Shad Helmstetter - An American Victory Letter 1

The following letter by author Dr Shad Helmstetter was published in USA Today, Wednesday, May 29th, 1996.

An American Victory - Letter #1

Wednesday, May 29th, 1996

A Special “Thank You” To All Amway Distributors and Friends

After a long and careful evaluation of who you are, what you do, and why you are successful, there are some things you should know about YOU, as an Amway Distributor.

First off, you made a good choice! You are a member of one of the finest, most positive, and worthwhile organizations in the world today. You represent free enterprise at its greatest, and personal growth at its best. You are at the heart of what is right about America. You recognize the values of faith, home and family, good goals and honest work—and you make those values an essential part of your business and your life.

You lift people up. You build the healthiest kind of self-esteem in yourself and in others. You care about people. You give them hope, and a future, and freedom. Because of Amway, and the important work you do in your business, you are helping more people than you will ever know.

You are not only building a business, you are creating a better life—for yourself, for your family, and for the rest of the world around you. You and your organization are helping bring this country back to the roots of its greatness . . . and you are taking that message of freedom and greatness with you wherever you go.

You have the leadership and guidance that comes from the highest levels of character. Your success is founded on decades of experience of quality people, working together to make your business second to none.

You have the right tools, the right plan, and the right attitude. If you are presently an independent Amway Distributor, you are in the right place. Stay with it. (If you have not yet become a part of this exceptional group of people, you should.) Whether you are just getting started, or you are experienced in the business, one thing is clear: the best is yet to come!

There are many fine people everywhere who join me in thanking you and recognizing you for the great job you're doing. Never forget:

“There may be no greater service you can perform—for the betterment of your life, your family, your community, your country, and for the betterment of mankind—than to be a positive, active member of the Amway organization.”

You should be proud of the team you're on. Yours truly is an American Victory.

God bless you, and keep doing it!

Shad Helmstetter, Ph.D.