Question:

What is success?

If you don't know where you're going

If you don't know where you're going, how will you know
when you've gotten there?

`Would you tell me, please, which way I ought to go
from here?' Alice speaks to Cheshire Cat
`That depends a good deal on where you want to get to,' said the Cat.
`I don't much care where--' said Alice.
`Then it doesn't matter which way you go,' said the Cat.

If you set a goal and decide where you want to go, then
you have a much better chance of getting there.

Remember Your Why

When starting to question your abilities, when re-thinking
your decision to continue your business, when hitting "brick
walls" in your business--remember your "why".

Why did you get started in your business?
Why did you choose this particular business?

When you go back to your original "why", the passion fire
is re-kindled and will give you a new sense of excitement
to keep going, to find new ways of doing business, and to
overcome obstacles that may come up.

Lasting Impressions

You've heard leaders say "Dress for success". What does
this mean? that depends on what you're trying to be
successful at. A professional athlete may not be very
successful showing up to tryouts dressed in a suit (although
he or she may look fabulous!) If you are truly passionate
about what you do, you will "live your mission" and this
is the impression you will leave with people. How you
"wear yourself" shows through as well. If you show up to
present a line of beauty products and your hair isn't combed,
this will not make you a very credible presenter. So, dress
in appropriate clothing, but also look at how YOU are dressed
and what you are reflecting to your target market.

True Success

True success is found by achieving your own personal challenges and goals. Keeping up with the Jones's will only keep you in a constant state of reaching, wishing, and desiring. Find what you want. Discover what will give YOU the greatest pleasure and work toward that. You'll know it's a true success when you achieve it and you no longer feel that "needing" and "longing" but are able to enjoy what it is you've accomplished.

Surround Yourself

Always surround yourself with people who support you
in your endeavors. Get to know people who are now
where you want to be. This will keep your spirits
high, your motivation up, and your eye on your goals.

Think Big!

As long as you're going to be thinking anyway, think big.

-- Donald Trump

Payoff Bank

Do you have a large short term goal, but you just
don't have the proper motivation? Try the "payoff bank".
For example, over a 4 week period for every customer you contact, put a quarter
in a jar. For every home demonstration you schedule (or sale you make)
put $1.00 in a jar. At the end of the 4 weeks your "bank" will reflect the fruits
of your efforts and use can use this "reward" for whatever you like: a manicure,
a dinner out with your spouse, a new phone headset. Adjust the amounts
and qualifying criteria to fit your business and schedule.

Dream BIG!

My favorite saying is "Reach for the moon and you'll land in the stars."
When I am told, "I don't want to set my goals too high because I don't
want to be disappointed," I must explain that, by aiming high, you're
bound to land somewhere above your current level. But if you aim low, you
just might hit the DIRT. It's your choice.

The Right Business For You

Are you just starting to investigate the idea of a home
business but aren't even sure what field to go into?
Building a business is a process...sometimes a long and
arduous one. Before you even begin investigating specific
opportunities, find your passion first. What do you enjoy doing?
What would you do even if you weren't paid for it? (during the initial
start up phase, you may not be paid!) What natural talents
do you have? What skills have you learned? How much time and
effort are you willing to put into the business on a regular
basis? As you begin to look at all of these things, you may see
a pattern that may lead you to the type of business that's right for you.
The business that is successful for one person is not necessarily the
business that's successful for all people.

Define Success

What will make you feel successful? When you define what
success means to you, you'll know when you've achieved it.

Success is not a destination, but a way of living. You
may need to continually redefine what success means to you.

Just because 2 homes and a new Mercedes means success to
someone else, doesn't mean you're not successful if you don't
have these things (if these things aren't in your definition of success).

Success for you might mean being out of the 9-5 rat race--once you've
achieved this, you were successful! Now, re-define your next level
of success...maybe it's to pay off all of your credit and loans.
If you are $20,000 in debt today and in 6 months you still have $10,000
in debt, does this mean you're not successful? Of course not! You've made
a great accomplishment and you're on your way!