Are You Truly Committed To Your Network Marketing Business?
Posted by Ilka Flood | Posted in Internet Network Marketing Business | Posted on 04-06-2010
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Or are you just going through the motions because you are not ready to quit just yet?
So, how about it? How’s your commitment to business?
For your network marketing business to give you the success you desire it takes a 100% commitment from you. Don’t treat it like a hobby. Treat it as a million dollar business because that’s what it really is. Even if you paid a low entrance fee and your monthly commitment (autoship) is very low. Eventually your business - if you treat it in a professional manner – will become a million dollar business.
If you are truly committed, trust me, you will reach your goals.
Okay, so right now you may have hit a snag and you really have your doubts.
I know how it feels. I’ve been there. The key is not to give in. Doubts can stop you right in the tracks and they can even kill your business if you let them. If you are having doubts, get to the root of them and find out why.
Why are you doubting? Do you think you just can’t do it?
Take a look at the top leaders in your company. How do you think they got there? Are these people so very different from you? If you really look at them, I don’t think they are so different. They just posses more leadership qualities and skills than you do right now. But that can be learned.
I bet if you had a chance to meet them and sit down and have a chat, they would give you several reasons why they got to where they are.
- They have a “Can Do” attitude.
- They surround themselves with leaders, with successful people who walked the path before them.
- They have a library of self-development books and actually read them.
- They are not afraid (or too proud) to ask questions.
- They stepped out of their comfort zone and said good bye to F.E.A.R (False Expectiations Appearing Real).
- They learned everything possible about their company and products so they can talk intelligently to prospects.
- They have built great relationships over time and have a list of people they can draw from for referrals.
- They have a plan and work it.
- They know that in order to succeed they will have to fail.
- Quitting is NEVER an option for them.
Developing leadership qualities can be learned.
Think about it … Do you believe in your heart of hearts, that if you did the same exact thing as your top leaders; if you had the same type of commitment to your business as they have; do you believe that you could achieve the same kind of success as they did?
If your answer is “YES” then what’s stopping you? GO FOR IT!
To become a good leader you must first become a good follower. Start by finding a great mentor and then really start listening and implementing what he or she teaches you.
To your success,
Ilka Flood
The Enlightened Networker
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Hi Ilka,
Excellent points driven home with just the right “little shove”. You are right, it takes 100% commitment to your business to succeed.
My commitment came when my bridges were burned behind me, leaving me to where to go but forward. Sometimes people just get comfortable and settle in to let fear control their lives.
Nothing like a good hot fire to motive one to get up and get out of the frying pan! As for me? I’m totally committed to my network marketing business, it is now do or die trying.
Carla J Gardiner
http://CarlaJGardiner.com
.-= Carla J Gardiner´s last blog ..Prevention is Key to What – Life! =-.
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Ilka Flood Reply:
June 4th, 2010 at 7:05 pm
Hi Carla,
Thanks for dropping by! Sorry your bridges got burned, but maybe that was a good thing? If we are left with no choice but the choice to move forward making a commitment does seem easier.
I know you are committed to your business. You demonstrate your professionalism in everything you do.
To your continued success!
Hugs,
Ilka
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Twitter: marcus_baker
said on 04-06-2010
Awesome points these Ilka and if I can sum them up then I’d say that those who succeed take massive action despite any challenges that may arise.
It’s not always easy but in my experience it’s the only way so unless one just accepts this and does it one is fooling oneself and may as well give up now.
Have a great weekend.
~Marcus
.-= Marcus Baker´s last blog ..Are You Giving Yourself Enough Time? | Business Personal Development =-.
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Ilka Flood Reply:
June 4th, 2010 at 7:13 pm
Hi Marcus,
Absolutely! Taking massive action is just part of the game.
I love the way you said “despite any challenges that may arise.” Because there definitely will be some road blocks along the way.
Thanks for stopping by, Marcus, and have a great weekend too!
Ilka
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Hey Ilka,
I agree totally with what you are saying here. I have spent the past year networking my way to the top. I started with basically nothing to offer this industry, learned everything I could get my hands on and became an authority on certain aspects of marketing.
I now am full partners in projects with Jim Yaghi, Ferny Ceballos, Raymond Fong and more. Just from not giving up on anything, and always seeing myself in that position. Nothing is unreachable, just hard to reach.
.-= Chris Owen´s last blog ..Starting a Business Continued…Keyword Research and SEO Silo Architecture =-.
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Ilka Flood Reply:
June 5th, 2010 at 11:32 am
Hi Chris,
Thanks for stopping by and leaving your thoughts!
Chris, you are what we at home (in Germany) call a “Shooting Star.” You know what you want and you go for it. You don’t fear road blocks because you know they are just ‘stepping stones’ to success.
You are a true inspiration for the rest of us!
Have an awesome week!
Ilka
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Hi Ilka,
Thanks for the inspiration. The ability to keep going despite adversities and “snags” is a true hallmark of a leader. The tension between where we want to be and where we are can cause great turmoil in our lives, but it’s only an illusion. If we just focus on what needs to be done every day, the results will come in many unexpected ways.
Live Large,
Wayne
.-= Wayne Wu´s last blog ..Celebrating 100 Blog Posts!!! =-.
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Ilka Flood Reply:
June 5th, 2010 at 11:03 am
Hi Wayne,
Thanks for leaving us your words of wisdom! Pushing forward no matter what is key.
Have an awesome weekend!
Ilka
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Hi Ilka,
This is an inspirational read!
I loved the last section where you stated that to be a good leader you must be a good follower. In truth, leaders are always following or walking beside. They learn from fellow mentors(following) while holding the hands(side by side) of those who need this service. A leader plays all roles….that’s what makes them a leader
Thanks for raising my energy Ilka!
Enjoy your day,
Ryan
.-= Ryan´s last blog ..The Number 1 Mistake I Made As A Cash Gifting Sponsor =-.
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Hi Ryan,
Thanks for your great words of wisdom!
I agree, … a leader plays all rolls.
Have an awesome weekend!
Ilka
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Hi Ilka, Couldn’t agree with you more. It does take 100% commitment for any business to succeed.
I feel the same way as Carla said it. Is it do now or die trying.
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Ilka Flood Reply:
June 5th, 2010 at 8:24 pm
Hi Adam,
Thanks for stopping by! It’s very nice to meet you.
I agree, if you can’t give 100% you might as well forget it. Anything worth doing is worth doing well.
Have a wonderful weekend!
Ilka
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This was a great blog post, I think that all of us have been at some point in our business that we want to walk away for one reason or another. The reason we are still here we know that with every down there will be an up and life is one big roller coaster.
Many times people stare too long at the door that just closed on us that they do not see the window that opened.
Thank you for the great post!
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Ilka Flood Reply:
June 5th, 2010 at 8:45 pm
Hi Robert,
Loved the point you made about the window. Very true.
Thanks for stopping by and have an awesome weekend!
Ilka
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Hi Ilka, great comments. Your are absolutely right, never quit, takes time to be on the top, but focusing on what we want sooner or later, we will make it.
As always, Blessings for you all.
Jose Lasa
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Ilka Flood Reply:
June 6th, 2010 at 10:37 am
Hi Jose,
You’re right. Imagining the lifestyle we desire and play it in our minds as so it already happened does help making it a reality.
Have a great weekend!
Ilka
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Very cool stuff Ilka!
So true, and you can’t really go wrong by following the example of the people who are where you want to be.
Enjoy your weekend!
Susanna
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Ilka Flood Reply:
June 6th, 2010 at 10:41 am
Hi Susanna,
Exactly! They smoothed the path for you. So all you have to do is follow their footsteps.
Have an awesome week, Susanna!
Ilka
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Great content as always Ilka-yep Belief precedes all great results and often irrational Faith is requires at the start -then the decision needs to be made to LEAD FOLLOW OR GET OUT OF THE WAY!!
Cheers Kiaran
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Ilka Flood Reply:
June 6th, 2010 at 12:53 pm
Hi Kiaran,
I love it … Lead, follow, or get out of the way!
I agree, it takes a great deal of faith. Believe it BEFORE you see it.
Have an awesome week!
Ilka
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Hi Ilka,
What a great article you have put together. You have inspired me to start treating my business like a million dollar business!!!
Thank You for sharing.
Slavik G.
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Ilka Flood Reply:
June 7th, 2010 at 1:41 pm
Hi Slavik,
I’m glad I inspired you. Much success to you!
Have a great week
Ilka
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Hi Ilka,
Thank you for a great post. It was very inspirational. The fact that you are able to remind me that even in my internet marketing venture i need to apply my leadership skills. I think i had somewhat disregarded that. This was the first post i read today and you truly made my day.
Cheers for now.
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Ilka Flood Reply:
June 7th, 2010 at 2:25 pm
Hi Catherine,
Thanks for stopping by my home here! It’s very nice to meet you and I’m glad I made your day.
Leaderhip skills are important in business as well as in life. Sometimes we forget or take things for granted. A little reminder is always good
Have an awesome week!
Ilka
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Hey Ilka,
This is an awesome list you put together. I love this topic. More individuals need to read this and apply it immediately to their homes, business, and relationships.
Chat with you later…
Josh
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Ilka Flood Reply:
June 7th, 2010 at 1:44 pm
Hi Josh,
Thanks! Treating your business the way it should be treated is very important for your success. You get out what you put in.
Thanks for stopping by and have a great week!
Ilka
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There no denying that commitment is a MUST for success in business. The points you make are valuable to current and would be business owners.
Thanks for sharing Ilka!
-James
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Ilka Flood Reply:
June 11th, 2010 at 12:06 pm
Absolutely, James! No commitment – no business!
Thanks for stopping by! Have an awesome weekend!
Ilka
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