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The Truth About Uplines and Downlines They Don't Tell You

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Let's be real for a second. When you hear the words "upline" and "downline," what comes to mind? For a lot of people, it's those sketchy pyramid scheme vibes. I get it. I've been there. My name is Brian Ouma, I'm 20 years old, and in the one year I've been an entrepreneur, I've seen both sides of this coin. I've worked with legit companies and I've worked with total scams. And let me tell you, the difference always, always comes down to the people. See, I think we get the whole idea wrong. We picture a chain, with some big boss at the top shaking it and everyone at the bottom just getting dizzy. That's a terrible way to live, and honestly, a terrible way to do business. What I've learned—the hard way—is that it's not a chain. It's a bridge. And I'm going to tell you exactly how to tell if you're building a bridge or just being used as a link in a chain. So, What Am I Even Talking About? Okay, let's break it...

What It Takes to Be an Entrepreneur: A 20-year-Old's Hard-learned Lessons

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My name is Brian Ouma, and I’m an entrepreneur. A year ago, I was in Form 4, juggling textbooks and dreams. Today, I’ve already worked with companies that have shown me the heights of success and the depths of deception. I’m only 20 years old, which means I’m not a grizzled veteran with a decades-long story. I’m one year into this wild ride, but it’s been a year packed with more lessons than some learn in a lifetime. People often think entrepreneurship is about a brilliant idea and becoming an overnight millionaire. I’m here to tell you it’s not. It’s about grit, gut feelings, and learning how to tell the real from the fake. This is what I’ve learned it truly takes. The Foundation: It’s Not What You Think Before we talk about strategy, we have to talk about heart. The business plans and marketing tactics come later. First, you need the right foundation. 1. Passion is Your Fuel, Not Your Map. I do this with passion.You hear that all the time, right? But passion isn't just excitement...