It’s almost a principle of success:
when you take a stand to make the world a better place, you are bound to attract a bunch of negative gossip and criticism. If someone isn’t attracting criticism, they may not yet be making big enough waves to change the world for the better. After a few rounds of success, your skin had better be thick, because it’s certainly going to be splattered with tomatoes!
What’s a tomato? In this context, it is negative, unfounded and irrational criticism thrown by non-achievers at people of excellence and high achievement. These proverbial tomatoes are a little bit like mushrooms: they grow in the dark (they are anonymous) and require a lot of “doo-doo” (irrational cynicism and victim-thinking) to help them get really big a juicy before they get thrown! “Tomatoes” are the weapons of choice for do-nothing cowards.
Orrin and Laurie Woodard
Because of the internet today, throwing anonymous “tomatoes” has almost become a full-time career for some people. Claude Hamilton and Dan Hawkins both did a great job this week on their blogs setting the record straight about some of the Amway drones who have unfortunately mastered the negative art of “complaining, criticizing and condemning”. It’s pretty sad to think that any person’s full-time purpose in life is to spread negative gossip and slanderous comments online, particularly about my great friend and mentor, Orrin Woodward. Thanks to the leadership wisdom and personal mentoring from the Woodward’s, Amy and I have been job-optional, living a dream lifestyle since 2002. So, in the spirit of balancing silly nonsense with the facts, let’s do a quick refresher on just a few of Orrin’s impressive list of accomplishments:
- Orrin Woodward is the co-author of the New York Times, BusinessWeek, and USA Today best-selling book, Launching a Leadership Revolution
- He is an honored alumni of the esteemed Kettering University for his incredible entrepreneurial achievements
- He was ranked #6 in 2011 on the Top-30 Leadership Guru list, alongside other world-class authors and thought leaders such as Stephen Covey and John Maxwell
- He was ranked #1 in 2011 on the International Association of Business listing of Top 10 Leadership experts, again placed amongst noted leadership experts like Covey and Maxwell!
There have been thousands of books published by the leaders in other networks, but how many have made the NY Time best-seller list? Less than can be counted on one hand! Since the tomato-throwers can’t knock that Orrin actually made the NY Times best-sellers list, they focus their attack instead on his other accolades such as his leadership award with the IAB. Again, the Amway drones can’t deny that Orrin won the IAB award; so, instead, they attempt to knock the IAB itself. I’m amazed anyone would be confused on the IAB’s history or credibility. Here’s a blast of truth: the IAB is such a respected organization that in 2002 it was honored by the Vice President of the United States for 20 years of outstanding service to its massive business membership base.
So, the tomato-throwers can’t knock the fact Orrin is a best-selling author… they can’t knock the fact he is ranked as a top leadership guru in several different lists… now, some of the Amway drones are chirping that Orrin had some sort of involvement in winning his IAB award this last year, outside of simply his performance and merit. As Orrin shared with me, he didn’t even realize that he was in the running for the award, and was as surprised as anyone when they contacted him to tell him that he had been selected as the winner out of the final ten contenders.
Next on their hit list, the Amway drones knock the selection process of the Top 25 and Top 30 Leadership Guru lists. This is a well-researched list put together by other leadership experts, but the critics are up in arms because they say other leaders were involved in selecting the list! Shouldn’t that be expected and preferred? You wouldn’t want non-experts putting the list together, would you?! That would be like taking a survey of atheists and asking them to rank the best Christian leader… they’d have no idea! By the illogical reasoning of the critics, this would make John Maxwell a fraud because he is #1 on BOTH lists!
The IAB Leadership awards use several criteria to determine the winners, including:
- Originality of ideas
- Practicality of ideas
- Presentation style
- Testimonials
- Impact of ideas
- Quality of web content, publications and writings
- Ranking of website in America
… and I can promise you that if Orrin was trying to win the award, he would have called me and asked me to help him drum up whatever support was required in order to achieve this tremendous goal. In reality, Orrin has never approached me to do anything to support him winning this award, or any other. The fact is Orrin Woodward simply has enough results, credibility and impact as a leadership expert that he is receiving these well-deserved accolades. As great as those accolades are, I’ve been blessed to work with and be mentored directly by Orrin, (a rare privilege considering the size of his organization) and can say from first-hand experience his leadership results speak for themselves. What other leadership expert has built his own leadership community that packs out stadiums around the country? Also, Orrin is not just a “best-selling” author with a couple of copies of his books sold… the books that bear his name have sold hundreds of thousands of copies, and very shortly Orrin’s books will have sold a combined total of over ONE MILLION COPIES.
In one of the silliest blog postings I’ve ever read about Orrin, someone in public relations from a multi-billion dollar company (Amway Global) actually had the gall to call Orrin a “MIS-Leader”, despite the fact that over 40,000 people followed him out of Amway’s former sister corporation Quixtar. Have you ever heard of a billion dollar plus company singling out an individual to throw tomatoes at before? I certainly haven’t. In my mind, above anything else, this confirms Orrin must be a top leader because one of his billion dollar competitors fears him enough to write an entire blog post in a futile attempt to defame his leadership and character. Perhaps this is the real motivation for the Amway drones continued attempts to knock Orrin – they must be feeling pretty embarrassed, having misjudged the character and resolve of Orrin Woodward. Each time he receives another leadership award or accolade these guys are probably reaching for the towel to wipe the egg off of their faces. Orrin, the so called “MIS-leader” just won one of the most prestigious leadership awards in the country in direct competition with Jack Welch, Tony Robbins, and Jim Collins to name just a few of his peers. Ouch… that one had to hurt.
I shake my head when I think of the courage it takes for a leader like Orrin in an industry filled with hype to actually say on our LIFE introductory videos, “We don’t promise easy, but we do promise worth it!” He is the most transparent and service-oriented leader I’ve ever known.
I suppose I may have MIS-understood the meaning of the Amway drone’s blogs… perhaps we might put some thought into what those “MIS” letters could stand for. Maybe this “MIS” acronym means:
- “Massively Inspirational Servant”
- “Mogul of Information Systems”
- “Master of Informative Speeches”
… I’ll bet if we all thought about it, we could come up with a dozen meanings for how Orrin Woodward is an amazing “MIS-Leader!”
With that said, the Amway drones seem to have forgotten the war is over. They remind me of the Japanese soldiers stranded on Pacific islands at the end of WWII… cut off from the real world, they were either never told the war was over or refused to believe it. In the same way, the Amway drones continue to anonymously fight a verbal war that has been settled, hiding behind their online alias. (After all, a drone is secretly controlled from a remote location by someone too cowardly to reveal their identity or get into the fight themselves.) C’mon out of the jungle, drones, and do something productive with your life! TEAM and LIFE have moved on and I would suggest the critics do the same.
Imagine how great community building would be if all competitors agreed to utilize the free enterprise system to serve our customers and make a difference in people lives. Personally I wish all our competitors well who desire to serve communities and provide workable solutions to the challenges in the people’s lives. LIFE and TEAM intend to do the same through the Mental Fitness Challenge.
In closing, it’s no surprise that a leader of Orrin’s caliber attracts his share of cowardly critics, but what is impressive is his response. Orrin has learned and taught the power of turning lemons into lemonade in a person’s life. For if you are going to be an achiever and try to change the world, then you better get your armor on and toughen up your skin, because some non-achiever will throw “tomatoes” your way!
Amazing blog post Tim!
Having looked up what it takes to be awarded IAB top leader, I am proud Orrin Woodward is leading us in business.
So true, what a great achievment!
So true we could of ended up with someone else and who knows where we all would be
Another great blog Tim! Agreed, they need to come out of the jungle and do something productive!
Excellent post Tim, thanks for the clarification of the truth
Great post, Tim! Written as well as your new book – which I am really enjoying. We appreciate your wisdom and character. Please keep sharing.
Tim, Your blog reminds me of the quote: “Wisdom is knowing the right path to take…Integrity is taking it.” We are truly blessed by the character of Orrin and the rest of the PC. The courage to take a stand and the integrity to follow through. Let the weak continue to throw tomatoes. We’ll move forward!
That’s right Kris we are going to millions while the drones go backward!!
Tim,
Thank you for reminding us what a great leader we are all following. It’s refreshing to read positive things about the man that has changed so many lives by his unshakable character. I would also like to thank you and the rest of the LIFE leadership team for your continued efforts.
Great article!!! Appreciate all you do!
Team Victory
Bob
Tim, one thing I have always admired about you is that you are a straight shooter. I appreciate your direct narrative of some of these historic events and how you call a spade a spade.
I have been blessed to know you in professional settings, and in personal settings, including your very own household. After working directly for you as your property manager for over 2 years, I was able to see the Tim Marks on stage, and the Tim Marks behind stage. And what a blessing it was to find out that it is indeed the same person. You are a man of your word. Working for you personally only strengthened my trust in your professional and leadership roles.
I only mention this publically to confirm your steadfast character to any of those “drones” or readers of the “drones” that may doubt. I want to personally thank you for who you are and what you stand for.
God Bless,
Neal
Tim,
Thanks for spreading the truth about Orrin.
Tim, thanks for always standing by Orrin with courage as tomatoes are thrown… both of you are models of heroism!
Hi Tim,
I appreciate you and your ability to get straight to the point. Only those looking for an excuse to quit or never get started will even consider the negative input from others. If you wanted to be a dentist, it would not be smart to take career advice from a dental school dropout or even a dentist who had success for only a few years and then began to criticize and blame his partners or others in the profession, or even the profession itself for his failure to continue in the profession. I prefer to follow your advice and the example you have set. The dogs bark (the same repetitious few), but the caravan keeps moving on to a million!
Great post Tim, the acts of the desperate never cease to amaze me. It scares them to death to think we are really going to be able to build a community to a million people by focusing on helping them live the life they’ve always wanted, instead of keeping a community hostage for fear of their retaliation. Just like the Eagle’s song. “You can check out anytime you like, but you can never leave! “
Tim:
Apparently you’re not the only one who has recognized this. Check out this website, they also put the wood to this issue!
http://thenetworkinginquirer.wordpress.com/2012/06/01/the-ugliest/
Tim, what a great post!!!!! Thanks for all you, Chris, Orrin and the rest of the PC do! We are on our way to 1 million people!! Let’s roll……….
Great post Tim! I am reminded of the story of the two possible ways to build the tallest building in the city. Option 1 is to actually build the tallest building and option 2 is to tear all the other buildings down, leaving only yours standing. If people have stopped giving you their resources and trust, then option 2 is all you have left.
I can’t wait to see and experience a community of 1 million people engaged with one another in true community – celebrating each other success and helping in times of need. Who wouldn’t want to be part of a community that was supportive in those ways?
What a great post Tim
I have been around this industry for approximately 30 years. I have personally met a lot of the top performers in this industry. Orrin & the PC teach to up lift and praise people. They’re not out back stabbing one another trying to hold on to what little piece of the pie they have that’s what most MLN so called leaders do today. They don’t hide behind anonymous. They put their character and reputation on the line for what they believe in. And never hide behind anonymous. Anonymous is a cheap non performers way out. Thank you Orrin Woodward for standing on the princible and teaching it. And I will even sign my name Ron Held
Awesome post Tim!
Just Listened to a CD that Orrin did. All I Heard was truth, compassion, and Serve Others. That is a Leader! Orrin, Chris ,you ,and the PC just sweat Leadership. Thanks.
Tim,
What a great post. Thank you. I had read Claude’s and Dans as well. I was unaware of what people were saying. With this knowledge when any of the silliness comes my way I will not be surprised. I am impressed by the character I have seen of the PC. I am also very glad I am part of your group.
Sandra Vancouver bc
Tim,
What an amazing post! I have never had the honor to meet Orrin and have met you a few times, I truly believe even if a watermelon was thrown Orrin, you and the rest of the PC would have the armour to protect us all. Thank you so much for your story and your drive to make us all better.
Soon there will be a LIFE bumper sticker on every car in Florida and then the country!!!!
Naples Florida
The drones will always play “Ketchup” to Orrin! They should throw in the towel instead of wasting good tomatoes! Truth seems to be a MIStery to this one hiding from the realities of LIFE.
Tim – Through a career in professional baseball followed up by 12 years in commercial real estate, I have been around many types of leaders in just as many different fields of expertise. Many of those leaders own / run $100+ million dollar businesses and not one of them could even hold a candle to Orrin Woodward. Just because someone has a successful business (millions or billions) it doesn’t mean that their integrity and character are in check. Many times when character and integrity are lacking, egos take over, and along with that comes protecting of those egos (tomato throwing). When you have egos at the top it creates a culture in the community of entitlement and positional leadership where many of the biggest egos are owned by people that are 2nd and 3rd generation owners in the business that never knew the struggle before the victory.
Of course Orrin is getting “tomatoes” thrown at him. He is threatening those very same egos by standing in the gap for those of us that are trying to help bring back the values that this country was founded on by providing world class leadership products priced at a fraction of the competition not multiples higher than retail.
I for one simply want to say thanks Orrin. Thank you for providing an environment and leadership material to help me understand what it means to be a man the way God planned for it to be and then creating a more than fair and balanced compensation plan for growing this community.
Tymber Lee
Wow! Thanks for stomping out the nonsense and delivering the Truth. We appreciate the courageous stand Orrin and Laurie have made, along with yourself and the Brady’s! Thanks for posting.
Tim, thanks for standing up for Truth with your fellow leader in the battle. It’s so easy to hide & be an anonymous critic these days. Our Enemy has a long history of hiding and manipulating events and people from the shadows. Orrin, the PC and Team stand for Truth.
Hey Tim,
Thank you for showing what it truly means to to stand up to your critics with this blog post. I love how transparent You, Orrin, Chris and the rest of the PC are. It shows that you all truly are people of character, and will stand up for what is right!
Thanks!
Tim thanks for the great post, your great Leadership, your great integrity, and the great vision of the entire PC. We are on our way to a million lives improved through LIFE due to you, the PC, and LIFE members standing for something bigger than ourselves and serving others.
1 million champions vs. tomatoes —- spitballs off a battleship!!!
Thank you for this very insightful and spot-on post, Tim. Much of what has been said about Orrin since he made his courageous stand to strike out on his own ( a true sign of being a leader and not a follower ) is driven by multiple non leader behaviors – including fear, envy, blame, ego, greed, complacency, & lack of courage. This can be seen in the methods that the tomato throwers are using — being anonymous, ad hominem attacks, ignorance/lack of study of the LIFE-TEAM businesses, et al. Any high school English class teaches that you don’t attack the messenger; persuasive papers are written based on facts alone, not perceptions or assumptions.
I am also reminded of that maxim/quote about the phases that all truth passes through that Arthur Schopenhauer stated years ago — Orrin’s truthful stances are being violently opposed presently, however, this community of servant leaders/learners/performers will stand behind him & the rest of the PC since we know the truth = it is self-evident.
Leadership is influence. To know the size of the leader, check his followers. Case closed.
Great article Tim! Thanks for all you and the rest of the LIFE founders do!
Thanks for taking the time to share the truth. I am proud to be involved with a group of people that stand for what is right and spend their time uplifting others instead of trying to tear people down.
Great article Tim. Thank you for all that you do and proud to follow you and the LIFE founders.
Great post Tim,
Very insightful and sweet to the ears. Ambassadors of truth.
James
Looking good, Tim. It’s nice to see some open truth on the internet.
Thank you Tim and the rest of the policy council for theyou Mentallooks Fitness Challenge , for TEAM and for LIFE. Orrin Woodwards vision has developed into a system that today is transforming the lives of thousands and thousands of people around the world!
Great article, Tim! Leading by example is what Orrin and the LIFE leaders are all about. I am proud to be learning, growing, and part of the LIFE business!
Awesome stuff Tim! I guess like Orrin’s said before, “the truth isn’t for everyone”. It has been amazing to watch you from a far and see the example you set forth, pulling no punches and not backing down on sharing truth. Anyone reading this who hasn’t read Voyage of a Viking needs to get themselves a copy, soon!
Tim – Thank you for sharing some solid truths! It’s sad that someone can throw out their character and continue to engage in this type of dis information campaign…let me gently remind these brothers and sisters what the word of God says in Matthew 12:36 – 37 about their careless words.
“But I tell you that every careless word that people speak, they shall give an accounting for it in the day of judgment….For by thy words thou shalt be justified, and by thy words thou shalt be condemned.
AMEN AMEN AMEN!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Thank you for taking the time to put this in PRINT! The behavior they demonstrate towards Orrin Woodward only proves that they are jealous of his incredible, world-changing LIFE!
Thank you for your blog. You hit it out of the ball park. That is why I love the Team and LIFE leaders they lead by example and with integrity!
Thank you for the TRUTHFUL and thought-provoking blog Tim! Men like Orrin Woodward simply cant be tolerated by those who are trying to maintain the status-quo or remain in “power” when better ways, ideas, and people come along. Thank you for all that you and the Policy Council do to keep LIFE and Team world-class organizations that are CHANGING THE WORLD for the BETTER!!!
Great point. If everyone likes you, can you really be doing anything worthwhile?
Amazing post Tim! I absolutely love the posture and conviction you have in this writing to stand up for Orrin using actual facts and data. The truth is very transparent! I am proud to be associated with a community that always has each others backs in a tactful and uplifting way.
Thanks for taking the time to point out the obvious and cut through the ridiculous smoke screen generated by a what appears to be a single lead drone. Your embedded link informative provided an ah-ha moment for me! If people/corporations spent as much time trying to improve themselves as they do creating smear campaigns, the world would be a better place!
Great post Tim!!! It’s hard to argue with facts and the truth.
Ouch! and Amen!
I have been around TEAM for 4 years and prior to that I have been around Amway for 15 years. I have learned a lot while my journey in Amway and God blessed me with a lot of things. Yet when I left to ‘Go with TEAM’ I realized it was all business or should I say bad business. What I have learned and accomplished by being around your mentorship and Orrin’s steadfastness in his obedience to what God has called him to do pales in comparison to those years in Amway. God promises to use all things to His glory for those who believe in Him. I dont know where the other side is spiritually but based on what they are saying from behind the curtains, you sound like the sour Pharisees and Chief priests. At least they had the guts to come in public and make statements and raise their fist. As for TEAM/LIFE and the leaders, God used them to restore a marriage, restore relationships with my kids and has given me an environment to work on my character flaws that I was not willing to face back then.
By the way you are the same one’s who said “Go TEAM Go. Just as a reminder we have.
–thank you
–venkat
Tim,
Thank you for the well written article!
Peggi
Awesome Post!! The blame game is a favorite among many in our culture. When you can’t or won’t accept responsibility for your own failures you look for someone else to take shots at and it is usually at someone who has the very qualities the blamer doesn’t have. I am so honored to be in business with Orrin Woodward because of his conviction backed by actions to do the right thing! I have watched him many times take the high road and make the tough choices to do the right thing. Thanks Orrin for the TRUE LEADERSHIP example to follow!
WOW Tim…that was awesome! Way to set the record straight, and way to lead from the front! Orrin has definitely done what true leaders do, which is develop more leaders, which is exactly what you are…a top notch, world class leader! Cheers!
Tim.
I’ve been following Orrin Woodward and Chris Brady for over 4 years and although that’s not a ton of time, it’s long enough to recognize if someone is the real deal or a phony. In those 4+ years, Orrin, Chris and the rest of the PC have not only operated with the highest degree of integrity as leaders and business owners but I’ve had a chance to spend enough time with them away from business and even being invited to spend some time with some of the leaders at their homes so I’ve seen who they are off the stage and out of the spot light and I have been more and more impressed with these leaders the more I get to know them (not usually the case for most people).
If anyone has something negative to say about what this amazing group of people are doing, I’d like to know what they’re planning on doing to change the world and what’s their motivation behind slandering someone who IS doing something to make a difference?
Thank you posting the FACTS, not just opinions.
Great article Tim! The verse that comes to mind is, “He who exalts himself will be humbled. He who humbles himself will be exalted.” What’s so amazing about Orrin is his grace for his opponents and lack of retaliation.
Tim,
What a great post! Orrin is a true man of character; has his heart in the right place; and a man that follows the Lord.
Great post Tim! Thanks for blogging about this.
Great post Tim. Thanks for sharing and putting the TRUTH and FACTS out there. Orrin is a man of character and his actions reflect a person who puts others first. Orrin is a true leader and I am proud to be part of TEAM and LIFE.
Thank you Tim for this great post!
MIS = Mighty Impressive Superstar!
Tim, thanks for this great article on Orrin. It’s about time the truth started getting posted in more areas on the internet. I pity people who spend all their time bashing men of true character and integrity, and I’m glad to see all these blog posts defending such a great man!
Thank you Tim and Orrin for the example you set for all of us on dealing with critics. We do not choose to focus on the negative experiences we may have had in the past, but are thankful for them because they have prepared us in some way for future challenges. My experience in Qstar lead me to the leadership of TEAM, which I was craving for and lacked in my prior organization. Orrin said, “Hurting people, hurt people..” In the past, their words and negative comments would make me mad..today after reading books, listening to cds and growing me for years, one word comes to mind…grace..Thanks again Tim!
Albert Maglines
Albert, you are absolutely right. You are one of the people I have seen that has blossomed in the TEAM and LIFE culture. Very proud of you and Lynda and I are blessed to have you as leaders in our team!
Anyone who has looked him in the eye and had even a short conversation with Orrin KNOWS that his critics are just jealous. The first time we heard him speak, we just knew he spoke truth, and he has ALWAYS backed it up with his actions. The worldly critics are either evil or stupid – and just don’t understand great leadership when they see it.
Those who want to throw tomatoes at Orrin Woodward will find out he will just them into tomato juice or pasta sauce but either way he will find a way to use it as energy to move ahead! Thanks for the sharing!
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Tim,
What a blog response to those who covet others success!
I believe those who throw the tomatoes realize the mistake they made in letting go or worse yet pushing away a TEAM of leaders who could have taken them to the next level.
Your article is truly that of a choleric leader who has mastered himself (as well as imperfect people can). I am honored to be in this battle with “The Viking” as you are truly a leader who has walked with class as all of the Policy Council has demonstrated.
On to our destiny,
Greg Johnson
Thank you for showing what it means to be a true friend and coming up against the media war with your incredible post on Orrin Woodward! He is a one of a kind leader! We are so grateful to be apart of everything Orrin, and the entire PC of Team stands for!
Great article Tim ! I just had this discussion 5 minutes ago with a guy about how I desire to have critics . Because if you want no critics ,say nothing ,do nothing, be nothing. I couldn’t agree with you more. When I have achieved all the great accomplishments that Orrin has I will have critics to.
PS. I did find it amazing that I have that discussion and 5 minutes later I read your post! LOVE IT!!
I appreciate the character that is displayed by the leadership of TEAM and LIFE in the times of turmoil that have surrounded them for quite a period of time. I have never heard them respond in an antagonistic manner in spite of the vitriolic behavior directed at them.
When someone’s motivation is less than honorable they will resort to all sorts of behavior that is irrational, underhanded and maybe even illegal. It is amazing to watch what happens as people will then try to rationalize their behavior.
We know that you will stay the course as you move forward. We also pray for you on a regular basis that you will “lead well in the role you are in as you walk with God.”
What an awesome post Tim! And so very true. After I read your book and found out your mom’s name was Sandy Marks I was going to tease you and tell you we might be related because my maiden name is Sandy Marks also! I’m with team conviction with Kristen Seidl. Take care
Love this post!! I haven’t read any of the negative, just because Jim & I choose not to since we’ve been apart of Team. But I am going to print this & keep it in my folder just incase other people do read the nonsense things about Orrin. LOL It does just make me laugh how strange people can be! Thank you & Amy and the rest of PC for always taking the higher road!!
God Bless Jenny
Tim, first, I am glad someone if refuting all the nonsense about Orrin, second, WOW I read 100 pages of your book Sat at work (union gig, don’t ask) what a great story, mine is more adverse, but the repeated hope about addictions is full of such hope. I would like to shake your hand in Milwaukee. Mike.
So blessed to be a part of this organization.
How about “Master of Innovative Solutions?” Great job of explaining how futile such petty arguments are. Sounds like some people need to grow up.
Great post!
Awesome blog Tim! The story does need to be told for instructional purposes. God bless you and your family.
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Tim, Great Post!
“Answer a fool as his folly deserves lest he be wise in his own eyes.”
You have answered well! I am proud to be associated. I became involved in October 2007. I never had the pleasure of being associated with the other company
I am thankful for many things.
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I love your “Mis” acronyms. They are all true of course. I remember seeing Orrin and Laurie in the early days crossing stage and said – hey, I want to be in their organization! Today, I am. Thank you Orrin for making it possible.
Exactly! We have all moved on and are busy helping people improve themselves by utilizing an unbelievable training system. Time for those mushrooms/tomatoes to get a LIFE and move on as well. They are definitely chugging the poison hoping somehow that we will die. Enjoy it! On to a million!
Chuck, I couldn’t have said it better. I am amazed that with all of the philanthropic causes that a person can take up to better the world, whether it be missionary work, scientific discovery, being a Big Brother or building a Habitat for Humanity home, there are some people whose favorite hobbby is lobbing tomatoes at New York Times best-selling authors like Orrin Woodward. Imagine if we were to flick on the lights in the basement and discover all the critics typing away on their negative blogs – we need only say “boo” to send them scurrying. Truth and courage will always prevail.
Tim, I agree and hope the drones are quiet.
Lets all just play our best while building others up
not tearing down
I love Chuck’s comment above
I think if people focused more on making a difference than being critical, we’d all live in a better place! Thank you again Tim for leading from the front!
A special thanks goes out to Orrin for having the courage to let time prove him right. Great post TIM for you are a great leader just as Orrin. Proud to be associated with this organization
Awesome post Tim! I am so grateful for you, Orrin, Chris and Mark Paul for paving the way! Those naysayers act like children on the playground instead of being business leaders and adults. That’s why we are in Team and moving to helping 1 million people reach their potential and obtain their dreams.
Tim,
Great post! Thank you.
Tim, this blog just reaffirms what a great decision I made when I became part of this awesome business called LIFE! Let’s just pray THEY get the courage to move on and get a LIFE for themselves!
Tim THANK YOU for your post! I’m saddened to think of all that needs to be done in our country, and “they” are actually taking the time to throw tomatoes at a man like Orrin Woodward. A man that stands for and has proven over and over and over, that he is a man of Character and Integrity! What a waste… but when someone is desperately falling behind – “they” take to desperate measures.
I am truly honored to be part of an organization that brings this information to light, and is transparent about the truth.
AGAIN, I THANK YOU!
That’s Awesome Tim!!!
Let’s call the cowards out! I find it amazing that all the leaders on the Team always sign their name to everything they write. Maybe they “amway drones” are to embarrassed to sign their name because they know they are wrong in what they write.
Let’s look at what motivates them to write negative about Orrin and the Life Team, I will bet they write this crap for their own gain thinking that if they can put a little doubt into a persons life that is checking out joining Life that some how they would join amway. Ha Ha Ha that’s is so funny! In reality the person won’t join anything and think that everything is a scam. I’m glad I didn’t look at the negative online because Dolores and I have been financially free since September of 2003 from the mentorship of Tim Marks. The Team and Life product I have been listening to has helped my in all areas of my life and when you apply that thinking it flat out works!!
Life is growing faster than ever and the MFC put together by Orrin and the PC will be in the house holds of millions of people around the world no one can stop it or deny it, it’s going to happen
God Bless
What an awesome post Tim! Some folks float along waiting and hoping for someone to come along and do something. Then there’s people like Orrin who stand up and do positive things – only to get criticized. The world needs more people like Orrin Woodward making positive things happen. Thanks for your leadership to guide the way through this journey called life.
Criticism is the death-gargle of non-achievers. Let the lilly-livered mediocres live their lives in the safety of their armchair of neither victory nor defeat. It is amazing the way some folks will throw mushrooms and tomatoes (some feel like they are still canned) at anyone who tries to accomplish something meaningful. The United States was founded by people who were brave enough to step out and try, not sit back and criticize from a position of relative safety. Well, forgive us for trying to get out of the quicksand and accomplish something!
Tim, thank you for having the character to take a stand for truth, and taking the time to point out the truth regarding our admired leader, Orrin Woodward. It is always better to follow a man of character than to follow a person of excuses and criticism. Truth cannot be squelched, and time will prove it to be right.
To me, Orrin is the ultimate servant leader, & his success comes from living a life of significance. His vision is clear, his emphasis is on making a difference in the lives of people, & because of that, success and positive results have followed.
I am very very thankful to be part of a high performing organization, led by servant leaders where we have the chance to experience both success and significance if we so choose. For me, that’s what matters.
Mjr
Awesome post Tim!! we are so blessed to have in our LIFE time a person with CHARACTER and INTEGRITY that will STAND for TRUTH and that will STAND for RIGHT no matter what the cost. I’m so proud of you TIM for always STANDING up for Orrin, there is a WORD, ” Whomsoever much is given, of him much is required” I’m thankful and proud to follow you and the LIFE FOUNDERS, and you will, and is ALWAYS in my PRAYERS. May God continue to bless and keep you as you continue to do HIS will. God Bless!!!
Tim just nailed it. It is very easy from the outside to think you know what you are talking about but the reality is that Orrin has accomplished some great things WHILE having people attack his character. I have been around him long enough now that I would have seen these character flaws. He is human but he is one of if not, the most, character centered people I have ever meet.
I believe Orrin is the ultimate servant leader, and his success comes from living a life of significance. The vision he casts is clear, his emphasis is on making a difference in the lives of people, & because of that, success and positive results have followed.
I am very very thankful to be part of a high performing organization, led by incredible servant leaders where we have the chance to experience both success and significance if we so choose.
To me, thats what matters
Mjr
Wow! It doesn’t take a rocket scientist to know from listening to 1 talk of Orrin’s that he Heart is in the Right Place, His Intentions are to Serve & He is Exceptional at All he does!
But Obviously it does take a simpleton or a hard heart to miss that, Sad Commentary that Ripping at Great Leaders is a Popular Life Waster for so many!
Chris, Well said. It is amazing you and I had different seats at different times in our lives to watch PC leaders. When were outsiders we were attracted to the results they were producing in the middle of a failing business and then we both had a chance to observe and experience them from inside and grow with the leaders. And now as we get more closer to the leaders as we strive to become leaders it is evident, the character of Tim and Amy and all the PC leaders is as rock solid as it gets. They are the balcony people we were looking for. Thank you for leading us and growing under the mentorship of Tim as we are reaping the rewards of your growth in the process. Love you brother.
No doubt these haters have spent to much time within the echo chamber, mistaking repeated opinions for facts. I suggest anyone who is unsure listen to what Orrin has actually said. I just re-listened to LIFE 33, Nothing Ventured, Nothing Gained. Perhaps one of the greatest leadership talks ever. Orrin is the real deal, and yet he remains a humble servant.
Great post. This reminds me of the saying that those who find fault in others are often guilty of the very things for which they criticize. Whether or not the ‘Amway drones’ choose to acknowledge (or bash) Orrin Woodward’s superior leadership and business entrepreneurship has no bearing on his real value or the truth he promotes.
So PROUD to be following such a courageous leader who continues to follow the right path, not the easy one. Thank you for shedding light on the TRUTH Tim! Amazingly written.
Well said Tim. What if more people emulated MIS-leaders like Orrin?
Motivating
Inspiring
Serving
Nice Job Paul. Very proud of you and love the changes you have made in your life utilizing the TEAM and LIFE material and the person you have become. Stay focused and claim your victory. Its waiting for you.
Filtering lies, innuendoes, conjecture and rumors from authentic truth is truly a worthwhile endeavor but so exhausting!
Great post Tim! Orrin is a person of integrity, and time is proving him to be right.
Thanks Tim for laying it out there for us… My life has changed dramatically since joining Team and LIFE has been the exclamation point. My wife and I are excited about the future for America. Thank you Orrin and the Policy Council for your guidance.
So Proud to be part of this business with people of integrity and character!!
Well said Tim! Everybody needs to read this! Facts, must have facts= truth!
Tim…thanks for such a wonderful post! We all need to stand up for Orrin and let the world see for themselves that we truly are a community!
Great article Tim,
Keep spreading the good word, truth is sweet to the ear. Orrin we are proud to be in the fight with you and all our P.C. leaders, keep leading to a million….
Great stuff, Tim. I wish we could see the money trail online to see who is paying these negative bloggers. That would be enlightening, wouldn’t it. Orrin is the real deal, and as time goes on, the naysayers look dumber and dumber. They should quit now while they’re behind.
Thanks for all you do!
Amen! True leaders focus on cultivating themselves and exploiting their God-given potential to its fullest. It is sad to think that others use their God-given talents to gossip and slander. What Orrin Woodward has accomplished and is continuing to accomplish can be labeled nothing short of amazing. A true Christian leader becoming the hands and feet of God, serving others through unconditional love. The TRUTH can be ignored but cannot be refuted!
At random, let’s line up 10,000 people per organization from TEAM/LIFE and 5 or 10 other organizations – networking, MLM, regular corporations, government, church – doesn’t matter. Then let’s ask a couple of simple questions based on before and after joining the particular organization:
1. Is your faith life better?
2. Is your family life better?
3. Are your finances better?
4. Is your health better?
5. Are you having more fun? …you get the idea.
Thanks for a great article Tim! It’s refreshing to hear leaders support their leaders!
Incredible article Tim. We are blessed to be associated with Orrin and everyone else in the Team
I loved your acronmys for MIS-leader. This massively inspirational servant has helped me change my thinking in all areas of my life, in a very positive way. His books, cds and live talks have “misled” me into a happier, more fulfilled life.
Tell us how you really feel Tim…..outstanding! We love this straight forward to the point no beating around the bush commentary on how it stands…….bottom line? Hurting people hurt people….but what they fail to see is that although they may be hurting….they can “turn their frown upside down” and get their behinds out there and help others too…if they would quit pouting. We thank God everyday that this community has come into our lives. So proud to be moving ahead in the fight to get our country back on its feet again…one family at a time! To a million with a SMILE on our faces!
Roy and Brenda Hatcher
Tim, thanks for the great blog post! Thanks for the courage and integrity you, Orrin, Chris and all the P.C. leaders have in leading this great community! We are investing our life in a cause that will make a positive impact on our future generations! Its so great to be part of an organization that still has ethics, character and integrity!!
Great blog Tim! Orrin and Laurie, Chris and Terri, Amy and you and the rest of the PC thrieve to teach us CHARACTER and INTEGRITY. In today’s society so many people are so comfortable with not Living Intentionally for Excellence that they throw tomato’s at The Team. Thanks to The PC we are reaching One Million people and will regain Character and Intergrity one family at a time.
Orrin, the MFC is truely groundbreaking. What an insight to anyone who has the courage to take it. Just this evening told someone not to judge something they do not understand.
If I could stand up and clap so you could hear it I would but considering I am in my home office my husband would just think I am nuts. This article is wonderful. I was not part of the journey to see the ups and downs that brought Orrin and the PC to the launch of LIFE but I can say that it doesn’t matter to me. I am a LIFE member, subscriber, etc. and nothing could change my mind. I am a self-employed business owner and I tell every person who inquires about my business that the Launching a Leadership Revolution series can take all the credit for my success. It kills me when my personal testimony is combated by some random critic on the internet. Thank you Tim for writing an accurate article and saying what a lot of people wish they could say to the masses.
A Truly awesome article Tim thanks.
We are honored to be affiliated with Orrin as well as the entire policy council! Orrin and Laurie, both have character, attitude, and integrity, with their purpose shining through – which is to help others to live a life of excellence! Making a Difference in others lives and LEADING the world in a POSITIVE direction. We have enjoyed each and every book we have read that Orrin has written. It has been a long time since anyone has stepped up to the plate and to lay it all on the line for what they believe (and is) the right thing to do each and every day!
People are alwas attracted to success. Some want to learn and grow from it others just want to tear it down. That’s been the way of things since the fall of man. We all have a choice when faced with another persons success. We can stand with the strong and noble few who applaud and seek to emulate or we can sink to the baser level of the majority, clawing and tearing at the edifice of greatness. It may seem at times the battle is futile but we already know the war has been won.
I love your straight at you guns blazing attitude Tim! Orrins rocks in all he does.. bottom line!!
Tim thank you so much for this great post! Orrin Woodward and his family are great examples to all men, women and children. What great leaders he has helped develop like Chris Brady, Claude Hamilton, yourself and all the PC men. We thank you for all you do to help us develop and grow! Blessings.
Thanks Tim for clearing the air!
Kerri
Thank you Tim, for telling it like it is. I have had the opportunity to meet Orrin in person and I have never met someone who seeks the good in everyone. It’s sad to see people throw tomatoes at a man they have never met or worse, that have and disagree with his plan to help as many families as possible. Orrin with the help of Tim, Chris, Bill, Claude, George, Dan and the other great leaders WILL make a difference.
Thank you and God Bless
Thanks for the post Tim. The character, integrity and genuine leadership that Orrin, Chris, yourself and the rest of the TEAM and LIFE leadership embody could never be fake and stand the test of time as it has and will continue to do. Thanks again!!!
Thanks for setting the record strait! There comes a time when leaders in the know have to speak up for the truth. Thank you for being such a leader!
Excellent article Tim. People certainly don’t like it when they pick the wrong team.
Thanks Tim~ amazing how skewed things can get without facts- these stories of courage and truth and honesty simply remind us that this is truly the best leadership development program out there!
Tim~ Your comments are so true and a testimony that truly there is no better leadership development program out there. To those folks out there- who criticize everything anyway- it could be almost any topic of trying to get better in some area of life- “Whatever!”
You hit the nail on the head! People who negatively attack are scared and intimidated. I’m sure the success that L.I.F.E. is having makes them nervous because they need to examine whose following them (or not). Just Like Tebow draws the attacks people attack Orrin the same. Im positive its because people with character makes those who don’t have it uncomfortable! Thanks for the post Tim and for all Orrin has done to blaze the trail in Leadership!!!!
Well put TIm, I agree with Chris Mattis comment. Listen to one of Orrin’s talks and you decide.
Excellent post Tim. Well said and everyone needs to read this. Thank you for all you and the rest of the PC do and am proud to be associated with you and the LIFE founders. We are on our way to 1 Million!
I’m so thankful that I was exposed to Team and LIFE. Every aspect of my life is improving every day. I’m encouraged and challenged to be better all the time by the awesome people I work with and the materials put out by Orrin Woodward and the rest of the great leaders.
It baffles me that anyone would take the time to bad mouth Orrin and all the work he is doing. Until I take a look at the content of the “tomato throwing”. John Mossner is right, it would be interesting to see who is funding all this negative.
I heard once that “people of integrity expect to be believed and when they’re not they let time prove them right.”
I guess that time’s a coming.
Thank you Tim!
Tim… I so appreciate your leadership, character, and loyalty! You, Orrin, Chris, Bill, etc… are a dream team of leaders. Orrin Woodward and the TEAM would not even be close to the same without you and your ‘lead from the front’ example!! God bless, kb
I think Orrin Woodward is quite the achiever and am so proud to be a part of the LIFE organization. The book RESOLVED he has written is the most FABULOUS book I have ever read and I could not put it down. The morals and values Orrin has are the top of the chart in my opinion. So to all the “nay sayers” you are so wrong about Orrin Woodward as he is a true Leader!
Well spoken, Tim. Thank you for all you do to support Orrin, the TEAM, and the cause. 1 million lances of truth!!
Today’s The Day!!!
Holger
Evil will never defeat the truth. Thanks Tim
God Bless
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Excellent post Tim! It disgusts me to see people throwing tomatoes at Orrin, but it’s refreshing in a way. I would be a little worried if we were trying to change the world and the world wasn’t fighting back.
Very impressive article Tim. This verse comes to mind after reading your article. ” Peace of mind means a healthy body, but jealousy will rot your bones” I really enjoyed your book Voyage of a Viking, very good read. Keep up the excellent work
Sid
Incredible post Tim!! Unfortunately truth will always be attacked. However truth will always prevail. Thanks, goes out to you, Orrin & Chris, and the rest of the PC, for being transparent, and continuing to share the truth with the community of TEAM/LIFE. For those in the world that continue to try to increase the size of their life, by tearing others lives down, should be adult enough to indulge in the TEAM/LIFE system. Let it brain cleanse their mind & hearts, so they can get on the right path. It is evident that they don’t have the Leadership in their organizations, or lives, to guide them to the path of correction, in the 8 F’s of their lives. As we all know, there has never been a stature erected to a critic. Thanks again Tim. the undying Leadership of the PC is highly appreciate.
Tim,
What an awesome blog! Thank you for saying what many of us have wanted to say for so long, delivered in a way that only you can.
“Like spit-balls bouncing off a battle-ship” we will endure the inevitable tomato-throwing, turn it into energy to fuel our vessel, and keep on sailing our ship toward LIFE Island!!
Thank you for all that you and the rest of the P.C. do to cast the vision and provide the tools necessary to achieve our goals and dreams and God’s purpose for our lives.
Orrin Woodward is a MIS- Leader (Master of Infinite Servitude). All he does is serve everyone he come in contact with.
Great article; educating people to know the truth and to defend the truth. Together we will maintain the freedoms for the generations to come and millions more.
I have watched Orrin from stage for the past 10 years. He has taught me so many things that have positively impacted my life! My wife and I are blessed to be associated with him and Team.
Very impressive Tim! Orrin definitely puts forth the action that success requires…..tough skin soft heart
Great article Tim. Thanks for speaking truth. I am so thankful for all the truth I have learned in my association with Team and LIFE.
Fantastic blog Tim. It will go down in history since it’s my very first blog read.
Great info. Thanx for setting the record straight, for me.
First blog i’ve ever read.Great info. Thanx for setting the record straight, Tim
Great post, Tim! Anytime someone stands out from the crowd and creates a (leadership) revolution, there’s bound to be naysayers. It surprises and disturbs me at how comfortable people have become with average. If they truly heard what they say or read what they write without their negative glasses on, they would be shocked at themselves. They must be paid by the competition.
Thank you Tim for sharing truth! LIFE is changing the culture in this world! I am so thankful for Orrin and for all of you on the PC for fighting the battles for us and for turning those tomatoes into salsa so we can have the opportunity to Live The LIFE we’ve Always Wanted! Thank you and God bless!
What a phenomenal post!! Anyone who has had a chance to listen to Orrin can tell his character from the beginning. It truly is only when you go against the grain to make things better that the people in the world (usually those that make the rules) try and put down those making the change for the better. TEAM and LIFE will go to 1 million people because those who believe in the cause and the vision of what Orrin, Chris and the rest of the PC have brought forth. Thank you for being a positive voice out there for Orrin because those who know him best know that he is too humble to brag about himself.
Well said Tim!
I really appreciate what Orrin is doing in the area of leadership and also your great friendship with him.
My wife has watched me for 36 years do business with several people. She has a sense of how genuine and forth right and honest people are. She gives Orrin and Laurie a thumbs up.
You know I could have given a much more logical perspective to prove the same point. My wifes perspective is even more accurate than logic.
Bill Newton
I remember Keith Anderson who was a District Court Judge for 24 years telling the story of first meeting Orrin Woodward. He watched him interact with people for about an hour and commented to me how impressed he was with how intently he listened to everyone with such care and compassion!! He later after learning to know Orrin believed he was an incredible man with amazing character and integrity! Judge Anderson loved truth!! Keith’s funeral was yesterday but his words and great understanding of people and truth are alive today!
Having gone through this ordeal on a much more microscopic level compared to Orrin Woodward, I got a taste of what you’re talking about, Tim. I can’t imagine what someone is thinking when they use those tactics! Anyone who knows Orrin Woodward will have a pretty loud Hogwash Alarm go off when reading any information that would defame his character.
Thanks for a great article Tim! I’ve saved the link to it as well thought out and logical ammo to lob back at the next MIS-informed tomato thrower who crosses my path.
Tim,
Thanks for all you do! Our time around this group of people has and continues to strengthen our faith and every other “F”. I can never thank you and Jim Martin enough when it comes to just the faith F alone.
It’s amazing how the “amway drones” continue to solidify the lack of character and integrity which was becoming known years ago. Man up and accept responsibility for your own actions and maybe some day your business at Amway will grow as fast as LIFE TEAM.
God Bless,
Brian Sommers
Great post Tim. It one thing for them make ridiculous statements about Orrin, but making even more ridiculous claims about organizations who do the research to determine who makes their list and who wins based on results is ludicrous to say the least. ” People of integrity expect to be believed, and when they aren’t, they let time prove them right.” To all the naysayers out there, “Time” is working for Orrin! Eventually when all is said and they will fade into oblivion just like the others who have done nothing significant in their lives. Let’s pray for them to see the light.
Tim,
You remind me of our pastor, and that’s a good thing!! He (and you) is never afraid to ‘tell it like it is’ and has the courage to name names. Thank you for your continued revelation of the facts. You know the Woodwards just about as thoroughly as anyone, and your admiration, respect and love for them continues. I appreciate the honesty your blog contains.
May the good Lord continue to bless you and Amy!
LaDonna
I agree totally La Donna
Excellent post! It takes a lot of forethought to put all of this into words, especially when you realize that the truth may hurt. I’ve met Orrin Woodward myself, and I’m proud to say that as leaders who stand up for the truth, in thinking about other people FIRST, he is 100% on the mark!
Theresa Lyons
Having read the books and heard Orrin and the leaders of team and life speak there is no doubt that the rantings of these obtuse individuals will be a distant memory. thank you Tim Marks
Thank you Tim Marks for bringing to light this story.This smear campaign cannot and should not stand unchallenged. People who have benefited from Orrin Woodward’s vast knowledge, his perspective, and truly giving, selfless heart KNOW THE TRUTH. I am one who has been challenged and blessed by the information Orrin teaches. Jealousy and under-handed tactics are revealed here ….looks like there is a group out there who should be learning about principles!!!
Tim, thank you so much for this post. The courage & conviction of Orrin Woodward is amazing & I know we appreciate so much the haracter he had to do the terribly hard things so more people could have a chance to Live the lives they’ve always wanted!
Thank you all so much!
Jason & Nicole Vannicola
Great post Tim. I have to wonder if anyone over there has thought about how much more productive they could be if THEY applied the same principlespromoted with LIFE. Some people find it easier to tear down than to become better themselves.
Orrin is a fabulous leader. He leads with truth and grace and part of what he teaches is to avoid gossip and negativity. Anyone spreading rumors and lies would do well to learn from Orrin. Thank Tim!!!
Tim
Thanks for bringing to light the truths of what can go on behind closed doors of a corporation with less then stellar character.
The Life materials and the mental fitness challenge have been a great benefit in my life. I am truly grateful for Orrin Woodward and all of the Team leaders for their strength to stand strong in the face of such “tomato throwing”.
Roger Miller
Tim, I appreciated your entire article, but I especially thought you nailed it in your closing when you said, “it’s no surprise that a leader of Orrin’s caliber attracts his share of cowardly critics, but what is impressive is his response”. Right on.
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Thanks for feeding the truth machine Tim! Orrin and you are an inspiration to my family
Birds of a feather. Sometimes we are equally evaluated by who doesn’t like us. Thank you Tim for putting it out there. Orrin has a true friend.
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Great article about a great man. Men of character and integrity, when maligned, allow time to prove them right. Time will reveal Orrin to be the true leader he is.
Thanks Tim, for such POSITIVE article about Orrin. After all, “You can’t win a puking contest with a buzzard!” Enough said.
Thank you Tim for bringing the truth forward on this issue. I was not aware of the specific background information & details relating to Orrin’s departure. It is truly amazing to think about the enormous waste of time & energy the “drones” are spending on their attempts to “trash” Orrin. The more time they spend doing this the better the results seem to be getting for LIFE, Orrin & the entire PC (can you say “backfire”?). Imagine the good that the “drones” could be accomplishing in their own lives & businesses if they channeled this same negative energy into something positive? I amost feel sorry for the “drones”.
Well said Tim! I am proud to be assoiciated with such quality people!
I continue to be amazed at the effort drones will go to to make someone look bad just to feel better about themselves. Tim, you did such a masterful job of setting the things straight. If anyone is still not convinced Orrin is not deserving of his recognition they never will be.
hmmm….hurting people hurt others is very evident and I’m sad for them that they feel that it’s ok…. it’s a blessing that the PC leaders have all taught us so well that we don’t have to lower ourselves to that and we actually pray for them and their hearts! Wow…the PC leaders are an incredible example and influence! Thank you Orrin and Laurie for putting yourselves out there for us
Very well said miss Vi!!!
Tim, thanks so much for all you and the PC do for us. If all of these Amway drones would spend more time with helping and serving other people, instead of trying to put down Orrin, who is helping and serving other people, this country would be better off!!! God Bless Orrin Woodward and the rest of the PC for being servant leaders and showing the rest of us how to become servant leaders on our way to a million servant leaders.
Thanks for the awesome post. We echo your comments and more. Count us in to continue to support impacting this country one family at a time. Thanks for all that you do.
A man of integrity expects to be believed, and when not, lets time prove him right!! Orrin is that man! Great blog TIm!
Awesome post Tim!! If only more individuals would RESOLVE to Living Intentionally For Excellence, our great nation would enjoy the freedoms that our founding fathers faught and died for. What an amazinig visionary Orrin is! His continued courage has changed so many lives! I am so proud to be running with this pack of Rascals! Thank you Orrin and Laurie and the rest of the PC for your continued courage. TEAM/LIFE is prepared for this battle as we go out there house to house helping to make a difference one life at a time!
DREAM WARRIOR TRIBE – ONE MILLION PEOPLE!
Excellently put!!!
Thanks for the true facts. The facts that truly change peoples lives.
Great post Tim! Well researched and organized.
I guess the spoil sports have nothing better to do all day than to sit at their computers and throw tomatoes while LIFE members under the leadership of Orrin are out there helping people live the life they always wanted. Apparently their business is really hurting if they have time on their hands.
Excellant post tim! Thanks for sharing some truth.
It’s never failed to amaze me how quick people are to attack someone.
Clearly, in Orrin Woodward we have a man of character that is willing to show anyone willing to learn how to have the life they’ve always wanted and yet some will ignore that and attempt to crush any positive.
I am proud to stand beside Orrin, you Tim, and all the policy council as we prove to the entire world what a determined group of individuals can do to change the world for the better.
Thank you for helping lead the way.
Orrin, an inspiration from a humble leader! Tim, great work!
Great post Tim, I wish we could all have the courage to stand like Orrin does. Hopefully through our teaching we will have a lot more people take a stand for what they believe in. Great job on getting this out so people can learn the truth.
Thanks Tim for just laying it out there and saying what we have all been thinking. Thanks for standing tall.
Just as a tree must bear fruit, and foliage, year after year so to must people. Every year for 3 years Orrin had risen the charts odd worlds greatest, most experience, wise, and influential leadership experts in the world. THE WORLD…….. Every year, year after year, Orrin Woodward has proved, through the results of his community’s growth that his leadership is nor a remnant of past performance, but a result of current fruitful action. When you judge a tree with fruit you don’t immediately walk up to a tree with full, blossoming, lively colored fruit and say to yourself, “self, judging by the look of this fruit the taste must be horrible.” I am sorry, but let’s be honest, that is a completely illogical conclusion. People are like tree as the Bible describes. Let a man be JUDGED not by man, but by God. If you must make a judgment call however, judge based on the results, the legacy, the fruit, and three heart. Orrin Woodward’s life has been, and will continue to be a fruitful one. And, as god track record shows, it will also be a life of great service!
Tim,
To Shepherd the heart, one must have one (heart). When GOD took our oldest son home, you were one of the first, after Terry Brady, to comfort our hearts. Our nation and our children and grandchildren need us to stand strong in the gap. Expect bigger critiques than those few hiding behind a web page. I stand strong in the trench with you my friend!! We will pray for them….GOD will give those with no heart to shepherd their just reward. Meanwhile, we have work to do….BP..
the nRevolution has
Double barrel approach–but eloquently said. Well done!
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Tim, this was a good reminder for me, that when the finger is pointed at someone else, it often makes us look silly because we have to stretch the truth a little to make others look bad. Sometimes the whole argument is silly because everyone else has forgotten/forgiven and moved on. Thank you!
If the tomato throwers would spend as much time bettering themselves instead of throwing tomatoes, this would be a better country. Orrin backs up his words with character, something that is lacking in so many.
If the tomato throwers would spend half as much time improving themselves instead of bashing Orring, this country would be in a better state of freedom. Orrin backs his word with character, something that is missing in so many leaders these days.
I Love the Mental Fitness Challenge, it’s packed full of great wisdom! Thanks Orrin Woodward for reminding us of our principles.
Thank you Tim for standing in the gap with Orrin and all of the PC . Your model of true servant leadership gives those of us striving to live a life of excellence heart and courage to change ourselves and change the world.
Thanks for an amazing post or Orrin and the character he has compared to so many in the world today.
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Tim Marks has been one of the greatest leaders i have had the chance to listen to live and on cds. Because of leaders like Tim Marks I have been able to get out of debt, fix some broken relationships, and get my life focused on my God given dream. Tim, You totally hit goliath on the forhead with this post. Keep standing up for truth. Also great job on the character cdnon the mfc it is awsome and life changing.
Elias, I am so proud of you buddy. You have grown so much in such a short period of time. You are blowing my mind. Keep the focus and God will bless all your efforts. Keep fighting for your dreams.
MIS – More Insiteful Speaking
The Numbers speak for themselves, how many people are getting better, their lifes improving because of the Woodwards tireless efforts. Amen
Great blog Tim.
I love the creative things that are coming out of the ‘MIS’. Sherri, you have been one of those great examples that continues to work on yourself and a true servant leader that you have become. Thanks for being in our lives and making us feel loved ALL the time.
Thanks Tim, I too am amazed that there are so many that like to waist good produce instead of being productive themselves. Thanks for all You, Orrin, Chris, and the rest of the PC have done over the years. You guys and your wives give hope to hundreds of thousands and have helped my family greatly.
Thank you Tim for this post. Watching the grace and character Orrin has displayed through so many attempts to besmirch his reputation has taught me even more about what it means to be a modern day hero. Even through the seemingly never-ending drivel of contempt thrown at Orrin, I have never heard a slanderous word from Orrin’s mouth towards any of his critics. That right there says it all.
You my rock star are a great example for me and so many people in our team and outside our team are blossoming because of the example you have set and continue to strive in the calling that God has bestowed on you. I love you and our dreams and goals are coming true.
Thanks for another great blog posting Tim. I think much of the confusion that people have in the term ‘leader” is that there are so few real ones, most don’t recognize when a true leader is standing in their presence. In fact, leaders don’t do much standing. Orrin Woodward, Chris Brady, and you, Tim Marks, are not standing around waiting to be noticed and recognized, you are battling mediocrity and helping to pull up and develop the next generation of leaders. Everyone is entitled to an opinion, but those who cowardly voice theirs in anonymity usually have much to hide, rather than standing proud in front of their beliefs, exposing themselves to the tomato hurlers that eventually rot in shame.
I am so moved by your remarks of the hurtful comments towards Orrin from nonamers who are unworthy to be on the same planet with you & Orrin & the PC & all of us. I was always told that sticks & stones will always hurt us, but names & words never do. That should be reversed. I could feel your blood pressure rise. I know that mine did. You are a great & loyal friend to all who know you, especially Orrin , & wrightfully so. May God Bless you, Orrin Life & Team.
Aviva, You are truly God sent in our lives. Happy 78th birthday. I wish some of the younger people in our world have as much passion and desire to see this world be a better place like you do. You have touched Lynda and I in a special way. Your heart is so big, I just hope I can be half as good as you are when I am 78. I love you.
Very well said Tim.
Hey Tim,
Great truth in your article. Really, we shouldn’t be surprised when someone is criticized. That is typically the sign of greatness. Like Teddy Roosevelt says, “You don’t want to be criticized? Then say nothing, do nothing, be nothing.”
Walmart? Criticized. Jesus? Criticized. Reagan? Criticized. Orrin Woodward? Criticized. I’d say we’re in pretty good company.
Thanks Tim and Amy for holding the line…and standing for truth. Sometimes we put someone on a pedestal because of their position in traditional business or in their massive educational background, but really…let’s look at their character, their honesty, their loyalty, their encouraging of others… and I pray that we also hold ourselves to this higher standard.
Holly Schmitz
Good post Tim, I have read enough books since being a part of Team to understand the “Critic Theory” Ayone who accomplishes anything is going to have them! If you don’t have them you probably are a coch potatoe. Orrin has so many accomplishments in his young life already, that he will always have many critics. All one has to do is check this man out and you will see what he has really accomplished. I am proud to be working with him to change this country. One Million, here we come. Steve
Way to set the record straight!
Mike, You are a great testimony of the system at woek one’s life. Thanks for making all the changes you make to fulfill the calling God has given you. You are growing to be a great leader in LIFE. Very proud of you.
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Thanks for being so bold about sharing the truth Tim! We are blessed to have a leader such as Orrin Woodward who is willing to stand for what is right & not being swayed by the tomatoes!!!
While those that are hurting continue to hurt others, sometimes with lies – People such as Orrin & yourself are reaching out to bless others with this LIFE opportunity. That is tremendous!!!
Tim,
Marlan and I are so proud to be associated with TEAM/LIFE and to lead others into the Truth that is presented in every product and tool that we have access to. People are drawn to the light of these truths. Light dispells darkness. Let us shine our lights of Truth so brightly that darkness will be pushed back farther and farther!
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Tim, your post is dead on accurate!!!…..
When we got started I contacted the FBI and did a background check on Orrin and the Team (wonder if I did that on the drones…hmmm?).
Orrin has been true to his heart!! He continuously serves with humility and always held the line for helping others with character, integrity and grace!!
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From the first time we heard and met Orrin, we knew we had to be with him and TEAM! Truth speaks so loudly that I can’t deny it. We are truly blessed to be with Orrin and Chris and all of TEAM. The comparison with the “others guys” doesn’t even compare. It’s scary to think we might have stayed!!! We are so proud of the leadership of TEAM–Thank you for everything you are and do!
“Orrin Woodward: Whistleblower; Tomato Magnet… | Tim Marks” was
genuinely entertaining and insightful! In todays universe that’s tricky to do.
Many thanks, Sue
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