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LIFE IS ALLABOUT ATTITUDEIndependent Consultant, National Vice PresidentLynn Puana Nation; Burlington, TXlynn puanaNVPDid you ever think you knew exactly how your life would turn out? Like me,maybe you did everything expected by society in order to become successful.I completed college, went directly to medical school to become an M.D.and got married to a wonderful man along the way. After 11 years of posthigh school education, I finally reached the light at the end of the tunnel …or so I thought. In society’s eyes, I had reached the peak of my achievements,so what more could I want or ask for? As a physician, I made a six-figureincome. I had a wonderful husband who was also a physician, we lived ona gorgeous horse farm and we were starting a family. That is the Americandream, right? Then, why in the world would someone like me startselling makeup?Initially, I started my Arbonne business while I was still completing my trainingin medicine. I was just looking for some extra money to spend on myhorse hobby. In the beginning, I thought if I could have the potential to makea few extra thousand per month, I would be content. I had no intentions onleaving my career in medicine, a career path I had chosen and pursued sinceI was 4-years-old. I also had no idea how I would fit one more thing into my80-hour work week, but I felt I had no other way out if I expected to quitworking extra hours overnight in the emergency room.Throughout my training in medicine, I had always felt as if there was somethingmissing in my life that would make it complete. Medicine should be avery rewarding career, however, with the changes in society, many physiciansfeel less fulfilled and more pressured by the nature of big business it hasevolved into. I find it ironic, and a little bit funny, that I would receive thatfeeling of fulfillment through my Arbonne business rather than my medicalcareer. Helping other women become successful leaders and enabling themto achieve a feeling of completeness is much more rewarding than all I hadaccomplished through my medical career.My husband and I are lucky enough to have added a new addition to ourfamily, our baby boy, Samuel. I love him more than I could have ever imagined.It brings tears to my eyes just thinking about the fact that withoutArbonne, I would be returning to an 80-hour work week at the hospital, hav-Lynn and Rudy’s new baby boy, Samuel JosephKenalio Puana, born on November 23, 2005.Lynn and her husband, Rudy, in Hawaii overlooking Diamond Head.Lynn’s husband, Rudy, and his dad in Hawaii counting fish aftertheir diving trip for the day.

Lynn’s 4-year-old Champion Hanoverian mare, Cabaret.Lynn’s new German Shepherd puppy, 5-month-old Nash, lounging on the farm.ing to tear myself away from my 4-week-old baby. What an enormousblessing this business has been and continues to be for my family. I feelit was destiny that ENVP Cheryl Plauche and her husband, Bill,brought Arbonne into my life in January 2005.How many businesses allow you to help others achieve their dreams?Many have dreams of staying home with their children while stillearning a great income. Others dream of allowing their husbands towork less so they can be together as a family more. Then there arethose who dream of early retirement, while others dream of sendingtheir children to the colleges of their choice. Whatever the dream is,Arbonne has the potential to provide for those who have a positiveattitude, an unswerving determination and are willing to work hardto reach their dreams. Do not let others around you steal yourdreams away.Many people ask, “What is the secret to making this business a success?”I feel there is no secret formula. However, I believe there is apersonality trait that those who succeed have in common — a positiveattitude. Life is all about attitude, and this business tests your ability tokeep a positive attitude and an optimistic outlook on life, despite theobstacles you may encounter. If you work hard, stay determined toreach your goals and strive to stay positive, it is only a matter of timebefore you achieve success.The most important lesson I have learned is anything is possible if youput your mind to it. Just remind yourself not to let anyone, or anything,get in the way of your dreams. There will always be numerous skepticsregarding network marketing because they truly do not understandthe business concept. However, you need to look to those who believeyou can succeed and follow their belief until you have developedyour own.I was fortunate enough to have the full support of my wonderful husband,Rudy, from the very beginning. He continually told me I wouldbe an NVP in just a matter of time. I could not have ever had the successI now enjoy without his undying support. Rudy, thank you foralways being there to help me. Whether it was by helping with businessdecisions or by listening to and understanding the immediate sacrificesnecessary for the long-term outcome, you are the best husbandanyone could ever ask for.To RVP Andy Vuko: Even though you were a “no” for three months, Iknew that once you started you would be the best there ever was. Youare such an unbelievable independent natural leader. I am so lucky tohave you on my team. It is so great to see all the amazing things thathave happened in your life since you started this business … and thinkof all there is left to come. Thank you for all of your hard work, greatattitude and friendship.“success strategy:Anything is possible if you putyour mind to it and do not let anyone,or anything, get in the wayof your dreams.”continued ...RVP Lisa Byers, ENVP Cheryl Plauche, Lynn and ERVP Betty McMillioan at amakeup madness party.

Lynn with AM Casey Schuhmacher, AM Linda Klatt and RVP Lisa Byers at Lynn’s baby shower.To RVP Lisa Byers: What a year it has been! To think we did not evenknow each other prior to Arbonne. You are truly the most unbelievableperson I have ever met. I cannot think of anyone who could havestayed so positive and on track for success during such hard times inyour life as you have. You have come outside of your comfort zone bylearning and listening to all the coaching. The leader you havebecome is amazing. I am so proud of you and look forward to manymore great things from you.To AMs, Casey Schuhmacher, Laura Bennett, M.D., Mikie Ritter, LindaKlatt, Heather Parrish, Mary Franks, Caren Hildinger, JeannePeabody, Tamera Andreasen-Toof, Shelly Rathbone and JessieOestreich: You all have what it takes to get to the top. It is so great tosee the friendships that have developed, courtesy of Arbonne. I cannotthank you enough for all your hard work and dedication. I never couldhave made it this far without each and every one of you.To DMs, Alison Luevano, Kathy Kealoha, Madeline Johnson, JackieMcClanahan, Teresa Jewell, Susan Sherman, Janice Stewart, AnnKennedy, Paige French, Amber Whittenburg, Kim Mathis, VickieDoherty, Kristen Owens, Christina Fischer, Maci Barnett, JenniferBailey, Vivian Denson, Laura Smith, Joletta San Agustin, RobynENVP Cheryl Plauche, RVP Andy Vuko and Lynn at Andy’s carpresentation in NebraskaAreheart, Maria Madrigal, Cindy Willenborg, Leanne Williams, JannaKlish, Sheryl Miller, Cindy Chadwick, Maryann Hartley, SandraMartinez, Ping Daniels, Mary Jane Roach, Leslie Frank, MargeBarcomb, Rhea Geary, Kim Dellinger, Lisa Roth, Jenni Christiansen,Ann Kile, Nancy Intermill, Lesa Kjeldgaard, Mary Kay Meyer andEvann Gardels: You all have the ability to take this business whereveryou would like it to go. You are the heart and soul of my Nation andwithout your hard work this never would have been possible. I promiseto be with you every step of the way until you reach your goals.To my sponsor, ENVP Cheryl Plauche: What a year we have had! Wehave grown to be such close friends. I cannot even imagine what Iwould have missed if you had never introduced me to Arbonne. I cannotthank you enough for allowing me the chance to create my ownbusiness so I can be home with my son. What a blessing it is. I cannotwait until we can celebrate on the beach together.To my uplines, ERVP Betty McMillioan, ENVP Kathy Hawkins, ENVPConnie Kaaihelo, ENVP Deanna Herrin and ENVP Cecilia Stoll: If itwere not for all of your great leadership, support and coaching, I couldnever have made it to the top. We are a great team and I look forwardto many more memories together.To President Rita Davenport, Chairman & CEO Bob Henry and theArbonne support team: We never could have made this happen if itwere not for all of you. You are the heart and soul of this great company.Thank you so much for your hard work and continual efforts to takeArbonne to higher levels.Amy Schuhmacher, NVP Lynn Puana, Elizabeth Rushmore,AM Casey Schuhmacher, DM Vickie Doherty and DM PaigeFrench at ACTnow Louisville.The in this story reflect the actual of an are only, and may be atypical.NEW EXECUTIVE NATIONAL NATIONAL VICE PRESIDENT The testimonials in this story reflect the actual experience of an individual, are anecdotal only, and may be atypical.VICE PRESIDENTENVP Kathy Hawkins, RVP Andy Vuko, NVP Lynn Puana, ENVP Cheryl Plauche and ERVPBetty McMillioan during an RVP retreat at ENVP Deanna Herrin’s home.EYE ON ARBONNE JANUARY 2006