My journey begins

On January 16th 2010, my friend Andy sent me a message on Facebook. In that message, he offered me a business opportunity. As I have always wanted to be financially free, I agreed to find out more.

On Monday the 18th of January, I went to a seminar that changed my life.

Before I go any further, let me take you back to the beginning.

Back in 2006-2007, I started reading books about gaining financial freedom and property investments. Coming from a family that had always struggled with money, I desperately wanted to make something out of myself. Even though I already had a full time job at the time, I knew it wasn't enough.

The book that started me on my journey was called Rich Dad Poor Dad by Robert Kiyosaki. In this book, he talks about how we are all working to make someone else rich, how we need to stop being Employees and be Business Owners instead if we want to get out of the Rat Race.

The Rat Race is basically what most of us are stuck in. It means that you are going around in circles. In the rat race you live a life of financial insecurity. Your income is just enough to provide for your daily needs and/or those of your family. You get your paycheck and a week after you wait for another paycheck. It is because your income was already spent on your loans, wants and necessities. You live life paycheck to paycheck.

At the time of reading a few of Robert Kiyosaki's books, I so badly wanted to change my life. But being only 17 at the time and surrounded by friends that only wanted to party (I have to admit, I did too), I soon forgot about Robert Kiyosaki's advice.

Over the next two years, I would occasionaly buy a book about creating wealth. But like most people, I shyed away from the idea of doing something out of my comfort zone.

In mid 2009, I bought a house with the help of my mother! Being only 19, I could not believe my luck. I could feel financial freedom coming my way! Before you knew it, I was paying a mortgage and my life suddenly changed. I went out less, I didn't buy everything I wanted. I hated it.

So when Andy approached me last month, I was so excited at the opportunity I wanted to scream for joy! As Robert Kiyosaki mentioned in his book, when faced with an opportunity, you have the choice of whether or not you want to grab it and change your life. So many times we ignore the opportunity. This time however, I decided to give it a go.

At the seminar, I learned about the new business venture. I learned about a company that markets nutritional supplements, meal replacements and skin care. What makes this comapny so special? What sets them apart from everyone else on the market?

Well, Usana is a 5-star Rated Top Ranking Supplement in Australia and New Zealand (according to the Comparative Guide to Nutritional Supplements - MacWilliam, L. 2009, Consumer Ed.). That basically makes them the best of the best in Australia!

Their meal replacements are Low Glycemic Index (Low GI) which is great for diabetics.

What really got me interested was their skin care range Sensé. Unlike a lot of skin care products, the Sensé range is suitable for all skin types and is chemical free, with 100% natural ingredients and no preservatives!

I have been using Sensé for a week now and so far I'm loving it.

After the seminar, I met up with Andy and his friend Danny - who is also in the business - a couple more times to find out more.

On the 2nd visit, I decided to give the opportunity a go. I was ready. I had decided I wanted to be financially free, free to do what I want when I want. I was sick and tired of working a typical 9-5 job. Usana is going to help me live my dreams.