Three Hard Truths

At one time or another in our life we have all been taught that if you want to achieve some result you first must take an action. Massive action leads to massive results. Haanel in his book "The Master Key System" shows that success actually starts even before actions are taken. Our thoughts and feelings about a subject form a subconscious belief and it is that belief that actually becomes the motivation that leads us into action. Once we have a strong enough belief in an outcome we will finally do what it takes to achieve the desired result. 

That's why we have spend a little bit of time exploring what motivates us to pursue our dreams, to get us into the correct mindset for success. Establishinging the right minset can make the difference between a little extra income to help improve your life to achieving true financial freedom.

There are three hard truths about network marketing that you must face square on before you can have any success. Once you face these and change your mindset you can begin to follow the path of financial freedom that Network Marketing offers.

Hard truth number one is the lottery mentality. People are presented with a network marketing opportunity and get excited about the big income numbers that are presented. It looks so easy and they join with the attitude that they are going to get rich quick. We hate to say it but it ain’t gonna happen quite like that!

Network Marketing is a business, just like any other business. It offers fantastic freedoms and unlimited income opportunities that the traditional work for pay world doesn’t offer but it does take some work. It takes learning skills and becoming educated.

That leads us to the second hard truth; everyone in this profession seems to be stuck on the phrase, “ignorance on fire is better than knowledge on ice.” While there is some truth to this ignorance on fire will never get you to the ultimate goals you had when you joined this business. For true success you need to have,

• Knowledge on Fire
• Skills on Fire
• Abilities on Fire
• Professionalism on Fire

Think about it, how much further can you go by developing your skills? If you truly want to reach those goals and dreams that got you interested in this business in the first place then learning these skills is the only way to go. You must truly become a professional to reach that level of success.

Let's take a look at this short video from Eric Worre called “Do You Deserve Success” before we continue:

Finally the third hard truth you must face and master before you can expect to have long term success in Network Marketing is that “All of the pain in Network Marketing is in the Recruiting.” Recruiting is THE Gateway Skill. Master this skill then your success is unlimited. Fortunately this is a skill that can be learned and it is the key strategy for true success.

Let's move on to Step 2 and learn how to Invite People to see your opportunity.