He sat and listened full of enthusiasm. This was
his ticket out of the job he hated – the job where someone else
controlled his
hours and his income . . . where he was just a number in the
company's bottom line and the decision of whether he had a job
tomorrow or the next day was not his.
This was his chance to escape . . . to get off the
never ending treadmill of working for someone else.
He had heard it all before earlier this year. The
first time in January . . . the second time in June. He bought all
the materials after hearing the business opportunity in January .
. . he was so fired up... he was going to make this work.
Now, here it is October and the materials are
still in the box. "I just don't understand," he muttered to
himself. "I had such good intentions. . . what's wrong with me?"
Some of the people I met in January are already making money and I
know I'm smarter than those guys. Why can't I get started?"
That was Joe's big question, and he didn't have an
answer. It seems that life always seemed to get in the way. His
daughter got married and his son wrecked his car and later there
was the family vacation.
If you have ever longed for a way out your dead-end job, you may
have a similar story. It's that vicious and all too familiar,
dream-killing cycle of excitement . . procrastination . . .
confusion . . . frustration . . . and then abandonment.
Having personally been caught in this whirlpool of
despair, here are some things I learned that helped me break free
from this repetitive behavior.
Invest in Your Education
Don't be hesitant to spend money on the education,
training, tools and resources that will help you learn how to be
successful in your business. It's very scary to whip out your
credit card and charge hundreds and even thousands of dollars on a
seminar, program or new software system – but do it. Making a
financial, mental and commitment to re-skill yourself will give
you "skin in the game." You have now openly obligated yourself to
make something happen and you're accountable.
A word of caution is also in order on this
subject. Don't become a "professional seminar attendee" or
"hyper-buyer." You don't need every book, CD and gadget on the
market. Invest wisely in tools and training that support your
business goals and are in line with your skills and abilities to
use them.
Listen to those with the Biggest Piles of Cash
Don't be discouraged by naysayers . . . usually
your family and friends. Listen to those who have made a lot of
money in your
business market. Take advantage of every coaching opportunity.
Follow their program and don't try to shortcut the system. Don't
fall into the temptation of second guessing the process.
Although you may think you have a better way,
there is a reason for every step and for keeping them in sequence.
Since you
haven't made money in the business yet, and they have . . . try it
their way first.
Take advantage of processes, activities and
automated systems that your predecessors have developed that will
save you hours
and hours of manual labor.
Follow the advice and proven methods from those
who are successful in your field.
Network, network, network.
Network with others in the same business.
Find Your Niche
Don't try to do everything at once. As Stephen
Covey says, "Put first things first."
If you're a real estate investor, it may be to
first locate a property. Don't worry about setting up an LLC for
now.
- If you're in mail order, it might be to place an
ad, not to locate your fulfillment distribution center.
- In any business, you will learn as you go.
Get Out of Your Comfort Zone
Now that you know what to do, the first thing to
do is "just do it". If it's to look at an investment, make a phone
call, or
write an offer – believe me your world will not come crashing down
around you. After that, just challenge yourself to do
something to move your business forward every day and you will
begin to grow.
What you will experience will be growing pains.
We've all had them. Don't worry about them, this is a good thing.
For you to have more than you've got, you've got to do more than
you've done and this will involve getting out of your comfort
zone.
Just remember this . . . if I want to run with the big dogs, I've
got to get off my porch. How fast you get off your porch will be
completely up to you.
Don't Be Afraid of Failing
Ask yourself. . what's the worst that can happen?
If it's being rejected, congratulations – you're on your way. If
it's – my friends may laugh – just ask yourself "when have any of
your friends written you a check?
Don't worry! If you've chosen your vessel to freedom, only you can
decide when to set sail. Just don't forget to pull up your
anchor first!
Be a perpetual student – never stop learning.
Take Action
Take a step forward every day – no matter how
small – until you get used to the routine and then, pick up the
pace.
The only difference between you and a millionaire is the size of
your dreams.
What they all have in common is that everyone of them stepped off
the ledge – unable to see what lay ahead - believing that they
would land on their feet. They took a leap of faith – a risk in
their future and did what it took to make it happen.
About the Author:
Tim Walker has leveraged his years of experience
in real estate investing and sales to quickly establish himself as
an expert in finding profitable products to promote. He has had
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