Network Marketing—A to Z #2 In a Series of Fun Facts, Figures & Tips by Janet Callaway | The Natural Networker

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Network Marketing--A to Z is an encyclopedia of fun facts, figures and tips for success in this amazing industry.

Let's continue on with the next 3 letters in the alphabet, each of which holds a key essential to network marketing success.

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How to Get Paid for Self Improvement by Janet Callaway | The Natural Networker

Networking marketing is self-improvement with a compensation plan attached.

Let me explain this bold statement.

In order to experience any degree of success in network marketing, a person must become the type of person others will want to be around, talk to, listen to, introduce people to and trust.

For most all of us, these qualities are acquired skills. They develop over time, with experience, practice and by concerted effort.

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Network Marketing—The Best of All Worlds by Janet Callaway | The Natural Networker

What Worlds? The worlds of generating an income. Let's face it, unless you marry money or inherit money, you are going to need to do something to make money. Let's explore the possibilities.

Well, you could be like most people and “get a job.” What that means is you check in some place every day, do certain tasks and then you receive a set wage for your actions. Having a job means someone other than you determines how much money you can make, when and for how long you can take a vacation, whether or not you can attend your child's recital, ballgame, scout event, you name it.

The plus side of having a job is, assuming the company does not go out of business or layoff employees, is that you will receive a paycheck every so many weeks. To put it simply, you trade your time for dollars. Many say the true definition of a “job” is Just Over Broke.

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What Drives Creativity? By Harvey Mackay

Whether you are working on a project, starting a business or writing a blog, creative thinking is essential. Unfortunately, it seems that at those times when you most need to be creative, the mind doesn't function at its peak. Harvey Mackay, author of five New York Times bestselling books, two of them considered to be among the top 15 inspirational business books of all time -- Swim With the Sharks Without Being Eaten Alive and Beware the Naked Man Who Offers You His Shirt, offers some practical advice. Janet

Imagine if you could turn on creativity like starting a car, rev the engine to get up to speed, cruise along in the fast lane, and then park it in the garage until you needed it again. Is there anything you couldn't accomplish?

We've all had days when the engine stalls, the tire is flat, or road construction brings traffic to a screeching halt. Nothing seems to get us going.

You can't always sit around and wait for inspiration to strike. Amateurs wait for inspiration. The real pros get up and go to work. They understand that you are not born with creativity... and you have to cultivate creativity on an ongoing basis. Here are some ideas: 

Keep a journal.  Record ideas as soon as they come to you by keeping a notebook close at hand all the time. A real notebook, not a digital one, is best, allowing you to make sketches and drawings, but anything that lets you capture your thoughts will work. When you need to charge up your creativity, search your notebook for ideas and examples. 

Search your environment for inspiration. Artists find inspiration in many unlikely places. If looking at the same four walls every day limits your perspective, add some elements that help you see things in a new way -- pictures, plants, books, even toys. 

Question everything. Ask "why" and "how" to determine if there's a better way to solve a problem. Another favorite question of mine: "What's missing?"

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Life is Like Jigsaw Puzzle by The Robin & Judy Show

Sunday is a perfect day for reflection as one week ends and a new one begins. The following post by Robin and Judy is a perfect reminder for us to keep things in perspective, to enjoy the process and to celebrate life. Janet

 

Life can sometimes feel like a jigsaw puzzle.  Out of that, are some interesting life strategies, that can apply to how you can put your life back together.  Here are a few ideas, for you to think about…

1.  Don’t force a fit.  If something is meant to be, it will come together naturally.

2.  When things aren’t going so well, take a break.  Everything will look different when you return.

3.  Be sure to look at the big picture.  Getting hung up on the little pieces only leads to frustration.

4.  Perseverance pays off.  Every important puzzle went together bit by bit, piece by piece.

5.  When one spot stops working, move to another.  But be sure to come back later (see above).

6.  The creator of the puzzle gave you the picture as a guidebook.

7.  Variety is the spice of life.  It’s the different colors and patterns that make the puzzle interesting.

8.  Establish the border first.  Boundaries give a sense of security and order.

9.  Don’t be afraid to try different combinations.  Some matches are surprising.

10.  Take time to celebrate your successes (even little ones).

11.  Anything worth doing takes time and effort.  A great puzzle can’t be rushed.  But, what a wonderful picture it can be, when completed!

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Discipline: The Success Ingredient by Janet Callaway

Discipline is the most important ingredient in the success formula.

It is the glue that binds inspiration to achievement or as Jim Rohn said: “It is the bridge between goals and accomplishments.”

He went on to say: “We must all suffer from one of two pains: the pain of discipline or the pain of regret. The difference is disciplines weights ounces while regret weighs tons.”

Yet, why is it that we so often fail to discipline ourselves to do the activities that will bring us the results we want? The reason, I believe, goes back to our childhoods when “discipline” was a “bad” word and meant we would be punished.

What we need to do is reframe our thinking of the word discipline. If you discipline yourself to do the things necessary to achieve your goal you will be Rewarded by receiving that goal.

Look at it this way: Discipline + Correct Activities = Reward. Let me know if this works for you.

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