Growth is never a straight line. You chase it, you build it, you bleed for it, and then it flatlines. Or worse, it reverses. No PRs. No wins. Numbers stall. Energy tanks. The world tells you to rest, pivot, “take a break.”

The successful don’t listen.

In the dark seasons, the plateaus, the regressions, the months where every rep feels like punishment, you stay steady. You show up exactly the same way you did when the gains were pouring in. Same intensity. Same standards. No excuses. No half-speed. You train like the explosion is coming tomorrow, because it only comes for the ones who refused to quit yesterday.

Most people panic here. They chase new programs, new coaches, new motivation. They slow down, cut corners, or walk away. They think the dip is the end. It’s not. It’s the separator.

The big leaps, the explosive growth that turns good into unstoppable, only arrive after you’ve proven you can endure the nothing. The negative. The silence. You don’t get to the mountaintop by sprinting when the trail is easy. You get there by grinding when every step feels pointless.

Relentless isn’t loud. It’s boring. It’s waking up and doing the work when no one is watching and nothing is moving. It’s trusting the process when your mind screams that the process is broken.

The ones who stay steady through the flatlines are the same ones who explode when the cycle turns. They don’t arrive at success, they outlast everyone else until success has no choice but to find them.

So when the growth disappears, don’t adjust. Don’t negotiate. Don’t quit.

Stay relentless.
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The next leap is already coming. It’s just waiting to see if you’re still here when it arrives.

Ankeny, Iowa, is more than a growing suburb of Des Moines, it's a place where community, faith, and accountability guide everyday decisions, including how we do business. As long-term residents here, my wife Amelia and I have called Ankeny home for over 20 years, raising our family amid its welcoming neighborhoods, strong schools, and tight-knit spirit. We're not just passing through or anonymous figures; we're deeply invested in this community we've helped build and support.

Ankeny blends Midwestern warmth with entrepreneurial energy. Organizations like the Ankeny Area Chamber of Commerce and the Ankeny Business & Industry Collaborative foster collaboration, offering resources for startups and established companies alike. Events such as SummerFest, Uptown festivals, and farmers markets bring people together, creating natural opportunities to connect and grow relationships. In this environment, Ankeny Iowa entrepreneurs thrive because success isn't measured solely by profits, it's about contributing to the greater good.
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For us, business decisions are rooted in Iowa family business values. Faith plays a central role in our lives and work. We draw from principles of integrity, service, and stewardship that echo through local churches and community groups. Whether volunteering at events or mentoring young professionals, we prioritize accountability holding ourselves responsible to our neighbors, employees, and families. This means building trust over time, not chasing quick wins.

What sets Ankeny apart is this blend; strong family ties, shared faith values, and a commitment to accountability that shapes sustainable businesses. Whether you're launching a venture or expanding one, the community rewards those who show up consistently and authentically.
Amelia and I are proud to be part of it all. If you're an Ankeny Iowa entrepreneur or exploring opportunities here, reach out we'd love to connect over coffee and talk about building something lasting together.

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It was the morning of January 10, 2023. I woke up early, did a cold plunge, took a shower, and jumped in my Raptor. On the drive to Ames to meet one of my friends and business partners, I remember going through and thinking about the six areas of my life (like I always do on short or long drives). I took an inventory of my relationship with God, my marriage, my kids, my finances, my business, and my personal development. It was a normal morning.

As I pulled into the gas station looking for Zane’s vehicle, I realized I hadn’t been specific about which gas station we were meeting at. I called him, let him know where I was, and he left the station he was at and headed my way.
We drove west on Highway 30 en route to a customer appointment. We made a right turn onto a two-lane road and eventually came to a railroad crossing. As we approached, the crossing gate arms came down and a train slowly rolled through. And when I say slowly, I mean a turtle speed.

We checked the map and chose an alternate route. We decided to head west along the tracks until we could cross and continue north. It wouldn’t add any time to our trip, and we would make it to our appointment on time.

A few miles down the road we met the first, and only car we would see on that road. I saw it coming and noticed the car swerve ever so slightly, almost like it had hit a small patch of ice. The roads were clear that morning, so I thought it was odd. Zane and I were having a conversation about how sales were going and where we thought our numbers would end up for the selling season.

As I watched the car continue in our direction, it started to come over the center line. It was about 70 yards away, so I figured it would correct and get back into its proper lane. It didn’t. Now it was about 40 yards away and almost totally in our lane. My choices were:
  a. swerve left into the oncoming traffic lane (I noticed the ditch on that side was steep with trees),
  b. stay in my lane and hope the car continued into the ditch on my side, or
  c. take the ditch on my side, which was clear with a field beyond the smooth, fairly flat ditch.

I chose “c,” hoping the other vehicle would at least try to stay on the road and I could avoid a head-on collision. We veered into the ditch and the car kept coming. Just before impact, I swerved to the right, trying to swing my rear end around and somewhat miss major impact. It may have helped a little, I’m not sure. The Raptor and the Corolla collided. My front driver’s side hit her front passenger side. I estimate I was going about 40 mph and she was going about 55 mph.

Airbags went off, her car spun around and hit my rear driver’s side. When the dust settled, Zane and I both said, “You good?” We were both good. I have never felt adrenaline like that. I could have had a broken bone and wouldn’t have known or felt it at that point.

The physics of the collision created a scenario where my Raptor felt forces roughly equivalent to hitting a solid wall at around 40-50 mph while her Corolla took the brunt of the energy, experiencing a much more severe impact equivalent to hitting a wall at roughly 55-70 mph or higher.
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We exited through the rear passenger-side door, as it was the only one we could get open. We looked up at the Corolla about 15 yards away. We couldn’t see a driver. We scanned the ditch and field. Nothing. I said, “I’ll go check it out,” and Zane said, “I’ll call 911.” When I reached the vehicle, I saw the driver lying across the front seat. I ran around and opened the passenger door. She was unconscious with blood running from her mouth.

I held her head up until she came to. When she did, she was bewildered. She did not speak English, only Spanish, so there was really no verbal communication, but I gathered that her shoulder was hurting. The sheriff arrived quickly and took over. The ambulance came and rushed her off to the hospital. We later learned she had a shattered shoulder but would heal up and be good as new over time.

After some questioning, Zane and I caught a ride to the nearest town with some good ol’ Iowa boys who stopped to help out. As we crossed the road to get in their truck, approximately where the Corolla had crossed the center line, and I’m not making this up, we saw a banana peel lying on the yellow line. Man, God has a sense of humor.

So what happened? Why did she cross the center line? My guess is she fell asleep, but I will never know for sure. The only thing I know is that I am not done yet. It was a close call, but God gave me another day.

I recently read this mindset on procrastination: “Procrastination is not just poor time management. It’s the arrogant assumption that God owes you another opportunity to do what you had time to do.” Wow!

We don’t know which year, month, week, day, or hour will be our last here on this earth. Don’t take a day for granted. Every day is a gift. 

The Tim Ferriss 30-30-30 Rule offers a simple, effective way to support weight loss and healthier habits. Featured in The 4-Hour Body and popularized by Gary Brecka on TikTok, it boils down to this: Consume 30 grams of protein within 30 minutes of waking, followed by 30 minutes of low-intensity exercise (walking, light cardio, or steady movement).
No calorie counting, no extreme diets, just a protein-packed start to control hunger and blood sugar, plus morning movement to build consistency and boost fat-burning habits.
While no studies test the exact 30-30-30 combo, the pieces are well-supported:
•  High-protein breakfasts (30g+) increase satiety, regulate ghrelin/leptin, reduce snacking, and improve insulin sensitivity, blood pressure, and cholesterol.
•  Morning exercise enhances adherence, self-regulation, and long-term weight management.
•  Together, they help many create a natural calorie deficit, vital since over 70% of U.S. adults are overweight due to poor routines.
It beats grabbing a donut or skipping workouts, exceeds the AHA’s 150-minute weekly minimum (210 minutes if daily), and provides an alternative to intermittent fasting or fasted cardio.
Results aren’t guaranteed for everyone, but it’s low-effort, habit-forming, and worth testing for a few weeks.
Make the protein step easy with the XS Sports Protein Shake from Amway. This ready-to-drink shake delivers high-quality whey and casein protein (about 25g per serving, pair or adjust to hit 30g), with only 1g sugar, low carbs, added fiber, vitamins, and no gluten or artificial junk. Flavors like Vanilla Crème taste great first thing, supporting muscle recovery, performance, and lean gains.
Down your shake, lace up for a brisk walk, and you’ve nailed the rule. It’s a simple, sustainable reset consult your doctor before starting, especially with health conditions.

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In today's fast-paced world, many people search for ways to achieve financial freedom while maintaining strong family values and personal growth. SLG  offers a unique opportunity for those ready to take control of their future through disciplined entrepreneurship and a positive mindset. At Schwers Legacy Group (SLG), we focus on real, sustainable business building, not shortcuts or hype.

First, let's be clear: we are not a generic “get rich quick” operation. Promises of overnight wealth with minimal effort often lead to disappointment. True success requires consistent action, learning, and resilience. SLG emphasizes a proven, step-by-step approach that complements your existing job income. We help individuals start and grow their own business to create the income needed for the lifestyle they desire, whether that's more time with family, financial security, or pursuing passions.

Mentorship is at the heart of what we do. It means experienced guides sharing practical knowledge, strategies, and accountability. Our mentors provide personalized support, helping you navigate challenges, set goals, and develop skills. This isn't theoretical advice; it's hands-on guidance based on real experience in building businesses.

We offer a range of events designed to inspire and educate. These include local meetings, training sessions, and larger gatherings where you learn from successful entrepreneurs. Events foster community, motivation, and networking, key elements for long-term growth. They cover topics like sales techniques, leadership, and personal development, all tailored to help you progress.

Tools play a vital role too. Leadership Team Development (LTD) provides resources such as training materials, online platforms, and systems that streamline operations. These tools support efficient business management, from tracking progress to connecting with customers. Combined with mentorship and events, they create a comprehensive framework for success.

In this context, Amway, LTD, and SLG fit together naturally. SLG teaches a proven strategy to grow a successful Amway business alongside your current job. LTD offers the necessary tools and Amway offers high-quality products in health, beauty, and home care, with a compensation plan rewarding effort through retail sales and team building. SLG enhances this by providing specialized training, motivation, and community support. It's not about replacing your job overnight but adding a flexible income stream that can grow over time.

What sets our approach apart is the integration of faith-based entrepreneurship. We believe business success aligns with strong moral principles, family priorities, and faith. Many in our community draw strength from these values, viewing entrepreneurship as a way to serve others, provide for loved ones, and live purposefully. This mindset fosters integrity, perseverance, and gratitude, essential for overcoming obstacles.

Developing the right mindset is crucial. Entrepreneurship demands growth: embracing failure as feedback, staying committed during tough times, and celebrating small wins. Through mentorship, we help shift limiting beliefs to empowering ones. A positive, disciplined mindset turns challenges into opportunities and sustains long-term effort.

For those in or near Ankeny, Iowa, mentorship here is accessible and community-focused. Whether you're exploring entrepreneurship for the first time or seeking better guidance, SLG offers a supportive environment rooted in real values.
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Building a business takes time, dedication, and the right support. If you're serious about creating lasting change financially, personally, and for your family, consider what mentorship, events, tools, and a faith-based approach can do. SLG is here to help you build a legacy of freedom and impact, one step at a time.

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Everything in life that moves forward needs fuel. Cars need gasoline. Rockets need propellant. UAP's need Quantum Vacuum Energy 🤓, People need something that keeps them going when the road gets rough.
Criticism is one of the most abundant energy sources on the planet. It’s everywhere... bosses, comments sections, family dinners, your own head at 2 a.m. Most people experience it as pain. A rare few experience it as power.
The difference isn’t the criticism. It’s what you do with it.
The Two Kinds of Fuel People Run OnPositive people tend to run on high-quality, renewable fuel:

• Gratitude – keeps the system light and efficient.
• A growth mindset – converts obstacles into forward motion instead of damage.
• Internal motivation – a self-replenishing tank that doesn’t depend on outside conditions.

Negative people run on heavier, corrosive blends:

• Feelings of inadequacy – creates explosive bursts of effort followed by burnout.
• External validation – performance jumps when people are watching, drops when they’re not.
  • Every social media post we like and comment on fuels the creator to keep going and do more.
• Perceived lack of control – turns into resentment that can push someone hard, but at a brutal long-term cost.

Here’s the uncomfortable truth: both engines can hit 200 mph. One feels like freedom. The other feels like you’re fleeing a fire.How to Turn Any Criticism into Clean Fuel

1. Adopt a growth mindset.
   1.  Fixed mindset: “This criticism means I’m bad.” 
   2. Growth mindset: “This criticism means I haven’t mastered this yet.”
2. Pause and reflect When the sting hits, wait until the emotion drops from a 9 to a 3. Then ask: “What’s the 5% of this that might be useful?”
3. Filter aggressively. Not all feedback deserves tank space. Keep the part that can make you better; dump the personal attacks and noise.
4. Choose your suppliers wisely.  Build a small circle of people whose opinions you trust. Their fuel is high-octane and clean.
5. Learn to run on hate when necessary. Even unfair, vicious criticism can forge resilience and razor-sharp focus. Use it sparingly, like nitromethane in a drag racer.

The Bottom Line...The world isn’t going to run out of criticism anytime soon. You will be handed sparks every single day. You get to decide whether those sparks start a house fire or light the afterburner that sends you past everyone who’s still complaining about the heat. Criticism, praise, silence, jealousy, doubt; none of it is good or bad on its own. It’s just fuel.
Build a better engine. And go.

​​- Kevin and Amelia Schwers are business owners in Ankeny, Iowa, focused on long-term business growth and community impact.

In a world obsessed with overnight success, viral hacks, and genius breakthroughs, here’s an under-appreciated secret to winning in any sector: just stick around. That’s it. No fancy strategies. No secret sauce. Just consistent, unglamorous persistence.

Most people blow up early. They chase shiny objects, burn out, pivot too soon, or simply quit when the dopamine fades. The arena clears. The field thins. And if you’re still there, doing the work, you inherit the game.

We did it for 25 Years. While others got bored, distracted, or discouraged, we kept doing the work. Day in, day out. No fanfare. No applause. Just showing up.

25 years later? The competitors are gone. The noise has quieted. And the results compound in silence. It’s kind of that simple
You don’t need to be the smartest, fastest, or most talented. You just need to be the last one standing. Stick around long enough, and time becomes your unfair advantage.

Keep doing the work. The rest takes care of itself.

​- Kevin and Amelia Schwers are business owners in Ankeny, Iowa, focused on long-term business growth and community impact.

​During our business building journey we noticed how some folks wrinkled their nose when they asked, “Is your business multilevel?” Like it’s a bad word or something. We don’t get it. The tone’s all wrong, like they’re judging us for daring to think beyond the ordinary. Let us break it down for you, in a way that cuts through the noise.

Here’s the deal: there’s a framework for how money flows in this world. On one side, you’ve got the folks trading hours for dollars, employees and self-employed types. They work hard, punch a clock or hustle solo, and get paid once for their effort. That’s single-level thinking. You do the thing, you get the paycheck, and that’s it. Sounds safe, right? But you’re capped by hours in a day, and last I checked, nobody’s inventing a 25th hour. It's not a bad thing, it just is.

Now, flip to the other side, business owners and investors. These are the folks who get paid multiple times for one effort. Build a system, create a network, or invest in something that keeps paying you, whether you’re clocking in or sipping coffee on a balcony. Multilevel marketing fits right here. It’s not about selling a product once and calling it a day. It’s about building a team, creating a network, and getting paid on multiple levels of effort, not just your own, but the efforts of those you’ve empowered. Why would anyone sneer at that? Does a sales manager earn bonuses from their sales teams effort? Yes, that is like multi-level, same concept.
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Think about it. Single-level marketing is like choosing to carry buckets of water one at a time. Multilevel? That’s building a pipeline. You do the work, maintain the pipeline, and the water keeps flowing. The negative tone comes from folks stuck in that employee mindset, scared of anything that sounds “too good.” But here’s the truth: wealth isn’t built by playing it safe or small. It’s built by leveraging systems, people, and time.

Our approach to business is rooted in a simple yet profound belief: if God has placed a dream in our heart, the resources to bring it to life are already out there, waiting to materialize as we commit to the work. This conviction shifts the question from "Will it work?" to "Are we doing the work?" Success, in our view, isn't about doubting the outcome but about trusting the process and taking consistent action.

Faith eliminates the need to obsess over when or how the vision will come to fruition. We believe that by staying diligent and purposeful, the right opportunities, people, and resources will align at the right time. This philosophy frees us from fear and hesitation, allowing us to focus on the daily grind with confidence that the dream is already in motion, unfolding as we move forward.
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In essence, our business is an act of faith. A journey of trusting that the vision is not just a possibility but an inevitability, as long as we show up and do the work.

You’ve got a chip on your shoulder? Good. That’s fuel, not baggage. Every time someone doubts you, every time life kicks you down, that’s another chip stacked in your pile. Don’t waste it on whining, use it to build something. Goals aren’t handed out; they’re taken. That gnawing feeling of being overlooked or underestimated? It’s rocket fuel for the grind.
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Stack those chips high. Each one’s a rep, a late night, a “no” you turned into a “yes” through sheer will. The world doesn’t care about your feelings it respects results. That chip on your shoulder isn’t a burden; it’s a barbell. Lift it, push it, let it make you stronger. When you hit your goal, those same doubters will ask how you did it. Smile, point to the stack, and keep moving. Winners don’t carry grudges, they carry trophies.

​- Kevin and Amelia Schwers are business owners in Ankeny, Iowa, focused on long-term business growth and community impact.