Sounds simple enough. And yet why is it that so many people just talk the talk but aren’t willing to follow through with actions to achieve their dreams? Is it because they are scared of the unknown? Or is it because they just like the idea of being successful? Maybe they just aren’t motivated enough to go and get what they want.

It could be all those things. But I really think it comes down to what type of person you are. For me, working hard and being motivated wasn’t an option. You see, times were bad and after my family went through the Asian financial crisis of 1997, all I could think about back then was “please let me graduate”. Miraculously, we got through it. I got to shake our Dean’s hand and throw my graduation cap into the air. And from there, the opportunities were limitless! I promised myself that I would never put myself or my family in that position again. And I would do whatever it took to be successful.

So – I got a degree in Finance. “Get close to the money. Understand it, and you will be wealthy”. That’s what my Dad told me. He was right. I became a financial consultant and did very well. All I wanted to do from then on was go corporate. Work my way up the corporate ladder. Earn a nice cushy salary. And lap up the benefits. That was my life for a few years. Then the inevitable happened. And those of you in corporate jobs or have been in the past can relate to this.

The long hours did its toll on me. The 6 day weeks – were they worth it? The suits looked great at the start, but lost their sheen after a while. The politics were doing my head in. And the monotony of the job was killing me. I had to get out. And I had to get out fast! But is there life after going corporate? I didn’t think so at the start, but boy was I so wrong! Funnily enough, it was my Dad who introduced me to the world of Network Marketing as well. I guess your parents do know what they are talking about!

I have to admit that it was a little scary at the start. Should I leave the corporate world? Am I being silly for making such a huge change? I didn’t even know anything about this industry to begin with. Could it help me to be just as or even more successful? As I found out, definitely! But I did my research. I put in the time and learned as much as I could about it. And it paid off. I took that educated leap of faith and changed lines completely. I have never been happier.

Now, I have a friend who is also in a corporate job, and he does really well for himself. But he has so much potential and could do so much more. He would make a killing in this industry. And he keeps telling me he wants to be making tons of money. But he’s comfortable. He likes the safety. He likes the benefits. He likes the stability and doesn’t want to rock the boat.

Now I’m not saying that this is for everyone. A lot of people are perfectly comfortable with where they are. And that’s fine. But for those of you who want more. Who want to live the lifestyle. Who know you are capable of being hugely successful. Rock the boat! Take the plunge. Don’t hold back and don’t be afraid of the unknown. Do what it takes to get you to where you want to be. Stop talking about it and just do. Because until you do something about it, it’s exactly that. Talk.

Something to think about.

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