Think You’re The Next American (MLM) Idol?
So You Think You’re The Next American (MLM) Idol?
There’s not a day that goes by in the network marketing industry when a square peg doesn’t try to jam itself into a round hole. Someone latches onto the MLM dream and maybe they really shouldn’t. They’re not bad people. They will go on to lead fulfilling successful lives in some other profession. And they will raise happy families and be good citizens. But for whatever reason, network marketing is not a good fit for them.
Human nature is a tough thing to overcome. We like to think that we can do anything we set our minds to, that obstacles are merely new challenges and opportunities in disguise. But sometimes we bite off a little more than we can chew. The Greeks called it hubris, or excessive pride. And it’s the very same type of conceit that causes good people to throw themselves in front of Simon, Randy and Paula on American Idol. You know, the chosen ones who brought you She bangs, she bangs … and You are My Brother. And they actually think they are going to win.
One of the biggest misconceptions about network marketing is that everyone can do it. And do it successfully. Sure, there’s the occasional MLM sales “natural” that can walk right in to the network marketing industry and start producing right away. This is the exception, however, and not the rule.
Just like in American Idol, people flock to this profession for the “Hollywood” dream. Some walk in with high hopes, but fall flat on their face, get laughed at by America, and wonder what happened.
But others succeed beyond their wildest dreams.
If you’re trained properly, and are willing to make a serious commitment to your career in network marketing, you’ll be just fine.
You too can be the next American MLM Idol.
By David Gignilliat
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