I’ve witnessed a lot of people „make a commitment“ to creating a business, then at the first sign of a little obstacle, they quit!

In reality, this supposed commitment was simply mindless noise. No substance. Just a lot of fluff and hot air.

At one time this bothered me. But I’ve come to the realization that it’s necessary to pay no attention to the words people speak. The only thing that impresses me these days is actual business building activity.

To be successful in this industry you need to train yourself the same way.

But what does commitment really mean? And what does your commitment look like?

If you’re either thinking about, or are already involved in a home based, network marketing business, you should pause and ask yourself some basic questions. I also think you should be brutally honest with yourself as you search for your answers.

Are you willing to do the really tough things necessary reach your goals? Will you put yourself in uncomfortable situations? Will you move heaven and earth get past the inevitable obstacles you will face?

Let’s look at some of those obstacles so you can answer that question truthfully.

A very real obstacle you might face, one that so many have dealt with, is the negativity of those around you. You’ll likely hear lots of negative comments, your friends will advise you not to get involved, prospects will tell you it doesn’t work, maybe even your spouse or other family members will be unsupportive or downright negative.

Your ability to deal with this wave of negativity is a very real test of your commitment. This is something that many in this industry never get beyond.

Even if you’re mentally ready and expect it, dealing effectively with it is hugely challenging for many.

One solution is to surround yourself with others like yourself, people who support you in your goals. This is often easier said than done, and requires a huge effort and perhaps some changes in your relationships. But it’s critical.

Another obstacle is lack of time.

Let’s face it, after a long day at your j.o.b., battling rush hour traffic, spending some time with your family, it can be tough to muster the energy to devote to your business. Quitting might seem like the easiest thing to do.

The basic laws of physics come into play: we want to find the path of least resistance. And to quit when you face obstacles is that path. Here’s the question: Is your commitment strong enough to move you past those obstacles?

When you see really successful people in your business, perhaps on the stage at an event, we tend to think it was easy for them, or that they were always successful. Someone who does something well tends to make it look easy!

Deep down you know they went through many tough times, they faced all kinds of obstacles. The main difference between them and the rest of the crowd is this: the leaders who are being recognized made firm commitments, they work their business every day, they attend training calls and events, and they are leaders for their teams. The lesson for you? They do the things you absolutely must do to attain the same level of success.

You need to treat your business just like that.

Success doesn’t come in one fell swoop! It’s a culmination of all of these efforts that are made on a daily basis. Some big and some little. But consistently learning, taking action, failing (yes, failing!), learning, then taking more action, that’s what leads to success.

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