Wednesday, October 18, 2006

Is it REALLY possible to make money from home?
Almost everyone dreams of being successful. Many people go forth and attack that dream, many lose trying, and yet many don't even try!
I want to discuss achieving success in a home-based business making money online. Is it really possible? Is it just a marketing ploy by hundreds of gurus trying to trick you into believubg that there's money out there online? Maybe we are too skeptical, scared, or lazy to try anything new in this fast-pace changing world.
I can tell you off-hand that making money on the Internet is very possible and there is enough money to go around for everyone. I myself am a worh-from-home father of 2 children, and I work about 3-4 hours per day on the computer 4four time a week. My wife does not work since I am making an excellent living online.
What are your options for making money online? There is Ebay, which has more than 80 million customers per day buying on its website. Then there is affiliate marketing, Google Adsense, HYIPs, MLM marketing, forum and blog marketing, online investing, and so much more.
I am not here to discuss these topics now. Rather, I want to reveal to you the Big Secret of success that anyone who has ever been successful knows about and used. In fact, there is no such thing as success without the following secret. What is the SECRET?
Positive Attitude! Seem a little cliched, huh. Well it is the ultimate secret for success, whether in offline business, a work at home business, or makong money online business.
A positive attitude is very important to achieving anything. How can we take any task and get anywhere when we're negative? When we tell ourselves, "It will never work," guess what? It probably won't. By saying this, you have implanted it into your brain's subconscious and you will find all the negative reasons a new venture won't work. In addition, you will take into consideration what friends and associates say, like "That won't work, you're wasting your time, you won't succeed with this method, etc."
Keys To True SuccessPositive Attitude -
Have trust in yourself and don't focus on previous failures.
Enthusiasm and Passion - don't just have it, take action on it as well!
Don't listen to dream stealers - even if they are your friends or associates. Maybe they mean well for you, but it is not your obligation to act on their negative attitudes.
Set Goals - Decide whether you want to work part-time or full-time. Research has shown that successful people set definite goals. Work hard to achieve your goals and write them down in a place you can see them everyday.
Get Organized - Plan your work time and manage your time well - you don't want to overwork yourself. "Manage your time properly or it will manage YOU."
Take advantage of your advantages - Every single person in the world has a talent, skill, idea, drive, or gift that is unique to them. Saturate your mind with winning statements - "I am confident. I am successful. I am committed. I am prepared."
William Saroyan once said, "I am not the kind of guy to knock at a door and then when the door is opened, not go in."