Entrepreneurial Development - Rejection!
Friday, July 3rd, 2009
Let’s talk a little reality today. You obviously see the value and beauty of your home business opportunity, or you wouldn’t be involved right? Wouldn’t it be nice if everyone could see it – if everyone could be as excited as you are about this company? Yes it would. But don’t count on it happening. That is reality.
Your opportunity may be one of the most fun and rewarding businesses in the world, but eventually all of us are faced with certain widespread and universal challenges. No matter how long we’re involved in a business, and no matter how successful we become, there is always the possibility that we will be temporarily shot down by the most prevalent and dangerous weapon of all – the Rejection Rocket. It can and will strike anytime, rendering us virtually immobile, thus destroying our enthusiasm and excitement, which are the essential qualities for success.
Everyone faces rejection in life, but what makes our form of rejection so devastating is that it often comes from the very people we most love and respect: our spouse, our parents, our best friends and business associates. It’s a fact that rejection causes more people to fail in this business than any other factor.
So what do you do? First, realize it will not all be about rejection. You WILL find friends, family, business associates and casual acquaintances that will be eager to talk with you about what you’re doing; they’ll have an open mind and they’ll be eager to also be a part of your business. But it’s those very first “No’s” that can be the hardest to take. That’s what we want to prepare you for. That way it won’t be able to destroy you. You’ll be ready for it if it happens.
We would love to say that every single person who hears about your business will want to join. We can’t do that because we know there are a few single minded people in the world.
One of your biggest obstacles will be, “This is too good to be true.” Getting them to the website and the Presentation Business Overviews will convince them but it may take some time to get them there.
The way to deal with rejection is to CHOOSE to allow it to motivate you to succeed. Turn your battles into a motivational force and let that force propel you through those early rejections.
Let’s look at this… It really is true that a “no, thank you” is not a personal rebuff. A waitress pouring coffee in a coffee shop might be told, “no, thanks” by one, “no more for now,” by another. She might be told, “I have plenty, thanks”, or even “I don’t like coffee.” But none of these responses sends her running to the lady’s room in tears because all her customers rejected her. And yet that is comparable to what happens to some brand new entrepreneurs. They take “No,” however it is said, too personally. Think of sharing your business as a sifting process. Like the waitress walking around with a coffeepot, we are merely searching for those who WOULD like to have what we have to offer. Accepting “No” is merely part of the process of finding those who say “Yes.”
You know, often the mere fear and anticipation of rejection will keep some new members at home. Fear of getting started is the primary reason for failure. It is an obvious but unspoken phenomenon. You might hide behind the need to learn more, or you want to understand the powerful program better. You figure if you don’t talk to anyone, you can’t be rejected – right? You also can’t build a business and make any money. You’ll go weeks or months doing this “busywork,” then decide this opportunity just doesn’t work.
The reason will probably be clear to everyone but you. The mere anticipation of rejection leads to non-activity, a certain road to failure. In traditional business, things may just happen, but in Life success comes to those who MAKE THINGS HAPPEN!
We’ve already talked about your immediate goals and your long-term goals. Let your goals be foremost in your mind. “See” them on a daily, hourly basis. Let your dreams and your determination carry you beyond the rejection rocket. Know that it is going to happen. Accept that it is going to happen. Make it your friend instead of your enemy. Know it will make you stronger. Know it will help you surround yourself only with people who want to change their lives. Know that it is these people who are going to help you achieve the financial independence you want for your life.
Be sure you make the numbers work for you. If you only send a few E-mails or hand out a couple Business Cards, the act of rejection by those few becomes bigger than life. If you contact a few dozen people each week, rejection is no problem because a bunch of them will always get involved. Remember this law of balance: increase the number of approaches and decrease the impact of rejection.
One final thought. Think about these people who are rejecting you and your business. Are they wildly successful? Do they have true financial independence? Are they living the kind of life you dream about? Then why would you really care what they think? Whatever it is they are doing sure isn’t working! File them away for future contact and move on! Don’t let them defeat you!! Show them they should have listened to you in the first place!!
One more final thought is to tell you to call someone you know who is also working to change their life. It might be your best friend; it might be someone else. When the rejection rocket has landed on your head and heart, and you’re wondering what in the world you’re doing, call someone.
Pinnacle Evolution is a new program developed for new and experienced entrepreneurs who want to truly succeed. We only deal with the truth and facts and if you can handle that, then you have a great shot at being and entrepreneur. If you would like more information on this program, then follow the link and call me.( 877-644-7216) I am here to help you.
Your Coach in Success
Marq Jeffrey
