After taking several years off from the MLM or Network Marketing industry, I’ve recently found a product that I love and decided to re-enter this nebulous industry. This time with a renewed interest in building a group primarily online.  There is a learning curve, which takes a little time to climb, but the rewards are definitely worth the effort!

One of my previous posts identifies how marketing online and offline are similar.  The methods are different but the rules are basically the same.  Since, you can’t completely ignore your local market, I thought I’d pass along a saying I heard a long time ago. “The pain of regret is worse than the fear of failure.” I’m not exactly sure that is a quote, but the message is definitely there.

Several years ago, I let a “friend” talk me out of pursuing an opportunity that I really liked. Well, several months later this same “friend” recruited me into the same opportunity that they talked me out of earlier. Because of the marketing plan in that company, my decision to be recruited by him instead of recruiting him cost me a rather large fortune.  Now, I want to make sure you know that I am not angry about that situation, but I’ve tried to learn from it.

Just tonight, I listened in on a conference call from one of my up-line partners and one of the presenters is (was) on my list. In fact, his business rents a building from my company. I just haven’t gotten around to talk with him yet. Again, not angry, but it makes you want to give yourself a swift kick for not being as active as you know you should.

Whether you are a seasoned veteran or a newcomer to this business, always remember this, “the pain of regret is worse than the fear of failure.” Don’t regret that you didn’t make that call. Don’t regret that you forgot to send that e-mail or write that blog post. Don’t regret that you let that big opportunity pass you by. Take your fear of rejection and toss it out. Take action instead of sitting on the sidelines. Whether you earn one dollar or a million, at least you will not have to face the “pain of regret” by not taking ACTION!

Michael

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