A year from now you may wish you had started today…
It’s a famous quote by author Karen Lamb, and it rings true. Every one of us has something we’ve been putting off for ‘someday.’
Think about it for a moment. Compare yourself to this time last year. Did you have a goal that you’ve achieved? It’s because you took (or didn’t take) action. Goals are great, but it’s movement that really matters and sets apart the dreamers from the doers.
It’s easier to put those life goals aside for the day-to-day stuff. But months go by fast. The time is now.
Business is like a marriage… ‘in good times and in bad’
Just like your relationship, business has its ups and downs. It’s important to give your business at least 12 months. When you begin with Neora or any other venture, you’re investing in your future. And, no investment shows instant results. It takes time.
In the years that follow, you’ll see revenue, customer growth, and your product knowledge all improve. The power of being consistent is one of the most important traits of successful business owners. By giving up, you’re only letting down yourself.
American Business Guru Robert Kiyosaki explains this well in the law of compensation: “Returns are minimal, in spite of massive effort at the start, yet returns can be massive with minimal effort over time.”
Develop an unwavering commitment
Here are some tips to help you keep a positive mindset, especially when you feel like throwing in the towel:
Make a plan… and stick to it
Use your Success Planner, especially throughout your first year. Planning is the key to success, with clear goals and paths for getting there. And if the plans don’t work out, that’s okay. Know how and when to be flexible. Business is all about trial and error, finding what works.
Surround yourself with positive people
As The Slight Edge teaches us: “You’re the combined average of the five people you associate with most.” Truly understanding this can impact the success of your business. Find a mentor or someone who has been through these early stages of building a business before and learn from them. Leverage your up-line. They’ve been where you are now.
Stay future-focused
If you only focus on the day-to-day, you’ll simply maintain your business, not grow it. Make sure you attend monthly Regional events, corporate trainings, and tune into the weekly NeoraU.
Always follow up
This is something so simple that many of us forget to do it. Don’t allow a potential lead turn cold. Revise your follow-up process. Life gets busy, so friendly reminders go a long way. Run or attend weekly Calling Parties to constantly motivate your team.
Skills can be taught, but commitment and passion cannot. It’s about doing what you said you’d do, long after the mood you said it in has passed. It’s that burning want for it.
With Neora, you can live life on your own terms, enjoy financial freedom, and have fun doing it. The ‘perfect life’ is within your reach. Learn more about the opportunities and how you can continue to re-commit, every day.
Nothing worth having ever comes easy.