When faced with negativity in promoting SFI, how do you respond and what path do you take moving forward?

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, () Top Author Forum Guru 8/14/2013 1:14 pm
Affiliate since: 12/31/1969, Power Rank: 99999999
Sigh, negativity is hard to overcome when exposed to it. Negativity can and does cause people to shy away or stop following their dreams...

In my humble opinion, negativity is not to be looked upon as a bad event but can be a turning point for anyone. Negativity is simply the expression of the opposite of what you are sharing and often negativity is a source of not completely understanding what SFI is all about and not understanding "why" people join SFI to become an affiliate.

With
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, () Top Author Forum Guru 8/21/2013 1:32 am
Affiliate since: 12/31/1969, Power Rank: 99999999
This is an excellent question. Firstly you will need to learn that if someone says "no" they are saying no the the opportunity not to you personally. The quicker you get over a no the faster you will hear a yes as you will be able to speak to more people.

There are some people who are negative it doesn't matter what you do. Just remember some will, Some won't, Some wait, so what, next.

Just continue to look for those that are eager to improve their lives and those
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Liliana R., Aff (Arizona, US) Top Author Forum Guru 8/20/2013 10:29 am
Affiliate since: 07/09/2013, Power Rank: 99999999 | Read Liliana's 18 other Ask SC answers
Remain positive!

Negative people will try to bring you down to their level. Do not becoming argumentative. Allow negative talk to bounce off you.
Negative and positive attitudes can both be contagious.
Instead of being drawn into someone's negativity, you can present a positive attitude that may help to change their attitude. But, don't waste too much time trying to change it, it may not be possible.

You very well know the reasons you joined SFI and the benefits;
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Dr Sudhanshu Pati, Aff (India) Top Author Forum Guru 8/13/2013 2:31 am
Affiliate since: 08/26/2012, Power Rank: 99999999 | Read Dr Sudhanshu's 155 other Ask SC answers
Where ever you go in world, you will find find some negative comments on anything you are doing. I have learned a simple technique to overcome this problem of negativity.....

1. When ever you get a negative impression about SFI, just ignore it.

2. Always try to prove the commenting fellow by showing some real output. In this way you may bring them to your team also.

3. Remember the fact 'Comments are made to improve you. If there are no negative comments, you will
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, () Top Author Forum Guru 8/13/2013 12:35 pm
Affiliate since: 12/31/1969, Power Rank: 99999999
The answer to this question is really simple:
Smile and say: "Thank you"

As Gery says :"For every 19 NOs you will get ONLY ONE YES".That one YES is what is important.That one person that said yes is the person you need .
Why waste time and energy on people who said NO to change their mind (or to beat yourself up over it )when you can look of NEW 20 people (of which new 19 will be NO and 1 YES)?Optimize your time and energy spent in SFI and focus it in the
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Victoria Mineva, Aff (Bulgaria) Top Author Forum Guru 8/15/2013 2:54 am
Affiliate since: 06/01/2011, Power Rank: 99999999 | Read Victoria's 124 other Ask SC answers
Hello, in every network marketing business there is negativity and it's a fact. SFI is not an exception. If you face negativity you should remember what is your reason to join SFI and if you believe this business is Yours and become serious about it. You shouldn't go so deep inside about the negative response. Yes, it's painful and disappointing, but if you see the other side of coin - it's kind of wisdom. And one more thing - what if someone told you "No" at first? He/she isn't ready to
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Richard Burger, Aff (Florida, US) Top Author Forum Guru 8/18/2013 2:47 am
Affiliate since: 07/02/1999, Power Rank: 99999999 | Read Richard's 132 other Ask SC answers
Well I like to show people there wrong
YOU can make money in this type of work or business.
It isn't going to happen over night I been doing it for
over 14 years now and love the way my business is going.
I tell everybody to fellow SFI rules to success I don't mislead people.
I will not tell you that it is going to make you rich but some it has.
Some it has turn there life around when they had nothing before SFI.

I have made bets with people that I will make
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3476 votes
Ashley Nicholls, Aff (United Kingdom) Top Author Forum Guru 8/15/2013 5:49 pm
Affiliate since: 05/14/2013, Power Rank: 99999999 | Read Ashley's 58 other Ask SC answers
Some will,
Some won't,
So what?
Someone's waiting!

Every bit of negativity or 'no' you get, you are getting closer to a 'yes!'
You HAVE to be resilient! SFI might not suit some people but sometimes the timing in their life is just wrong! Don't take it personally!
We are panning for Gold to find good PSA's so you have to go through a fair bit of dirt to find that nugget! Stay positive and remember, Some will, some won't.......
3465 votes
TJ Ingram, Aff (Tennessee, US) Top Author Forum Guru 8/12/2013 2:44 pm
Affiliate since: 02/22/2020, Power Rank: 99999999 | Read TJ's 5 other Ask SC answers
Always respond with an understanding but positive attitude. Their skepticism should be understood because there ARE a lot of scams out there, especially on the internet. However, SFI has a very open and social atmosphere. You can talk with any other affiliate and see their success. Simply be patient and show them proof of your success later. Better yet, tell them that it is free to join and that they are welcome to try it out for themselves. If nothing else, give them a gift card. They'll at least
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, () Top Author Forum Guru 8/21/2013 5:52 pm
Affiliate since: 12/31/1969, Power Rank: 99999999
I find that negativity usually comes from people I have known for a period of time.

I like the idea that says to them: "Yes, I know what you mean. I used to think the same thing when I started looking about 5 years ago. And what I found was ______ . And I thought that about SFI at first but when I got into it I found it was very different___."

And you can take it from there. Just answer their question. Whatever it is. And NOTHING more. You can add a positive like:
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