Excuses, Excuses…

So, you’re thinking about leaving your network marketing business.  I’m sure you have a great excuse.  You’re not earning what you expected and there seems to be no progress. 

Just in case you haven’t thought of a legitimate-sounding reason for leaving without sounding like a quitter, I’ll help you out with the ones I’ve been hearing for the decade I’ve been in network marketing.  Perhaps one of the following excuses will be a good fit for you with your unique lack of results.

Our products don’t sell in my small town.  This one actually works well, because the average person doesn’t know that small towns have produced many very successful people in our industry.

All my prospects tell me the prices of our products are too high.   Many people like this one.  They have convinced themselves that the price is the reason they haven’t succeeded in network marketing.  For some reason, they never seem to realize that there are many top earners in their company who sell the same products at the same price.

My sponsor quit or doesn’t support or train me.  Again, the vast majority of people have no idea that a huge percentage of the most successful network marketers were not trained by their sponsor.  Many sponsors don’t support their team members.  So, go ahead and use this as a defense for jumping ship.  I imagine, however, that you know that you’re friendly with your neighbors; you have a hair stylist, contacts through social media, and many more.

If I spend time working on my business, I find myself neglecting my children.  Many people join network marketing so they can spend more time with their children and earn the money to better support them.  If you can justify abandoning your business and appearing to be a better parent, go ahead and use your kids as your excuse.

My family members give me no support.   Most network marketing companies encourage their reps to start with their “warm market,” so most people will accept this rationalization.  I personally disagree with that recommendation.  None of my family members work with my company, and I’ve never asked them to do so.  But, hey, if you believe that is why you have not succeeded, use this excuse.

Personally I’ve never considered leaving my business even though I have had my own challenges and ups and downs.  You see, I know that I can grow and grow my business until I reach all my goals.  If you do not believe in yourself, then use whichever rationalization you choose to convince yourself that is your products, your company or your community’s fault, and that you are not responsible for your lack of success.

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Who is Really to Blame for Your Lack of Success in Your Business?

Most of us have worked in at least one network marketing company prior to joining our current business. Many of you work two or more businesses right now. 

Of those who have worked with network marketing companies in the past, many, possibly most ended up quitting and moving on to another business.  The majority of those likely quit because they were not successful.  I realize that there are exceptions.  A few may have left a company, because the company itself closed up shop.  But the fact remains that most people simply quit their positions with network marketing companies.

Now, no one goes into a new business planning to be unsuccessful. In fact most are very eager and excited at first, and then the glow wears off when they realize they are not making money.  If any of you have left a company or are currently working with a business making little or no business, ask yourself, “How is it that people receive the same comp plan, market the same product using the same tools are doing well, but I am not?”

If you have tried and failed with anything, not just a business, it is always easy to blame other people for your failure.  In reality, you have to start looking at yourself to find real success in anything.  You have chosen to fail by giving up.

You can blame the company or their product, but the fact is only you are standing in the way of your success.  If you’re new and have the attitude that you’ll “just try it out,” I doubt you’ll stay on with the company.  Don’t allow friends or family lead you astray by telling you “home businesses” don’t work. The industry works.

We must each take ownership of our businesses – and our lives.  Success is based on mindset.  If we blame others for our past failures, our minds are in the past with a negative mindset.

Instead of dwelling on our past disappointments, acknowledge them, try to learn from them and then let them go!  If you cannot let go, you will simply repeat the same mistakes.  If you give your past significance, you cannot move forward.

Now we have established that blaming others does not promote success.  What is going to give you success?

·        We often talk about setting goals.  Goals, both huge ones and tiny ones, are an important part of your success.  If you don’t know where you’re going, how will you know when you get there?

·        Always hold yourself accountable.  There are very few excuses that can truly prevent you from working and growing your business.  You and you alone are doing so.

·        It is important to reward yourself along the way.  Celebrate small achievements. If you attain one of your smaller goals, brag about it!  Be proud of yourself and let others know so they can celebrate with you!

Your failures in life and business are only as important as you make them.  Adjust your mindset.  KNOW that you can be successful, and get ready for a much brighter future.  And finally, NEVER ALLOW YOURSELF TO GIVE UP!

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Moving is a Huge Stressor

I have heard that moving from one home to another is considered one of the most stressful things we experience.  Death in the family, divorce and financial ruin, in fact, are the only more stressful events (in developed countries) in the average person’s life.  There have actually been studies done on the subject which has proven this fact. 

In addition to the actual act of moving, in many situations, a family’s mortgage will increase; they are leaving friends and family behind; they may have to change churches or schools.  Required activities (some, fortunately online) also include submitting change of address forms for mail, home phone and cell service providers, internet providers, gas and electricity.   

Although it is necessary in many personal and professional areas of our lives, people are generally resistant to change.  Home moving, in particular, causes a huge disruption in our lives, even when we are excited and looking forward to living in the new home.  It is the act of moving and all that is required to do so that can generate apprehension, anxiety and many other emotions.  It is also physically challenging.

Since my husband and I are moving soon and are beginning to pack our house (where we have lived for 18 years), we have both become a bit anxious. There is much to do, but we must follow a sequence to stay somewhat organized. We are not even sure where we are going yet!  So, we discussed it this morning and reminded one another that yes, we will be more stressed than usual over the next few weeks, but we must not take our stress out on each other.  We seldom argue, but with current events, it would be easy to fall into a “bickering” mode. 

And so, we face the 4^th most stressful event with excitement, hoping that we can keep our stress levels to a minimum.

Does anyone have a moving experience they’d like to share?

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