Starting your own business is scary stuff and anyone that tells you differently, well, I just don't think I would really believe them (unless I happen to be talking to Donald Trump or someone of that level of success!). Whether it is a multi-million dollar venture or one that you start for just $39.95, the fear of the unknown and the fear of failure more often than not paralyzes people from even taking that first step.
I used to be one of those people, one that would get so scared of a situation that I would avoid it or not participate, even though there was always a little voice inside telling me "Go ahead, you will be okay". The fear of the unknown and the fear of failure would stop me cold in my tracks. It wasn't until I decided to "Feel the fear and do it anyway" that changes really started to happen, in both business and personal life.
We all have defining moments in our lives, those moments that we can look back on and say "That is something that changed me as a person". It might be big or it might be small, but it is something that changes you, from the inside. One of those is the day I held an alligator. Might not be a big deal to some, after all, Snappy was only about 3 feet long and did have his mouth taped shut. But it was something that made be step out of my comfort zone and once I did it, I was really proud that I didn't let my fear hold me back.
In 2010, I made a conscious choice to grab a hold of any opportunity that came my way, no matter how scared or nervous I was. That any door that opened, I was going to go through and see where it led me. I have to say, 2010 was my favorite year of my life (so far) because of all the opportunities that came my way and the new friends I made and the growth I made as a person overall. I had the opportunity to be interviewed on TV three times, as well as be on a webcast show. I started my own independent personal training business and took my Beachbody business to a whole new level. I even improved my relationship with my husband! All because I decided to "feel the fear and do it anyway!". I've gotten really good with being comfortable stepping outside my comfort zone, something the the same girl a few years ago wouldn't have done in a million years!
How does this apply to your network marketing business? The only way you will ever be successful in your business is by "feeling the fear and doing it anyway". Nothing that comes easy is usually worthwhile, so learn to get comfortable stepping outside your comfort zone. Know that there are going to be considerable amount of times that you are going to be extremely scared or nervous, but you need to push through and do it anyway. This is what makes us grow as people, as leaders and as business owners, period.
Your partner in success,
Rebecca Ingham
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