Are You in the MLM Game or Just Running in Circles?

Remy is always up for something new - and never hesitates to do whatever he can to get into the action (Mark and Sara probably were less than thrilled with his participation). But he likes instant results and gets bored if things stop moving.

Stop and think for a minute. The pundits tell you that 97% of people just aren't making real money in MLM. That's a stunning statistic. And it says to me that people just aren't focused on what they need to do to be successful.

Are you really in your MLM business for the long haul? Are you willing to put in the effort it takes to learn the business and move forward? I've come across quite a few people who say things like: "It takes too long to go through all the training," "I need to make money NOW" and "There's just too much stuff to get through."

Any guru worth his/her salt will confess that they've struggled mightily to succeed - for years, in fact. How do you find the ones who really offer you insight - and training - to help you avoid their early mistakes? The best source for me was through recommendations from my social network friends. Then I went to Alexa.com and searched on: site info on .... to check out what who they were and what they had to offer. I also investigated several products that I was interested in and looked to see whether my chosen mentors were affiliated in any way - and checked out a few others whose names cropped up. But I kept my list short and used the maxim "too many cooks spoil the broth" to make sure I stayed on track and didn't overload myself with more information than I could digest.

I've set up a realistic work schedule that allows me time both to take action to develop my business and to learn and develop new skills. I focus on one thing at a time, work to master and develop a skillset, and then move forward, building on what I've already done and expanding my opportunities with new tactics as I learn them. Most important, I keep my day balanced and my mind uncluttered so that I really concentrate effectively when I work.

In the end, you have to have realistic expectations and be willing to undertake the research and invest in the training time in order to really make progress over the long term. It's not about the quick buck. It's about making consistent income over time. And you can only do that with a firm foundation.