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Hi Jayne,
It’s definitely important to do your “homework” before starting a business but it definitely needs to be followed up with action. It’s very draining to listen to someone who will not make a decision and will not take action. At some point you have to stop talking and start doing!
Stacy
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Hi Jayne,
Appropriate read! I was just having a conversation with a cousin in Poland who wanted to start an internet business and keeps asking questions after questions (quite analytical). She wants to know everything before she starts.
While I was gentle on her as usual, I made her realize that she will not know everything from the outside, she needs to get inside to get a feel of it.
So many indulge in analysis paralysis and really need to get cracking like you said…lol
Thanks
Tosin
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Hi Tosin, how true that so many indulge in analysis paralysis and end up talking themselves out of what might be the ‘one thing’ they needed to completely change life around.
I say… jump in … the waters great!
Jayne
Hey Jayne,
This is what I don’t understand… If people say they want to start a business and they call you for your input, are they really expecting this road to be easy? Are they really expecting it to cost hardly anything? Are they really expecting that there will be nothing to learn? It continues to surprise me because I’m not sure what these people really expect! This is a business for goodness sakes.
All the fear they have and all the questions they continue to throw at themselves are just excuses that are holding them back. If they really wanted to start a business they would heed your advice and jump right in. I would be pumped and excited to learn something new and be able to turn around and show my friends and family want I’ve accomplished. I mean seriously!
Great job Jayne in helping people know that if they want this bad enough then just do it. It’s only as hard as you make it. Trust me, we all started in the exact same place.
~Adrienne
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HI Adrienne… I know, I know… it’s just too bizarre that people would actually go through the steps of calling, emailing, etc… but just can’t get going.
It’s also bizarre that people don’t get serious about success… and put in the work.
I often only guess they are either lazy… or plain daft.
I always looked at this as an exciting experience too. Just goes to show you there are a variety of humans… and we certainly do not see things the same way.
Thanks Adrienne for stopping by.
Jayne
Agree.. If your into starting a business you should prepare yourself in all aspects. Starting a business was never easy, but where there is a will there is a way.
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I do believe you are right Brenda. I also think if you truly wish to make it happen… you can. You do have to start though. Solely thinking about it will not make it happen.
Jayne
Jayne,
You hit the nail on the head in saying:”It’s really the choice between staying stuck or taking a step in the direction of change!” We all get that choice! One of my all time favorite quotes from my friend in college(a bit on the dark humor side) was:”stick your hand out, if it comes back a bloody stump, it was a bad idea:)”
Great coach talk!
~Becca
LOL Becca… Thankfully I have not seen a bloody stump due to starting a business and don’t believe I shall! (here’s hoping!)
Jayne
This article is good to those who had a business online very useful for them..I know that when you are starting business there are some risk..
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Life can be full of Risk Francine. You could get hit by a car crossing the road. I think if you use your brain and give it your best shot… at least you’ll know you tried!
Jayne
Spot on Jayne. And it applies to everything in life, not only starting a business online.
Make sure you are 100% committed to whatever it is you want to achieve. If less, maybe you should think twice about it;-)
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Catarina, you are correct, it does apply to everything in life.
Thanks for stopping by.
Jayne
Hi Jayne,
I agree with you Jayne. You either pull your own weight or you don’t. If you don’t you become a burden to others. Some people don’t mind being a burden, some do. The ones who pull their own weight have the satisfaction that others never have. Hope you calmed down before you went home to your husband.
Lou
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LOL Lou. I was calm… I was just getting it off my chest!
I do believe we all have to pull our own weight… too many people have a feeling of entitlement and want everything to fall on their lap.
Thanks for stopping
Jayne
Hi Jayne,
People definitely need to get cracking if they want to start an online business. I have mentioned starting an online business to a couple of friends who are out of work. They gave me excuses of why they couldn’t go something like this. As you pointed out, in some cases, it doesn’t even require a lot of money to start an online business. So those who say they can’t do it, really don’t want to do it, and don’t want to change their circumstances. It’s funny how they have time to play games on Facebook, but don’t have any time to change their financial status.
I don’t care what the statistics are for having success with an online business. I will never quit my business, no matter how hard it is, or how long it takes. Quitting is simply not an option!
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Glad to hear it Jamella. Quitting is the only guarantee for failure.
I believe the excuse makers don’t want ‘it’ badly enough.
Thanks for your great comment as always.
Jayne
Great post Jayne,
Sometimes you just gotta let it out with some real passion and inspiration for others. You made some good points here. I think it just takes what it takes for people to get serious about their life and their goals. The best we can do is to lead by example. Clearly, you’re a good example.
It’s a process too, we all have our own strengths and weaknesses and always something more to learn and improve on. It’s more about the journey than the destination. Still, the ONLY thing that matters once we have a goal in mind is DAILY ACTION… The type of action that will bring RESULTS.
~ Ragnar
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Thanks Ragnar for your encouraging comment. We do have to lead by example… but still many people who could follow… don’t.
Thats what drives me nut bar.
We do have our own strengths and weaknesses but getting started with strengthen the weaknesses. There is no other way around it.
I of course do agree with daily action.
Thanks so much for leaving a great comment.
Jayne
Hey Jayne
Excellent Post!
I remember when I first starting out my online business, it was a struggle, I listen to a lot of training, listen to my mentor and implement on what I’ve been learn !
You’re right success doesn’t come over night, but it will come.
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Hi Easther, I have seen you grow in leaps and bounds. Certainly you are a fine example at getting going… as well as consistency.
Lovely to see you
Jayne
I had a huge issue last year where it took me months to start my new blog and you hit the nail on the head when you said “You don’t have to get it right, you just have to get it going…”
That was my whole reason for not starting sooner; I somehow wanted things to be just right – not accounting for the natural learning curve. tsk, tsk, tsk and shame on me.
It’s all good. I’m up and running well now and happy
I wish I had your coach at the time to slap me upside the head and tell me to go NOW!
~Kesha
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Hello lovely Kesha. Often we want things to be perfect… but perfect never arrives. We have to jump in and make things perfect… otherwise we wait for ever.
Lovely to see you
Jayne
Not getting to it is basically self sabotage. You’re knocking yourself down before you even get started.
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Lea, you said it perfectly. You are indeed knocking yourself down before you get going.
Lovely to meet you. Thanks so much for your comment.
Jayne
I am at war, at least within my mind. Every day is a battle to get up and get “crackin.” At this point in my life, the last thing I want to do is sleep. I feel like I have already slept too much of my life away. Sometimes, I feel strong and sometimes, I feel weak.
I might be different, but I feel like life is too short. Time goes by fast and I want to use all the time I have.
We have beautiful dreams, but what good does dreaming do us? We can sleep our life away or we can put ten toes down and turn our dreams into reality.
I only have one life and not two, three, or even four. That means I only have one chance to turn my dreams into reality and I realize that. With that being said, I am going to fight and keep pushing forward until my last breath. There is a fire burning in my heart!
Thanks for the uplifting post. I loved reading it!
God bless,
William Veasley
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Hi William, I agree, we do only live once… and we should make the best of it.
It’s not always easy … at all, but it’s about putting one foot in front of the other and keeping going.
On cavaet is … that we must ‘truck on’ purposefully… floundering doesn’t make good use of our time… so that’s always something to keep in mind.
I would suggest however, getting your sleep, so you feel fresh and not weak as you say. A good clear head will steer you in the right direction much better than a fuzzy one… and I know that’s a fact!
Jayne
For those want to start business online, should really read this one. I agree that when starting a business you should ready yourself on all the possibilities to happen. And starting a business is taking risks.
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