Wednesday, September 29, 2010

The keys to home business success

Working from home is one of the most rewarding careers that you can dream of.  However, home business success can be elusive and very, very frustrating for the uninitiated.  True success basically boils down to three basic things:  Attitude, practical knowledge and perseverance.  However, there are sub-categories to these three that are worth noting.

1.) Never stop learning

If you are going to work from home (especially online), you must commit to a lifetime of learning.  The Internet is constantly changing and you will NEVER know it all.

2.) Manage time more efficiently

Stepping out of your comfort zone is essential to success.  And that includes knowing when to say NO to friends and family.  In addition, you don't necessarily have to work 'faster', but you do need to learn how to take fewer steps in order to maximize your precious time.

3.) Never, never quit

Online business success will not happen as quickly as you want/wish it to (or imagine that it should).  It will only come in response to your consistent & persistent actions.  How 'long' it will take to begin earning is something that cannot be predicted.  However, what IS predictable is that most people will give up and quit far too soon.  Don't be one of them.

4.) Get help

Being your own boss involves enormous amounts of time and dedication.  It's easy to 'close yourself off' from the world when you become immersed in it.  This goes back to #1, but please never stop learning - and have the humility to accept advice on strategy and tactics from people who have been doing this longer than you have... especially if they are a proven success.  If you can get to them, most successful people are happy to help you if you will listen to what they say.


With regard to all of this, I recommend reading and/or listening to anything that the late Napoleon Hill has to say.  He's been a wonderful inspiration to millions... including this author.

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