One of the primary reasons for this is that people get frustrated and do not allow themselves enough time to succeed. In the early going, one of the most difficult things about developing a new business from home is dealing with the emotional roller coaster that can result from the highs and lows that you will experience.



Once you have thoroughly researched your particular business from home opportunity, you really need to be focused on persistence and realize that any real business opportunity will not just automatically become successful in a matter of days or weeks. You should be prepared to give it your best sustained effort for up to a year before you will see any substantial progress and begin to see some good income.

When working at a home business; a person can, at times, experience a feeling of isolation which is probably brought on by the lack of interaction and gossip at the water cooler at your regular job.

There can also be periods of doubt in the early going. Gee, did I pick the right business opportunity? Am I doing the right things to develop my business? When will I start making a profit?, and on and on and on. You should realize that you have to send money ahead if you are going to be financially secure later in life. In other words, you are going to have to invest a little money into your business if you want to reach your dream.

Highs and lows is something that I encountered a great deal when I first started my Christian business from home. I was one of those who expected results in just a couple weeks or months. I got so frustrated I finally decided to contact my up-line sponsor to see if I could get any pointers to lead me in the right direction.

The first thing she told me was to realize that my feelings and frustrations were very normal. She told me to stay focused and not to give up for it took her up to a year to see any satisfying results.

She did let me in on a little secret which turned her business around dramatically. She told me about a site which offers exceptional mentoring. I checked out the site and, as recommended, I read the book Multiple Streams of Income by bestselling author, Robert Allen.

This book and the great mentoring program I am using has made a great impact on me in a relatively short period of time. It has energized me to the point that I know I will not lose my dream as long as I stay focused and dont give up.

I often remember the following chronology, which I have posted in my office, describing the life of a man who had plenty of excuses for giving up: He failed in business in 1831, Defeated for Legislature in 1832, Failed again in business in 1832, Defeated for Speaker in 1838, Defeated for Elector in 1840, Defeated for Congress in 1843 and 1848, Defeated for Senate in 1855, Defeated for Vice President in 1856, Defeated for Senate again in 1858. But this man never quit. In 1860, he was elected the 16th President of the United States. He was, of course, Abraham Lincoln.

Hang in there and just keep focused on your goals. If you have chosen a viable home business opportunity (one that has been around for awhile and some other people are having success) you will achieve success, but it takes time and there will be ups and downs along the way.

Remember - When you make a definite decision, act upon it immediately. Do not hesitate. You will never get to second base with one foot still on first. Fear and faith can not live together in the same mind.