Knowing when to switch gears.

In my last post we spoke about taking action and making a commitment.
So my next question would be.......

How long do you commit to something if it isn't working?

For example, a couple of months ago, my girlfriend sent me a link to "make money filling out surveys." Well, the hype said you can make anywhere from $5 - $35 per survey so I thought, "What the heck, I've got time on my hands, my online business is running on it's own and I'm always interested in some more residual income." Did I mention it was a free program too.

So, I commited to answering at least 5 surveys a day and volunteering on a panel at least once a week. Well, it's been exactly 2 months and 18 days since I started and I've made $100 but have spent.........$500+

Ohhhhh, that's right, did I forget to tell you that the survey's that actually pay are those that REQUIRE you to accept at least 1 of their Platinum offers, 2 of their Gold offers, and 3 of their Silver offers.

I don't think I've seen a bigger scam since Herba Life products saturated the market!

So, I ask myself, have I given this a fair try, commited to the project enough to make a judgement of whether it is working? I think I have.

Remember, commitment is a two-sided street. If you have commited and given the business 110% but the project isn't paying you back, it's time to move on!

But this doesn't mean give up! There are plenty of opportunities out there. Some of which are legitimate and given the sweat and effort, you can be successful.

The 7 decisions for success.

How do you define success?

To most of us that is a personal question that results in a unique answer.
Well regardless of the answer - you still need a path to get there, right?

Here are 7 decisions you need to make before success is attainable.

1. The Buck Stops Here! I will begin the process of changing where I am- by changing the way I think.
2. I Will Seek Wisdom! I will listen to the counsel of wise men. The words of wise men are like raindrops on dry ground.
3. I Am A Person of Action! I inspire others with my activity. I am a leader. Leading is doing. To lead I must move forward.
4. I have a Decided heart! I am passionate about my vision for the future. I will not wait, my course has been charted. My destiny is assured- I have a decided heart.
5. Today I will Choose To Be Happy! Today I will greet each day with laughter. I will smile at every person I meet. I am a possessor of a grateful spirit. Today I choose to be happy.
6. I Will Greet This Day With A Forgiving Spirit! I will greet this day with a forgiving spirit, from this day forward my history will cease to control my destiny. I have forgiven myself, my life has just begun.
7. I Will Persist Without Exception! I will persist without exception- I have faith in my future. I do not look left or right. I look forward. I can only persist.

Make these decisions, follow through on their intended actions, and the rest simply falls in line.

Commitment

So you've done your research and planned your attack. NOW GET STARTED!

Commitment plays a huge factor in your success as an online business entrepreneur.

How many hours did you commit to the project? 5, 10, 20? Well, I can tell you, you need to at least commit 1 hour a day to become a productive online business owner.

• You need to commit to learning about your product.
• You need to commit to advertising your product.
• You need to commit to your contact list.
• You need to commit to improving your business strategy.

Are you willing to arrange time to ensure you learn all there is to know about your product so when your customer asks you are not flailing for answers?

Are you willing to arrange time to ensure your Google Adwords campaign is as strong as it can be and converting searchers into buyers?

Are you willing to personally call your contacts including customers and see how they are doing and if you can help them?

Are you willing to take the time to do continual research to learn new ways to improve your business?

You can't just start up an online business and think it will run automatically. Yes, I know, plenty of home-based businesses advertise that there system will work for you while you sleep. But that is UNTRUE.

All the "system" does is gather your contacts in one convenient place and feed them emails. But, you need to be the one to make contact. Show your prospects you are a real person. That you are passionate about the product, the business, and them.

The more time you commit, the better the results.

Fortunes do not happen overnight regardless of all the hype.
Give yourself time to build your fortune instead of expecting instant results.

Rome was not built in a day and neither is financial freedom. But with commitment and perseverance you can be successful in this competive market.