Fear Imposes Limitations In Network Marketing Success

Fear is a feeling which most of us has experienced at one time or another in our lives. Whether it stems from reality such as a burning building or from a self imposed apprehension like public speaking, but both kinds are perceived as real. Obviously, a burning building would invoke panic in almost all us, but public speaking would only elicit terror in a small percentage of the population. Self imposed fear limits our ability to full fill our dreams and desires and has no place in our existence or our network marketing business.

For example, when calling a potential prospect, how many times have you looked for something else to do? Anything from sharpening pencils to reading a self help book will keep you off the phone and away from the fear of rejection. Successful entrepreneurs realize their trepidations early on and find a means to overcome them. But for the majority of the population, apprehension will control their lives.

I have met many intelligent business minded professionals in my office. I have often asked them why they did not start a business instead of working for someone else. I could read the unhappiness in their demeanor but fear kept them from being successful and prosperous. All of them had several excuses about why they could not establish their own business or company. Again, the fear factor comes in to play in the form of failure.

Why are so many people afraid of failure? Does it stem back to childhood because of the possibility of disappointing our parents? I do believe fear is cultivated at a very early age because of what I have observed in my office alone. I have seen many overprotective parents when it comes to their "little Johnny". The parents themselves have conditioned the children to be afraid of water, dogs, climbing, etc. because of the risk of becoming injured. I admit that I have raised my children without the concept of fear. Sure they realize there are dangers to stray dogs, swimming alone and so on, but it does not stop them from any feat they choose to achieve. My children know there are rules which must be followed to ensure their safety. My kids have done more than most adults would ever consider, but I can be assured they will not let anything stand in their way when it comes to their success or desires.

Network marketing is a wonderful opportunity for anyone to attain satisfaction in self worth and accomplishment. Nevertheless, it is not a good career choice for one who can not conquer fear.