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Clear
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Clear
The Fog and Find Success
By
Kathy
Black
Have
you ever been driving down the road and suddenly ran into a patch of
fog? It
can
be scary, can't it?
The
same thing can happen as you build your home-based business! Most
everyone who has their own
business has spent some time investigating
their chosen opportunity and getting their questions
answered before
they made their decision.
Once
that decision is made to get
started, most people have high hopes, big dreams, tons of enthusiasm,
a
solid commitment, and a "nothing is going to stop me" attitude. And
it's only natural for them, at this point,
to believe that everyone
they come in contact with is going to "see it" and either buy their
product or join their business with them. And then reality sets in. . .
If
we're not careful, the bright and promising vision we had in
the beginning for ourselves will become
clouded and dulled, as if a slow moving fog has surrounded
us, and suddenly we can't see where we
are going.
When
you find yourself in this "fog" it can be
tempting to stop. You are afraid to keep moving somewhere
that you
can't see, so you may be tempted to turn around and go back, because you know
where that leads
and it is comfortable there.
So. . .
What can we do when the fog comes?
How can we see through it?
How can we chase it away?
I.
Recognize Where the "fog" is Coming From, Know That It Is Normal, and
remember IT WILL PASS!
Everyone
has times when their vision gets clouded, their motivation declines and
their excitement for their
business just isn't there. But KNOWING that
this is normal and that IT WILL PASS helps you prepare for it
and helps
you get through it.
Although
there are many situations that
can become a fog for you in your business, two common ones that
almost everyone experiences at one time or another are:
1)
Negative People
2)
Lack of Results
The
negativity of other people is a particularly thick and ugly fog that
can surround and discourage us. Just
remember to never take advice
(especially financially) from someone who isn't where you want to be. Lack
of immediate or profitable results in your business can also create of
fog of doubt in your mind. As this fog
quietly rolls in, you start to doubt yourself and your business.
Again,
just being able to
recognize what is going on is your first step to being able to
confidently continue
on your journey - knowing that there is a
"clearing" just around the bend!
II.
Cultivate a STRONG Vision!
You
hear it all the time, but setting goals and creating a Vision
Statement, writing them down and reviewing
them daily is very powerful.
A goal
is merely a dream until it is written down! Have a goal
that really INSPIRES you. Something that will
push you to do whatever
it takes tomake it happen. Get past the money part and think about WHY
you want
a successful business.
By
making yourself dig a
little deeper you will start to discover what is really driving you To
help you get to
what is truly inspiring your goal try this. . .
Name
one of your goals. Ask
yourself, "What good will come to me when I achieve this goal"? In
response
to that answer, ask yourself, "Why is that important to me?
And in
response to THAT answer, ask yourself, "And why does THAT matter?"
Another
way to help you develop your vision is to answer this question:
If you
were to receive one million dollars tomorrow morning, free and clear,
EXACTLY what would you do with it?
And
lastly, take out a clean sheet of paper and complete this thought. . .
"A
complete life to me is one where. . ." and just start writing. Let your
thoughts and dreams flow.
Finding
your inspiration and regularly reminding yourself of it is one of the
best ways to quickly blast through
any fog that comes your way!
III.
Don't Have False Expectations About the Growth of Your Business!
It's
ironic in a way, but hearing of other people having tremendous success
very quickly can simultaneously
motivate and at the same time frustrate
you. Perhaps you can relate?
The
fog slowly rolls into your
mind. . ."If they can do it so fast why can't I?", "What's wrong with
me", "I must not
be good enough", "Why is it taking ME so long to earn
good money?", "This just isn't working", etc., etc.
When
you
find yourself thinking these types of thoughts STOP YOURSELF! Recognize
what is happening,
remember this is normal, and remind
yourself it will
pass. Pull out your goals, your dream board, your
commitment statement
and focus on YOUR vision of the future.
I
promise, this is just a temporary fog and it will pass!
Not
everyone gets off to a fast start, but through persistence and
consistent effort have built incredibly
successful businesses. Think
about a Pack Horse versus
a Race Horse. A pack horse will not impress
you with its speed or appearance, but it will amaze you with its quiet
strength, patience and stamina.
Whether
you start fast or slow doesn't matter. We are all successful!! Keep
your Vision!! Look past the fog!!
IV. Make
Time For Your Business and Do SOMETHING.
Another
thing that can happen when your vision gets foggy is that you start
procrastinating. You find yourself
spending more time just thinking
about your business than actually doing anything. You start making
excuses
and tell yourself you just don't
have time to work your business.
The
next time you tell yourself you don't have time
to work on building your business, think about this. . .You
have just stated a priority - not a fact!
We all
have many priorities in
life and it is extremely important that we keep a balance between
family, our
spiritual faith, our health and our business. And we must
make time for our business. Once you have set aside a specific time,
even if it is just one hour a day - use that time productively and be
consistent.
You
can build a successful business part-time, but
not spare time. Are you giving your business a consistent
effort or are
you very sporadic in your efforts?
Remember
that most success
and greatness comes from doing many little, repetitive things
consistently over
time - not just from one grand moment.
So
make yourself DO SOMETHING!
It
is amazing how forcing yourself to take some action, no matter how
small, can break you free from the power
of inertia. If you find yourself lacking in
persistence, perhaps your desire isn't what it should be. Get a Bigger
Dream! Go back to step one and dig a bit deeper
into your goals and find your TRUE INSPIRATION!!!!
In
summary,
know that there will be times when your vision becomes foggy. Recognize
what it is, that it is normal
and that it will pass. Work through the
fog by strengthening your commitment and focusing on your goals and
dreams, have realistic expectations, AND take consistent action in your
business. And
remember . . .
Never, Ever, Ever Give Up On Your Dreams!
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About the Author
Kathy Black is a successful online entrepreneur dedicated to
helping others achieve success in business and in life.
Visit http://NetMLMSuccess.com
to learn step-by-step a
better, more profitable, and more fun way to run your
network marketing business.
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