Under the Cosmic Willow: May 2008

I was going through some of my piled up stuff the other day and came across one of the old training seminars I used to put on, it was based on WESS ROBERTS great book "The Leadership Secrets of Attila The Hun". Feeling the need to procrastinate (I really didn't want to sort and chuck my junk that day, more important things to do, besides I was comfortable sleeping on half a bed) I sat down and read the training outline I forgot even existed. Half a pack of cigarettes and 3 beers later it struck me, this guy from the 5th Century actually had the knowledge and a plan for running a successful Internet Home Based Business! The creative juices started flowing (maybe it was the beer) and I thought it would be fun to put together a multi part blog on Attila's uncanny insight.
Without further ado, Attila (schooled by the Romans and extremely intelligent for his time) shares his "success secrets".

"You,ve Got to Want to Be in Charge"
You must remember that success in your office will depend largely upon your sustained willingness to work hard. Sweat rules over inspiration.

Let's face it, we were all inspired by something/someone, had a great idea or came across an opportunity we couldn't pass up. The result was some sort of business, a way we could earn a living on our own, make our own rules. Success and the profits we seek do not come easy, IT IS HARD WORK, the more hours and sweat we put into our venture will do nothing less than bring success.

On goals
Superficial goals lead to superficial results.

Goal setting is one of the most important chores (hard work) we need to address and on a daily basis. Be realistic not idealistic when setting your goals, put them in an order that makes sense to you, be definitive in your process.

Advice and Counsel
A chieftain who asks the wrong questions always hears the wrong answers.

You're in charge, pinpoint the problem, research the subject, then formulate your questions and go to the proper sources for your answer. To take it a step further, ask your question 3 times consecutively - you will get the right answer!

On Problem Solving
Huns should focus on opportunities, not problems.

You can waste an unbelievable amount of time focusing on problems. We already set up our goals, let's stay on track, I guarantee you'll be surprised how few problems will arise. Besides, it's the opportunities that makes a business successful!

On Training
Adequate training of Huns is essential to war and cannot be disregarded in peacetime.

Be better than adequate, strive to learn something new everyday! Seek out the masters of your business niche, they've been there before! Training and knowledge produce profits! If your looking to succeed and profit in your business, I highly recommend these two websites, Empowerism and Success University.

Wishing all of you Great Success,

---Scott

RescueLane and VanillaTurkey the Home Business Resource Sites

I was hoping to do this a lot sooner than today, but priority items were a little more demanding than expected!
While searching for advice and answers to my questions I came across the article below at ArticleCity.com (your one-stop source for free articles); it really hit home, this was exactly what I was going through during my self debate about starting a Home Based Business !
Have a read, I'm sure we've all been here one time or another!

---Internet And Business Online And Stage Fright by: Scott Lindsay---

If you’re a person who hates to even think about getting up on stage and performing for an audience then you may have some understanding of what it is like for some to consider starting their own online business.
For many people who experience stage fright there are two dynamics at work. The first is a feeling that they would love to be able to perform. In fact some might even believe they have everything it takes to be a great performer. The second is that they are fully convinced they would freeze on stage and not be able to perform. The potential embarrassment keeps them sidelined.
The idea of business ownership is very similar. If you visit enough brick and mortar stores you can begin to identify individuals who are gifted in multiple areas. They would be prime candidates for business ownership, but in may cases they would never seriously consider the idea although they may be equally certain they could make a business successful.
In most cases this dynamic may be attributed to the fact that the individual has never owned a business previously and may be uncertain that their present skills are enough to develop a business.
It may also have to do with a constantly shifting future timeline. For instance an individual may have a date of five years fixed in their mind to begin their own business, but that date is constantly on fast forward and the business idea never seems to be developed.
This process can be a bit like agreeing to play a part in a locally produced musical. You attend all the rehearsals and memorize your lines. You learn the music and are outfitted with a costume. However, after the dress rehearsal you go home and never return for the actual performance.
In the case of developing an online business a prospective owner can look at the potential of site development, hosting packages, product availability and a myriad of other issues and then just when family and friends think the business will launch the entire thought process stops and the business idea is simply referred to as “the business I could have started.”
It really is a bold step to develop a business. You are assuming a variety of risks and rewards and you are placing a dream on a pedestal for all to see. What happens if no one likes your business idea? What will you think if the idea is ridiculed at some point? Wouldn’t it be easier to just forget about it?
There are countless potential business owners who have shelved great ideas because they have developed a case of ‘stage fright’. They would like to own a business of their own, but they find more comfort in the idea that playing it safe (and out of the spotlight) may be the only option they could handle.
Stage fright comes when anyone has to perform in a setting they are not comfortable with, but the great performers always find a way to ensure that the show will ‘go on’.
You can be one of the great performers you just need to find the right stage and then confidently work through your performance.

About The Author
Scott Lindsay is a web developer and entrepreneur. Make your own website in just 5 minutes with HighPowerSites at: HighPowerSites.Com or Build A Website at: BuildaGreatSite.Com. Start your own ebook business with BooksWealth at: http://www.bookswealth.com/

All I can say now (finally after months of consideration & hesitation) is, The "Stage Fright" gleefully came to an end!

I spent at lot of time researching how I could reach my personal goal, the #1 on my list of lists "Not To Go Out of this World Working for Anyone but Myself!" and now this goal is reality! Here's how it all started (enough talk for today-check these links out and check the outcome).