How To Handle Discouragement In Your Business

Prepare yourself now. After the initial adrenaline rush, there will be a crash. It may take a week, a month, or a year, but inevitably it will happen. I have experienced this on more than one occassion, and I have learned that if I prepare in advance, it will pass.

So how, you ask, do you overcome these bouts of discouragement and depression? Well, first and foremost, review your "why". You should have established your "why" within the first few days of kicking off your business. Your "why" is the reason that you started your own business in the first place. I would suggest writing it on a card or cards and having it handy at all times. That way, when the first sign of discouragement comes along, you can win the battle from the beginning and, in the words of Barney Fife, just "nip it in the bud."

Secondly, do a self inventory of the people, places, or things that trigger defeatism in you. This not only applies to your business, but in ever area of your life. It is critical that you surround yourself with people and things that are possitive and uplifting. There can be no place for negativity, because if you do not watch closely, it will take root in your mind and spirit and choke out everything that is good and wholesome. Read motivational and uplifting books. Listen to affirming music, seminars, webinars, etc. This will enable you to lay a solid foundation that will serve you well in periods of discouragement.

And, for some of you, this is gonna be a stretch. It has proven to be the most difficult for me. Speak possitive and affirming things out loud to yourself. You may be the only one who will ever do this and your ears need to hear you say it. Say it out loud. Be repetitious. An excellent example of this can be found in the movie Corinna Corinna with Whoopie Goldberg and Ray Liota. Goldberg's character, Corinna, tells Liotta's daughter to say to herself whenever she is scared or uncertain, "My name is Molly Singer and there is nobody any better than me!" So, dear friend, head back, chest out, and speak loudly!

Remember, basically, what you are selling is yourself. Your company may have the best product or idea ever known to man, but if you do not develop a good marketing strategy for yourself, you will never be able to sell anything else. In other words, people are waiting to grasp your excitemnent for your particular product or opportunity. If they see that you are enthusiastic, confident and self-assured, they are more likely to follow your lead and jump into your business. Now I am not saying be narcicistic or self-absorbed, just confident.

There is sooooo much more that could be said about this topic, but these are just a few things that I have learned and am applying in my own life and business. I hope they are as beneficial to you as they are to me.

Why is MLM a bad word?

For decades, friends and acquaintances tried to introduce me to the 'latest' and "greatest" get rich scheme. I even fell for it once and ended up with an overdraft and a closet full of products I could not use or sell. urns out, what I had joined was a pyramid and the only people who were making any money were the folks at the top. The rest of us were just minions who were there to pad their pockets.
So imagine my suprise when, a little over a year ago, I ended up as a distributor in an MLM company. It was not really my intention, it just kinda worked into that. What sold me was the compensation plan and the abilitiy to make a serious income. I suppose t he turning point for me was Tim Sales "Brilliant Compensation" cd/dvd.
So what is the difference between MLM and a pyramid? Basically this: In an MLM EVERYBODY has the potential to earn income. Lets say you build a team based on the "five and five" principle. At the top is you. You enlist five (5) friend to join your team. Your company pays you a percentage of what your team sells. Your team grows as either you or your team members enlist new people. At each level EVERYONE is making an income.
In my personal company, it is not mandantory that I enlist anyone to make money. Revenue is generated through retail sales, fundraising, and team building. Three ways for me personally to make money operating my own business from my own home. What more could I ask for? I spent a whole year with the company before I ever introduced it to anyone. I wanted to know that the products were reputable and that the company was honest and sound from top to bottom.
Are you looking for a way to make money at your own leisure? Are you looking for a company you can trust? There are company's out there who are honest and sound, you just have to know what to look for. Let me help you find what you are looking for. Contact me today at chuckhatfield09@yahoo.com and lets get you started on your way to financial freedom today

MY FIRST BLOG!

I am so excited to be blogging. I am not the most computer savvy person in the world, so I have been terrified to even attempt this. I see now that it is not really all that difficult. In fact, I find it quite rewarding!

I guess we all have fears that must be overcome. For me, there are many. In the past I have been a starter and a stopper. Completing tasks, or goals for that matter, has not been my strong suit. It appears that each time I put forth the effort and success is just within reach, I withdraw. Why am I so afraid of success? I'm not sure I will ever be able to answer that question

So imagine my suprise when I looked at the calendar and realized that I have owned and managed my own home based business now for well over a year. IT has been a time of both success and failure but I have learned so much about business, people and myself. Now, I believe is the time that I am going to see a breakthrough, and I would like to take you along for the journey with me.

Along the way we will laugh, cry, and learn about how to make a decent living while being free from all the constraints of the regular "rat-race" job. I will share with you what I am learning from books, personal meetings, and research. Feel free to jump in at any time with ideas, suggestions, and questions.

Thanks for joining me. I am thrilled to have you along for the ride!