This exploration invites us to reconnect with old friends and invigorate our communities, fostering connections that enrich our lives. Ultimately, by embracing this new chapter, we can redefine success according to our own terms, transforming challenges into opportunities for personal and collective advancement.

All the Best,

Joseph F. Botelho

What do you normally do on weekends

August 22, 2016

What is your typical weekend activity? Most people enjoy taking a couple of days off to spend time with family, visit a cottage if they own one, go on day trips, or simply relax and enjoy their time off. Some people use their time off to work on household projects that have been neglected for months.

We all work hard to spend a few days doing what we enjoy on our days off, but as we all know, weekends never last that long. Some people, like myself, have a partner whose home requires maintenance from time to time. This implies that we both dedicate a significant amount of time to assisting each other with ongoing projects related to our homes.

Vacations offer a dependable solution to the challenges of relaxation. When you go away, you do nothing but enjoy the freedom from your daily boring but important issues, which we all need to address. Whether it's driving your kids to their games, practice, or just grocery shopping, it seems like we never have any time to enjoy ourselves with our days off.

As summer draws to a close, how much progress have we made outside, and how much more work remains before the weather becomes unfavourable for outdoor projects? I am trying to finish my deck, a major project; I replaced some rotten boards, redid the whole top railing, and sanded the entire deck, 12' x 24.' Whether it was the sanding or the replacement of the rotten boards that took longer, the process was extremely time-consuming.

This weekend, we worked on her upper bedroom deck, removing all the old railings and posts and replacing them with new ones. The deck now looks amazing. We also got to watch the final show with The Tragically Hip ending their tour in their hometown of Kingston, Ontario. It was truly a remarkable performance by Gord Downie and his band. Despite Gord Downie's health issues, the performance left me impressed. The way he handled himself and spoke about what being Canadian meant to him, along with the presence of our Prime Minister Justin Trudeau at the event, meant a lot to him.

It all takes time away from the weekend

On Sunday, we went out for breakfast and resumed our work on the final stages of her deck. After having an early dinner, I packed up all my tools and the rotten wood from the deck, which I plan to use as firewood for the fire pit in the future. I arrived home by eight, took a shower, and watched the Rio Olympics conclude—or maybe they were watching me. Yes, I have a TV in my bedroom for this specific purpose: it helps me fall asleep, and if that's my mission, I might as well be in bed.

This highlights the comfort and routine of winding down at the end of the day, emphasizing how familiar surroundings can enhance relaxation. The mention of the Olympics also suggests a connection to shared experiences, as if the event is a backdrop to personal moments.

So how did you spend your weekend?

The before and after look, prep work is what takes
up so much time

Coming along, still a lot of work left

All the Best,

Joseph Botelho

How do You Define a Greater Leader with You're Network Marketing Team

August 11, 2016

One of the primary reasons individuals join various MLM or e-commerce companies is often due to the influence of their sponsor. People join different marketing companies because they want to make sure they will have endless support from their leaders in the organization. A common problem with the network marketing industry—why most fail within this industry—is the lack of support from their upline.

What are some of the questions you should ask your sponsor before signing up? What kind of training will I get? Do you do three-ways with my prospects? Are there webinars and training material I can study? Is there a system our team is currently using? Is there a cost factor involved with the material I will be using? Is there a company website that we get? Is there a cost associated with this site? By asking these straightforward questions, you will provide yourself with the confidence to take on the task at hand.

A good leader will take the time to train you and help you understand the daily goals. Learning your back office and all its tools, as well as correctly navigating from tab to tab in the back office, is the most crucial aspect of joining any network marketing company.

A good leader exudes self-confidence, possesses a thorough understanding of their industry, and can promptly address any questions regarding the company, product, pay plan, or other direct issues. He should be able to respond without hesitation, demonstrating his confidence and making him someone you feel comfortable with and want to work with.

I look for certain qualities in a leader, such as their appearance, organizational skills, and their commitment to treating their people with respect and integrity. When he walks into a room, do people approach him, shake his hand, and feel awed by his presence? Is he or she introducing new members to top achievers within the organization, or is he or she sharing all the information and latest developments with his or her team?

Some of the qualities I look for in a leader include his or her appearance, organization, and treating their employees with respect and integrity. When a leader walks into a room, do people approach him, shake his hand, and feel impressed by his presence? Is he or she introducing new members to the organization's top achievers, and is he or she sharing all relevant information and updates with his or her team?

An exceptional leader consistently trains his staff to develop as leaders themselves, fostering a culture of teamwork that can lead to the creation of additional leaders within their organization. He will never encourage another member to join another MLM company, a common mistake made by many network marketing leaders who constantly switch between programs.

All the Best,

Joseph Botelho

Why are Some People Successful and others are Not

August 10, 2016

Why are some people successful while others are not? I believe that education plays a significant role in securing a good job, but it is not the sole compoI have spent most of my life studying this subject, reading as many books and listening to as many CDs and cassettes as I could get my hands on with it.

I did discover a crucial component that most successful individuals possessed, and that was the ability to believe in oneself. As Earl Nightingale said, "What the mind perceives, it will achieve." We can gradually progress towards achieving a higher quality of life, a higher-paying job, increased satisfaction, and a deep passion and purpose for living an unrestricted life if we envision our ideal self.

You need to develop a passion for your work and your life's purpose. If you have a passion, all the other factors will fall into place, one at a time. However, if you lack a passion, you may find yourself lost and searching for your true identity and life's purpose. We have equal chances to achieve our goals. No one is born with this quality; you develop it as you understand what your purpose and passion are all about and who you want to become with your mission.

Let's talk about what your purpose in life is and what it should mean to you. The easiest way to understand if you're living a life of purpose is when you wake up, are excited, filled with energy about your day, and have a passion for what is in store for today. If your feelings are entirely different, then it's time to shift your mindset to a new level.

You can achieve your state of consciousness by using various programs, such as meditation. I utilize a program named InfiniSync; tapping for success is a preferred method for cultivating an active, conscious mind. Using these programs will provide you with the benefits of a relaxed mind, enabling you to become more active in your journey and purpose. There are many good programs out there; what works for you is what you should use.

Most of us have been living a life without any purpose or passion for the last 10, 20, or even 30 years. When you finally discover this feeling, your soul will become alive, filled with energy, and ready to take on the world of the mysteries and adventures that will come our way. You will only know that feeling when you experience it for the first time.

How do we find out what our passion is in life? That is a question that only you can answer: What makes you happy? What do you enjoy doing each and every day? What changes could you make that will improve your overall happiness? You will need to answer some of these questions to understand what your passion is and how you can adapt to it. This is a great place to start, providing much more detail on how you can truly discover your passion. The Personal Excellence Blog has a 7-part series for you to understand what your passion is. I highly recommend it; I use all the material I suggested in this article on a daily basis.

I hope this article has provided a starting point for your journey with your passion and purpose in your life. If you have enjoyed it, please leave me your thoughts.

Photo taken by me on one of the "ABC" islands. 

All the Best,

Joseph F. Botelho