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.