Why do we fail?
Copyright © Hugh Reavis
http://www.HomeFreeSolutions.com
As you browse the bestseller lists and bookstore shelves you'll see them there by the dozen. Authors that will show you step by step on how to be a happier and more successful person. But has anyone considered why people fail? It doesn't seem to be such a hot topic. I have never seen a self-help book or articled titled: "Here's why you screwed up...". Perhaps it's because the topic of failure itself doesn't seem to inspire. It inspires me. It inspires me because I have learned that if you fail enough, eventually you'll succeed.
I am an expert on failure. I say that because I have probably had a lot more catastrophic failures than the average person. I view every defeat I have had in my business and personal life as an opportunity to learn something. A valuable lesson that can be learned and applied in the future. I think the first reason people fail is because it hurts to look at yourself critically and analyze how you went wrong. It's far too easy to blame our misfortune on other people, or on circumstances
beyond our control.
Speaking of my failures, I said that I have experienced more than average. A lot of that stems from a willingness to take risks. Most people dream about a happier life. A happier life means different things to different people. Some people want more money. Perhaps they want more time, a greater perception of freedom. The problem is that they can't get moving to achieve their goals. They are afraid of risk. They are afraid of losing what they think they have. We all have a finite amount of time in this life. We never know how much we have. This makes time the most valuable resource. To waste it by not taking a chance is the greatest risk of all.
It's been said that people don't plan to fail, they fail to plan. You see simple examples all around us. Many Americans don't save and spend beyond their means. They live completely in the present. The future becomes something that will happen to somebody else. The don't seem to start in the beginning with the end in mind. They lack goals that are specific, measurable, attainable, reasonable, and tangible. The "S.M.A.R.T" process for goal setting allows one to set goals that are just as the acronym implies. If you have fuzzy goals, you will have fuzzy outcomes. That is, if you manage any outcome at all.
This brings me to my next point on why we fail. People don't break down their goals into a set of measurable actions steps. This is like trying to find the way to San Jose, only without a map. You'll wind up scratching your head and wondering if you should have taken that left turn at Albuqeurqe. What actions do I need to take each day in order to support my revenue goals? Until you understand your metrics, you don't really understand your business.
The last thing I wanted to point out is that success is a team sport. You are not alone. There are thousands of people who are on the same journey as you. There are countless forums dedicated to a variety of pursuits where like minded people come together to share ideas and grow. Take advantage of them. You will find opportunities by learning from the failures of others.
It doesn't matter how you fail, or how often. It's not important that you fall down, it's that you get back up--and keep getting back up! Learn a lesson from every stumble and every step. It's the survivors that carry the day.
Knowledge + ACTION = Wealth
Best,
Hugh Reavis
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Tuesday, July 29, 2008
Sunday, July 27, 2008
Recession-Proof Your Life
Recession-Proof Your Life
Copyright © Hugh Reavis
http://www.HomeFreeSolutions.com
You can't miss the headlines. They're all around you. The price of gas is over $4.00 per gallon. Food prices are up over 40% from a year ago. Unemployment has risen to the highest level in over 10 years. Housing prices seem to be in free fall. Americans seem to feel a lot less wealthy than they did a few years ago. It really makes you think about your own financial security. What happens to my family if I lose my job and can't easily find another? What can I do to supplement or even replace my income?
It seems we've all heard about the virtue of multiple streams of income. You can't turn on the television, look on the internet, or walk through a bookstore without some guru proclaiming the virtue of the latest "system" that will change your life. They tell you that you are entitled to wealth. Simply follow the "system" and your life will change immediately.
Well as it turns out, there is good news and bad news. Let's start with the bad news. There is no magic bullet. There, I said it. There is no magical, turn-key, idiot proof ticket to instant success. A home business requires work, some capital investment, and a lot of commitment. If you treat your home based business as a business and not as a hobby, it will pay you like one.
Now, here's the good news. It can be done. There are opportunities out there that are as unique as the individuals that participate in them. When you begin to evaluate how to earn more, or even replace your current income, you have to be thoroughly honest with yourself.
What am I passionate about? What am I really willing to do to make this a success? What does success really mean to me?
For me it was about being in a position where nothing could ever be taken from me again. I spent some time determining what that meant financially. I then built a plan on how to get there. I then asked myself what I was willing to do to get there.
I knew I wanted to do something that was socially meaningful. I wanted something that would help others reach their dreams. That was something I could get excited about. Then I began to evaluate what would be of value to others, have a low cost of entry, and have the potential to generate multiple streams of residual income. What could I do online and not have to sell anything? How could I do this without recruiting my family and friends? How could I become recession proof? How could I be home free?
I spent months learning about the best opportunities. I learned how to promote them online without pestering my family and friends. I must also admit that I failed repeatedly. I kept on failing because I always knew that I would succed. I have done this so you don't have to.
I also learned that I am entitled to be wealthy. I deserve success. However, there is no success without work and without sacrifice. With that in mind, it's time to discover your passion, make the committment, and make the leap!
Knowledge + ACTION = Wealth.
About the Author:
-----------------------------------------------------------------
To find the best home based business ideas and
opportunities so you can work at home visit:
http://www.HomeFreeSolutions.com
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Best Regards,
Hugh Reavis
www.homefreesolutions.com
Copyright © Hugh Reavis
http://www.HomeFreeSolutions.com
You can't miss the headlines. They're all around you. The price of gas is over $4.00 per gallon. Food prices are up over 40% from a year ago. Unemployment has risen to the highest level in over 10 years. Housing prices seem to be in free fall. Americans seem to feel a lot less wealthy than they did a few years ago. It really makes you think about your own financial security. What happens to my family if I lose my job and can't easily find another? What can I do to supplement or even replace my income?
It seems we've all heard about the virtue of multiple streams of income. You can't turn on the television, look on the internet, or walk through a bookstore without some guru proclaiming the virtue of the latest "system" that will change your life. They tell you that you are entitled to wealth. Simply follow the "system" and your life will change immediately.
Well as it turns out, there is good news and bad news. Let's start with the bad news. There is no magic bullet. There, I said it. There is no magical, turn-key, idiot proof ticket to instant success. A home business requires work, some capital investment, and a lot of commitment. If you treat your home based business as a business and not as a hobby, it will pay you like one.
Now, here's the good news. It can be done. There are opportunities out there that are as unique as the individuals that participate in them. When you begin to evaluate how to earn more, or even replace your current income, you have to be thoroughly honest with yourself.
What am I passionate about? What am I really willing to do to make this a success? What does success really mean to me?
For me it was about being in a position where nothing could ever be taken from me again. I spent some time determining what that meant financially. I then built a plan on how to get there. I then asked myself what I was willing to do to get there.
I knew I wanted to do something that was socially meaningful. I wanted something that would help others reach their dreams. That was something I could get excited about. Then I began to evaluate what would be of value to others, have a low cost of entry, and have the potential to generate multiple streams of residual income. What could I do online and not have to sell anything? How could I do this without recruiting my family and friends? How could I become recession proof? How could I be home free?
I spent months learning about the best opportunities. I learned how to promote them online without pestering my family and friends. I must also admit that I failed repeatedly. I kept on failing because I always knew that I would succed. I have done this so you don't have to.
I also learned that I am entitled to be wealthy. I deserve success. However, there is no success without work and without sacrifice. With that in mind, it's time to discover your passion, make the committment, and make the leap!
Knowledge + ACTION = Wealth.
About the Author:
-----------------------------------------------------------------
To find the best home based business ideas and
opportunities so you can work at home visit:
http://www.HomeFreeSolutions.com
-----------------------------------------------------------------
Best Regards,
Hugh Reavis
www.homefreesolutions.com
Saturday, July 26, 2008
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