New Year's Resolutions vs. Goals

Have you considered your goals for 2008? At this time of year, we are bombarded with thoughts about what our resolutions are. I have never been really great about making resolutions or keeping them. This year, I am focusing more on goals rather than resolutions. I want to have goals that are achievable yet still stretch me. Goals that will be written down and that I will see every day. Goals related to my business life as well as my personal life. Goals that will motivate me to stay focused and keep going even if I don't have success at every turn.

So, what are my goals, you may ask? Well, I have determined some of them already. First, I want to become more financially stable and free. Specifically that means paying off my car loan and being able to support my family. Second, I want to help others improve their lives. Specifically, that means helping at least 6 people reach their goals in this business. Third, I want to become a leader in my business and be able to have a vehicle paid for my company (by June)!

I need to focus on my personal goals next, but those will probably be posted on my personal blog. Feel free to check it out.

Working Through the Holidays

We are now two days away from Christmas. December can be a great month for those of us who work from home, as long as you keep the right attitude. I am helping a few people this month who really want to develop a business. I know it is possible, because it was last December that I advanced to the first level of leadership in my business (after about 1 month of working). It's also the month in which 1/2 of the top leaders in my company enrolled.

December is a time of year when everyone starts to think about the past year and whether they've accomplished what they wanted to. It's a time when people consider what they want out of the next year, and whether they are happy with where they are in life. Many people now are truly looking for a way to reach financial freedom and time freedom. Many people are also thinking about losing weight and improving their wellness.

That's where my team comes in! We are working to help others improve their wellness - whether it's physical, financial, personal, or environmental. We are working to develop businesses to last a lifetime. That's why I choose not to take a huge break during the month of December. Sure, I'm taking a few days off to celebrate Christmas with my family. But I also plan to get back to work on Wednesday and work through the end of the month. I've already acheived part of my goal for the month, but I still need to finish helping others as well. After all, isn't it better to give than to receive?

Starting a Business with Minimal Investment

Most of the time when we start a business, you have to make some kind of investment. To start a traditional business that can be tens of thousands of dollars. To start a home-based business, often it can still costs thousands to start. Most people, though, looking for a home-based business, do not have a huge amount of money to put towards start-up costs.

I am thankful to work with a company has a low start up cost. Our belief is that anyone can do this business, and anyone can earn an income. You shouldn't have to shell out thousand of dollars to start. In fact, it usually costs less than $30 to get started, plus whatever products you choose. Right now, my company is offering the chance to get started for $1! It is crazy, but true.

Whether you are looking for a business or already have one, I encourage you to think about the start-up cost. Is is something that just about anyone could do? Is it something you feel comfortable asking others to do? Do you have to buy tons of business material or is it product you'll actually use for yourself?

If a company is going to last, it needs to have a business plan that is duplicatable and makes sense. Many companies start, last for 2-5 years, and then nosedive because they didn't have a solid financial plan. I am glad to be a part of a 20+ year old company that has minimal start-up costs and the most generous compensation plan in the industry.

Failure vs. Success

What is failure? Why do some people fail and some succeed? I think the answer to these questions can really help those of us who work from home.

Here is one definition of failure: "There is no failure except in no longer trying" (Zig Ziglar). I would agree with that. Failure is when you stop trying. It's when you give up. I don't see failure as not meeting your goals - I see it as giving up on your goals.

When I started my business last year, I had a goal to reach a certain leadership level within one year. Now, that year has passed, and I didn't reach that goal. However, I don't think I failed. I missed my time frame for my goal, but I am still going to work towards it. I am not going to give up on that goal - I'm just going to adjust my activities and my time frame that I have to get there.

To sum up, I like this quote from one of my company's leaders about failure: "The difference between average people and acheiving people is their perception of and response to failure." What kind of person do you want to be? I want to be an achieving person!! That means I'm not giving up - No matter what!

Earn Extra Money This Month

I am so excited about the promotion that my company is offering this month! If you are interested in knowing how you could earn an additional $10,500 in 2008 (in addition to all the regular income you'll receive from the business), you should definitely go to my website and click on "Request More Info". I'd like to share with you how you can do this because it is an incredible opportunity!!

I realize December is a busy month, but it is also a great chance for people to start thinking about being healthy and simplifying their life. I am so glad I made the choice last November to do this. It has changed my life for the better in so many ways! Now, I want to share the opportunity with others so that it can change their lives as well.