The only shortcut in SFI is the ability to discover the importance of Time and Money in this business. if you discover this early enough and utilize them effectively, you'll achieve your targets faster (shortcut). but if you don't it will take longer time in achieving your targets.
Having said that, you need to spend either time or money to recruit, then also spend time or money to motivate, inspire and train your huge DOWNLINES to do same. The result is mind blowing!
Hope this helps...
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