A good friend of mine recently sent me a copy of a book called The Greatest Networker in the World by John Milton Fogg and told me I should definitely take the time to read it. I figured, why not?

So I sat down with the intention of skimming through the 101 page ebook and found myself thoroughly engrossed in probably the best networking book I’ve come across.

We all know that building your business can be an amazing roller coaster ride.  You can wake up excited to begin your day and go to bed feeling frustrated and overwhelmed.  The key to success is to maintain a positive, yes you can, mindset. 

Easier said than done, right?  Here are 5 keys to help you create and sustain a positive mindset so you attain the success you desire.

1. Surround yourself with successful and positive people.  The influence people have over our own personal energy is amazing.  Moods and attitudes are so easily spread – think about how much of a difference a simple smile from a stranger can make for your day and then magnify it 1000 times to demonstrate the power of positive and successful friends, family and associates.  When you have people around you who inspire you, believe in you and want you to succeed, there’s no room for doubts and even when they creep up, they’re quickly swept away. They say that you are a mirror of you five closest friends so pick them carefully.

2. Try daily affirmations.  Repeating positive affirmations has been shown to get people through tough times and to actually help them truly believe what they’re saying.

For example, “I am going to be successful in all that I do.”  Many well to do business people have used affirmation as a strategey to attain their success.  To find the right affirmations for you, consider writing a quick list of your doubts, insecurities and complaints.  These can then be quickly turned into affirmations. 

3. Renounce negative thoughts.  We all have negative thoughts from time to time, however, negative thoughts can prevent us from achieving that which we desire.  When you find yourself thinking negative thoughts or having negative emotions, find a way to turn them into something positive.  The affirmations mentioned above are a great way to turn the negative into the positive.  You can also find quick pick me ups like a favorite song, a walk outside in the fresh air, or some exercise to help improve your mood.

4. Set goals/intentions and then be willing to let it go.  The law of attraction says that we attract what we focus on the most.  However, desperation, needing your business to be a success, sends mixed messages.  Set your goals but understand that you may have to change them and that it’s ok to do so.  Having faith in yourself will go a long way to you being successful.  Give it a try.

5. Be grateful.  Gratitude is perhaps the single most powerful and positive tool for success.  When you’re grateful for all of the wonderful things and people in your life the challenges you face seem significantly less important and are more easily dealt with. Also, remember that there are people out there who would love to be where you are so always be grateful for what you have.

Success is within your reach and with the right attitude you can accomplish anything you set your sights on. They teach you that in Elementary School for a reason! Embrace these five powerful mind success strategies and you’ll build a better business and live a happier, more satisfying life.

Happy marketing!

It amazes me how many excuses people use to justify why they quit and throw in the towel. I’ve heard everything from nobody helped me to I don’t have the time, or simply it’s too hard. For those who know me well, you know that I am all about justifying my actions good or bad, and sadly it’s a shortcoming I have yet to overcome.

However, I don’t believe in giving up on something that I have started, especially when I am as passionate about it as I am about building my network marketing business. So when I hear others telling my why they can’t possibly be successful it makes me sad. I want everyone to have the same passion and drive that I have so that we can all be successful together.

I also find it interesting that people have this need to ask permission to be successful. They look to their upline or their mentors to give them some sort of ok when they should be looking to themselves. Though having a mentor is great, you don’t need nor should you ask for someone’s permission to be all that you can be. When you give someone else the ability to tell you no, it weakens your ability to find the inner strength that you need to succeed.

All I’m saying is that you have to decide for yourself that you are going to be successful. Not that you MIGHT be but that you WILL be. Find the motivation that you need to give it your all and stick with it to the end. Understand that you are going to have setbacks but just remember one of my favorite quotes “I have not failed. I’ve just found 10,000 ways that won’t work!”