Mary Kay Ash: Her Values

Mary Kay Ash as someone whose actions clearly define her values-someone we admire, someone we would do to emulate. Here are a few values she's made obvious in her life:

Spiritual Connections with God
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Love
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Learning
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Family
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Honesty
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Laughter
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Praise
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Challenges
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Independence
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Passion
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Enthusiasm
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Courage
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Self-expression
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Friendship
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Respect
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Making a Difference
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Resourcefulness
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Self giving
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Belief
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Determination
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Persistence
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Balance
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Growth
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Teamwork
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Leadership
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Diligence
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Integrity
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Service
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Quality
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Priorities

Do you see MONEY anywhere in the list? No, because money is NOT a VALUE!

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A lesson in Values:

My values are honesty, integrity, humility, the Golden Rule and a good work ethic. To live these values, I've had to be more disciplined in my spending. At first, I went a little crazy
with spending the money I was making from my Mary Kay business. My mind set is now one of paying off debt before purchasing frivolous items. I teach my children the value of
money and they do extra chores to earn stickers which turn into money
(40 percent goes directly into savings).

Leanne Sexton
MK ISSD
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"Change your thinking from being possession-driven to
being commitment-being."

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Source:
Living A Rich Life
Sharon Morgan Tahaney
Copyright 2000

Mary Kay Women: Their Words to Ponder

Every Mary Kay Independent Beauty Consultant tells her own story of success in her own way. But no matter how they say it, all would agree that earning what you are worth and providing extra income for your family is a beautiful thing. It ranks right up there with taking charge of your own life and having more time to spend with the people you love. Today is the perfect time to make your life more beautiful. With one of the world’s most successful direct selling companies behind you and the opportunity to begin earning profits immediately, why wait another minute?

In Mary Kay, you have to know what HEART is. The heart is the pulsating center that supplies the life force. In our Company this force is the go-give spirit, the willingness to help one another. Our Mary Kay business is truly remarkable. It allows us to help others. Women helping women. And that’s what it’s all about. Living our heart.

"We work smart, not hard. We look at it as a husband and wife tandem. I do all the representation and he does the legwork. Maybe that is our secret weapon in keeping the fire burning, not only in our relationship but throughout our business as well."
Marita Del Corro

"Almost 31 years in Mary Kay and I still am very much in love with what I do, for which I am paid very well. Having the luxury to travel the world with my husband, be wheeled around in a brand new Pajero and the joy of being able to financially help support humanitarian missions for Christ."
Christina Boyd

“I add love, real love, in everything that I do…and I also live the Go-Give spirit to please God Almighty.”
Rochelle Lynn Guintu

“Be a giver consistently. Practice thi s daily. Do not be selective. If you want to succeed, be a giver, Mary Kay Ash said. And I believe this. And I live this everyday.”
Susan Cruz

Mary Kay's Mission: Enriching Women's Lives

We will do this in tangible ways,
by offering quality products to consumers,
financial opportunities to our independent sales force,
and fulfilling careers to our employees.

We will also reach out to the heart and spirit of women,
enabling personal growth and fulfillment
for the women whose lives we touched.

We will carry out our mission in a spirit of caring,
living the positive values on which our company was built.

Mary Kay's Laws of Living Rich

Achieving Personal, Spiritual and Financial Abundance Following Mary Kay's Laws of Living Rich

Law # 1
KNOW WHY
Learn the invisible essential that creates the foundation for a satisfying life and a successful financial plan; identify this essential for the start of your plan.

Law # 2
KNOW YOURSELF
Look at the facts and the emotions that create who you are and learn how to identify your money style.

Law # 3
THINK RICH. SPEAK RICH. ACT RICH.
Learn how to read the financial news and understand investment basics so you'll think rich; how to know the difference between poverty words and rich words so you'll speak rich; and how to interpret the do's and don'ts of money so you'll act rich.

Law # 4
BALANCE IT OUT
Learn how to balance your time with your priorities, your spending with your values, and your investment portfolio with your age and objectives.

Law # 5
TAKE THE LONG-TERM LOOK
Learn to take the long-term look at financial goals - free-and-clear home ownership, college educations for your children, a millionaire retirement for you, the fulfillment of your purpose and leaving a legacy for your children.

Law # 6
LEARN THE BIDIA CLUB
Learn how to apply "Bit I Did It Anayway" determination to budgeting, spending less and picking the right insurance plans for your family.

Law # 7
TEAM UP
Learn how to partner with your husband, your children and your aging parents on money matters.

Law # 8
SOW GOOD. RECEIVE GOOD
Learn how to honor the law of the harvest throught the giving of your time, your money and your heart.

Law # 9
TURN STUMBLING BLOCKS INTO STEPPING STONES
Learn how to challenge the "D" mons of debt, divorce and death of a spouse in order to move forward in your life.

Law # 10
BEGIN NOW
Discover the cause of procrastination, how to spot-pocketing mindtraps in your money habits and how to turn those traps into TNT thinking.