The Key To Home Business Success Part 3
Below is another guest post by Mark Clayson. It’s the last one of a series of 3 about Home Business Success.
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Succeeding in Home Business - Creating the Mindset Part 3
I have often talked about “risk” – or, at least, the perception of risk. When all is said and done, it is the uncontrollable fear of losing something valuable that stops people in their tracks.
It diverts their attention from a goal or dream and shifts their thinking into a cocoon-like trance where current day activities are accepted as the norm.
Fear of risk stagnates the mind and body. It happens in people starting an online business but it also happens in aspiring relationships, financial investments or other challenges in life. Such fear can totally derail all future ventures into the unknown. It is that powerful.
When considered dispassionately, in all cases, the end point or “dream” is exceptionally more palatable that the current day situation. Yet it is the journey towards it we fear.
We have all heard of the saying that “even the longest journey starts with a single step.” Well, as good as it is, it is too simplistic.
A journey starting with that single step can still be a hazardous and challenging one. The journey could lead us through desert, jungle or ice caps. We can meet monsters and ogres, all waiting to eat us up.
So, what do people do? They refrain from that first step.
But what if the journey was smooth and eventless? What if, when we reached our goal we looked back and could say “that was a fantastic experience?”
You see, we never fully appreciate the kind of obstacles that we might find on our way. Because we never do this, we decide to avoid trying in the first place.
So we all end up where we are. It is entirely understandable but the choices are there for us to take. In order to progress ourselves we need to make these choices.
In my other life, I met many ladies who were going to have a baby. It was always an exciting time – a time of joy and eager anticipation. Their journey was beginning and we hoped for a smooth pregnancy and perfect labor.
In most cases, there were no problems. Sometimes there were blips and issues that we all dealt with. Very occasionally, there were significant problems that threatened the well being of not only the mother but of the baby as well. In most cases, everything turned out well and we had, in our hands, a lovely bouncing baby boy or girl.
But, despite the problems, none of those mothers AVOIDED pregnancy “just in case.” They never looked ahead and said “something disastrous might happen so I will never get myself pregnant.” Each and every one of them followed their dream of starting a family with their partners to support them.
When we looked back at these moments, we often laughed at the obstacles that they faced. It is easy, in retrospect, to laugh. At the time, they were trying moments where things could turn devilish in an instant.
Yet, now, these brave ladies have their dream. They have their growing and developing family. They had changed their mindset from the very beginning.
In essence, they said “this journey starts with this single step – but whatever happens I am determined to get there.”
Be determined.
Mark Clayson is a physician, professional appraiser and mentor. As an online entrepreneur he helps people starting work on the internet and provides professional coaching services for individuals and businesses.
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August 5th, 2008 at 8:20 pm
Great post. The mindset is critical because there are no other real things that differentiate the successful from the failures. Great post… thanks!
August 6th, 2008 at 4:24 am
Mindset is the most important to succeed in home business
August 6th, 2008 at 9:29 am
Good post. I’m just starting on the journey of working at home, but the most important thing is that I have taken the first steps and continue to move forward.
-Mike
August 6th, 2008 at 11:39 am
Well of course mindset is important but how many people actually understand how to instill the correct mindset? By analyzing your needs perhaps.
And the first step is always the most difficult to take. However, if once you’ve done this, the following steps should be easier.
August 6th, 2008 at 2:26 pm
Really good post. I always thinks of having my own business at home i will follow your advise
August 7th, 2008 at 4:06 am
It’s so true that deciding whether or not to take that first step is one of the keys to achieving success. Most people never do it so those who are willing to take just a little ‘risk’ will be the ones who succeed.
Best regards
Robert
August 7th, 2008 at 7:03 am
Yes, the first step is hard to take but there is hope and excitement surrounding it.
To me the 401st step, or the 501st step, is even more difficult, because it is so easy to get discouraged when the reality of what is required sets in.
To me, online success occurs when you force yourself to keep learning and trying until you find what works for YOU.
How many “overnight successes” really spent frustrating hours, months and even years learning their craft BEFORE the big breakthrough?
There are many ways to make it big in online marketing and not every technique is right for everyone. If one keeps plugging away and trying, eventually the learning curve is mastered.
The only certain failure is if you give up!
August 7th, 2008 at 8:37 pm
I really agree with this post, especially in the current times. The stock market for the US is extremely low currently and many people are afraid of losing all of their money, so they are not investing and liquidating their current investments. However, in a few years, the recession will blow over and those people that invested now will be much wealthier. Great article, and I couldn’t agree more. Sometimes you just have to go for it.
Miles
August 8th, 2008 at 3:31 am
I really enjoy reading your blog especially this post in particle. I think im going to have to bookmark this. Keep up the good work!
August 9th, 2008 at 8:17 pm
Wonderful series! I didn’t consider thinking of growing my business with the same determination that I had and am bringing up my son. I wouldn’t trade any of it for anything. Of course it hasn’t been easy, but it sure has been rewarding.
I just had an epiphany. I’m going to treat my fledgling online business as a baby who is just starting to stand up. There will be numerous spills, but the business will eventually learn to walk, and to run, and to ride a bike. Maybe even tie its shoelaces…
Thank you,
Sherri
August 10th, 2008 at 10:10 pm
Wow, great post and very valuable information there. I guess motivation is the number one in everybody’s checklist.
August 17th, 2008 at 12:59 am
A great lesson applicable to all who have the dream of starting a business, whether at home or anywhere else. So many people look for the fast and easy way, and hope to strike it rich in the least time, but give up before the onset of success. The greatest obstacle is always ones self.
Great post!
August 17th, 2008 at 10:20 pm
Its really a great post, it help the people who
like to start there business & need some suggestion.