The world has moved on considerably over the decades and no doubt will continue to evolve. There has been primarily 3 ages since man was born. These include:
1. Farming - the agricultural age

2. Industrial age

3. The information age. The age of the internet.

The internet has come a long way since the 90s. There are those of us who has made it happen, and those that just watched it happen.

So what is the big attraction in the information age? Primarily People are looking for information. Turning to the internet is a great way to do this. To some, the internet is about ‘Googling’ something. Google has become the internets most used site and has become a household brand. It is virally spreading all the time.

What is interesting, it is 400 times more likely that people will do or buy something from someone they know and trust - word and mouth marketing. Communication methods have change. Once, and was certainly the case for most of my life, getting to know or to learn about someone was by physically meeting them. Today, in the information age, people get to know people through a virtual world – texts on the mobile, social media and other forms of communication through the internat. We communicate in short burst of exchanged information. Relationships are formed without ever meeting anyone. The virtual world can be make believe, exaggerated or embellished to firstly promote attraction and secondly to make that connection.

So if looking to build an internet based home business, you to do not have to leave the confides of your own home to build relationships with people from all over the world. You just need to know how. So where can you start? Start with what you feel comfortable with and hence good at?

So with social media comes Facebook. It is now being said this is used more than Google! So if you are looking to market a product or service, and wanting to make that connection with people then Facebook is a great place to start. Here are 8 areas of consideration when using Facebook:

1.      Have a presence. Have a good photograph of yourself along with an interesting bio. Try to be as real as possible.

2.      Become more memorable. Send out posts to attract attention and make the post memorable. You want to start connecting with people so write posts to encourage dialogue. Avoid quotes. People would rather have a two way conversation as if you were face to face. Become memorable, then people will come back to you if done in an authentic manner.

3.      Be more interested than interesting. This is a form of prospecting. Ensure you engage with private conversation and a fan page on Facebook is a great way to achieve this.

4.      Develop friendship of internet. When someone posts on your wall. Return the favour.

5.      Personal training blog. Learn to provide useful information. You can as a starter use information from others, but this needs to be put into your own words. In time you will generate your own information. If you live what you are preaching then it will be real. In other words make sure you are walking the talk. Learn to be an influence. You must do or have done what you are talking about. Don’t tell someone something if there is no intent to follow up – backing out of a commitment.

6.      Always answer people’s questions. Also thank people. This is making a statement about you.

7.      Keep your wall clean.

8.      Don’t feel you can’t remove people. Like with anything, water the seeds, but kill the weeds. The analogy applies to keeping your wall and postings clean.

So why is Facebook a good place to be? With over 5,000,000,000 actually using it then why not? Invest in the time, become valuable and Facebook will work for in marketing a business or service for free.

We can all aspire to achieve better things. It may be a case of changing direction and doing something you have never done, but always dreamt of. I’m helping people to think positively about the future and how best use their time. I believe that people can find a way within to pursue an idea and a vision. We all have the ability to take control of our lives, but many just don’t know it or how.

My name is Gary Oakes and I have established a 3 in 1 solution to help anyone who is looking to start an income opportunity through the comfort of ones own home. Step 1 is to develop the passion and drive – set expectations. Step 2 is much about internet marketing techniques (free information). Step 3 provides an opportunity to work from home. The website is full of information and you will not see such valuable information contained all in one place and this is available to you. The journey starts by following this simple link to an Internet Based Home Business.

There is no commitment or expense to view the free material available to help you, and you never know, this might be the very thing you are looking for!

One needs to be aware what is going on inside ones head. What you believe determines what you think. What you think determines what you do. What you do paths out and determines your life. In other words, you become what you believe. This could be no further from the truth when looking to build a business with Ideas Working From Home.

We may not always get what we wish for or deserve in life, but generally we don’t get more than what we expect either. Unfortunately this works strongly when feeling negative. Being negative is a choice and can limit both vision and focus.

A guy named Nick worked in the rail industry in an old railway yard. He was a strong tough man who liked his work. In fact he was one of the best employees. He arrived on time, was both reliable and hard working. He also got on well with his co-workers. However, he had one major problem. His attitude was chronically negative.

Nick’s reputation went before him. He was known as the most pessimistic man on the job. He perpetually feared the worst and constantly worried that one day something bad will happen.

One summer day, the crew were told to go home early to change in order to celebrate a birthday of the foreman. They all left except Nick who was just keen to finish the job he was on before joining his co-workers.

As Nick did the final round to ensure there were no lose ends, he managed to lock himself in a refrigerated box car that had been brought into the yard for repairs. The box was empty and not connected to any of the trains. Once he realised he was locked in, he started to panic. He began beating the door of the carriage so hard that his arms and hands become bloody. He screamed as loud as he could until his voice gave out.

Aware of his surrounds, he guessed the temperature was well below freezing. Nick fearing the worst, he waited for the inevitable – to either freeze to death or to suffocate. Shivering, he found a pen and piece of paper and started to write a note…“If I don’t get out soon, these will be the last words I will ever write”. And they were!

The next morning when the crew turned up for work, they found Nick’s body in the box car. The autopsy revealed that Nick did freeze to death. But there was an interesting enigma. On investigating Nick’s death, it was discovered the refrigerator unit on the carriage was in fact switched off as it was out of order. The temperature in the box when Nick froze was as high as 60 degrees – that slightly less at the normal room temperature.

Nick lost his life as a result of the thoughts and fears within his mind. He feared the worse and this came to pass.

There are many who fear the worst and yes the story above does take this to the extreme. People expect and encourage defeat in what they say and think. You see and hear this all the time. These people normally get what they expect and become what they believe.

If this is you then it is time to change. Learn to have a positive outlook, choose to believe in good things and keep negative thoughts at bay. Learn to firstly inspire yourself then secondly inspire others.

You will find it difficult to succeed at home or in business if you don’t believe firstly you are capable and secondly willing. Learn to truly believe in the scope of leadership and will you break the negative barrier and conquer your mind. Start believing today and see what results become forthcoming.   

We can all aspire to achieve better things. It may be a case of changing direction and doing something you have never done, but always dreamt of. I’m helping people to think positively about the future and how best use their time. I believe that people can find a way within to pursue an idea and a vision. We all have the ability to take control of our lives, but many just don’t know it or how.

My name is Gary Oakes and I have established a 3 in 1 solution to help anyone who is looking to start an income opportunity through the comfort of ones own home. Step 1 is to develop the passion and drive – set expectations. Step 2 is much about internet marketing techniques (free information). Step 3 provides an opportunity to work from home. The website is full of information and you will not see such valuable information contained all in one place and this is available to you. The journey starts by following this simple link to Ideas Working From Home.

There is no commitment or expense to view the free material available to help you, and you never know, this might be the very thing you are looking for!

As the stability of the economy is tested and challenged, many are looking for alternative ways to make ends meet. Some are looking for Ideas Working From Home as a way to build a home based business. To make such a change, the mind first of all must be disciplined to think in a different and positive way.

In life, we make judgements. Sometimes we react in such a way that is absolutely unnecessary. We take action and probably say and do things that are totally inappropriate. Why do we behave in such a way especially when things aren’t always what they tend to first appear.

A plane was flying from a place called Seattle to San Francisco in the USA when unexpectedly diverted to land at a different airport. Once landed the flight attendant said there was going to be an hour delay and if people wished to stretch their legs could leave the plan to do so.

Almost everyone got off the plane except an old lady. The lady happened to be blind and by her side she had a Seeing Eye dog. Alone, she sat quietly at her seat. As the pilot went to stretch his legs, he noticed the lady and approached her and said,

“Hello, we are likely to be here for an hour so would you like to stretch your legs.”

“No thanks, but maybe Buddy my dog would like to” replied the lady.

All the people in the gate area were all in a complete astonishment and stopped what they were doing when they saw the pilot walking off the plane with a Seeing Eye dog leading the way. What made the situation appear to be worse was the pilot was wearing dark sun glasses.

People ran over to the help desks, not only to try and change their plane, but were even looking to change to a completely different airline company.

Was this an inappropriate action? Probably no fault to the people, but they did not have all the information. They reacted to what they saw and made an interpretation. No matter where you are in life or in business, things aren’t always what they seem.

There is a mindset discipline involved here. Making and having a discipline to respond with the appropriate action. It’s an application of self discipline and one of reacting and taking action based on all the facts. Time is valuable and one can not waste such time and energy reacting and responding to something based on how it may appear.

In life, one also needs to challenges excuses. One cannot struggle and then blame it on excuses. You need to develop a lifestyle of discipline and one of the first mental disciplines is to eliminate any tendency to make excuses.

If there are several reasons why you can’t do something, become focused and move on to get to the next level. Even when things are tough, they may not always be as they appear.

When learning something new, it may not be easy or simple and may take time. Just like if you were travelling in a car to get from say one city to another. You may not know all the turns, twists and detours in the road before you make that journey. The important thing is you set your self up to complete the journey and deal with the unknowns as you move forward.

If looking to become a leader in a self starting, home based business, stop making inappropriate judgements without the facts, stop making excuses for your struggles and don’t give up at the first hurdle on your journey. Easier said than done I know. Discipline your mind and outlook and you can succeed.

By the way, the short story about the plane is an old aviation joke!

We can all aspire to achieve better things. It may be a case of changing direction and doing something you have never done, but always dreamt of. I’m helping people to think positively about the future and how best use their time. I believe that people can find a way within to pursue an idea and a vision. We all have the ability to take control of our lives, but many just don’t know it or how.

My name is Gary Oakes and I have established a 3 in 1 solution to help anyone who is looking to start an income opportunity through the comfort of ones own home. Step 1 is to develop the passion and drive – set expectations. Step 2 is much about internet marketing techniques (free information). Step 3 provides an opportunity to work from home. The website is full of information and you will not see such valuable information contained all in one place and this is available to you. The journey starts by following this simple link to Ideas Working From Home.

There is no commitment or expense to view the free material available to help you, and you never know, this might be the very thing you are looking for!

If you are thinking about joining the home based business revolution, is this because you have been approached by someone explaining a way to freedom, to earn a fortune (most likely) or have you been searching the internet for such an opportunity (least likely).

97% of the population will continue with the status quo, because in part we are conditioned to do so, but also we know no different. You may not like your job, detest the commuting, feel undervalued and under paid, but will not do anything about it. This all changes when someone approaches you one day to either ask you to attend a meeting in a house or in some hotel to explain a great business opportunity. Curiously, you attend!

During and after that meeting, whether you were looking for something different or not, the seed has been planted. On one hand you are probably excited of the potential earnings that could be made and on the other questioning whether it is real. Doubt starts to set in once you start telling friends and family about a possible business opportunity that could possibly change your life.

The majority of us are first introduced to Ideas working From Home through a Multi Marketing Level Programme. The majority who start probably don’t go further than 6 months as sales are low, but expenses adding up. All though it is all made to sound easy, it is far from being the case. So is it a case the product or service is not good, there is more work than expected, the whole process costs more than expected, a lack of help and support or is it you?

Whatever your reason for starting and for quitting really comes back to where this all started – conditioning.

Ask an entrepreneur, a 3% leader how they made a business work, then you will get to the truth to what it takes to truly be successful. It starts with a goal, a vision, having passion, commitment, devotion, taking risks and yes – hard work. Oh, and they don’t give up! They believe they can do it and will do what they can to make it work.

If you seriously want to do something different then be prepared to change. It’s this change where most feel uncomfortable. You need to choose to be a leader today. Why a leader, because this has all the attributes to make you a winner. It’s not what you say, it is what you do

So how are you showing up today? It’s not about your product or service or your lack of sales techniques, but one of inspiring others to believe in what you believe.

My 10 year old son made a 3 minute video of a version of the Pirates of the Caribbean through his Lego set and recorded 5 of these on DVDs. He sold all 5 DVDs to friends making him around $7. Was his video that great? Regardless of this, people can view such videos for free on the internet. So what made the sale: the product or the person?

Never give up on your dream. Through your dream you need to aspire people. You need to be the person people are looking for. People are looking for a leader.  What is driving you? Stop thinking about making a sale and start connecting with people and great things start to happen.

‘Be who you are, say what you feel, those who mind don’t matter, those that matter don’t mind’

As marketers, as business owners, look at the leaders in the world who have taken a stand.

For someone to become a champion, they look at their daily routine. People don’t become champs in the ring, they are only recognised there. Jo Frazer once said he could map out a fight, but when the action starts, you are down to reflexes. This is where the daily workouts really show – your daily preparation. Even with natural talent, you will still need to train to become successful.

Work to get where you want to be then learn to stay there. It is not about how you play the game, but how you show up to play the game. Learn to grow and become someone you have never been before.

Leadership has many faces and can be complex. There are many definitions. Let’s keep it simple. Leadership is much about influence and inspiring. Everyday a person tries to influence other people. Leadership has an impact on the world. It’s through leadership people buy. Frustrations are all part of being in this space whilst you grow as a leader.

I want to wrap up this article with 4 steps in growing as a leader:

• You don’t know what you don’t know. In other words you are not aware.
• You know what you don’t know. This is the start. You become aware – conscious
• I grow and it starts to show. This is much about taking action with what you know. Making things happen
• Go with what you know. You are now in your stride. Automatic leadership.

Maintain the power of positive thinking. A person who thinks of a positive self reliance, optimism does magnify his position and releases power to reach his goal.

Never think the worst, take on the best. Expect the best. Become a leader and move forward to reach your vision and goals today.

We can all aspire to achieve better things. It may be a case of changing direction and doing something you have never done, but always dreamt of. I’m helping people to think positively about the future and how best use their time. I believe that people can find a way within to pursue an idea and a vision. We all have the ability to take control of our lives, but many just don’t know it or how. To me, it all starts with ‘why’.

My name is Gary Oakes and I have established a 3 in 1 solution to help anyone who is looking to start an income opportunity through the comfort of ones own home. Step 1 is to develop the passion and drive – set expectations. Step 2 is much about internet marketing techniques (free information). Step 3 provides an opportunity to work from home. The website is full of information and you will not see such valuable information contained all in one place and this is available to you. The journey starts by following this simple link to <a href="http://www.ideasworkingfromhome.com/">Ideas Working From Home</a> and see for yourself what you have been missing.