The thing is I got to thinking the other day about how life has a funny way of working out. Many times we fail miserably at things only to find something much better suited to our talents further into our life’s journey.

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The truth is that when we fail we are forced to look within. My first MLM experience was a harsh one. In many ways I loved it and I did have some success – just not the long term residual type that I was after.

I did however learn some skills that I probably would not be able to develop under easier circumstances. When your back is up against the wall you may find that you become more daring and creative.

Failure therefore is a mixed blessing. I know some guys who have joined MLMs and made it to the top very quickly. There are a few of those inspiring success stories in our industry and I love to hear them.

On the other hand I bet it must be very difficult for those lucky few to relate to the pain and frustration of the MLM masses who take soooooooooo long to reach the top, if indeed they ever do.

Relate-ability is a huge thing in a people business such as this. We often say, ‘well if he can do it, I can do it.’ If you have really been through it and you have a story, even if it isn’t a diamond one just yet, you may find you have more to give those getting started, than the guys at the very top.

If you’ve been round the block a few times, have been in several MLMs and not made it to the degree that you aspire then this just may be the best thing that ever happened to you.

How so? Well you have something to measure your success, your MLM company, your team, your activity against don’t you?

You’re not an MLM virgin who thinks that because the company website says so your products are the only good ones in the world! You have come of age and you have developed respect for other companies and leaders in the Network Marketing industry.

When I was in my first company I thought there was no other company that could match it! I was so starry eyed and naïve it is quite amazing when I look back.

Knowing what is out there will help you to become a significant force in the industry, not just in your company.

For instance, if I had been making $20k per month in my first MLM in my first couple of years it would have been unlikely that I would have felt compelled to search for what in my opinion, is a much better opportunity for me and my team members today.

Okay so who wouldn’t want to earn that kind of money quickly and become an MLM Rockstar?

Most would want to but if the business wasn’t meeting your expectations in other ways and you felt perhaps that your success was at the expense of others in your team, instead of as a result of their success, you might feel different.

But it would be harder to make the break wouldn’t it?

It is also unlikely that I would have pushed myself to research the industry and to learn other ways of doing things such as working with online attraction marketing and the different skill set that entails, if I hadn’t have experienced dissatisfaction using other methods.

If I hadn’t done thousands of flyers in the rain, stood in shopping precincts surveying people, driven around the county doing one on one presentations and product demonstrations, and fallen flat on my face so many times, I don’t think I would have the compassion that I have now for those in the business who work so hard to make their dreams come true.

It is a challenging and tough journey for most in MLM. The drama and the excitement are difficult to match in other business arenas though and I wouldn’t change it for the world.

So when you’re feeling a little down that you didn’t make diamond yet just remember these things:

• Your story is unique and will inspire people to keep on going towards their dreams.
• When you leave something behind no matter how painful, you create a vacuum that will be filled by something better if you let it.
• Randy Gage, MLM Legend, didn’t make any money in his first 5 years in MLM.
• Mike Dillard, of Magnetic Sponsoring, didn’t either (and was fearful of making phone calls to his prospects!)
• Failure whilst not to be dwelt on is a trigger for looking within and deciding that you will improve your skill set and find the right vehicle and business building methods for you.

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Wishing you exciting and inspiring MLM success in 2009!