Once you say, "I can't", you're right!

Henry Ford was quoted as saying, "Whether you think you can or you think you can't, you're right." This is the absolute truth whether you succeed or fail in whatever you do.

Our thinking is much more powerful than most people give it credit.
Whether consciously or subconsciously, your actions are first determined in your mind before they are realized physically.

As a network marketer, I get hammered by many statements as, "That doesn't work", or
"I tried that before and it bombed." My answer is usually, "Really? Hmmmm, I must be doing something wrong then because my results are the total opposite."

Once you say, "I can't", you're right.
Once you say, "It won't work," yep, you're sunk.

When you want to accomplish a goal, start a new venture or just trying to decide what to do, what is your mindset? Is it positive or negative? Guess which side of the fence successful people falls on? Guess what thoughts run through their heads when the little light bulb comes on? Do you think it's a positive thought or a negative one?

Here's a complicated equation for you to absorb...are you ready?

Negative = Sinking Yourself

The fact of the matter is that opportunities are presented to everyone. It all depends on how you react. You have the choice as to what you read, who you listen to and the direction you move toward.
Are you going to listen to the person that always says, "I tried that and it didn't work", or the one that is successful at it?

Think positive instead of negative. It's as simple as that. However, change doesn't happen overnight. The decision to change DOES happen instantly, but it takes time to filter out the bad and replace with the good. I call it "Positive Repetition." Every thought needs to be held captive (yes, that’s even stated in the Bible). Out with the old, in with the new. Once you say, "I can't", or "This sucks", or "This will never work", guess what? You're right!! Don't even talk negative about other people. Negative thoughts should not even be a part of your mindset. It isn't rocket science. This isn't a concept that was just thought of this morning.

When things don't go as expected, don't dwell on it. When the car gets wrecked unexpectedly, don't get all jacked out of shape. When a plan doesn't quite work out the way you had planned, don't get frustrated and quit. Think positive! "Let's get it fixed," should be your first thought. Don't focus on the problem. Focus on the future or the positive.

People who ask about the network marketing opportunity involved in often come out stating, "I've joined this stuff before and I didn't see anything happen. What's going to be different?" NOTHING! With that kind of mindset and a negative attitude, nothing will be different. You need to work and get positive. It's not the program that didn't work; it's YOU that didn't work. You didn't work mentally or physically. Positive thinking begets positive actions which begets positive results.

Everybody has issues that come across their daily paths. How you react will determine whether you fail or succeed. If you're positive, there are no frustrations and life is much easier to deal with.

Make a conscious decision to change your mind and make a difference. It all begins within. Take action now to change your mindset from negative to positive and the results will be different.

Focus on the Compass

In days past when mariners would set out on a sailing mission,they didn't have GPS systems to guide them through the high seas.They made use of a map, the stars and a compass. In the middle of theocean, there are no landmarks or reference points which to use to make their way around. Without these essential tools, they could have spent years tossing about the waters and going around in circles.

When starting a home business or a network marketing business working athome, it's essential to use the tools given in order to duplicate thesuccess of others. You don't have to reinvent the wheel. Just focus on thecompass and the direction it's pointing (your goals).

As an online network marketer, I once found it was so easy to not takemy business seriously and slack off here and there. It's an easy valley to slip into and sometimes a hard hole to climb out from. By implementing just3 "secret" actions, you can make your home business grow in leaps and bounds.

These "secrets" are:
1. Focus
2. Take Action
3. Consistency

Focus: When using a compass, the first thing you need to know is your destination.Where are you going? Point your compass in that direction and move toward it.You may not know when or how you're going to get there, but without knowing which direction you're going, you're already destined for failure and eventuallyquitting. Set your sights on the finish line.

Take Action: Don't be one of the "frozen chosen". Get moving! You know where you'regoing and unless you start heading toward where the compass is pointing, you'll never get there. You have to consistently ask yourself,"What can I do TODAY to move my business forward?" Don't just take action on anything. Make sure it's in line with where your compass is pointing.

Consistency: there are two things about consistency. One, you can consistently dothe wrong thing. Or two, you can consistently do what's working well. Which onedo you want to do? It's not rocket science and the one thing you'll always seechampion athletes and successful entrepreneurs do is what works and they do itover and over and over again.

Every day is a fresh start. It doesn't matter what happened yesterday.The "secret" is placed in front of you now. It's a DAILY exercise and all youhave to work with is the "NOW". It's been proven time and time again that if youfocus on the results you want and on the directionyour compass is pointing and you will reach your destination, guaranteed.

Over Thinking, Under Performing

I've studied many top performers in various lines of employment,and have looked at several over achievers, and one of themajor commonalities amongst them is the ability to not onlydo what they need to do, but also to take action!

Nike coined the phrase, "Just Do It," and that simple quote,although so simple on it's own, can make or break a person'ssuccess in life.

How many times have you thought to yourself, "If only I had...",or "Why didn't I...?" Many times it's either we chose thewrong option or we didn't choose one at all. Most of the time,it's because we didn't choose one at all because we over thinkwhatever it is and we don't end up doing anything. You becomeone of the "Frozen Chosen."

Leaders and successful people are able to act fast when needed.They don't sit back and over analyze all of the what-ifs.Doing that will let the opportunity pass you by. You can't possibly have all the answers without knowing all the questions,and the only way to know the questions is just by doing itsometimes.

In whatever you're trying to accomplish, there will alwaysbe an inherent risk. Risk is a part of life. As children,we accomplish so much because we are not afraid of risks.As adults, we've been bombarded by negativity for yearsthat we're afraid to take risks. We over analyze everythingbecause we want to assess ALL the risks. It's impossibleto move anywhere in life without taking risks and you'llnever achieve anything unless you stop over thinking.

Over Thinking = Under Performing

If something you want to accomplish has been proven bysomeone else, follow in their footsteps. Do what they do.You don't have to reinvent the wheel. You can improveon things, but you'll never get anywhere unless you...Just do it!It's so easy to think yourself out of accomplishing yourgoals, whether it's to start a home business, succeed in network marketing, become a super salesperson, or improveon any area of your life. If you sit back and over thinkyour dream, you'll never accomplish it.

The only way to win a race is to get running. Don't stand at the starting line and try to figure outhow to turn the corner a mile down the road. Cross thestarting line! Put one foot in front of the other. Soon, the finish line will be within reach.

Starting Off Successfully With an Online Home Based Business

The internet has opened a huge opportunity for entrepreneurs to make a substantial income working from the convenience of their home. At no time in history has more millionaires been made since the internet was born. If you feel a strong desire to start your own online business and work from home, here are a few tips to help you from going broke before opening the doors.

Tip 1: Discover your "Why". Before you even sit down at your computer and hack away at a plan and mockup, you need to first figure out WHY you want to have an online business. Your "WHY" is unique to you and should be as specific as possible. Saying something like, "To make more money," is not a strong enough "Why". Your "Why" should take an emotional stronghold on you and really make you want to go the distance that's required to succeed in your online business. "I want to be debt free by December 31st" is a stronger "Why" and sets a specific date much like a goal. "I don't want to ever worry about being fired again," is another example of a specific "Why".

Tip 2: Make a place in your home to work. Along that line, let people in your family know that when you're in your place of business that you are "at work". This is part of taking your home business serious. By working at home, it's all too easy to sit in front of the television with a laptop and not do a thing because you're more tuned into the latest celebrity scandal then turning an income.

Tip 3: Do something you're passionate about. I happen to have a passion for network marketing and helping others (hence writing this article) and have a successful online business doing this aside from my fulltime career. If you don't wake up each morning with a strong desire to "get to work", then you may either be overworking or you need to re-evaluate your actual business. If neither of those are causing you not to be excited, take a look at your "Why".

Tip 4: If you desire to get involved with network marketing and do not want to spend a ton of money and/or bother family a friends, get involved with what is now termed "a funded proposal" program. A funded proposal allows you to develop a list of like-minded individuals that become a part of your downline without costing you a ton of money. As your downline builds, you have the multiple chances to present your primary business to these individuals. You need to build the list in order to market to people that are already interested in what you have to offer.

Tip 5: Do some due diligence and learn, learn, and never stop learning. The internet itself is the information highway loaded with millions of pages of information. Never settle and think you already know everything about your particular business. Continue to think of yourself as "green". When you're green you grow, when you're not, you rot. Always strive to learn more and more each and every day. Make it a part of your daily action plan.

Tip 6: Don't quit. If you truly desire to succeed in your own home business, don't quit. If things are not necessarily going well, you may need to make adjustments such as, rechecking your business purpose, checking your attitude daily, not spending money without it having a purpose that BUILDS your business, recheck your learning resources to ensure they are fruitful and in line with your "Why".