How About The Truth?

A man stands in front of that rectangular shaped, nuclear-particle device some call a microwave, mumbling under his breath, "Come on, come on, why is this thing taking so long?" All I can do is shake my head, and wonder if anyone ever informed our got-to have-it-yesterday guy the reason we call it a lunch hour?

Well, the lunch hour is one thing, but now this "instant mentality" has found its way into Network Marketing. And what’s worse is that more than a few distributors have bought into this "Get rich overnight! I did. So can you!" ridiculously misguided belief.

Personally, aren't you a bit tired of the all the half-truths, exaggerations, and lies being perpetuated in our industry? And yet, we see them every day—hundreds of unsolicited e-mails, countless ads in opportunity seekers magazines, and even the occasional postcard—all promising instant riches, and no downline to build, because they will do all the work for you! Just complete the simple on-line application—include your credit card number to cover your required sucker fee—sit back and relax. Easy street here you come! The promise of no work, massive income, and all with zero risk. What could be better than that?

How about the truth?

If you really want to build a long-term successful business in Network Marketing this is what you will need to do:

1. Invest eight to ten hours per week, one Saturday per month, and one weekend per quarter over the next two to five years.
Follow the proven business plan and you should be able to replace your full-time income. After that, the sky's the limit.

2. Start sharing the business with your friends, family, and business associates. Tell the story, show the plan, and then ask your prospects if they would like to start dreaming again. After all, successful business-builders know we sell more dreams than all our products put together!