Love What You Do Or Do Something Else
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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
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Hi Melodie,
I’ve met some marketers who really do not enjoy what they are doing and I wonder why they are pursuing it as a business! You have to enjoy what you are doing, or it isn’t worth it. That can be said about any career. I think a lot of people get into an online business because they are thinking they can ‘make a lot of money online.”
I truly believe that you MUST be passionate about this business or you will fail. It isn’t easy and if the passion isn’t there, the 97% who fail are the ones who quit.
I’m so glad that you gave it another try because you have contributed greatly to the internet community. Thanks Melodie!
Raena Lynn
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So true! I must say that I love most of what I do… Can’t wait until they come running to me! I didn’t like some things that weren’t me but I was supposed to do! I am working on ways to market my business that I really enjoy!!
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This is a really great article. I really enjoyed this one Ms. Kantner. You are right if you don’t love what you do it is tough to find the inspiration to do all the work. You find a way to sabotage yourself everytime. Thank you for writing this and you have a blessed day.
Hello Melody
Yes, your title may see a little harsh but it is the truth. If we are honest many of us were just like you. We had to learn ways to market our business that we could really enjoy. What you say in this article can really help others to be successful in this great industry if they remember your key. I believe that one of our duties in this business is to help people do what you have done.
Thanks
Perry A Davis Jr
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Hey Melodie,
I was in a very similar situation.
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I joined my first network marketing company 3 years ago ( I’m still with them the only reason being I’ still making money with it due to my downline’s effort. )
But I don’t like the company, the product is just not something that I would want to promote, I don’t believe it has future at least not right now. (I have know idea why I joined btw
Now I distribute silver and I was regularly buying bullion on a monthly bases a long time prior to joining this new MLM.
Anyways MLSP rocks , it helped me a lot and I know anyone can do magic with it if they are willing to work hard.
great share!
Akos
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Thank You Melodie
You are so right you do need to love what you are doing or you won’t put your best foot forward I love working on the internet you can meet some very interesting people. And the knowledge base is unbelievable. I took a coarse years ago to lean how to use a computer and being on the internet cost me $1500.00 I have learned way more FREE then I did with the coarse.
Thank you for your wise information and the Best to you in 2012
Sharon
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Great advice Melodie. One of my favorite pearls of wisdom is “time is a one way street.” Every minute spent doing something we’re not happy about is such a sad waste of a life and we’ll never get that time back. Thanks for the inspiration!
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Melodie, I learn so many thing from your blog! I also think that without loving your job and blog, you are doomed to fail, because you are just working,but not giving your best. When you love it, you just give your body and soul:)
This reminds me so much of a quote attributed to Steve Jobs:
“For the past 33 years, I have looked in the mirror every morning and asked myself: ‘If today were the last day of my life, would I want to do what I am about to do today?’ And whenever the answer has been ‘No’ for too many days in a row, I know I need to change something.”
What you are saying is true Melodie, if you don’t love your business and enjoy the way you are promoting it, the road to success will be long and hard. Probably too long and too hard.
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I really liked your article Melodie.
It’s funny because I think we have started in MLM pretty much at the same time and I know what you mean about going to meetings and doing tons of calls but somehow, I have good memories about it.
So I think you made a great point about loving what you do. i think that the fact that you didn’t like the company you were in and probably your up-line as well had everything to do with your struggles all these years ago.
I’m glad you are having a great experience this time around…It’s so key to love what you do
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Melodie,
I do love my work. Having worked with individuals and couples for over two decades, I continue to learn about what works and what doesn’t work in relationships. Now I am about to launch my Complete Relationship System online, after years of studying this online world. And I love all the friendships and connections I have made, through TSA and through many other professional and non-professional organizations.
Many people remain in careers and relationships in which their passion has dwindled and they don’t know how to get it back. It is not always necessary to leave; sometimes we have to reevaluate our approach and make some changes first.
Warmly,
Dr. Erica
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Hi Melodie, you are so right in this post! if you don’t love what you are doing for a living you will be depressed and unhappy which can lead to a whole host of issues and health problems. Loving what you do in life gives you the energy, passion, and fulfillment to do whatever it takes to be sucessful no matter what obstacles or challenges you may face along the way. Thanks for sharing!
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This is the first time I’m visiting this site. And I’m sure I’ll be visiting here regularly from now.
I have got failure many time whenever I do something which my heart don’t suggests me. Sometimes it’s necessary to do those works or tasks, but sometimes, may be I feel a little confused.
Boy I sure agree whole heartedly. I used to be in one where the primary way that we got new people to talk to was through buying leads, and it was very costly, at the time I was ignorant and didn’t really know what they should cost! I found out later I paid a huge premium for lowgrade leads, but also that there is a much better way, as you said, learning to attract them to you! I too love the MyLead System Pro and the training.
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I am not in network marketing; however, I do know that it is important to love what you do – no
matter how insignificant it may appear to others. Doing something you enjoy and love is a great motivator, isn’t it. It inspires you and keeps you focused and active, moving to your goals steadily and relentlessly.
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Very true Rachel. We need to love what we do no matter what we are doing.
I recently said something similar at a WordCamp to bloggers that if they did not have a passion for what they blogged about…why bother continuing. It would only show eventually to their readers and be a waste to the blogger and the reader both.
This is definitely a message that people need to take a heart. Love it or leave it.
Hi Melodie,
Having passion and love your work is a must if you actually want to succeed, especially if you work from home and run an online business since If you don’t love what you are doing it will be much easier to give up if not everything goes as you expected…
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Hi Melodie:
Having passion for what you do is critical for long-term success!
Thanks!
Kevin
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It’s always right to say that because how can we succeed on a career that we don’t like or we are not passionate of working. Always work with a smile and a good heart
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