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Being Successful in Spite of Others
Copyright 2005 Craig Friesen
My mother thinks I am lazy. I confess that I have stopped
listening to her. Just because I do not enjoy ten hour days
at the office and would rather spend more time at home with
my two boys and lovely wife does not mean I am lazy. I
simply have a different perspective about work and earning
a living.
My mother's reaction to me telling her I have an online
business has taught me some things which I gladly share
with anyone who has a moment to listen.
First, as difficult as it may seem sometimes, surround
yourself with positive thinkers. I know my parents mean
well, but there are better ways of expressing concern than
saying something like, "why don't you
start a real business?" If this means that you share
details of what you are doing very sparingly than do so.
Think up some succinct but brief responses to friends and
family who ask about "the online thing you are doing" when
you know they do not really want to know. Do not waste your
energy trying to explain to people who really do not want
to understand. Let them know if they are serious about
learning more you
would gladly send them some information.
Secondly, appreciate the freedom you have to own and
operate an online business. The opportunities are much more
expensive offline because of all the potential cost
overheads that must be faced. With an online business your
expenses could be as minute as the cost of a
computer (even leased at $50 per month) plus Internet
access. Besides, if I do not want my mother to know that I
have an online business I do not need to tell her.
There is no store lease or inventory to give me away. I can
do everything late at night or early in the morning. I can
even call in sick from my "day job" to get my web site back
up with no one but those I live with any wiser. In fact, it
is precisely this freedom that draws many of us to a home
based business online, right?
Lastly, and some what of a counter point to #1 above, if
what you are doing is enjoyable and worthwhile, then there
is no need to apologize for it. In fact, your excitement
about what you do can change others' negativity into
something beneficial. This is a lesson in independence and
self-confidence. While it is certainly important to have
support and accountability with people you trust, this does
not have to mean success comes only when they approve.
Sometimes people just do not understand. Not everyone lives
with computers the way you do. For many, business will
always mean four walls and a sign outside. Your confidence
and pride in what you are doing will help others to believe
in you and possibly want to join you.
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Craig Friesen is a freelance writer and operates several
online ventures in the home business industry. Subscribe to
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