urMLMGardenGuide, newsletter issue 103
Naturally, I’ll start with some inspiration…
The tree which moves some to tears of joy is in the eyes of others only a
green thing that stands in the way. Some see Nature all ridicule and
deformity, and some scarce see Nature at all. But to the eyes of the
man of imagination, Nature is Imagination itself.
- William Blake, 1799, The Letters
How do you Visualize Your Life?
Do you know what the definition of insanity is?
Doing the same thing over and over and expecting a different result each time. If you want an opposite result you must do something completely opposite than your actions in the past. As simple as this sounds, very few people can actually make this change because they cannot visualize their life any different than they way it is now.
Visualizing…. What does it have to do with your home based business? EVERYTHING! As long as I have been training women in network marketing, I know that if she does not have a strong vision she will struggle understanding even the basic business principles, much less performing. People are used to being in an environment where they have little choice. Go to work, report to a boss, be told what to do for 9 hours, come home and veg out in front of the TV. The typical corporate environment is not ideal for growing and expanding dreams and goals. Most people lose any hope of changing their lives because they feel stuck and controlled. As in nature, a palm tree will not grow in the arctic. Unfortunately, many lost souls imagine winning the lottery as their only chance for change! Guess what ladies? It ain’t gonna happen! Take control now!
The Network Marketing industry is the perfect environment to nurture dreams. You should congratulate yourself for choosing this industry. Now you can dream big because you are a part of an industry that you control. You cultivate your own garden! Network marketing is an environment where hopes and dreams can be nurtured into reality.
Visualization means 100 different things to 100 different people.
But the only meaning that should be clear to you, is YOURS. Almost all people who are attracted to network marketing have a similar trait: they have a BIG vision. Actually, let me rephrase… SUCCESSFUL network marketers have a big vision.If you have a weak vision, or have no vision what so ever, you will burn out with the everyday frustrations and challenges that MLM brings your way. Before you can move your business to the next level, you have to be able to do three things: create your future in your mind, tell others about your vision and act as if it is absolutely possible.
Close your eyes and imagine a large movie screen. What do you want to see play out? You are the director of your own movie. How can you imagine your life changing for the better? Who do you want to help, inspire or influence? These are deep questions that are extremely personal to the individual.
One way I encourage my down line to grow their personal vision is to study the following seven factors:
- The Family Factor
- The Friend Factor
- The Faith Factor
- The Financial Factor
- The Fun Factor
- The Fund Raising Factor
- The Future Factor
So much of network marketing has to do with the correct mind-set. Take some quiet time and write down where you see yourself in the present and where you see yourself in 1 year, then 3 years, then 5 years. Use your imagination! There are no limits to what you can visualize.
Now comes the hard part…you must share your vision with those you love. The more you communicate and focus on these words, the more intention you place behind your thoughts. Not only will this give you a sense of accountability, you will have support from those who love you. And if anyone doesn’t support you, well… I put them in my “I’ll show you” pocket. Do not let those dream stealers take away your power!
Lastly, you must act as if your vision will absolutely come true – not one bit of doubt! A suggestion is to keep a dream board – something that you look at every morning when you wake up and the last thing you look at before you go to sleep. Your brain registers images as “real”, so on the days that you are struggling to keep your faith – talk to a supportive friend, look at your dream board and say some simple affirmations.
A vision in your head is your daydream.
A vision communicated to other people is your goal.
A vision acted upon is your destiny.
Clear cut goals, crystal clear vision and the knowledge to execute professional sales & sponsoring skills is the receipt for success.
…coming in the next urGardenGuide issue:
“Tilling the Soil – Preparing Your Business”
Thank you Sarah — very inspirational… Heidi Burkemper(Quote)