Keeping Up With...

Keeping Up With...
by Cathy Bryant
Copyright 2003
http://www.homebizjunction.com

...the Jones's? The Smiths? The latest internet "sure-fire,
100% guaranteed, knock-down last, best opportunity?"

Makes you want to pull your hair out, doesn't it?

I'm here to tell you...don't get caught in that trap.

I have yet to learn about anyone who has made any significant
long-term income from any of these programs. Perhaps there
have been a few along the way, but to be successful on the
internet requires more, much more than simply joining every
new highly-touted program that comes along.

It's sad, but the reality is that there are a large number
of people who are burned by the hype and get scared away,
believing that it is truly impossible to succeed online.

Nothing could be further from the truth.

Many people just give up and fail to pursue their dreams, but
others simply stand up, brush themselves off, and proceed to
do what needs to be done in order to be successful.

Look around - there are many examples of ordinary people
doing an extraordinary business online. Some of them have
advanced degrees; others no more than a high-school education.

It is said that the internet is the great equalizer, and I
know that it is true - at least when it comes to running a
profitable online business. I'm a perfect example; who
would dream that a technophobic middle-aged female could
even compete? Amazing what you can do when you put your
mind to it.

It doesn't take a brilliant mind or a truckload of cash.
What it does require, however, is a willingness to educate
yourself on what works and what doesn't - and there's a
whole lot of both.

There is no one correct way to succeed online, but many.
Many of the so-called "gurus" tell you that there's only
one way - THEIR way - but don't buy into it.

We are not all alike - so why should our businesses be?

Choosing a business only because you think it can make you
lots of money is a recipe for disaster. Find your passion,
and build your business around it. You must do this in
order to maintain the enthusiasm needed to guide you over
the rough patches.

It is then that others will be racing to keep up with you!