Five Secrets

Mary Martha and I are excited that you are interested in a business from home for additional or replacement income.  We have been with our 22 year old company for almost 14 years now and have built one of the 12 most successful businesses in the company's history.  I would like to share our secrets to success with you and then you can determine if you would want to join us.

5 SECRETS REVEALED

How to Earn the Money You Want Doing Work You Love?
Are you earning all the money you want?
Do you enjoy your work?
Are you living the lifestyle you desire?
Do you have the freedom and security you want?
Are you financially free?

If you answered "no" to any one of these questions, you are not alone. In this article I will reveal the five secrets that will literally change your life and give you the freedom and security you have been looking for. Read on...

Don't Have All the Money You Want?

We have a financial crisis. Most people are struggling financially and don't know how to get out of the trap. The sad reality is that 95% of all people at age 65 must still work or depend on their family, welfare, or social security in order to survive, according to the Social Security Administration.

But wait ... there's hope. Let's look at the remaining 5%. The next 4% of people at age 65 can meet their basic needs. But that's it. This is still not looking good.

Only 1% of the population is really financially free. This means 1 out of every 100 people live the lifestyle they want at age 65 and don't have to worry. 

I know you are wondering, "Is there a way for me to be in the 1%?  There is a way, but only when you truly understand the five secrets and TAKE ACTION.

How to Get Out of the Trap - Secret #1

Andrew Carnegie said it so well when Napoleon Hill interviewed him. Carnegie said "To succeed, you must love what you do." I couldn't agree more. Let's discover why this is true.

Do You Hate Your Job? You're Not Alone

Everyone is looking for freedom and security and a way to live a comfortable life. The problem is that more than 95% of all people in the United States hate their jobs. And it's becoming a global problem. Recently in Japan, where workers used to be dedicated to their company and stayed their entire working career, the workers are changing their tune. Over 72% of Japanese workers are now dissatisfied with their job and their employers.

So why are so many people dissatisfied?  They are doing work they DON'T love. Does this sound familiar? Could this be your situation?

When you hate the work you do, you will only do the minimum even though you are working very hard. Your enthusiasm is most likely low and your energy drained. I remember when I worked in corporate America for Fortune 500 companies, most people didn't even smile. It was a struggle for them just to be there. My energy levels were drained, and I was always tired during the week. But magically when the weekend came, I had lots of energy and did what I enjoyed. Can you relate to this phenomenon?

Fire Your Boss

In fact, more people than ever are seeking ways to fire their boss. There are over 33 million entrepreneurs in the United States alone. More and more people who are being downsized by corporations are now seeking to become entrepreneurs. These people are taking control of their lives and want to become financially free.

Yet there is a challenge that has to be overcome.

Statistically, more than 50% of all conventional businesses fail in the first year. More shocking is that approximately 95% of all conventional businesses fail in the first five years. This doesn't look too good. In fact, this looks like quite a scary proposition to leave your job and become an entrepreneur, doesn't it?

On the surface it does. The challenge is that most people look at the statistics and say, "That's too risky for me." In reality, being an entrepreneur is far less risky than working for someone else when you know the secrets...

Let me give you an example to help illustrate the risks. Let's assume you earn $7,000 per month from your job. (You may be making more or less, but I am using $7,000 just to make the numbers easy.) If you are downsized tomorrow, how much money are you earning now?  ZERO!  That's not a good situation to be in, is it? Of course not.

Now let's look at being an entrepreneur.  Let's assume you have 1,000 customers that purchase products through you and your referrals at $100 each month, or $100,000.  You're earning 7% or $7,000 per month.  Assume now that 5% of your customers stop purchasing though your referrals. How much do you have left at the end of the month? $6,650.00 -- not ZERO!.  (Mary Martha and I had over 1,000 referred customers in our first year, so it is possible).  We started 14 years ago for less than $300. and a passion.  Our opportunity is even better today!

I don't know about you, but being an entrepreneur seems a lot safer than being employed. In fact I know it is. Many were downsized in 2001 and  went from a six-figure income to zero overnight. The bad part was they didn't know the secrets to being successful doing work they love that I'm going to share with you.

The first thing you must do is MAKE THE DECISION to do work you love. MAKE THE COMMITMENT right now that you are going to take control of your destiny.

The next question is - how do you become successful doing work you love?

Do Work You Love and Get Paid Well - Secret #2

To become a successful entrepreneur, don't quit your job tomorrow and dive into a moneymaking opportunity. This is what most people do. Someone tells them, "You can make millions in real estate" or "You can make millions from the Internet" or "You can make millions in _____." You fill in the blank.  I'm sure you have seen and heard these claims. The bad news is they work for only for a few and never last.

The key to being a successful entrepreneur is to find your true purpose in life. This is your passion, something that you would actually do for free. Now this may seem counterintuitive. And you're right; it is. Most businesses fail because the person who started the business gave himself or herself a job. That person went into business to make money instead of doing what he or she was passionate about. Do you know anyone like this?

I work with people all the time, and not doing what they're passionate about is the number one problem that I see constantly. The amazing part is, when you find your true passion and express your true purpose in life, it is as if you cannot fail.

*I failed miserably. In fact, it took me several failed businesses to discover the problem.  Once I focused on my true passion, which is so different from what I used to do, I went from being unemployed to being a millionaire in less than five years. This is not to impress you, but to impress upon you that doing work you love is absolutely a must in order to succeed.

Find what you are passionate about and explore the possibilities of how you can turn that into a business. When you do what you love, you will be enthusiastic and you will succeed! You may be saying, "Well that's fine, but how am I going to pay the bills if I quit my job and start my own business?"

Fire Your Boss Slowly - Secret #3

Sure, it would be nice to get out of a job you don't like right away. However, there are bills to pay, and you don't want to set yourself up for failure.

The secret to becoming a successful entrepreneur is not to quit your job right away. Stay there and work your own business part time, even if you can only work it one hour per day. The important part is to work your business consistently. This is what most people find challenging. Make sure you plan regular hours to work on your business. Consistency is the key. The more consistent you are, the faster you become successful.

So, when can you quit your job?  When your business produces more income than what your living expenses are, it's time to quit. At this point, going to your job takes away time that you could be spending on your business. You can no longer afford it. When you get to this point and actually quit your job, you have now removed the lid on your income. The only limitation is your imagination.  Remember: If you can imagine it and believe it, you can achieve it!

Tune Up Your Mind to Earn More Money - Secret #4

Everything starts in thought. And as Zig Ziglar puts it: "If you aren't getting what you want, you may have some stinking thinking."  Zig is right on the money. Your results (and that means every result you get) are nothing more than a reflection of what's going on inside your mind. If you are achieving great results that means you have great thinking. However, if your results are not so good, you are getting exactly what you are thinking about.

Let me explain how this works. Donald Trump at one time lost everything he had and then some. He went deep into debt after having millions. It was an unfortunate time for Donald. Instead of giving up and becoming a homeless person, he regrouped and came back in a few short years even wealthier and more powerful than ever. How did he achieve this? It was his thinking. He thinks like a billionaire. Poverty and being wiped out don't even cross his mind.

A big mistake that most people make is that they give up when the going gets tough, and say things like,” It’s too hard" or "Money doesn't matter that much." These are nothing more than excuses.

But why do we have so many excuses? It is our conditioning! You have been programmed to think like a poor person instead of a rich person. Before you start blaming everyone around you - especially your parents, remember: It's nobody's fault. All those around you did the best they could with what they had. They couldn't give you what they didn't have.  I could blame my parents for my problems, but the truth is, they didn't have rich thinking to give me when I was struggling. The only thing they knew how to do was go get a job and work for someone else.

There is a bright side to this... You can change your thinking by reading good books, by listening to empowering tapes and CDs. Stop watching TV and listening to the radio with all that negative garbage! Fill your mind with things that will help improve your life. If you think watching Jerry Springer or soap operas on a regular basis is good for your mind, then there are only two words I have for you: You're Broke!

You know that what you feed your body is important. If you eat junk, you will feel terrible. Imagine eating McDonald's three times a day for the next 30 days. Do you think your body will have some adverse affects? You bet. The same holds true for your mind. You must feed your mind empowering material in order to succeed.  Listen to or read empowering material every single day for at least 30 to 60 minutes per day. You can listen to great tapes and CDs in your car while you drive. You can read a little bit before you go to bed or when you first get up. When you do this, you feed your mind, and soon your thoughts will produce much better results.

Who You Associate With Determines Your Financial Results - Secret #5

There is one last thing to do. The people you associate with regularly actually determine your financial results. Now, I'm not suggesting that you dump your friends and family today. They love you and want only the best for you.

However, if your friends and family are negative, consider spending less time with them. Find new friends who are upbeat and positive and make the kind of money you want. When you associate yourself with people who are more successful, you begin to start thinking the way they do, and, before you know it, you will be earning lots of money too.

When I started my journey to success, I didn't realize this key step. Once I did, I started to associate with people who were where I wanted to be. The results speak for themselves. You may think, "Why would a wealthy person want to associate with me?" Wealthy people - from my perspective - are the most giving people around. They remember where they came from and are willing to give back. If you are serious about your success - and I'm sure you are, otherwise you wouldn't have read this far - then wealthy people will help you as well. All you have to do is ask. When you ask and are sincere, wealthy people will help you and mentor you.

Having a mentor is key. I have mentored many people who have built successful businesses in the last 14 years and am willing to be a mentor for you.  You just have to ask.

Remember: You become like the five closest people you associate with. In fact, your income is the average of the income of these same five people. The choice is yours. Who will you now associate with?

I encourage you to find a mentor to help you. Find someone who has achieved what you want and ask that person for help. You will be glad you did.

Putting It All Together

You have learned the five secrets to making the successful transition doing work you love and getting paid well for it. To recap the steps:

Decide to do work you love. Take control of your life and your destiny.

Find your purpose and passion in life. Find a business that expresses your purpose and passion.

Start your business and work it part time until you make enough money so that you can't afford a job. Then quit your job.

Tune up your mind by reading and listening to empowering material. This is a critical step. The more you tune your mind, the better your results.

Associate with positive and successful people. Find a mentor who has achieved the success you are looking for and ask for guidance.

Friend, by following the five secrets, you will have an easy transition to wealth, freedom, and security. I look forward to helping you achieve success!

- Jim McCune