Affiliate since: 12/31/1969, Power Rank: 99999999

Dear Dzul,
First let me say that I asked myself the same question many times in the first weeks in SFI.
Among Daily Activities, getting familiar with the system, learning about Pricebenders, EZ, ECA and stating my own goals in this business, I just could not apprehend why should I bother with reading the SFI Forum.
That is why I think that your question is one of the admirable.
Here is what I've learned:
As it is stated in the very header of Forum page, it is meant to be a place for brainstorming and information sharing on SFI news, products, programs, and more.
SFI Forum can become your motivation poster for each day, because here you can find congratulation to our E365 Champions, Diamond or Platinum Leaders. I find this very mind lifting and motivating. It is always nice to read about success of real people and not just think about it in general.
SFI Forum is a place where you can share some of your observations and check if others have similar experiences or get valuable feedback.
If you have any doubts, or you encounter any problem, SFI may be a place to find easy and prompt solution. Not just Affiliates are offering their wisdom. SFI Moderator is SFI President and CEO, and founder of SFI, Gery Carson. It is not rare that he replies within few minutes on some thread.
You may share your success achievements, story, tips or ideas and in this way not just strengthen your team, but help even broader Affiliates community.
SFI Forum is a great tool because it offers you both global as well as regional insights to any thread. It is great due to the fact that SFI is international company and still we, as Affiliates, are shaped by our given background and Affiliates from our region may understand our thread content better.
Though it is nice to read about newest products, programs and changes in Alerts, they are shared in SFI Forum as well. In addition, in SFI Forum you gets immediate Affiliates reactions from the first hand in no time. Experience of others is our saved time.
These are just a few positive contributions of SFI Forum to our work.
Dear Dzul, I hope that this answer is at least somewhat helpful.
My regards.
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Dear Dzul,
First let me say that I asked myself the same question many times in the first weeks in SFI.
Among Daily Activities, getting familiar with the system, learning about Pricebenders, EZ, ECA and stating my own goals in this business, I just could not apprehend why should I bother with reading the SFI Forum.
That is why I think that your question is one of the admirable.
Here is what I've learned:
As it is stated in the very header of Forum page, it is meant to be
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Affiliate since: 08/06/2012, Power Rank: 227 | Read Ronilo's 408 other Ask SC answers

There are many benefits when you use forum every day. It is the reason why SFI put one special tab for all of to visit the forum. This is very helpful in different stages of your journey in your SFI business.

1. In your early stage you use forum to ask question and almost immediately get an answer. This is very important specially if your sponsor and co-sponsor are not very active.

2. Forum is where you read similar problems encountered by other affiliates. They are given answers by those who are ahead.

3. Forum is where you can contact Gery, the president of SFI. He is very active in answering questions and clarifying issues.

4. Once you grow a little bit in your understanding, forum is the best place to share it. You can check your knowledge if it right or wrong by the comments of others. Forum really is a place of enhancing our SFI knowledge. Not only by answering questions but even writing inspirational articles. Answering questions in the forum is also a way of practicing answering question here at Ask SC.

5. You get rewards if you actively participate in Forum. You get the daily VP even by just staying few seconds in the forum. Once you learn to answer questions in forum you can try ASK SC and get more reward if your answer is voted up. Most specially you get a Forum Guru badge if you reach certain number of sensible posts.
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There are many benefits when you use forum every day. It is the reason why SFI put one special tab for all of to visit the forum. This is very helpful in different stages of your journey in your SFI business.

1. In your early stage you use forum to ask question and almost immediately get an answer. This is very important specially if your sponsor and co-sponsor are not very active.

2. Forum is where you read similar problems encountered by other affiliates. They are given answers
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Affiliate since: 01/05/2011, Power Rank: 99999999 | Read Bob's 135 other Ask SC answers

Not to be blunt, but, briefly:

1. Read it daily.
2. Do not be afraid to expand on an answer given.
3. Use it to learn and help retain what you have already learned.
4. Study the common questions to help you guide your team and grow as a Team Leader.
5. Find it as a problem solving and current events source for SFI and TripleClicks
6. Learn who your fellow members are that make well researched and knowledgeable contributions.
7. Use it as a viewable source for possible A2A friends.
8. And, finally, use the Forum as a place to ask questions you cannot find
answers to. Or, as when looking for assistance relevant to your activities
in SFI or TripleClicks.

Do not use the Forum to file complaints, discuss grievances or to launch
any campaigns, good or bad, for or against individuals or SFI.
The Forum is a great place to find comradery among fellow affiliates who
are going through the same learning process your are. It is the spirit of
friendship and community that make the Forum and SFI so great.

Thank you for a good question, Dzul.
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Not to be blunt, but, briefly:

1. Read it daily.
2. Do not be afraid to expand on an answer given.
3. Use it to learn and help retain what you have already learned.
4. Study the common questions to help you guide your team and grow as a Team Leader.
5. Find it as a problem solving and current events source for SFI and TripleClicks
6. Learn who your fellow members are that make well researched and knowledgeable contributions.
7. Use it as a
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Affiliate since: 09/06/2015, Power Rank: 99999999 | Read Wayne's 32 other Ask SC answers

Here is what I do.

Every day I spend at least 2 hours reading through threads of interest. Whenever I cannot find anything pertaining to the information I need then I start a new thread about it. There are a lot of extremely helpful folks in the forum (especially those with the shiny Forum Guru badge) who are always looking for an opportunity to share their knowledge, experience and expertise.

Also, each weekly/ monthly letter I send to my team I include threads that I know will help the people in my downline to build stronger SFI businesses.

If ever i'm feeling down, i go to the Inspiration/Testimonials section where I find more than enough fun and encouragement to keep pushing my business to the top.


There is a lot more since there are so many categories and the dynamics of the specific topics being discussed every day creates a haven of information for us to feed on and grow.


To Your Success
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Here is what I do.

Every day I spend at least 2 hours reading through threads of interest. Whenever I cannot find anything pertaining to the information I need then I start a new thread about it. There are a lot of extremely helpful folks in the forum (especially those with the shiny Forum Guru badge) who are always looking for an opportunity to share their knowledge, experience and expertise.

Also, each weekly/ monthly letter I send to my team I include threads that I know
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Affiliate since: 10/11/2014, Power Rank: 433 | Read R Subbaiah's 34 other Ask SC answers

FORUM: When I joined SFI one year back, I was shaky somehow to click on to Forum. I did not know & perhaps it is a mental reservation or inhibition or what. But my opinion ( a misconception) was that it is a very highly elite forum for ventilating the views/problems/clarifications/ questions/ doubts/discussion etc., It took me a lot of time to get over that mental shaky feeling.

You must be aware that SFI while modifying the buttons in the To-Do Lists has introduced the Forum at the end of all the buttons. I was a bit surprised. Why this is happening. Believe it or not for the Action Versa point I clicked on forum, got in to it and started seeing for different posts. When I saw some of the postings, I felt like, I can also contribute to the ideas etc., Slowly I started giving my views on one or two subjects. The ideas were not only appreciated but endorsed and thanked for my views by our Forum Colleagues. Let me tell you, you will be encouraged to participate in the proceedings of the Forum.

That is how I started my saga with FORUM. Now, I can not switch off the Laptop without seing the various topics, impressions of the Newbies, slightly experienced and highly seasoned Forum Associates: You must see to appreciate the significance of Forum & its contributions. Having said that, let us see what are some tips for getting most out of the Forum:

1. Let me be very clear that from a fresh entrant to highly experienced Affiliates any one can utilize the Forum as a platform for individual or Group issues in the bet interests of SFI. A newly admitted member today & A a highly experienced Leader are treated equally!

2. Please remember that you will not simply say for saying purpose. Please see whether there is some thing which you have really to say/express/share/ventilate? In that case , you can say something about a given subject, thereby making a value addition.

3. It is well to remember that you can say both positive as also negative things on a subject, as long as we are within the four walls of the FORUM Rules & Regulations. This is very very important.

4. We will only use Forum as a plank to give our positive thoughts, ventilate our factual views and if there is anything proof of it: may cite the case...but without divulging the name of the individual/Affiliate.

5. Forum is there to discuss the issues/problems/suggestions etc., purely in as far as it concerns the SFI/Tripleclicks. No outside subject can be brought on to the Forum for elaboration/ explanation/analysis etc., Only what we contribute to subjects in which Affiliates are involved, a case/cause of SFI is espoused and that resolves a pending problem.
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6. You are well aware that there is only a hair-line distinction between what is needed and not needed for expression in the FORUM. This difference needs to be perceived, appreciated & implemented in to-to. After all we are all there to use the Forum for our advantage to resolve certain key/controversial/crucial issues, but not to create controversies or to be in the eye of a storm!

7. This does not mean that you cannot give your ideas which are sometimes apparently offending the interests of the SFI/Rules of Forum, but a deep study of the answer clearly shows what is what & where is what. In the earlier stages of your stint in the Forum, it is therefore desirable not to deal with controversial issues.

8. Many a time it is observed and with a lot of dismay that issues supposed to be raised with Support Wing are raised without a deal of thought & just casually in the Forum. This is nothing short of abusing the forum of FORUM with our knowledge or without our knowledge, wittingly or unwittingly and diluting its authority

9.At certain points of time it appears as though question to be raised in S.C.Answers are raised in Forum. To some extent this can be condoned. But Topics to be raised with Support Wing are not to be raised in the FORUM.

10. In sum, let me tell you Forum is such a powerful Platform & if properly used can assist us the beginners, Affiliates slightly experienced and highly seasoned Team Leaders and others equally well & can mould the public opinion (here the Affiliates, and all concerned with SFI) to make the Administrative Wing, Forum Moderators and the Chief Mr.Gery to exert moral pressure by sheer projection of facts & figures in order to reconsider,review & reshape the decisions in the larger interests of SFI, where warranted.

Here I must confess that more than once, I observed our Chief facing very embarrassing questions. But, he is too considerate to face such questions and resolved the issues without heart-burning to either of the Parties. I am reminded of the issue of dissolution of Forum Moderators a few months back. What I want to highlight here is, it is the responsibility of one and all to uphold the dignity and decorum of FORUM, if we have to derive the best from the forum.
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FORUM: When I joined SFI one year back, I was shaky somehow to click on to Forum. I did not know & perhaps it is a mental reservation or inhibition or what. But my opinion ( a misconception) was that it is a very highly elite forum for ventilating the views/problems/clarifications/ questions/ doubts/discussion etc., It took me a lot of time to get over that mental shaky feeling.

You must be aware that SFI while modifying the buttons in the To-Do Lists has introduced the Forum at
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Affiliate since: 03/17/2012, Power Rank: 99999999 | Read Jenny's 112 other Ask SC answers

I smiled when I read your question because the Forum and ASK-SC are two of my favorite SFI resources and I stress to my team that they should use them because they are valuable learning tools. Now you've brought my two favorite resources together with your question!
My tips:
1. My first tip is to go to the as often as you can. You will find out the latest news and updates in the forum. You also get to see how other affiliates feel about the updates. For example, when the new Pricebender auctions came out, I was upset but when I went to the Forum, there was nothing but praise so I went back and took a second look at the newsletter. It wasn't the auction that needed changing but my attitude toward the auction changes.
2. My second tip is to familiarize yourself with the rules of the Forum and the affiliates who regularly post in the forum. You can follow the affiliates whose advice comes from experience and knowledge of what works and what doesn't work. I have found valuable advice in the Forum that kept me from making costly mistakes.
3. Don't be afraid to post in the Forum. If you have a problem or a question that needs an answer, you can post it and receive a fast response. You can also go to the Forum and see if a technical problem you are experiencing is posted there. Last week I found that the Goldstreak questions were taking an extremely long time to advance but I found a post in the Forum so I knew that it meant everyone was experiencing the same thing and that a ticket had been submitted. This cuts down on the number of tickets submitted.
4. You not only receive valuable advice from experienced affiliates, you can also find inspirational and encouraging posts. You will find humorous posts that will make you laugh and occasionally you will find a request for prayer if someone is sick or if a tragic event has taken place.
I think that the reason that I enjoy the Forum so much is that it crates a bond between the affiliates and it gives us a sense of family.
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I smiled when I read your question because the Forum and ASK-SC are two of my favorite SFI resources and I stress to my team that they should use them because they are valuable learning tools. Now you've brought my two favorite resources together with your question!
My tips:
1. My first tip is to go to the as often as you can. You will find out the latest news and updates in the forum. You also get to see how other affiliates feel about the updates. For example, when the
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Affiliate since: 01/01/2015, Power Rank: 99999999 | Read Gyanendra's 56 other Ask SC answers

What are some tips for getting the most out of the SFI Forum each day?

Dzul Latif that is a very good question which can help thousands of Affiliates world over.

The Forum is good place to learn many things about SFI. It has vast resources with thousands of questions or doubts from thousands of Affiliates and their answers by many people particularly experienced Affiliates.
For getting benefits every day one must visit Forum every day and look for answers to questions he is looking for. He or she will definitely find a similar question asked by other Affiliates and find the answers which he or she can utilize to build his or her own SFI business.
We can also ask questions in Forum and many a PSA will come forward to answer those.

Another advantage of Forum is that we can find an experienced Team Leader from our own country who speaks the same language and we can send him or her an a2a friend request. This way we can learn many things in our own mother tongue. This helps a lot. I too got great help from one such PSA who lived in same city as me. I was inactive for first five months but after becoming friends with him as an a2a member through Forum I started understanding SFI much better. I still thank him and Forum for this wonderful platform. I am a Team Leader now. You can also become a Team Leader by making use of Forum every day.

I hope that will help you a lot.
All the best to you.
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What are some tips for getting the most out of the SFI Forum each day?

Dzul Latif that is a very good question which can help thousands of Affiliates world over.

The Forum is good place to learn many things about SFI. It has vast resources with thousands of questions or doubts from thousands of Affiliates and their answers by many people particularly experienced Affiliates.
For getting benefits every day one must visit Forum every day and look for answers to questions
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Affiliate since: 10/29/2009, Power Rank: 99999999 | Read Myles's 17 other Ask SC answers

Come to this Forum with a mind-set on learning from some of the best peoples and Affiliates,that S.F.I. can produce. And if you have any kind of a question that you just don't have the right or correct answer to it,now is the time to answer for answers to mostly anything that may or may not be on your mind at the time you are on the Forum;you must get your questions answer while on the the Forum,we do have very nice and good people who are really and able to give out the proper answer to any kind of a question. This is one reason people arrive at the Forum just for this kind of a thing,you see sometime we do have to just let other people do the teaching for us ,because we ourselves,can't get the complete meaning of a situation without someone else explaining what this,or that,is really meaning;and once we receive this enlightment we are forever change in under-standing and now knowledge.
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Come to this Forum with a mind-set on learning from some of the best peoples and Affiliates,that S.F.I. can produce. And if you have any kind of a question that you just don't have the right or correct answer to it,now is the time to answer for answers to mostly anything that may or may not be on your mind at the time you are on the Forum;you must get your questions answer while on the the Forum,we do have very nice and good people who are really and able to give out the proper answer to any kind
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Affiliate since: 09/22/2015, Power Rank: 99999999 | Read Dattatray's 8 other Ask SC answers

Hi,

You have asked good question. As already we are aware that SFI Forum is a big tool to boost business level and to increase, improve the necessery skills of all. I think and hope below few tips may be usful for you.

The SFI forums are well organized and easy to navigate. You can browse the topics you’d expect to find about starting, running and learning SFI business, plus sections for “Like-Minded People,” “Sharing Knowledge & Wisdom” and “Tea Break,” because who doesn’t need a little fun in their day?
SFI Forum-This is a pretty active discussion space with sections for discussing the basics like starting and managing your business, plus some more advanced topics like,
Earning skill
How to get start?
How to know the basics of SFI?
How to increase the Versa Points?
How to sell Tripleclicks products?
Getting knowledge on Team Building
Different types and methods of earning channel
Use of power tool and Marketing aids/methods
Sharing information, skills and structure of business development
Getting Motivating skills to activate PSAs and CSAs
* SFI Forum Guru-. You know you should be on Forum or ASKSC, and you’ve even read some articles on how to get started. But you still have questions. Never fear! SFI Forum Guru has DETAILED AND RIGHT information just for you! Chat with others who are building their business strategies, or get advice from the pros.
* If you’re on Forum (and you are, right?) there are several Team Leaders dedicated to business strategies. These groups have a nice blend of business resources links and open discussions. If you don’t see your question being addressed, start a new discussion! Here are a few of our favorites:
* Earning Methods
* Challenging Tasks
* Collections of VP and SVP
* Skill required to become E365 Champion.
You don’t have to go it alone! If you have questions, need advice, or just want someone to listen for a minute, enter SFI forums as habit
Where do you turn when you need advice? Let us know in the comments.

Good luck and All the best

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Hi,

You have asked good question. As already we are aware that SFI Forum is a big tool to boost business level and to increase, improve the necessery skills of all. I think and hope below few tips may be usful for you.

The SFI forums are well organized and easy to navigate. You can browse the topics you’d expect to find about starting, running and learning SFI business, plus sections for “Like-Minded People,” “Sharing Knowledge & Wisdom” and “Tea Break,” because
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Affiliate since: 11/11/2010, Power Rank: 99999999 | Read Ma leticia's 62 other Ask SC answers

The Forum is a great place in which to share ideas and gather valuable information, Here are some tips for getting the most out of the SFI Forum.
1. Make it a habit to visit the Forum every day. The forum is a place where you can get valuable information about how and what to do to achieve SFI success.
2. Read all posts in the forum. Most often you will find answers/solutions to your own questions/concerns from the comments posted in the forum.
3. While working on your SFI tasks, check often your alert tab if there are new posts in the forum; and also check if there are new answers or comments to earlier posts so that you can catch all valuable information which you can use in building your business..
3. Participate actively in the forum by posting your own comments or opinions on some forum posts. There will be topics you may know more about than others so you can start a new thread to share the information or to inspire your fellow affiliates especially the new ones.
4. You can also post a question and ask other forum participants what they think.
5. You can follow Affiliates/EAs/ Team Leaders who are actively participating in the Forum.
6. Never post complaints or concerns that should be addressed to the Support Desk.
7. Be friendly and no un-constructive criticisms of posts by fellow Forum participants.
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The Forum is a great place in which to share ideas and gather valuable information, Here are some tips for getting the most out of the SFI Forum.
1. Make it a habit to visit the Forum every day. The forum is a place where you can get valuable information about how and what to do to achieve SFI success.
2. Read all posts in the forum. Most often you will find answers/solutions to your own questions/concerns from the comments posted in the forum.
3. While working on your SFI tasks,
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