Personal development is at the root of every successful network marketer. I would be willing to say it is the absolute most important ingredient for success.

Our thinking affects everything. It is crucial that we build our success mindset.

Here is a video I did recently on why we must be ALWAYS improving our success mindset. I have also included an EFT Tapping Session on Belief.

Melodie Kantner

Melodie is the author of EFT For Network Marketers, publisher of Grade A Notes Newsletter (for 13 years), Network Marketing Success for Ordinary People and Esteem Power Newsletter. She has been in the network marketing industry for 17 years, 15 years with one company. Melodie has been teaching EFT to network marketers for about 10 years.

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Marketing systems, tools and training are important for success in network marketing but the most important success tool is your thinking.

Three mistakes That Can Shipwreck Your Network Marketing Business

1. Not Taking Personal Development and Self-esteem Building Seriously: If you don’t have a love for yourself and a strong self-esteem, you will NOT care enough to do what it takes to build a business that actually earns income. You will not care enough about your dreams to make things happen. This may sound a little funny to some but it’s really important.

Jim Rohn said, “If you don’t design your own life plan, chances are you’ll fall into someone else’s plan. And guess what they have planned for you? Not much.”

Without personal development, you won’t build confidence and self-esteem in yourself and your business. Your prospects will pick up on that.

If you have a love for yourself you will invest in your life plan. Network marketing is an industry that has a high failure rate. That’s not because the business model is bad, it’s because people jump in with dreams of making a lot of money but they don’t realize they need to invest in their success. Investing not only time but money. Yes, I said money! Invest in training books, audios and courses. Things that help you grow your skills, and yes, that includes building self-esteem. As you get more training and skills, your self-esteem and confidence grows.

2. Focusing on the Wrong Things: Fear of failure is one of the big obstacles distributors struggle with. We all deal with it to some degree but we must focus on the right things if we want to get where we want to go. Don’t focus on every temporary setback and bump in the road. Focus on what you want to achieve, the road ahead of you, keeping the goal or your WHY in mind.

Think of it like driving a car and going on vacation at the ocean. When you drive your car anywhere you are looking at the road ahead but you are looking in the distance, not at every bump or pothole in the road. If you spend too much time looking at the bumps and holes on the surface of the road, you can end up missing something really big. You can even end up in a ditch. While you will notice holes and bumps, you aren’t looking at them with full attention. You just notice enough to make corrections in your course, all the while keeping your attention on the goal ahead of you: Your arrival at the ocean and enjoying a wonderful vacation.

Your business is similar. Focus on what you want to achieve in your business and your WHY! Don’t let the bumps along the way derail you.

3. Letting Negative People In Your Life Derail Your Success: This one sort of goes along with the previous one. These negative people can be a bump in the road. Are you going to let them derail your success? This is why it is SUPER IMPORTANT to attend as many network marketing and company events as possible. Some events require us leaving the house but many are available to us through conference calls and webinars. These events keep us going and act like an antidote to the poison of negative people. Negative people can poison our dreams and make us give up.

I’m just like you. I have had to deal with negative people. In the beginning it was a real challenge. My own husband was negative. He didn’t believe we could build a business. Back then I was “spending too much time on the computer.” Today he’s delighted I worked hard on the business. He works with me from home.

I remember one relative telling us to “Quit selling herbs and get a real job.”

We all have negative people in our life. These people love us and they think they are helping but they unknowingly poison our dreams if we let them. We can’t let them do that. Our diligent attention to personal development can help us remain strong and focused on our goals. Hanging around successful people will help offset the negative energy and help keep our vision in view.

Network marketing is an awesome business. Keep moving forward and never give up.

Melodie Kantner

Melodie is the author of EFT For Network Marketers, publisher of Grade A Notes Newsletter (for 13 years), Network Marketing Success for Ordinary People and Esteem Power Newsletter. She has been in the network marketing industry for 17 years, 15 years with one company. Melodie has been teaching EFT to network marketers for about 10 years.

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Introducing the launch of the Home Business Radio Network. Listening to audios is how I kept myself motivated in the beginning and I still do this almost every day even though I have been in the home business – network marketing industry for over 17 years.

Here are a list of some of the home business leaders hosting programs:

Chris and Josephine Gross – publishers and owners of the Networking Times magazine, known as the “Harvard Business Review” of the home business – network marketing profession.

Zig Ziglar – a legend in the sales and motivation field who got his start in the home business profession speaking and training with Mary Kay consultants.

Nicki and Grace Keohohou – are the founders of the Direct Selling Women’s Alliance, which has over 100,000 members, and through their association they travel the world training and equipping women in direct sales.

John Milton Fogg – one of he best known names in the home business profession and is the author of the # 1 best selling book of all time in the network marketing profession- “The Greatest Networker in the World.”

Ray Higdon – the number one earner of one of the fastest growing network marketing companies in the industry. He is also one of the most powerful and successful voices in a New Generation of Leaders in the Home Business profession.

Todd Falcone – With over 20 years of full-time experience in the field of network marketing and direct selling, Todd speaks and trains on the subject of network marketing success and helps people move to a position of achieving Network Marketing Mastery.

Diane Hochman – a powerful leader in the home business profession being one of the very first pioneers in mid 2000 to integrate social media and network marketing.

Troy Dooly – one of the most recognized names and faces in network marketing. He has been working in network marketing for a decade, as well as at the MLM Help Desk for over 5 years.

Terry Petrovick – has been in the home business profession for nearly 20 years, and has succeeded in all aspects of the industry.

Eldon Beard – how to get found online, SEO, blogging, and other topics related to building a successful home business

Paul Cohen – “The Paul Cohen Tools and More Show” – Paul has been in the home business profession for over 25 years, and has built a media empire.

Doug Firebaugh – CEO of PassionFire International as well as President of the Home Business Radio Network. Doug has been in the home business profession for 25 years, and has traveled the world speaking, training and consulting with Presidents, CEOS, and top earners of Home Business companies.

Kristen Darkenwald – “The Kristen Darkenwald Show.” Kristen is a new generation marketer and trainer that has proven herself to be a powerful brand in the online and offline world of home business.

Rachel Henke – “The RachelHenke.com Show” – Rachel lives in the U.K, and is known all over the internet as one of the most sought after trainers in the profession.

That is just a few of the show hosts. Visit the Home Business Radio Network site to get the full list.

Home Business Radio Network is a great resource to help build your business and leadership skills.

Check it out!

Home Business Radio Network Show Schedule

Home Business Radio Network Host Bios

Melodie Kantner

Melodie is the author of EFT For Network Marketers, publisher of Grade A Notes Newsletter (for 13 years), Network Marketing Success for Ordinary People and Esteem Power Newsletter. She has been in the network marketing industry for 17 years, 15 years with one company. Melodie has been teaching EFT to network marketers for about 10 years.

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It may seem a little harsh but I’m telling you now, if you don’t love what you do, you don’t have much chance for success in network marketing. The failure rate is pretty high in this industry but you CAN increase your odds for success.

Well, first thing is, let’s lose that word ODDS. It’s not about odds. It’s about YOU and what you do, but one thing that is a major help in your success is liking what you do.

Those who are really successful in network marketing really love what they are doing. Not only do they like the network marketing industry and the company they are with but they also love marketing and promoting their business.

That’s the part I want to talk to you about today. Actually finding pleasure in marketing your business. I heard someone say once, “Find the work you love, and the compensation will follow.” That can be applied to the type of marketing you choose to promote your business. There are LOTS of ways to do that.

When I first began my network marketing career 17 years ago I was in a company that was not right for me and I hated what I was doing. They had us doing hotel meetings, 3 way calls on friends and family and other things that just did NOT fit my style. I stuck with that first company for 2 years until I just could not continue. I really did not like what I was doing. I loved the idea of working from home and having time and financial freedom but it seemed like something unattainable.

When another opportunity came along that felt like a better fit, I decided to give it another go. This time I would do things in a way that felt comfortable to me. That was 15 years ago and I am very glad I didn’t give up on my dreams to work from home.

The key for me was to learn ways to market my business that I could really enjoy. I needed to get people coming to me. I had no intention of chasing after people.

There are LOTS of ways to market your business and get leads coming to you. Find the ones that fit your style. Get your systems in place. Learn the skills and the mindset you need, then practice until you get better.

The best training I have found that covers most everything a serious network marketer needs is MyLeadSystemPro.

The more you love what you are doing, the more successful it will be for you.

I invite you to try a 14 day test drive: ==> http://mlsptestdrive.com

Melodie Kantner

Melodie is the author of EFT For Network Marketers, publisher of Grade A Notes Newsletter (for 13 years), Network Marketing Success for Ordinary People and Esteem Power Newsletter. She has been in the network marketing industry for 17 years, 15 years with one company. Melodie has been teaching EFT to network marketers for about 10 years.

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WHO am I?

Let me give you some clues. Exactly WHO IS ME?

I am your constant companion.

I am your greatest helper or your heaviest burden.

I will push you onward or drag you down to failure.

I am completely at your command.

Half of the things you do you might as well turn
over to me and I will do them – quickly and correctly.

I am easily managed – you must merely be firm with me.

Show me exactly how you want something done
and after a few lessons, I will do it automatically.

I am the servant of all great people, and alas, of all failures as well.

Those who are great, I have made great.

Those who are failures, I have made failures.

I am not a machine though,

I work with the precision of a machine
plus the intelligence of a person.

You may run me for profit or run me for ruin -
it makes no difference to me.

Take me, train me, be firm with me, and
I will place the world at your feet.

Be easy with me and I will destroy you.

Who am I?

I am HABIT.

It’s the habits you develop that determine your success in your business or anything else.

As Jim Rohn said, “Work more on yourself than you work on your business.” Working on personal development is one of the best habits you can form. Not only working on mindset but also working on the skills you need to become a professional in this business.

Too often we see people sign up with a network marketing company thinking they will make money fast. It just doesn’t work that way. You have to learn the ropes. In any business there is a learning curve. There is training. Even if you work at McDonalds or Walmart, you have a training process to go through. You learn to take orders, run the cash register, learn about all the products, you learn how to deal with customers and a multitude of other things.

There is a big difference in the learning you learn as a business owner. You are learning skills that can either make you rich or make you struggle and fail in your business.

“You can never have, “do” or receive more than your own habits predict.”

Ask yourself, What habits am I developing that will insure the success I want for myself and my family. Are my habits productive or are they getting in the way of my success? We all need a self evaluating sometimes. We all go through periods of time where we are needing a kick in the pants.

Here are a couple good habits we all should be doing every day:

• Read a few pages of a good book every day. I’m not talking about a novel. I mean something that will develop success mindset or skills you need for business.
• Listen to training webinars. There are lots of excellent trainers out there that have awesome training. People who have built a successful business and share how they have done it. MyLeadSystemPro has some of the best trainers in the industry. They have weekly webinars that are absolutely off the hook.

Why not join me in building million dollar habits today.

Melodie Kantner

Melodie is the author of EFT For Network Marketers, publisher of Grade A Notes Newsletter (for 13 years), Network Marketing Success for Ordinary People and Esteem Power Newsletter. She has been in the network marketing industry for 17 years, 15 years with one company. Melodie has been teaching EFT to network marketers for about 10 years.

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It is a good idea to focus a bit in the morning on what we want to accomplish for the day. Set our intent for the kind of day we want to have.

Here is a quick tip for getting your day started with good positive energy:

Wishing you an Abundant Day,

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Do you have any tips for getting your day off to an abundant start? Leave a comment and share your ideas.

Melodie Kantner

Melodie is the author of EFT For Network Marketers, publisher of Grade A Notes Newsletter (for 13 years), Network Marketing Success for Ordinary People and Esteem Power Newsletter. She has been in the network marketing industry for 17 years, 15 years with one company. Melodie has been teaching EFT to network marketers for about 10 years.

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