Affiliate since: 08/30/2014, Power Rank: 99999999 | Read Christina's 1 other Ask SC answers

Thank you for posting your question. Without communication, duplication is very hard, if not impossible. So you are definitely right in that good communication with our team is indeed vital.

I personally think you are better at writing then you give yourself credit for. However, if you really do not write very well, as in you're not able to clearly articulate what your wanting to express, then here is a really super easy exercise you can do each day to help you get better:

Everyday think of a problem and for at least 15 minutes to an hour, write a solution to that problem. Make it different everyday. Or you could think of a topic and spend 15 minutes to an hour writing about that topic.

As you do this, you will find that your ability to clearly articulate what your wanting to express will improve. And it will also give you something to post on your leadership page! :D It's a win-win situation for you!

No matter what you do, if you consistently write everyday, you WILL get better at it. Promise.
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Thank you for posting your question. Without communication, duplication is very hard, if not impossible. So you are definitely right in that good communication with our team is indeed vital.

I personally think you are better at writing then you give yourself credit for. However, if you really do not write very well, as in you're not able to clearly articulate what your wanting to express, then here is a really super easy exercise you can do each day to help you get better:

Everyday
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Affiliate since: 10/28/2014, Power Rank: 99999999 | Read Alma's 21 other Ask SC answers

1. Read and listen as much as you can - this is the best way to train your brain!
For example - English is my second language. My formal education was very poor, but I can speak English thanks to movies and TV shows. Btw, now I speak Spanish too. :)

It works the same way with writing skills. You just have to listen and read the right things.

2. Every time you chat with your PSAs and with your friends (in any occasion), try to avoid slang, watch your spelling and grammar, etc. This is very important if you want to leave good impression and look professional.

3. Blog and instructions - This could be a good training for you. Try to write some useful tips and instructions for your team. They will not be great at start, but they will become better with experience. You can google so much useful tips about blog writing. This will help a lot.

What are the most common questions you get from your downline? Write and save your answers. This will save you some time in the future too.
Tip: When you write something, don't share it. Read it only after few days, and it will be like you see that for the first time. Trust me, it makes a huge difference.

4. Keep it simple - You don't need to become Shakespeare. People need useful information, not a poem. Be honest, use short sentences, and try to say as much as you can with less words. In this case - less is more.

Good luck! I hope this helped.
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1. Read and listen as much as you can - this is the best way to train your brain!
For example - English is my second language. My formal education was very poor, but I can speak English thanks to movies and TV shows. Btw, now I speak Spanish too. :)

It works the same way with writing skills. You just have to listen and read the right things.

2. Every time you chat with your PSAs and with your friends (in any occasion), try to avoid slang, watch your spelling and grammar,
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Affiliate since: 11/13/2001, Power Rank: 84 | Read Jeannette's 241 other Ask SC answers

It is true that communication is very important in everything, including your business. Written communication is vital here. Writing is something you can learn, just like anything else. One of the main ways to learn how to write is to read often. See examples of good writing and learn from them. Take notes if you must.

Another way to learn how to write is to practice. Learning by doing is the best way to improve your writing skills. When doing this, check your spelling and grammar by using your word processing tools available to you. Also, be sure to proof your work. Many people fail to do this and find out later that glaring errors have been made.

Think about what you want to say to those who read your message. Keep it short and to the point.

It may take some time and practice, but you can become an excellent writer and make your messages enjoyable for those who read them.


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It is true that communication is very important in everything, including your business. Written communication is vital here. Writing is something you can learn, just like anything else. One of the main ways to learn how to write is to read often. See examples of good writing and learn from them. Take notes if you must.

Another way to learn how to write is to practice. Learning by doing is the best way to improve your writing skills. When doing this, check your spelling and grammar
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Affiliate since: 12/31/1969, Power Rank: 99999999

Great resources for materials or even re-directing down line members to read good articles is using what has been posted on ASK SC by top authors, Tips tab, Forum tab, Ask Gery - under the Training tab and even items that are posted in the Launch lessons that are available to all affiliates.

The important thing to remember as an affiliaite with SFI, there is no expectation to be a well written affiliate but it is important to be resourceful. As a resourceful affiliate - Team Leader, it is then important to be creative and not fee blocked by your own limitations. Limitations are simply opportunities.

In your posts or Team Mail simply copy the URL addresses for any post that you have found of interest and paste the link into your Team Mail so as to encourage your down line members to read the same information that will help with growth, recruitment, and sales.

Limitations on your behalf do not necessarily mean a limitation for you as a leader.

Enjoy being Resourceful with SFI Resources!
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Great resources for materials or even re-directing down line members to read good articles is using what has been posted on ASK SC by top authors, Tips tab, Forum tab, Ask Gery - under the Training tab and even items that are posted in the Launch lessons that are available to all affiliates.

The important thing to remember as an affiliaite with SFI, there is no expectation to be a well written affiliate but it is important to be resourceful. As a resourceful affiliate - Team Leader, it
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Affiliate since: 04/29/2015, Power Rank: 99999999 | Read Rebecca's 57 other Ask SC answers

Hi Darla,

I commend you for asking this question, as proficiency with writing skills can be a challenge for many (if not most) people. I personally think that it is less about the writing skills and more about allowing your passion and love for your business and SFI shine through that will reach through to your team.

Keep your script clean (run it through spell-check) and write often sharing your true thoughts and intentions. This will reach your team more than you realize. And try different formats (story, poem, direct message, etc.) ... every person resonates with things differently. Just switch them up while keeping your passion and belief strong while you send your message.

Always remember to truly believe and be passionate about what you are sharing in your messages. This is important and does make a difference.

Oh, and one more thing ... Just because a person does not respond to your message does not mean they are not getting your message. I have been pleasantly surprised (shocked even) at having some affiliates respond to an team mail that I have sent when they have not earned even 1 VP from the program. Just because they are seemingly not "active" does not mean that they are not reading, listening and hearing.

I hope this helps.

Be Strong and Keep the Faith! :-)
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Hi Darla,

I commend you for asking this question, as proficiency with writing skills can be a challenge for many (if not most) people. I personally think that it is less about the writing skills and more about allowing your passion and love for your business and SFI shine through that will reach through to your team.

Keep your script clean (run it through spell-check) and write often sharing your true thoughts and intentions. This will reach your team more than you realize.
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Affiliate since: 12/31/1969, Power Rank: 99999999

Thanks for this question.

To say that you can speak to your Team Members over phone is very easy.

But on a practical note, doing it is not so easy and economical.

As you said communication with our Team is vital in SFI and if we are not good writers it will be difficult to continue here.

Naturally, we should work and develop our writing skills. Even though it can not be done over night, certainly it can be done. Where there is a will, there is a way!

1. Start writing on a daily basis. Write about anything you like. Soon you will find,
You have created a new hobby for yourself. You will love to do it.

2. Allocate certain hours of time to write daily. Stick to the time plan. Complete it
Even if you find it difficult.

3. Do this in an organized manner. Write about anything and everything in one
Place. This way, you will be able to see the progress you make every day.

4. Write about anything you like. Do not worry about the subject. Important
thing is, you should write something regularly.

5. After some time, choose a topic and write. Make a draft. Try correcting it and
take a bream. Start writing again on the same topic after some time with more
ideas. You will find lot of improvement.

6. Don’t worry about grammar. This can be addressed through on line resources.
Once you prepare a draft, correct them for grammars through these resources.
This is another way of improving writing skills.

7. Write about different things, from different perspectives every day. This will
keep you inspiring to write more and more. Do a spell check regularly through,
again on line resources or using the auto correct facility available in your PC.

8. Request your family members or friends to check your writing. This will help
you to find out the mistakes that escaped your eyes.

9. Another important thing is – Always choose a calm and quite place to write. A
good and conducive atmosphere will help you think & write with lot of focus.

10. As you keep writing on different subjects, on a daily basis, you will find lot of
Improvement and progress. You will gain in lot of confidence. As writing
becomes a habit, you can now attempt writing small letters to your Team
members.

Conclusion:

As you keep doing this day after day, week after a week, you can see
good improvement in writing skills.

You will have no fears now. You will be full of confidence. In fact, you will look forward to writing to - not just to your Team Members, but to your friends and family members too.




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Thanks for this question.

To say that you can speak to your Team Members over phone is very easy.

But on a practical note, doing it is not so easy and economical.

As you said communication with our Team is vital in SFI and if we are not good writers it will be difficult to continue here.

Naturally, we should work and develop our writing skills. Even though it can not be done over night, certainly it can be done. Where there is a will, there is a way!

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Affiliate since: 06/05/2014, Power Rank: 99999999 | Read Abe's 168 other Ask SC answers

Yes, Having a good communication skill is vital here at SFI or any other place
For that matter, but it is not or has to be on writing alone even if writing take the big part
of it.
You can communicate in so many different ways, Simply a phone call, social media
outlets like skype, Viber, Tango messenger to mention a few.

But since writing is essential, practice is a good method of self improvement.
Write journal everyday, write about your daily activity what you did and accomplished
Each day, even self diary is very helpful.
If you read book, writing about the book in your own words what think of
it and how is help you to improve your skill is ideal. Take a writing course.

If you keep practice writing 5000, 10,000 or more words each day you will
Acquire good writing skill.

The more practice the better outcome.

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Yes, Having a good communication skill is vital here at SFI or any other place
For that matter, but it is not or has to be on writing alone even if writing take the big part
of it.
You can communicate in so many different ways, Simply a phone call, social media
outlets like skype, Viber, Tango messenger to mention a few.

But since writing is essential, practice is a good method of self improvement.
Write journal everyday, write about your daily activity what
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Affiliate since: 11/10/2003, Power Rank: 131 | Read Earl's 98 other Ask SC answers

Learning how to write well is similar to learning any other skill: practice, practice, practice. Of course, you have to make sure you are following a good pattern so your practice will be productive. And this is where you need to do some research.

What kind of writing style appeals to you? That will be the first indication of what kind of writer you want to be. If you prefer a more formal approach, then perhaps some academic blogs on the internet will help you see how sentences are formed. If you prefer a more conversational approach, then look for blogs that show that style.

Once you determine your model for writing, study that model and work on producing your own writing in the same style. It really is that simple so don't try to reinvent the wheel or overthink your writing. Along with finding a good model for writing, make sure you proofread everything you write.

Proofreading seems to be a lost art in this day of the Facebook post. I can't tell you how many times I have seen posts that have spelling and grammar errors when I go online, and this is frustrating for those of us who love writing. My personal rule is to never post your first draft of anything you write. Always read through and make sure you are confident of what you are trying to say before making it public.

Overall, view your writing like a masterpiece because great writing really is a work of art.
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Learning how to write well is similar to learning any other skill: practice, practice, practice. Of course, you have to make sure you are following a good pattern so your practice will be productive. And this is where you need to do some research.

What kind of writing style appeals to you? That will be the first indication of what kind of writer you want to be. If you prefer a more formal approach, then perhaps some academic blogs on the internet will help you see how sentences are
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Affiliate since: 05/02/2022, Power Rank: 99999999 | Read EGOZI's 56 other Ask SC answers

Here are a few ways to Learn how to write well:

1. To be a good writer you must first be a good reader. So read SFI news, rules, forum ideas etc.

2. Write straight to the points.

3. Write short and simple sentences so you can easily be understood.

4. Study your affiliates performance so you can tell exactly what next to do to move on.

5. Be sure to use your affiliates primary Languages

6. Remember as a team leader you both a teacher and resource person so study very well.

I hope this helps. If you do all these before long you would become a good writer my dear.
My Regards.
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Here are a few ways to Learn how to write well:

1. To be a good writer you must first be a good reader. So read SFI news, rules, forum ideas etc.

2. Write straight to the points.

3. Write short and simple sentences so you can easily be understood.

4. Study your affiliates performance so you can tell exactly what next to do to move on.

5. Be sure to use your affiliates primary Languages

6. Remember as a team leader you both a teacher
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Affiliate since: 07/05/2024, Power Rank: 99999999 | Read Nafisa's 286 other Ask SC answers

Writing is an art and like everything else that requires practice to perfect it, you have to start somewhere. Not everyone can be a writer but that does not mean that you cannot be enterprising enough to put down your thoughts simply enough to get your team members to understand you. It starts with the basics which include grammar, vocabulary, how to construct your sentences well and, to emphasize, keep the message as simple as possible.

Writing is a language which needs to be understood to be able to become fluent at it. Whether it is Mandarin, Arabic, French or English

We are not short of resources when it comes to being able to access information, translation, meaning of words, the availability of thesaurus - all via the Google or other basic material in the form of books, journals, magazines or just a newspaper that you will have in your home.

I have come across many people who are trying to learn English and say it is very difficult but they are never conversing in English. That will make it even more difficult to learn it because you are not practicing its use with other people who know the language and can correct it if you are wrong.

The more you write, the better you will become at it. Use your children as learning blocks - if you are not an English speaker, your children will be taught the language at school and they are your best teachers. Use them to improve your abilities. It is very easy for a child to correct you without making you feel inferior or judge you.

Once you start reading books, your understanding improves and you are able to construct sentences easily. The rest is practice! I am sure your team members appreciate that you are not a native English speaker but still make an effort to write to them, it does not matter whatever means you utilise as long as you are able to convey your message to them, you should be ready to learn and not be offended when anyone corrects you.
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Writing is an art and like everything else that requires practice to perfect it, you have to start somewhere. Not everyone can be a writer but that does not mean that you cannot be enterprising enough to put down your thoughts simply enough to get your team members to understand you. It starts with the basics which include grammar, vocabulary, how to construct your sentences well and, to emphasize, keep the message as simple as possible.

Writing is a language which needs to be understood
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