Meet Penelope Cox

Potential means nothing, if you don't have the Perseverence and Tenacity to go along with it.

I was fortunate to of had phenomenal mentors in life, starting with my parents. I never once received negative input growing up. I was taught I could achieve anything I wanted, and was given those opportunities to do so. My parents worked as a team developing their own pharmaceutical firm and achieved millionaire status during their peak earning years. I had in my DNA at birth, the "can do" philosophy.

I was gifted athletically, so searched for the best tennis coach in the world, and landed in California qualifying among the top 300 in the world competing on the Virginia Slims Qualifying Tour.

My tennis coach taught me how to win at the game of life, and when I walked out on the court I was taught to walk out to win - regardless the score.

If I was down 0-6, 0-5 in the 2nd - I knew I was going to still win. I developed a level of perseverence and tenacity that is unmatched.

You become who you network with. Your net worth, is equal to your network.

One of my closest mentors and friend of 35 years was a very successful entrepreneur in the movie theatre business (estimated net worth of over $800+MM). I lost him to cancer. He shaped his industry and gave back so much to the world. I spent many afternoons walking West LA listening to his vision, and learning how successful people carry a common thread - which is their positive approach on life. There also seems to be present a very strong spirutal element, as well.

I have been studying this approach since my tennis years in the 70's. One book I strongly suggest reading, which I talk about below in my "Recommended Reading" area, is "The Traveler's Gift." The 7 Decisions discussed in the book summarize nicely how I try to continue to live both my business and personal life.

The 2nd Decision in "The Traveler's Gift" strikes a cord with exactly what I'm talking about here. And, that is "I Will Seek Wisdon." "I will choose my friends with care. I am who my friends are. I share their opinions and their habits."

"If I associate with eagles, I will learn to soar to great heights. I can make decisions only according to what I already know. By counseling with a wise man, I add his knowledge and experience to my own and dramatically increase my success."

I am learning to give more. A statement that is always made by the Vice President of Leadership Development (John Jackson) in my Direct Sales Global Internet Marketing Business, at the conclusion of our leadership training calls, is - "Always do something good for someone else, in the knowing, they can never repay you."

Everyday I try to always do something for someone - So - what did I do today?

I was leaving the IRS parking lot in downtown Kansas City, and I saw an elderly lady who was dismantling her red motorized wheelchair and lifting it into the trunk of her car. I stopped, asked to help, and lifted the heaviest part of the remaining red wheelchair and put it into her trunk.

I simply smiled, said "you're welcome" and walked on. I felt good that I did something for someone, in the knowing they can never repay me.

What did you do today??

OK. This is Fun. Here we go, and not in any order:

1) Morning Ritual. We all have one. Brush and Floss. Yes, I floss most definitely. Eat a light healthy meal, usually. Fruit, juice, coffee, english muffin, cereal (and "no" not Cheerios).

2) Tell my family "I love them." And, since I'm an animal lover that includes hugging my fur buddies, brushing them and letting them know how special they are.

3) Talk to God. Let him know how blessed I am, but also share my vision, direction and timing on all I am striving to achieve. I am working on strengthening my spiritual side.

4) Learn something/expand on something/implement something in my global internet marketing business.

5) Always do something for someone, in the knowing, they will never be able to repay you.

+ Need to add one more to this list;
6) Exercise. I have slipped on this lately and want to get back to feeling good about my body (if I can put it in those terms). I have always worked out 4x's weekly. I try to walk everyday, but want to get back to the aerobic stuff, and using my "Urban Rebounder" here at my home.

+OK. I have one more thing I should really add:
7) A Glass of Wine. Yes, I do enjoy wine. Merlot is one of my favorite's. So, if any of you want to send a case of wine my way - just call me and we can surely arrange the shipping & handling.

I was raised that family and friends are the most precious thing we have in life. (OK -I agree - alittle cash in the bank helps, as well).

I was fortunate to of had several mentors in life (who you will meet along the way). One, was my dear old Great Aunt Deedie, who just passed away at 97. She always took her address book with her when she travelled (she never caught onto using an iphone), and when she arrived in town she always stayed in touch by calling.

Once a friend - always a friend. As a result, my childhood friends from elementary school (Hubbell Elementary in Des Moines, Iowa) - remain my closest friends.

David & Lisa (nephew/wife) live in a condo in Manhattan, NY. Doug & Jan (brother/sister-in-law) live downtown Phily in their 4-story brownstone. Krissy (niece) lives in her recently purchased condo in DC. Very proud of all of them. A very Urban family lifestyle. A long way from Iowa where Doug (my brother) & I are originally from.