Develop your plan, quickly!

All the newspapers scream that another company has laid off thousands of workers. You never thought it could happen, but suddenly, there you are--one of those thousands.

Your first impulse: panic. What will happen now? To your family, your future? Maybe youre angry, or even relieved. Whatever your reaction, its perfectly natural to be unsettled. We like to believe we have control over our lives, and when that control is taken away, were uncertain and insecure. But if youve ever dreamed of running your own business, now is the time to take control and do it. Here are four steps to prime you for a business of your own:

Turn rejection into motivation. Did your former employers appreciate your talents and work ethic? Probably not. Dont stew in anger or self-pity. Show them what youre made of. Once, in an important meeting, I announced Id sell 100,000 volume in one year. Someone let out a short, high pitched laugh. That laugh echoed in my mind every time I picked up the phone. The larger the company I was trying to sell to, the louder the laugh would resonate, and the harder Id try to make the sale. I sold 100,000 volume in eight months.

Embrace change. The secret of change is to focus on the new path, not on the comfort of a worn trail. The new path is often where youll find the most fertile ground. Of course, you can expect to encounter adversity, but, as the Roman philosopher Seneca said, "Adversity introduces a man to himself." Instead of thinking about all youve lost, focus on the possibilities ahead.

Design your life. Success is the ability to design the life you want to live. Nows your chance to do something youre passionate about. What do you care about more than anything else? What would make you look forward to going to work each day? What is it that makes you tick at your core? What is your Core Desire that will cause your conquering force to kick into action? A passionate love of your product or service will drive you on your new path.

Develop a strategy. Having a clear purpose, setting realistic goals and thinking strategically can help you get past even the greatest adversity in the battle for success. Use the tools available to you in your search for your new found life plan. Find your happiness and your inner core desire will guide you to the right plan of action. Find a mentor who shares in your desire to achieve your goals. Although everyone?s goals are different, find the avenue to you to achieve your core desire. The most lucrative business plans available in today?s economy is in the Network Marketing arena.

Home Business Networking: What is a Business involved in Network Marketing? If operated and mentored efficiently, Network Marketing is the most lucrative and the only form of business, which will offer an endless supply of marketing tools, the product(s), and the teachings for the formula of success. We all network each day, why not get paid for the same effort?

About the Author

Debi Hambo, EA, CFP, is the editor & business owner of Quail Oaks Enterprises. She has 25 years experience as a small business consultant. She can be reached at 254.386.5766 or.

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