Hi folks!
I've been talking to people in my 'VIP Newsletter' about what entrepreneurs can do to shed light on the indelible 'void which persists' even when they've attained many of their life goals. Let's call this the scourge of perfectionism -- a prevailing belief that if you finally attain all you ever set out to do -- you'll finally be happy. Where I'm going with this blog post has more to do with amazing people holding themselves back in life because they can't get past the want of having everything be 'just so' before they take the next step. This next step could apply to personal relationships or business.
Let's address this illusion at the business level.
If we're holding back, sitting in a void, when will you create your profitability? Wouldn't the definition of happiness include a notion that life need not be a struggle. If you agree with this concept, let's extend the thought one step further.
Know that no matter what's happening in your life, always celebrate today by recognizing NOW that if you're sitting in some type of difficulty..., "This challenge too shall pass". Some pains are meant put in place to birth your greater self called higher awareness. Let's briefly look at why this void may persist, if you might feel that it's somehow holding you back.
Suppose there is a real part of yourself asking for attention..., so that it may heal. If you repress the signal, it will persist. If you note that this is an emotion you can address by using positive rather than negative self-talk, you can
address this perfectionistic tendency.
As entrepreneurs, we can get caught in the snare of trying to create beliefing our products(s) or service(s) isn't/won't be where 'it should be' so we don't step into real action (connecting to others). Until you feel that you're already worthy of people's trust and payment, well..., you can begin to see where this belief will hold you back.
What the cyclical belief does:
1) It will prevent you from ever taking right action -- advertising your message to those who are in need for it. MLM'ers call this action prospecting. Affiliates call this action ad exposure. In my book, it's the same thing. Take action daily. Reach out to people.
2) If your perfectionism prevails -- keep in mind that small actions are meaningful. If you find that you're not achieving what you initially set out to do, use a daily checklist. What you don't accomplish one day is fine. Pull that point forward onto the next day's checklist but keep working. Point is -- you must check off the points you know that will move you forward.
To address perfectionism directly, consider recognizing and owning the attribute up to a certain point. Still put yourself out there today. If you make a mistake, peoit's okay. The nature of direct selling or Internet Marketing means you master the lesson AFTER you've stepped through it. People will give you ample opportunity to reconnect.
3) Recognize -- that if the answers don't fully appear today, continue taking some type of action centered around your business. That action might involve educating yourself further about identifying the correct marketing tips, tools and resources you need. Over time, what will emerge is your new business! By figuring out over what you absolutely need or don't need (as those concepts serve you and your clients), you'll be in good shape within another year or so. If there are no improvements in your life by that time, then you have to sit down with yourself to look at what's working best.
4) In early marketing phases, people spend time figuring out who we don't want to emulate. Just don't sit there too long. The point is that you can trust yourself and run with your course. Small business steps might involve building specific skills you can later monetize.
In Internet Marketing, these examples would include --
basic copywriting (writing compelling ad messages)
picking up your own autoresponder then mastering it's use
learning how to build miniature websites
writing articles
mastering keyword research
mastering pay-per-click advertising
mastering adsense revenue generation
mastering blogging
learning e-mail promotions...and more.
To find out what Internet Marketers are doing to solve these challenges, click on the right-hand side of this blog for your free niche pdf.
These skills can be used to promote marketing campaigns at the corporate level. They can be used at the MLM level. They can be used at the affiliate marketing (Internet Marketing level).
4) The key to your success online will mean you have to pick a direction, building your knowledge in 1 or 2 areas.
5) Use the attribute of perfection to strengthen your work over time.
6) What's the biggest thing you can do today to put your business into motion?
It might mean contacting 1 - 3 people. Does it mean branding your name somewhere on something like your regular e-mail then handing out that information. Don't worry. You'll soon find out what doesn't work. Business cards only go so far. Flyers don't do much for you. Consider adding your name to a signature line on an e-mail, using the social networks to establish contact.
Keep your name out there. It might mean clarifying your message..., figuring out what you'll say. It might mean offering a few solutions to those you know. It may mean you can only start by zeroing in on your niche. The answer must include a solution on someone else's terms -- not yours. So you have to come from an open agenda.
Continue to build your list of connections over time.
Ways to do that --
a) You can start by using Linked-In or Plaxo but these are starter places to drive traffic to your blog or website..., or to network your business further.
b) Online forums -- establish daily contact.
If you check out the links I've placed on the right-hand side of my blog, there's an educational resource that brings you the world's largest, most active forum for the cost of a large pizza/month.
c) self-publishing
You can write an article of 300 words, publishing for free your findings at http://www.ezinearticles.com/. This will not only get you indexed with the major
search engines but it will make it possible for people to find you online.
d) defining your niche -- find out if the folks you'll market to first have a need
for what you're offering.
To find out what Internet Marketers are doing to solve these challenges, click on the right-hand side of my blog for your free niche pdf.
Supporting Your Success Using Proven Means,
Barbara
