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they realize they’ve achieved something much more rare than expensive possessions: they’ve achieved peace. They have stability. They have resources. They’ve continued to learn and develop as individuals and as a family. “You have to think about what makes up a great life, as [Executive Chairman] Frank VanderSloot talks about,” Kristian says. “One thing that’s high on my list is quality time with my family. And the flexibility and resources to enjoy that time. Finally having those things has created a whole new experience for us.” Last summer, Kristin, Kristian, and sons, Kole (19) and Karter (16), enjoyed an epic road trip across the United States visiting 12 national parks. This summer, the family will spend an entire month back in Hawaii. With the help of Melaleuca, Kristian and Kristin have been able to demonstrate a life of adventure, flexibility, and
Step Five: Build a Life You Love The Hoenickes have been married for 25 years. Eighteen of those years were spent worrying about income to pay bills. Now that money is no longer an urgent concern, they realize that they don’t think about it very much at all. “I was exposed to multilevel marketing when I was very young,” Kristian says. “One of the biggest mistakes I’ve made was trying to appear successful even though we weren’t. We weren’t authentic. I’ve learned that people appreciate authenticity more than a fancy car. People want the truth—and the truth is enough. It’s not only honest and simple but it’s far more effective to just be yourself. I wish I had learned that decades before I did.” Kristian says that even though they can now afford fancy cars and flashy jewelry, those things no longer hold the appeal that they once did. Looking back on how their lifestyle and even their desires have evolved,
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