What does it really take to be successful at a home based business? If you just had the answer to that question, there would be nothing left to do but the paperwork, right?
Well, get out your pens, because I am going to tell you the "secret"!The secret is......there is no secret!
Success is simply an attitude. Nothing more, nothing less. When you have the right attitude, you do the work required, because you already know what the result will be. When you have the winners attitude nothing can discourage you, because you know that you will hit road blocks along the way, and you can over-come them and learn. When you have a Millionaire mindset, you don't allow others to "steal your dream"!
What does "having the right attitude" mean, exactly?
Having the right attitude means believing! It means trusting that your company and your colleagues have your best interests at heart. It means embracing your opportunity as THE BEST opportunity for you to succeed.
It is commitment to yourself!
The right attitude means KNOWING with absolute certainty that you are on the right path.!
Follow these very simple words of advice to get yourself on the road to your dreams.
- Learn about your company.
- Learn about your products
- Surround yourself with successful, "big-thinking" people.
- Remove the "negativity" from your life.
- Feed your mind
- Celebrate your successes
- Focus on activity, not results
- Believe
Let's examine each of these points.
Learning about your company, and learning your products accomplishes a couple of things. You need to identify with your company and their products, in order to clearly get a vision of your future with them. Now, I could sell you just about anything, at least for a little while, but if I don't personally think the product is "worth it", my long term success is going to be pretty dismal. In fact, if I do not align myself with the company and the products, it will eventually seriously affect my attitude.
Surround yourself with successful, "big-thinking" people. If you don't know any, than go shopping for some new friends. Here is a fact for you....you will become most like the 5 people you spend the most time with ! (Thankfully, my husband is a really great guy! ;-)
Look at your circle of influence with a critical eye.... Do they think positively? Add value? Disregard gossip? Praise, not criticize? Now, an even MORE thought provoking question.... Are you someone you would want to spend a lot of time with?? I have spent a lifetime cultivating friendships. I have an internal thermometer that measures the "hot" factor. After many years of conversing with everybody who has crossed my path, I naturally gravitate to the confident, out-going, friendly, "life-of-the-party" person. That 'some-one' who inspires me, challenges me to think, question, justify.....That special person who attracts a crowd of followers, who somehow leaves me feeling empowered. I surround myself with people who want what I want, who are working with others, who have more knowledge, more experience. These are the people I want to be more like. I also attract those bright, new, "up and comings" who smile a lot and work hard, think laterally instead of linearly, and just simply make me feel good.
This brings me to the next point.... remove the negativity from your life.
I once did an exercise, suggested by a colleague. For 24 hours, I wrote down every negative thought that crossed my mind. Everything from, "I'm tired" to "these pants make me look fat" to "eeewwww, I hate brussel sprouts" ! Well, when I factored out the hours I spent sleeping, I averaged a new negative thought once every 20 seconds ! This might surprise you until you actually start keeping track. Don't you know that you are what you THINK you are Now, every time I think something negative, I automatically cancel it with a positive thought. I DO NOT allow my friends, colleagues, or family members to gossip or say bad things that will affect my day. I learned a long time ago that I am a very sensitive person, in tune with the feelings of others. It truly is a character trait that has brought me far in business, but also has the potential to be overwhelming. So, as a matter of course, I have very strict rules about what I allow "in".
Feed your mind daily. This is one of my favorite points. You see, all of your life, events, and experiences have shaped how you see things, and it is human nature to limit yourself by the boundaries that parents, teachers and well-meaning friends have set for you. If you want to do something remarkable, you first have to understand that other people have accomplished what you are setting out to do. Haul yourself off to the library and grab a book from the "self help" section, or the business section, and find something inspiring. If your company has books or literature they recommend, that is a good place to start. Or, ask one of your successful friends what they would recommend. If you are really stumped, start with ANYTHING by John C. Maxwell. He is by far my favorite author/ speaker of all time. You see, once you rid yourself of the negativity, there is a vacuum left to be filled. If you don't put something back there quickly, you are right back where you started. Feeding your mind should be a daily habit, by the way. MAKE time, when you get up, at lunch, before bed..... Personal growth and change requires that you constantly work towards it. It is acknowledging that there is always room for improvement. It's important, as a student of personal growth, to open your eyes and mind to the vast knowledge and support that successful people are willing to impart.
Celebrate your successes. It is easy to get caught up in the destination. Understand that all along the way, there will be roadblocks to your success. You need to accept that, and congratulate yourself on overcoming the hurdles life will throw in your path. Celebrate your small failures too. I like to say, "thank you, God, for this opportunity to learn!"
Focus on activity, not results ! Now this does not mean keep doing the wrong thing. Of course, you need to evaluate your actions to see if you are having desired results, or at least making progress. The main point I mean to get across is this.... Your day to day activity will ultimately determine your future. It is important to do something for your business every day. Focus on the activities that will bring you closer to your goal.
Believe... believe in your self, believe in your goal, believe in your ability.... you ARE what you think..... You CAN do what you dream of doing... OTHER people have done it, and SO can you! I certainly believe you can do it! I should know.... :-)
Shelley Penney is a network marketing and internet marketing specialist with 7 years in the field. She is currently mentoring a small group of people to achieve financial freedom from home.
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