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7/8/2011 6:28:12 PM EST
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The Road To Success - What Drives You?
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What Drives You?
If you are attempting to cash in with your own web-based or home-based business for the first time or, maybe you have been struggling for quite some time and cannot figure out why things just don’t seem to be coming together, you need to be clear about what drives you.
As I drive down the highway in my expediter truck, I cannot help but take notice of all the different vehicles people drive. Have you ever really taken the time to think about what motivates people to choose the vehicle they have?
You see the people with those tiny ‘eco’ cars. You know that they are trying to do their part to help the environment. But you, on the other hand, may not be willing to sacrifice your own safety to that level. Or, maybe your lifestyle does not allow you to consider a vehicle that small.
Then there are the commercial vehicles. All sorts of sizes and variations. Some are intended for specialized purposes like logging, towing, livestock, sanitation and hauling liquids. Then others serve more general needs like flatbeds and cargo vans. But, I didn’t sit down today to find out about what you drive.
What I am really interested in is… What Drives You?
We are driven by our motivations and aspirations. Sometimes our motivation is something that we are running from (fear), like being able to quit our job or pay off debts. Other times our motivations are something we are running to (hope), like leaving a legacy, being financially independent or time freedom.
Generally speaking, achieving a hopeful goal will be more fulfilling in the long term. Accomplishing a fearful goal will make you happy at that moment in time but, sooner or later, the fear becomes a distant memory and the motivation loses it’s luster. Quite often it is fear that motivates us to consider change, and the hope is what ultimately pulls us through.
Are you involved in a program where you have a sponsor or mentor? It is important to let that person know what your motivations are. But first, you want to make absolutely sure that you have a clear definition of what drives you. Nothing is worse than having conflicting objectives. For example…
You recently joined a great Network Marketing Business and you think their products are great. The networking side is interesting but you see it simply as a way to make enough money to get your products for free. As time goes by, your sponsor keeps hounding you to buy more leads, call more prospects and get more training. He is a ‘Heavy Hitter’ and does not understand why your business is growing so slowly. The frustration builds on both sides and the relationship is strained.
This situation could easily be avoided by simply being honest with each other right from the beginning. If your sponsor does not know how to help you, they should be able to direct you to someone in your upline who can. Contact your sponsor as early as possible and let them know exactly what you hope to accomplish. Ultimately everyone is more happy and productive.
Another important reason to know what drives you is to help you through the rough times. No matter how great your opportunity is, there will be challenges along the way. Many people give up on their new venture way too early. As soon as a few struggles rear their ugly heads, many aspiring networkers will run for the hills. If your desire to fulfill your goals is not strong, it becomes easier to bail out rather than fight on.
Some call it Dreaming. Some call it Goal Setting. Either way, knowing what drives you will help you travel the road to success.
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