If It Is To Be It Is Up To Me

I first came across the title “saying” several years ago and not only is it poignant, it is also incredibly easy to remember when you come across frustrating moments in life and realise that unless you are being literally spoon fed your way through life’s ups and downs, then it is also FRANKLY TRUE.

I have for the last month been looking at what I have termed “Residual Income Opportunities” and although they are clearly diverse, vibrant and successful for many people within the businesses themselves; I am left with another piece of the puzzle. It seems that people who may choose or be drawn to participate in this type of business are drawn quite naturally to the income potential of the “leaders” and in most cases the leaders are extremely enigmatic characters and really want you to succeed too which in itself is also highly attractive.

The Multi Level Marketing companies in the main I have looked at, and of course dabbled with in the past usually provide unique, high quality products and services ready for you to sell as a retail item and this is one part of the business model. The other part of the business model is that of building a team referred to as a downline and inviting and showing others to do the same. This is of course an excellent way to duplicate your efforts and help others to do the same.

In all cases, straight from the outset you are told, this is not a get rich quick scheme, but if you put you learn about the products, how to market them ( materials and training supplied ) , how to “perfect your pitch” to gather interest from other people looking for an exciting home business opportunity themselves, plus around 2-5 years spent building your down line and home based business, you will achieve financial freedom. Please note I am aware I have simplified the system for this post, and I am fully aware that everything the successful people in these businesses explain is usually 100% true and is exactly what they did to achieve their own status.

Here is my question though, at this point I have been building my own online business to the point where I have to seriously question why I should NOT spend the same amount of time, effort, learning and marketing my own business to stronger, deeper levels as opposed to starting an MLM business that I know nothing about at this stage. I would question what you simply COULDN’T achieve YOURSELF given 2 – 5 years spent learning and taking action of the right kind.

It would not only provide me with a duplication model of my own in the future but I suspect the learning curve would be of greater value in the longer term. ( My company is not called Control Freak Ltd for nothing.) So in terms of investing my time and efforts, I simply have to return to the title post of If It Is To Be It Is Up To Me.