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There are many ways to lose your sense of self-esteem and your sense of yourself. We are faced with problems everyday—many of which are beyond our ability to solve. And, sometimes, our self-esteem takes a hit. We get frustrated because we can’t fix the problem. But whatever happens, ...
We all know that whether it is in our business or in our personal lives, there are often consequences (intended and unintended) for our actions. Admittedly, sometimes we get lucky and the potential consequences never happen, but, more often, they do catch up with us. Your willingness to accept the consequences often guide your actions. There can be two kinds of consequences—good and bad. Generally, we want to minimize the bad consequences and maximize the good consequences.
I have been in the Network Marketing Industry for over 35 years and one thing that I have found is that the idea of helping others is lacking and has been lacking in many network marketing companies. I have been in a total of 47 companies in the pass 35 plus years and have found only a couple ...
If you are in business for yourself, it won’t take long before you discover how easily paperwork becomes out of control. Even if you are running things alone and even if you are just starting off and even if you aren’t making any money (particularly if you aren’t making any money), keeping ...
If you have done any kind of web search for multi-level marketing, it will not take long before you discover that many multi-level companies involve dietary supplements of some type, particularly juices. If you have spent any time on the website for those companies, you may have been overwhelmed by the sheer number of supplements available (not to mention the various claims associated with these various supplements). Why are there so many different supplements from so many different companies? How can you tell whether they really work or not? Why are there so many different supplements?
There are some products we all use every day and we all assume are safe. After all, if they weren’t safe the government (a.k.a. the Food and Drug Administration (FDA)) wouldn’t let them be sold, right? Maybe not. The fact is that manufacturers don’t have to get FDA approval to introduce a new product. Nor does the FDA regulate what is in that product (beyond a list of ingredients that are prohibited).
Whether you are in multi-level marketing in a small way or a big way, if you live with anyone else, there is another multi-level marketer in your business. They may not be officially in your business (although if you are a committed relationship they should be), but, like it or not, they are most definitely involved. If you are involved in network marketing in a big way, you are spending large amounts of time on your business. If you have a family, a house, you need to eat, etc. then someone else is picking up those chores that you no longer have time to do.
I have ten questions you should ask yourself in preparation for self-improvement. Be all you can be, but it's not always in the Army. I often see myself as somewhat contented with my life the way things are, but of course it's hard to think of anything else when where are the real issues to be ...
When you are working hard at your business (whatever business that may be), it is very easy to just pay your bills and go with the flow. This is particularly true when you are in network or multilevel marketing. When was the last time you really seriously looked at your bank statement? When was the last time you seriously evaluated your expenses? Here are some ideas of where you might be able to cut expenses without noticing any changes in how you do business or how the business runs. Domain renewals. These can add up pretty quickly.
And the day came when the risk to remain tight in a bud was more painful than the risk it took to blossom.Anais Nin (1903-1977)Writer What motivates us to change? Dissatisfaction? Maybe. Extreme fear? Maybe. Most likely, however the motivation is that we are so uncomfortable or so afraid in our current situation, that we will do anything, including change. Change is difficult for almost all of us and sometimes it takes a lot to convince us that something should change.
Everyone knows that new business fail at a fairly high rate. Most people assume that the reason is there is not enough money. While that might be true in some cases, there are other things that can cause a new business to fail, even if they have plenty of money. It would seem like common ...
There was a man who was very tired of working. He didn’t make much money and didn’t see any chance of making more in the near future. He didn’t like his current living situation, but couldn’t see any way to change it. He had minimal skills and ambition and didn’t think he could make it through school. He was just tired of living this way. He deserved better. He worked hard. He decided to get some money quickly. He went to the ATM and put a blank piece of paper in a deposit envelop. He put the envelope into the machine and deposited a pretend $5,000 check.
How do you see yourself? Do you think of yourself as attractive, intelligent, confident, and creative? Or do you see yourself as old, worn out, and boring? How you see yourself is directly reflected outward. How you see yourself is how others see you and other will respond to you accordingly. There are a lot of reasons that people chose to see themselves in a less than flattering way. Things that have happened in their lives, constant contact with negative people, or the inability to forget about past mistakes all contribute to a less than positive inner attitude resulting.
Lots of people that get into business do so with at least one other person. Maybe that person provides money, maybe they have the technology or brain-power that you need, or maybe they are in it hook-line-and-sinker with you. Whatever the relationship, you need to be sure that both you and ...
There is an interesting experiment that has been around for a number of years. The purpose of the experiment is to determine how well you follow instructions. Your ability to pass this test is not dependent on your intelligence or the number of years you have been in school. The test goes like this. The teacher hands you a piece of paper and tells you that this is a test. The only directions you are given is you have 15 minutes to complete the test and to read all the instructions before you start the test.
We’ve all had them in our business. The “yes but” people. The ones that swear they will do what you tell them, but.... The ones that really want to grow their business, but… The ones that meant to be on the call but… Let’s face it, there are still a lot of people out there they still think they can get something for nothing and when they get nothing, they blame you. How do you handle the “buts” in your business?
Instant gratification. We all love instant gratification. We all love pretty much anything that happens immediately, especially when it is to our benefit. Sometimes, the benefits come only after days, months, maybe even years. Can you stick it out for the long haul or is it now or never for you? How much do you miss with the now or never attitude? Plenty! Whether it is in business or in your personal life, going for a big goal takes dedication, patience, and commitment. The changes and work that are required may take a total change in your life that may even have to last forever.r
Everyone wants their business to grow and everyone wants to make as much money as possible in their business. If they didn’t, they wouldn’t have started the business in the first place. Starting a new business can be a long and trying process. It can also be expensive and it may take some ...
I recently read a book called The Go Giver by Bob Burg and John David Mann. It is a short book, only 130 pages, but reading this book has changed my perspective on life and particularly on my businesses. The book also brought to mind one particular person in my life, Chris Hutcherson. The ...
Starting with this quote today, it has touch my heart and changed my mindset forever. Showing a profit means touching something and leaving it better than you found it.Jim Rohn When you first read this quote, lots of things can come to mind. What comes to mind if you are business for yourself might be quite different than what comes to mind if you work for someone else. No matter what business you’re in, this quote should make you think about differently about the word profit. To be successful in multilevel marketing, it takes great products, persistence, and teamwork.
It is always tempting to make changes at the beginning of the year. After all, it seems like a logical time to think about doing something different. But is that really the case? Sure, we can all think of things we would like to change about our lives, but is the beginning of the year the time to make those changes? If it is such a great time to make changes, why do so many people fail to keep the resolutions they make? The beginning of the New Year comes with a lot of pressure.
If you are thinking about joining a business, or if you are just out prospecting in the internet, it is always a good idea to do a little research on anyone that you are planning to contact, or anyone that contacts you. There are a few reasons why this is a good idea.
If you are a good leader, you spend a great deal of time working with people in your organization. You work to teach them how to be successful. You offer them training opportunities galore. But, no matter how hard you work or how many opportunities you offer, you will in inevitably get that call from someone you have worked with telling you they are going to quit. And why are they going to quit? Well, they may have a lot of excuses, but it usually boils down to “the system isn’t working for me.”
Dietary supplements always carry the same disclaimer: “This statement has not been evaluated by the FDA. This product is no intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.” If the supplement is not intended to do anything, then why take it? What about all those testimonials from people who have taken the product and had some kind of positive reaction. Keep in mind that the statement says that it is not intended to work on any DISEASE. Many supplements advertise non-medicinal benefits—more energy, a better night’s sleep, or better mental awareness.
Many people nowadays are turning to “organics” and “naturals” otherwise known as herbals. The rising popularity of herbal supplements has created a new fad if not a new health lifestyle. But before you join the bandwagon, here are some things you need to know about this ...
Book Review: The Real Truth about Success: What the Top 1 Percent Do Differently, Why They Won’t Tell You, and How You Can Do it Anyway by Garrison Wynn. This is a book that takes a real look at what makes people successful and the fact that what makes them successful is almost certainly not what you think (or at least you’ll change your mind by the time you get to the end of the book). Dissatisfied with the standard answers he got from nearly 5,000 professionals, Mr. Wynn set out to find out the truth—the real reason these people were successful.
We all hear about how making changes involves giving up something or making sacrifices of some type. If we want to lose weight we have to “give up” some of our favorite foods. If we want to start a business, we have to give up financial security and the list goes on. But what if it wasn’t so much about giving up something as it was about your attitude? Is the change you want to make really about sacrifice or is it more about improving your life? The bottom line is, for any change to be successful; you really have to do it for you.
Advertisements for leads are everywhere on the web and they promise everything from wealth to automatic ways to grow your business. But can a lead system really deliver? Are they really worth the money? Lead systems can be effective and can be used to grow your business. In fact, if you really want to expand your business, they should be part of your efforts. However, you should look carefully at the system before you invest to make sure it will meet your need. Researching can save you not only money, but a lot of frustration as well. First ask where the company is getting the leads.
Everyone has their favorite of excuse for not wanting to change or start something new. The more resistant to change, the more excuses. Making significant changes in your life is hard work! But what if you really could start from scratch? What if you put aside everything from your past, all your current problems, and just started over?
Do you find yourself with too much month at the end of the money? Have you accumulated too much debt? Do you have a child that needs money for college? Do you have a shortfall in retirement account? If you answered yes to any of these questions, what are you willing to sacrifice to make more money, pay off your debts, save for college, or retire with dignity? The answer to that question is not easy and even if you are willing to sacrifice a lot, how to do you decide what to do? What if you committed yourself to building a business? What would like commitment look like?
We’ve all heard that lifelong readers do better at pretty much anything. How important is reading? Here are some interesting statistics associated with reading (from the website http://www.readfaster.com/education_stats.asp#literacystatistics.) More than 20 percent of adults read at or below a fifth-grade level—far below the level needed to earn a living wage. 56 percent of young people say they read more than 10 books a year, with middle school students reading the most.
We have all had it happen. We put a lot of time and effort into something, but it just doesn’t seem to be working. Deep down, we know it probably will never work, but we have a really hard time letting go. More often than not, in addition to the time and effort, we may have also put in at least some amount of money. We get into this mind set of “getting our money’s worth.” The truth is that once the money is spent, it is gone and no amount of effort will bring it back. Maybe it is time to evaluate what you have been doing and whether or not is working for you.
“Coming together is a beginning. Keeping together is progress. Working together is a success…”-Henry Ford Anyone who has been in multilevel marketing for any length of time realizes quickly how important relationships are to your business. Not only are the relationships with your customers important, but so are the relationships with members of your team both up and down the line. Working with people is a skill that many people have to learn. For people that are starting into a business for the first time, it is particularly important to build strong, lasting relationships.
To be a successful networker, or a leader of any sort, you must first commit yourself to mastering the fundamentals. Get excited about practicing the fundamentals every day. Start with your motivation, since they key to success is actually located between your ears-your mind. Most networkers ...
When you start a new business or even if you have been in business for a while, it is easy to start to think of your business as your baby. After all, you started it from scratch, it was your idea. So you know best right? Well, maybe. Sometimes you can work so hard in a business that it ...
We all know how it goes. In spite of your great spam software, you open your email to find 30 new messages (even though you had gone through everything before you went to bed a mere eight hours ago). Of those 30 messages, 20 want you to buy something; the other 10 are related to your social networking site or newsletters of some type.
Today I start with a quote. “Lay hold of today's task and you will not depend so much upon tomorrow's.” Lucius Annaeus Seneca (4B.C.–65A.D.) Roman philosopher and statesman Spring is almost here. You can feel it in the air. With spring all kinds of reasons to put off working your business come to light. It is just too nice out to work is a particularly favorite among those of us who have been stuck inside for the last six months of this endless winter.
There is a great belated birthday card. The front says something like “I think I have ADHD. I’m sorry I missed your…oh, look, there goes a bunny.” There are certainly enough things to distract us these days. The economy (if you believe everything you read), the environment, taxes, the list ...
We all like to trust people and we would like really be much better of if people always did what they said they would do. But we all know that this is not always the case. If you are a business owner, you can find yourself in deep trouble if you do not document. What do you need to document? ...