If I Had To Start Over. . .

[Lynn Terry]

It actually doesn't flatter me to hear people say that I became successful because I have "IT". Sheesh... what a way to put down my efforts and hard work... almost making it sound like it's easier for me to succeed. As Lynn said pfft.

I agree Scott. It's personally offensive. Anyone who believes that has never walked a mile in my work boots.

[StephenT]

An interesting and obvious trend in this thread...

Those who have reached some level of success - believe you can do it too.

Ooooo! Does this mean I'm successful? Well. . .soon!

[ScottTousignant]

It is a pretty interesting trend eh Lynn? And I believe that's one of the key themes of Nicole's Success Cast... That we aren't any more special or any more 'lucky' than anyone else out there.

Looking forward to the IT Factor Jason. It will be interesting to hear your advice on accessing our IT and stepping out of our fear to embrace IT

[Julie Anna]

It doesn't mean that they couldn't, but there is something in them that won't let them.

Yeah, their own mindset.

It comes down to having to make it work or else. This is why what we did was risky but if you can have that mindset without the risk, then great. I agree many people just don't have the stomach for it. That is not the same as saying they don't have it in them.

JA

[Lynn Terry]

I agree, Tina. You're IT (which you DO have) makes itself known the moment you're ready. That moment for me was anger and resentment. I finally had enough one day and said screw it - I'll show you I CAN do it! That's when everything fell into place. Not overnight like magic, mind you - I had to work towards it every single day, like anything else in life worth having.

Of course, Scott and I did decide that there IS an easy way to get rich and lose 20 pounds by the end of the week: cut off your leg and rob a bank. (I recommend doing it in the other order)

[Julie Anna]

That we aren't any more special or any more 'lucky' than anyone else out there.

I think it's ironic how that we end up discussing topics which I am mulling over in my brain elsewhere before they're discussed in full.

Just today during my walk I listened to Anne McKevitt say she is considered radical in her belief as no such thing as luck. In fact, it ticks her off when folks use the word luck or lucky. It just gives them an excuse to say 'well *I* don't have IT'. Ha! She didn't even know that we were discussing the very elusive IT when she said that ... we do know, however, IT is not luck for sure.

JA

[Lynn Terry]

I was talking to my mother recently about how "lucky" (fortunate) I feel in my life. Basically just a talk of gratitude about where I am now vs 20 or even just 10 years ago.

Her reply: You worked hard to be so lucky.

[carlos123]

Hmm...interesting thread.

Those who succeed in internet marketing see themselves as regular folks who just worked real hard and persistently to achieve their internet success. Quite true.

And there are plenty of folks who are just as regular who won't become internet successes.

Why?

Either they lack opportunity (i.e. they are a poor person living in some African nation in a hut without the internet) or they just don't want to put in the work.

There are people in this world who lack the opporunity and their lack of success in internet marketing has nothing to do with lack of ability or desire. There are others who have no desire to work for it and have opportunity staring them in the face every day.

I guess what it boils down to is that people will either succeed or not in internet marketing for the same kind of reasons that people either succeed or not in real world brick and mortar businesses.

95% of the population doesn't start their own business. That's okay. Not everyone wants to do that. And not everyone has the resources or the equal opportunity to do that.

Not starting a business or starting one does not diminish or increase the value of the individual. We are not defined by our business success or lack thereof.

We are defined by how we live and treat our fellow man. Whether we walk with a clean conscience before God and man.

I guess I just don't ever want to look down on those who for one reason or another don't become internet successes is all I am saying.

For some it's a great way to make a living. For others...they would rather work for someone else and have a regular 9-5 job. Both choices can be sound and wise depending on what we want out of life.

Carlos

[Lynn Terry]

Right, but anyone here on this forum is a self-starter, and definitely wants to succeed at online business - so the thread is focused on that specifically.

[Omar]

In my book, success is simply being better than you are today.

If you are hungry and you find a meal - is that not success?

If you are broke and you find a dollar - is that not success?

Remember, success is what you define it to be, not what others say success should be.

So while we may not all have the opportunities, the luck, the tools to make six figures online, we all have what it takes to be better than we are today - and that my friend, is success!

I said - "even if there were a blueprint, some people would still not follow it - they would still lack the motivation to succeed" because motivation is just a stepping stone.

You still need persistence, committment, and patience.

I have never heard of a success story where someone became anything better by sitting around waiting. Every success story involves action - whether big or small.

I cannot guarantee that you may be able make money online by just being motivated, by being persistent, committed, and having patience. But I can guarantee that you will not make money online through a lack of motivation, lack of focus and commitment, and a lack of patience.

Which alternative would you prefer?

Oh, and if you are looking for a blueprint here is one for you...

Blueprint For Success

1. Decide You Want Better Than What You Have Now

2. Find a Motivating Factor

3. Take Action

4. Continue #3 until you have better than you have now

Omar Reyes