Who's betting that you're going to lose?

There are pretty much two kinds of people out there:  those who take charge and take initiative (they bet on themselves) and the others who wait for someone else to take care of them. When that second group bets, they bet against themselves, and against everyone else. So who's betting against you? In the United States, the government is definitelybetting against you. Generally, politicians are betting that you can't take care of yourself, you won't do the right thing and you don't have a clue about the coming global financial storm that may end up costing all of us dearly.

Life is a gamble in so many ways, and that includes online business.  But there are many ways to stack the odds in your favor.  But hoping that someone else 'does it for you' is always a losing bet.  I hope you realize that.

Educate yourself about how to be a winner in the new global economy and especially online. It's possible your employer is betting against you as well. They're cutting your hours, or your salary, or your benefits - because they're betting you can't go get a better job. Bet on yourself instead.  Start a business on the side, and grow it masterfully until you no longer need that employer. These days, you can start an online enterprise for a surprisingly low investment of money, time, and energy. You just need to believe in yourself. Many people, from some of your fat friends to the people who want to sell you junk food, are betting against your health.  So are the drug companies and the government (again). They're betting you can't run that half-marathon, or lose that weight, or stick to that diet. Bet on yourself. Eat right, exercise, get your sleep and your daily two liters of water, and take your vitamins. Become a physical specimen who doesn't need to rely on encouragement, but instead encourages others.  Having vibrant health increases your odds in all areas of life.

If you're an optimistic, hard-working, values-driven person, you will succeed. There will be obstacles, and there will be naysayers. They are there to take your bet. That's OK - you have something they don't have. You have the ability to bet on yourself and win.

Are you looking for the inspiration to change your life in a meaningful way? Ready to make the kind of bets that (unlike those people make in the casino) you can't lose? If you're a serious entrepreneur looking for an inspiring opportunity, I'm looking for a few serious teammates for my business. Join us at Global NPN and make it your 'home program'. We have the most inspiring and collaborative community of entrepreneurs in all of cyberspace!  There's no reason not to try!  I hope you're the next person we're looking for.  When you join Global NPN through a link in this post, you are enrolling under a random Team Member in our group. 

Wishing you Health, Wealth, and Inspiration in 2011 and beyond... bet on it!