Passing On Some Great Food For Thought For Network Marketers

This arrived in my Facebook inbox the other day. I am a member of a group called Successful Leaders United and this was sent to me from the group. I must give credit to them for it. It tells it like it is. I really like that.

Today's economic climate has made everything tougher and more competitive. From Corporate America, to mom-and-pop type businesses and everything in between. Network Marketing is still a great way to make a living but I've noticed an increase in hype, greed and ego and more from a lot of people I thought were "above that". Call it a sign of the times or maybe a bit of everyone feeling the pinch, but it saddens me to see.

I believe it's no accident that hype is located somewhere between hooey and hyper in the Webster's Dictionary. One thing that has always amazed me is the "I'm not going to give you any hype but" statement. Guaranteed right behind it is usually exactly that! Brace yourself....

Tighter economic times have brought out the competitive edge in many. This short article hit me close to home. Sadly, I realize there people I once thought were "above that" who seem now to find it all the more necessary to be overly-competitive, full of themselves and possessing a Me First attitude. It's no longer about team spirit for those but rather personally about their paycheck.

It would be true to say I've felt the pinch in these economic times. Do not doubt that for one minute. I think it has affected all of us in ways. We are all living more frugally and waiting for this economic cycle to run it's course.

As a single parent, a decline in my income means changes in my household. Do I look upon it with regret? Do I become bitter and get that killer instinct? Do I develop an attitude that it's about Me First? I thankfully believe that is NOT the way to go and will remain true to my inner self.

Besides, a premise of Network Marketing is it's not about YOU, it's about THEM. If they are successful and you help enough people, you enjoy success as a by-product. I don't believe that any less in today's economic climate than when I began my journey in this industry many years ago.

It means being more inventive, branching out, exploring other income sources and working harder. I am doing so, some successfully and some future successes yet to be had. It also means staying the course which includes staying true to your core beliefs and values.

The economy will turn around given time. People will continue to look at Network Marketing as a profession and business that they would want to enter. There are too many great advantages to it for this not to be!

When the economic cycle bounces back, I will be able to proudly say my income suffered right along with the masses in MLM. Despite that, I kept a sense of humility and did not lose sight of the concept of Team. It was never just about my paycheck, it was about achieving together and changing lives for me. Always has been, always will be! I will weather any storm with my team together and I know that I'm blessed for being surrounded by great people who share my spirit.

I am glad when the tables turn I will have nothing to "take back" because I've been true to myself. How does that credit card commercial go? Value....priceless.

Check the article out for yourself. We all have seen this type of Networker around the internet and in our daily travels. I urge all my friends in Network Marketing to be true to yourselves, weather the storm and don't stoop to this kind of stuff. There is a saying...to thine own self be true.

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Greed And Ego Are The Kiss of Death in Network Marketing

Every time we have ever seen a company or downline explode and go away, it does so because of the same 2 reasons: GREED and EGO.

True leaders are the Mentors with the servant's heart. It's never about the money. No Money Focus = No Greed. Build people and people will build the business.

People are people. They are not a number. They have goals, dreams & desires. Network marketing is not a sales business. Network marketing is a teaching & mentoring business. So the track record & attitude of leadership is critical.

When you've joined a business and someone calls you, telling you to make a list of your friends & family, I can promise you that they do not have a system. "Friends & family" is what has been puked downline for the last 50 years, and that is the reason for such high failure rates in MLM.

It's Really All About Target Marketing.

You've got to find people who will raise their hand, looking for you and/or your product, your service, your opportunity.

Too often, somebody calls you up, pitching you. They don't even know who you are. They don't care who you are. They don't care anything about you.

I've heard certain network marketing leaders say, "It's a relationship business." And many of these people have never built a relationship with anybody. Nobody on their team would want to go on a one-month cruise with them.

Some "Leaders" Don't Even Want To Be Around Their People At Convention!

Why? It's all about the greed & the ego. The fancy watch, fancy jewelry, fancy suit, exotic cars, being the superstar, all that stuff.

Do they ever help the person who's been squashed by life? Do they ever pay for the next guy going through the toll gate? Do they ever just freely give their time to mentor others, expecting nothing in return? Do they ever use their income to buy good tools for those in their group who are obviously trying to build?

No, they don't. Instead, it's always about greed & ego, me, me, me. It's never about the other person.

You truly have to care about people. And then you won't have the greed and the ego. And THAT is the kind of person who can build huge in network marketing, because you will attract people just like you!