How Deep Must You Dig to Find Real Success in Network Marketing?

A few weeks ago, I realized that one of my downline associates had hit the wall and come to a breaking point in his quest for network marketing success.

Unfortunately, this was the third time this guy had dedicated himself to building his business, and the third time he appeared to have given up.

Each time, he seemed to start out with a great, can-do attitude. “I’m going to get it right this time“.

What happened?

Why do reasonably qualified and capable people start in this business, try over and over, and never quite make it? Is it the fault of the network marketing business model? I don’t think so.

What is it?

I think a basic question faces everyone who ventures into network marketing, or any other type of home based business.

How badly do you really want to succeed?

Your mental attitude will dictate how far you can go and how successful you will be. It’s important to examine your beliefs deeply and seek your own inner answers and truth. You must understand your real motivation.

Do you really want to quit that job and work from home? Is that job with the regular paycheck and the apparent security it offers really something you want to leave? Do you have a deep desire to step out, take risks, and make this happen?

What will happen if you just dream and think “I sure would like to make more money and quit that job, and someday I will“, all the while living with a deep fear of ever really doing it? Is there anything there, deep inside, that drives you to overcome that fear and really move forward with your business?

Think about whether success in your network marketing business is a priority. If you have some extra money and time, do you put some of that money and time into attracting new prospects instead of going shopping for stuff you don’t really need?

Network marketing success is much more than just “some positive thoughts” about things you’d “like to accomplish”.

Working through and understanding your true desires and motivation helps break down barriers that otherwise will hold you back. I believe that my downline associate who failed three times to succeed with his network marketing business had some unresolved issues.

While I am not a mind reader and may never know for sure, there are some conclusions I’ve drawn from our discussions.

• I believe he lacked serious and deep motivation, possessing simply a moderate desire to “make some money to have a better life” without having a real passion for this

• he showed a tendency to talk frequently about “what I’m going to do” without backing it up with consistent action

• rather than doing what the successful people in our organization do, he chose to strike out on his own unproven path

It’s very important to do some self-analysis and make sure that you truly want to achieve success in network marketing.

The keys to this self-analysis process include:

• discover your real reason for wanting to build your network marketing business – is it enough to drive you to sacrifice time and money where needed?

• determine if you’re willing to follow a proven plan for network marketing success – are you coachable and willing to learn from established leaders in your upline?

• are you willing to step outside the box and constantly seek ways to improve on the things you do and set yourself apart from the rest of the crowd?

How deep must you dig inside yourself to find network marketing success? Whatever it takes, get it done. Your future depends on it.