Mindset, Part 2 -- Apply Basketball To Your Game

Welcome Back Top Guns,

In my last post, I talked a bit about what's needed to overcome early network marketing mistakes leading to results that were nil.  It means being honest with yourself like forming a list of the things you did that didn't work..., seeking the right information, then looking for a group that really works together.  This last part is big.

Mindset, Part 2 -- Apply Basketball To Your Game

So your company most likely told you, "Do whatever it takes to make it work".

In reality if we apply a long-term business model (one that you can more easily sustain and manage), you'll have to go beyond your known lists -- beyond family members and friends. It's inevitable.

It's not entirely true if your company asks you to enroll Mom, Dad, Sissy and Bunny (the family pet). That's because what MLM's do for themselves does work...but it really falls apart for the independent distributor. Again.., it's not your fault.



Bottom Line

The bottom line in any successful business is that you'll find strong backing in the form of a successful mindset.  This fact leads us to an obvious conclusion you'll consistently see in any business.

PEOPLE WILL WANT YOU AND ONLY YOU.


What Does A Mastered Mindset Really Involve?

So it's important to expand on the first part of mindset work, showing you how you can implement a powerful attitude (people will want and actively seek out).

Your upline who gave you tons of advice was right on the button when she/he told you, "People will want you".

Translation -- this advice represents your journey towards success, but it is only just a start.  It is not a final end. When you're building your business, you have to work diligently to 1) give people information, services and products they highly value.., 2) build rapport and trust..., then 3) work to readily deliver on those needs.


Masterful Mindset Applied

Let me demonstrate.  In my last post, I talked about what martial arts masters do (having worked with them directly).  It's a secret and it isn't.  Whenever these people are creating success, they do one thing. They use direct focus.  It's the same thing with Top Guns in any network marketing business. 

That's what you have to do in any business.  You want a residual check (point B)...but you have yet to determine what point A is (obtaining prospects who want what you have to offer).  Focus on going from point A to B and cut out the extra stuff.

Aligning Your Natural Self To Those Who Can Help

Now..., line up your thoughts with something most of us try to avoid -- schedules.   You must first define  what's important and not important in your life.

* How to cover daily living and operating expenses + other costs you didn't foresee (it happens)
* How to make time you'll need for regular business
* How you'll recover from a few of the natural mistakes (we all make)
* How you'll regroup despite the odds
* How you'll keep the cycle (point A - point B) going.

Here's Where It Gets Fun

When your mindset is weak, it takes building.  When your skillset is weak.  It requires building.  Nothing new.

Find people who already believe in you.  They won't tell you that you're lazy, for one.

For every product or service on the planet being moved, there is a market average of 1%. Ok.  Now I hear you saying, "Why do all this work if I'm only getting 1% business?"  That's an excellent question.

Business owners know that if they can hit the target once and then twice...and then three times...and four times. They have a business.

You only have to find the 1% who want what you have to offer. That's it. I'm sharing this secret with you from 23 years of having worked for myself  (and it's the same thing in network marketing). You have to be the leader.


Success Comes With Consistently Applied & Focused Action

Here's how MLM Top Guns create their success.  Everyone has seen a basketball game before, right?  Well imagine this scene.  It's a tied game with 3 seconds remaining, and you have to make the shot.

Consider The Options -- 2 Mindsets

1) Weak Mindset, Poor Skillset

You've seen this mindset at work onstage -- the strong ones. Some guy or gal is speaking well and they're shouting at you,  Why?  Well.., that's not really needed.  In the face of true business information, network marketers like you want viable solutions.

Here's a reality.  Most network marketers don't have the mindset (yet in place), nor do they possess a solid, solid skillset they can monetize (or charge $$ for).

Apply Basketball Again

Apply this same thought to a basketball player shooting the basket.  A very skilled player practices every single day, but right now that person keeps thinking that there is no way he/she will make the shot. His chances of scoring the point?

You get what you think. It's going to be next to zero!


2) Great Mindset, Poor Skillset
This part can be funny because it's IDENTICAL to most network marketers.  I'm not trying to step on toes. I'm merely illustrating how mindset can be and truly is everything..., but mindset is not to be confused with ego.

This player has just come onto the court.  He/she really believes he/she can make the shot, but there's only one problem.  That person hasn't really ever held the ball, or made a shot in his/her life (through no fault of their own).  They're just missing the right aids.  What are the chances of scoring the point?

2% if that person is lucky.


Apply MLM Success Rates

5% Success -- Coincidence? 

Top Gun Traits -- Strong Mindset, Strong Skillset

Now..., let's apply a Top Gun mindset -- strong in both areas. You want to be like that person but you haven't either developed the mindset or strong skillset.  Don't worry.  I had to develop the skillset so you're in good company with a lot of other network marketers.

This Top Gun will tell you if you ask..., who do you go to for help?  They do it all the time.  Harv Eker hired someone to give him the billionaire blueprint.

Danny Johnson hired someone at the $10,000 level for her first round.  Then.., she used that blueprint to create her success: seminars, prospecting, coaching, DVD's, you name it.

These two people will tell you that they have mentors and coaches and that they practice daily. These
peopld now that they can make the shot.

They had all the training needed to score points and it's no different for you. 

Their chances of making the shot?  You guessed it. They're excellent. These people do not miss and no..., it's not because of luck.  It is because of the right study, the right-minded action, persistence and consistence.

So the only question right now is which one of the above do you want to be in your business?

Do and Do Again

I have several mentors. I have private coaches -- it's not hard to get these people if you go through a network. You must be patient. Again...as I said in a prior post... you'll need to (and want to) sift and sort. You'll go through small and large groups. Eventually -- bingo. You'll find 1 mentor. Then you'll find another and another. Pretty soon, you'll find the information. Then come a ton of questions and not so many answers (just yet)..., but you'll keep working until you find solutions you really can follow and be okay implementing.  Don't do anything you wouldn't ask someone else to do.  That's what I do.  Follow Universal Laws and the Golden Rule. That works too.

Top Guns Are Patient

These successful people I call Top Guns are patient. They almost become 'okay with nebulous first results'. And then they do and do again. Eventually, tiny results appear. They keep on going and they don't listen to heavy or negative information. You already know this much or you wouldn't be here.

Shy away from toxic people who ask you to do crazy things you wouldn't ask your own mother or father (or sister or brother) to do.

It's Up To You -- Adopt A Winning Mindset

Ok. We know that you can cure mindset when you work at it, but you still need someone to help you succeed. Are YOU ready for that success?

Here's What Helped Me (And It Still Does)

You want to look for direct guidance giving you results. Don't give up and don't worry heavily about the cost. That's fear rearing it's head again and it comes from your mind called the "Overly-Protective Mother" only wanting to keep you safe..., but not progressing. That's where your ego can and will work against you.

Use your rational mind to motivate your decisions.

The right help will come to you if it's really meant for you..., and if not, you're meant to be with another group.  It is that simple.

Supporting Your Success Using Proven Marketing Means,
Barbara Brinkmeyer, MBA
"Fix-My-Broken Business" Home Repair Consultant
(719) 219 - 6722 business
barbarabrinkmeyer@yahoo.com

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