Missing One Task Can Jeopardize Your Results

Have you ever pushed off something you knew you should have done in your home business? I'm sure you have at some point in your life, we all have.

What if you knew by choosing not to do that task for that time can actually hurt your long-term results? Sure, missing one task, once in a great moon, will not hold you back, initially. However, if you tend to frequently push off things day in and day out, you're jeopardizing your results, short-term and long-term.

Missing One Task Can Jeopardize Your Results

The reason is, thanks to our old friend Earl Nightingale's definition of success, "Success is the progressive realization of a worthy ideal" which means you're doing tasks each and every day and while carrying those out, you're working on reaching success. This we know, will provide one's home business with ideal results. But, if you tend to push off your tasks, you're not progressively working towards success. That's why taking consistent daily action is the main component in reaching success and why you should always be in motion.

If you tend to stay at rest, then you also will be. Because choosing to stay at rest will not initially hurt you, most don't see any harm in missing that "one" task. Unfortunately, it will hurt you over time. But, if you tend be in motion, then you will be progressively working on reaching success.

Remember, if you choose to consistently miss one "very important" task, it can jeopardize your results. You choose what you want to do or what you not want to do, and the results will speak for themselves.

Your thoughts

Why do you think so many feel it's okay to miss a few tasks here and there? Do you think people are purposely jeopardizing their results? Please feel free to share your take on this topic and what you've found to be helpful in overcoming this bad habit, by replying to this blog post here.

Dedicated to your Success,


Jerome Ratliff
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The Surprising Truth Behind Success

Today's post is a motivational piece to get you moving in the direction of your goals.

Have you ever found yourself searching for the secret to success?

I would not be surprised if you have. In fact, most have, until they figure out the 'secret' for them is different for everyone else. In a recent article I wrote, Filling the Shoes of Success, I dive right into the root reasoning behind success. And, no matter how many people tell you they can provide you the quickest road to success, the truth is "They Can't!"

The Surprising Truth Behind Success
No matter what business or profession you are in, here's the simple truth behind success and why no one can ensure you the quickest road to success.

"Success is about YOU constantly taking action to move YOU forward in your business and/or profession."

It sounds so simple, but is it really. Well, at first it's not simple at all because it has everything to do with your mindset and that shift which will move you in the right direction. However, once that is realized, this is where it gets really simple.

It's just like learning anything else that's new to you. It starts of being difficult, then turns out to be no big deal.

Don't let people convince you there is a secret path to success. Because for you, it just won't exist. You'll have to find it out for yourself. When you do figure it out, it'll be the greatest feeling you'll ever experience.

Your thoughts

How do you feel when you hear these guarantees made? Are you suckered into wanting to hear more? What are some tactics you've used to attract successful people? Please feel free to share your take on success and some of the techniques you've personally used by replying to this blog post here.

Dedicated to your Success,


Jerome Ratliff
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Believing vs. Selling

Do you consider yourself a salesperson within your MLM business or a believer?

Recently I've been hearing more and more rejections from people regarding the, "I'm not a salesperson though?" Let's face it, it's a huge concern with many who are considering network marketing. I believe it comes from the understanding that they must sell in order to make money.

Well, it's far from that!

Sure, when you make that connection with someone and they are truly interested in what you have so that they are ready to make a purchase, does mean you're making a sale. But, it doesn't mean that you are salesperson. FAR FROM IT!!!

Being a salesperson has certainly changed over the years where it use to require a pushy approach to get something sold. Where as today, believing in what you have and what it can do for them is much more preferred.

Here's the difference of selling and believing when it comes to the approach to making a sale.

Selling in the MLM world is the process by which someone agrees to purchase something from you in exchange for money.

Believing in the MLM world is the process by which someone believes in what you have will provide a significant feeling when the purchase has been made.

The two are definitely different, however, both methods work when it comes to making a sale. But, when the 'believing' approach is taken, there's a lot more one on one involvement showing them the value in what you have which is ultimately leading to a sell. What's interesting is more and more salespeople are taking the 'believing' approach. It's a comforting process for the purchaser and the seller.

Most buyers would prefer it to be their idea they made a purchase rather than them feeling like they were just sold something. That's just the way it is and that's why I take the 'believing' approach when it comes to making a sale with my customers.

Your thoughts

How do you feel about the making the sale process? Have you found it to be easier by not being so pushy and instead let the person feel it's the right time for them to buy? Please feel free to share your take on the selling process and some of the techniques you have used that provided you successful results by replying to this blog post here.

Dedicated to your Success,


Jerome Ratliff
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The Quick One, Two Punch

You're familiar with Boxing right?

If you are, then you know how the quick one, two punch can wear their opponent down. For those of you who don't, it's basically a punch from the left, then the right.

Now, let's think of your competition in your market as the quick one, two punch. They are slowly wearing you down, eating away at your self-confidence on whether or not your business can hold up to theirs.

Before we get into the goodies, I will make something very clear and important. Competition is good!

Without competition, you have no business market. Just imagine you have the first product called Kiddiemagoos (not a real name BTW) that has recently hit the market. Kiddiemagoos is a device that helps babies learn how to walk. Sounds like an interesting product for parents? Well, here's the bad news, since you are the only person out there that has made this product, it's hard for you to get your product off the ground. People just aren't believing in your product. No matter how much marketing and selling you do, it goes no where.

Now imagine... that Kiddiemagoos is a well known product, but other products go by another name. What do you think your results will be? How about, much better!!! Because you have competition they are helping you build the recognition of your product. Now, all you need to do is show why your product is so much better than your competition.

If you had to choose either of the options above, brand new product that no one ever heard of or a product that stand's out above your competion, what would it be?

I hope you said the later.

Now that we've set the ground on that, let's dive a little deeper in how you can avoid the quick one, two punch. Well, it all comes down to what we had already touch a little bit on, Standing out above your competition. Basically, why your product should be picked over the competition.

The last thing us business owners want to do is give up. That shows we are not determined leaders who are interest in their team in succeeding.

Standing out above your competition can be service, which by the way is something extremely important and which I follow, or the benefits of your product.

Whatever it is for you, you must ensure than you do not give in to the quick one, two punch of your competition. If you want to avoid the quick one, two punch, then you got to be quick-witted, creative, and up for a challenge. Because as a business owner, you're going to need it in order to succeed.

Be sure you're the one who's giving the quick one, two punch, by showing what you have is better, rather than the one receiving it.

Never give up!

Your thoughts

What are some ways you have developed for avoiding your competition from wearing you down? Please feel free to share some of the techniques you incorporate into your business by replying to this blog post.

Dedicated to your Success,

Jerome Ratliff
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Turning Business Into Fun Times

Does the daunting tasks of running your home business sometimes take the fun out of running your business?

If you've ever experienced this, you're not alone. In fact, a lot of home business owners get so caught up in tasks that they completely forget to have fun. I'm here to show you how you can turn those daunting tasks into fun times. Would you like to learn how you can have fun again in your business? Below are five tips you can easily implement into your business.

Turning Business Into Fun Times

Tip #1 - Treat the tasks like a game
(We all like games, when you treat the tasks like a game, you will find more happiness in doing what you do. One game I incorporate into my business is, keeping score. Whenever I finish a task that I have the most difficulty with doing, I give myself a point on my scoreboard. Then at the end of the week, I count up all of my points on my scoreboard, then I celebrate using tip #2 to close out the game.)

Tip #2 - Reward yourself
(After you've finished one of the many tasks, give yourself a little reward. A reward can be taking an extra 10 minute break, buying a coffee, jumping up and throwing your arms into the air and yelling "YES!". Ok, the last one might not work for you, but it may for some. Just get creative here, you deserve to reward yourself.)

Tip #3 - Take frequent breaks
(When you take frequent breaks, you don't get caught up in thick of the task and instead by taking a break you allow for your creative mind to start working for you.)

Tip #4 - Don't take your tasks so seriously
(When you find you're taking your work too seriously, stop it. Instead, find some humor and joy in what you do. Whatever it is for you, just be sure you're having fun.)

Tip #5 - Laugh
(When you're having a hard time finishing or even doing for that matter, any of the business building tasks, try taking a break and laughing. This technique goes hand in hand with tip #4, but instead while taking a break ensuring that you laugh and have a good time. When you laugh, you shift your energy off the daunting tasks to having a fun time.)

The above tips are just a small example of what you can do to turn your business into fun times. Whatever methods work for you, just be sure you're having fun in the process of running your business. Business doesn't have to be boring, it should be fun.

Your thoughts

What are some methods you use to have fun in your business? Please feel free to share some of the techniques you incorporate into your business.

Dedicated to your Success,

Jerome Ratliff
JeromeRatliff.com


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