Ever had to deliver some bad news? HuRU Crew — let’s talk about something that applies to leadership, our businesses, communities, and even our lives at home. And it’s a lesson from former FBI hostage negotiator Chris Voss, author of Never Split the Difference. Yes… the guy who negotiated with kidnappers and terrorists. Turns out the same principle applies to teams, families, friendships, and leadership. Here’s the truth most people avoid: Bad news rarely creates the real problem. The problem is how people deliver it. Most people hate uncomfortable conversations. So they soften it. They circle around it. They delay it. They bury the point in long explanations. They’re trying to avoid tension... but ironically that makes the tension worse. Strong leaders understand something different. When something difficult needs to be said: Say it clearly. Say it honestly. Say it early. In high-stakes negotiations, Voss teaches something fascinating. Sometimes the best way to deliver bad news is to acknowledge the worst possible reaction first. You might say something like: “You’re probably going to think I’m terrible for not bringing this up sooner...” Now the other person’s brain goes to work. They brace themselves. “Is this really bad?” “Did something go terribly wrong?” “Am I about to get fired?” “Is this relationship ending?” Then you deliver the actual news. And often the reaction is relief rather than anger. Because human beings are remarkably resilient when they’re emotionally prepared. (read that line again) This applies everywhere. In business: Address problems early. In leadership: Clarity beats comfort. In community: Honesty builds trust. At home: Direct conversations prevent long-term resentment. The real mistake most people make is... trying to avoid the discomfort of delivering bad news. But delaying it or sugarcoating it builds pressure in the room. Clear communication does the opposite. It releases pressure. Builds trust. Creates real leadership.

One of the simplest disciplines in building a business — especially in network marketing — is getting two exposures every day. But let’s zoom out for a second. What would happen to your network, your business, and even your life if you simply committed to meeting two new people every day and learning something about them? Not pitching. Not selling. Just connecting. Two people a day. That’s 730 new connections in a year. Now ask yourself this: Where would you be today if you had done that every day for the last year? And even more important... Where will you be a year from now if you start today? The truth is, it doesn’t have to be complicated. Sometimes it’s as simple as asking: “Who are you… and what do you do?” Hu R U? So let’s check in with the Crew: 👇 Did you get your Two-A-Day today? If meeting new people feels uncomfortable, what holds you back? Share it. Someone here may have the exact tip that helps you push past it. And if you already do this consistently, what’s your go-to approach for starting the conversation? Let’s help each other get better at the simple disciplines that compound over time.

So tell me… Who here is all about Valentine’s Day and who here could care less?

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“The more we focus on what our competition is doing, the less we’re focused on what we’re doing.” ~ Simon Sinek Early in my sales career, I set a very clear goal: 👉 I wanted to be the #1 sales agent in the company. At the time, the longtime top producer had just been promoted to Sales Manager. The #2 guy was now sitting comfortably at the top of the leaderboard... and I was somewhere in the middle of the pack. Not even close. So I did what a lot of people do. I asked my new Sales Manager what he did to stay #1 for so long. His answer caught me completely off guard. He said: “I never paid attention to the sales rankings.” Then he added something I’ll never forget: “The answer you’re looking for isn’t found in the people ahead of you or behind you on the leaderboard. It’s found in how you show up every day.” So I tried it. I stopped looking at the leaderboard. I stopped tracking anyone else’s numbers. And I got hyper-focused on my activity. My calls. My conversations. My wins and losses each day. I only compared myself to: - My closing rate from the week before - My total weekly revenue No field. No rankings. Just progress. And something interesting happened...I got better every single week. It took me 13 weeks to hit #1. It took another 3 weeks before I even realized I was there — because I wasn’t looking anymore. Truth is, I couldn’t tell you how long I held the top spot. All I know is this: my numbers kept improving. 💭 Reflection: Where your focus goes, your growth follows. Not outward. Not sideways. Inward. Forward. Consistently. So let’s talk, HuRU Crew 👇 Where does your focus go most often right now? 🔍 What others are doing 📊 My own daily activity 🎯 My long-term goals 😬 Honestly… it’s scattered Vote in the poll and, if you’re up for it, drop a comment: 👉 What’s one thing you could focus on this week that would actually move the needle for you?