Success Is Internal: Do You Believe In YOU?

Tuesday, January 19th, 2010 at 11:32 am

Do you care what others think of you? Do you let yourself get drawn into their drama?

Most likely you answered yes to that question, either consciously or sub-consciously. That’s because we all have an inherent, deep down desire to be liked by others.

I recently was reminded of one of life’s major truths… that – like it or not – people talk about you. The question you have to ask yourself is if it really matters what others think or say about you.

This is the basis of who we become. Psychology points the finger at who we are as a compilation of our experiences, of which we become what we believe ourselves to be. Who we believe ourselves to be is shaped by what we hear others say about us.

In short, if we choose to believe the critics, we will be filled with self doubt. But if we fill ourselves with positive beliefs and thoughts we can overcome the external noise put up by the doubters and un-believers.

Finding MLM success requires that we shut out the pessimists and non-supporters of network marketing. Every successful entrepreneur fights against convention to follow their own path to wealth. They don’t take criticism to heart, but rather find the critical words a means to inspire and educate you more about yourself and your choices.

There will always be people in your life that don’t want you to succeed. This may not be a conscious thing on their part… they just don’t want to lose you because your actions and success leads you down a different path from them and away from their stationary lives. Somehow, instead of being supportive like a good friend or family member should be, they tell you what you’re doing is stupid, a waste of time… get a real job instead.

This type of talk from people you love and respect is hurtful, and will derail many people from following their dreams. Strangely enough, they’re not even aware that they have this effect on you. They think they’re offering advice that will help you avoid pain and humiliation: they think their words are helping you!

If I listened to everything people told me, I would be sitting on my couch doing nothing! I never would have gone to university, never would have gotten back on my bike when I fell off, never would have gotten married, I wouldn’t have children, wouldn’t be doing network marketing…

Instead of listening to the critics, I searched for mlm tips, mlm coaching, mentors, positive role models who look at what you’re doing – whatever it is – and ask only minimal questions…

Do you enjoy what you’re doing?

Does it create value in your life and in the lives of others?

Is it moral and ethical?

How can I help you follow your dreams?

This is what a leader does. Criticism is not with the intent to tear down. It’s offered in attempt to improve and build up. It’s intended purpose is to help you grow and become a better person, a more successful person, a leader in your own special way.

This internal growth is what makes you impenetrable from the nay-sayers who don’t believe in you or what you do, who don’t see your vision and are content to stay where they are (and want you to stay with them).

When you can shut it out…

When you can find more reason to believe from within and rely less on the words of those around you…

That is when you will find yourself on the path that leads to your MLM success.

Warren Smith

Get Ahead In Life LLC

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