Napoleon Hill said, "There is one quality which one must possess to win, and that is definiteness of purpose, the knowledge of what one wants, and a burning desire to possess it."

Do you have that definiteness of purpose and the burning desire? I would argue most of us suffer from dream-a-thopia. We think we have a goal, but it is really just a dream, a wish, and one which we cannot really see ourselves achieving.

Most work from home schemes are centered on playing to that dream. As your subconscious interprets the headlines of these biz op ads, what clicks in your emotions is... "wow they're going to build my network for me, or only 3 hours of effort a week and I'll make $2000 a month, or I'll be driving my new Mercedes by the end of the month." The emotional impact is all tied to the "free money" style of offer.  Why do most business start-ups fail, there are all the rational reasons, insufficient financing, lack of business skills, bad choices in location and offerings, and the list goes on and on...

But really most failures can be laid at the feet of an irrational decision made on the back of an irresistible offer.
 

I just started using twitter a week ago. It is a fascinating microcosm of what is going on in the world. Since I don't just sit on twitter and watch things get posted, I am always picking up pieces of conversations. Answers to questions that are five or ten posts down the list. But it is always interesting.

So why should you follow-me? twitter.com/philmeyers

Reason 1
I am in the middle of some massive projects and I post what is happening on twitter. So if you want to be among the first to know about a coming revolution you should follow me.

Reason 2
I post thoughts from books I just finished, and I read over 100 books a year.

Reason 3
My wife and I are owned by 5 cats. That gives us a lot of fun things to talk about.

I hope to see you on Twitter...

Phil

Attitude.

When my last company and I parted ways, there was no acrimony or any problems, I am still in contact with my old boss and the owners. But still walking away from what you'd think of as a "secure" job and into the harsh light of not being sure what comes next , I admit, was a bit daunting.

Still, on the way home that day (a nice 35 minute drive) I remember thinking, "FREE AT LAST, FREE AT LAST, THANK GOD IN HEAVEN, I'M FREE AT LAST!"

The news we've been hammered with over the last few months, brought this memory to mind. We see more and more people being downsized, retirees whose 401Ks are now barely 201Ks and need to supplement their income, growing ranks of people dissatisfied with the corporate life style. As more members of the baby boomer generation approach "retirement age" it is time to really think about starting over at 50.

You see I had been operating as a Chicken Entrepreneur... I wanted to start my own business, I was already working part time in my own business, I was tired of making other people richer but really afraid to take that first step. Well with the first step taken for me, I took charge of my future with both hands and launched my business.

I've been in some very high stress jobs in my career but launching a business carries more responsibility, more stress and requires more work than any "job" I've ever had. Although it isn't easy the experience has been incredible. The people I've met and worked with have all been great. Now, after the last 9 months, I really don't think I could ever go back to being an employee.  I set my own schedule, typically 10-12 hours long, with the work week running 7-9 days in length. So yes I've worked harder these last 9 months than ever before, I'm having more fun and loving every minute of it. How many of you can say the same thing?

Another thing to keep in mind, and a trap that is easy to fall into is getting clients and working as a consultant. Clients often pay the bills but, they take a lot of time. What I wound up doing was creating a JOB for myself. The money was good but it wasn't a business.

Keep your eye on the ball and reach for your goals.