Persistence Marketing:

Throughout the CD series from “Napoleon Hill” on “Keys to Success” and “Think and Grow Rich” there is a recurring theme regarding the importance of a Positive Mental Attitude or PMA. In the process of listening to some segments from this series this morning I began to think about the importance of this concept today. While few people have not seen ups and downs in the economy, today it is safe to say that everyone is being flooded with negative information regarding the economy. Worse yet, the negative news of our current economic state is quickly accompanied by news regarding the fact that things will simply get worse.

While much of the news that we may be seeing on a daily basis may be very factual, there is almost certainly more than enough hype to increase the drama associated with any facts that are reported.

Take some time to UNPLUG from all of the negativity that is lurking in every news broadcast, magazine and news paper available. More importantly take the time to listen to, read or otherwise participate in sources of positive information. And, above all else do your utmost to avoid participating in conversations regarding negativity.

Recently I have been talking and working with people that never saw themselves as someone that would be interested in or participating in a network marketing based business opportunity. The challenge for many of these individuals is that while they did not see themselves as someone that would want to embark on a journey of building a business, many of them actually had a negative perception of Network Marketing, MLM, and Direct Sales.

From the very start, mentally, how well prepared do you think these individuals are to succeed? The answer is quite simple: Not!!

The unfortunate truth is that each of them can tell me a million reasons why their network marketing business will fail, but when asked for reasons why they will succeed there is a deafening silence. Without some major work on their part to improve on their PMA, they have failed before they even had a chance to truly start.

You MUST be able to envision yourself succeeding before you can ever hope to realize that success. Furthermore if you are going to envision yourself succeeding you must begin to replace the negative thoughts of failure, rejection, poverty mindset, with thoughts of success, prosperity, acceptance, and ultimately financial freedom. PMA is not simply some magical means of being able to sit in your recliner and have success come knocking at your door. There is work, personal development and effort required on your part. It is a proven fact that you will only receive what you are prepared to receive.

For those that have had a life filled with negative thinking, experiences and dwelling on past failures this process is going to take some effort. The GREAT news is that it can be done and more importantly anyone can experience success. Once you begin to create the self-discipline required to control your thoughts, you are well on your way to success beyond your wildest dreams.

New in the network marketing business or an old pro you must remember that by virtue of the fact that you are in business and you are dealing with people you are going to have problems/challenges. A person with a strong PMA doesn’t ignore the problem they simply see the problem in a new light. In fact, you should not even see ‘problems’ as problems. Regardless of how you react to an external situation (problems), the situation will still be the same. If being upset doesn’t change the outcome of a situation, wouldn’t it serve you, and your health, to see the positives associated with the situation?

A positive mental attitude is the process of creating a mindset of abundance, enthusiasm, and solutions. Instead of thinking about what can’t be done, a person with a PMA will not be constrained by ‘can’ and ‘cannot.’ A positive thinker gives themselves the freedom to think of new ways to solve problems because they are not limited by fear of failure. By maintaining a strong positive mental attitude we provide a fertile ground for possibilities and making dreams a reality. When I realized this principle and shifted my thinking habits, miracles began to take place in my life.

One of my favorite quotes from Napoleon Hill is: Successful men become successful only because they acquire the habit of thinking in terms of success.

As I alluded to earlier anyone who accomplishes anything – whether it’s earning a million dollars or becoming an a professional athlete – accomplished it the by taking action. The difference being that people with a positive mental attitude have an edge because they believe the object of their desire is attainable. They are not taking action based on fear or scarcity, but based on infinite possibilities. Thus, a positive mental attitude helps a person manifest their desires, not simply by dreaming about it, but by inspiring them to take action.

While much of what was discussed here is much easier said than done, everyone has the ability to do so. While we may not have control over a majority of the events in our life, we certainly have control over our minds. By starting to plug into positive reinforcing information on a daily basis, limiting our exposure the negativity of the news and learning from mentors who have traveled this road before, we are sure to achieve our dreams. To Your Success!