by Courtney Keskinen

Created on: August 04, 2008   Last Updated: August 05, 2008

Your "Why" can be a single notion, however, it's impact can be what makes or breaks your venture into network marketing. Simply stated, it is your motivation - WHY are you here at this point in your life? WHY did you begin your business?

The reasons behind your motivation may shift and change as your business progresses - you may have short-term goals to attain along the way...however, your ultimate goal should be the final outcome in what you hope to gain from this experience. Do you want to make $10,000 a month? Do you want to retire by age 35? Do you want to be a stay at home parent? You may want any of these - or all of them...Whatever your 'why' may be, let it be your guide. Write it down, put it in a prominent place and look at it everyday. On difficult days, it will help you remember why you are doing this and on successful days, you will look at it and smile knowing that you are that much closer to your goal.

The "Why" will obviously vary from person to person but everyone has reasons why they would want to get in the business because the truth is, NO one wants to live paycheck to paycheck and NO one wants to retire on a 40/40/40 plan (living on 40% of your past income after putting in 40 years of working 40 hours a week). However, sadly in the traditional workplace, that is what individuals are often stuck with. The best question you can ask yourself is, 'if I continue with my job just as I am now, where will I be in 5 years?'
Some will get a raise, others will be promoted...however, almost NO one will be able to completely walk away from their job forever with more residual income than they ever made before- but that's the beauty of the network marketing industry that sets it apart from other industries in today's society.

Many people have put in several years of hard work to build their network marketing business and are able to walk away with a passive residual income that will be able to transfer to children or grandchildren someday. Imagine giving your kids or grandkids the luxury of not worrying about where money for college will come from?

Of course, the number of years to grow your business is completely subjective: some individuals are a success and "make it" in the industry after a few months, while for others it could take a few years. It's all up to you - the rewards are directly related to the amount of time and effort you are willing to devote to your business - but wouldn't you rather make the attempt than live your life wondering 'if I had tried that....where would I be now?' What a great industry in which you are actually getting paid what you're really worth! How many industries will pay you the income equal to the amount of hard work and dedication you devote to your job? - something to think about and consider if you're looking for a change and keep your income options open.

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