you're going to have to adopt new marketing techniques...maybe even some you're doubtful of.

The relative who pulled my name back then didn't realize he taught me an important lesson. And, that lesson is "if it's going to happen it's up to me." Since then I've tried to apply this truth to many aspects of my life. Even though the results are not perfect, I have the opportunity to learn from the experience which helps me do better the next time.

So, don't wait for Santa Claus. Start implementing your ideas and begin using the marketing information you've learned

Here's a comical story to illustrate an important point you will need to understand if you want to build a viable business.

One Christmas, several years ago, my family and I decided to pull names. We wrote down three items we wanted ranging in preference on small pieces of paper. The paper was then folded and placed in a box. We each took turns pulling a piece of paper from the box. Each of us would be responsible for buying one really nice gift for one individual.

Christmas Day rolled around and I eagerly looked forward to receiving one of my choices. I watched everyone unwrap their gifts: perfume, a 14K gold chain, wool tams.

Then it was my turn. I hurriedly unwrapped the gift placed in my hand. My stomach dropped. It was a 2-lb box of chocolate candy and a knick knack! I needed a box of candy like I needed a hole in my head so needless to say this wasn't one of my choices. I was extremely disappointed.

I ate one or two pieces of the candy and ended up taking the rest to work. The knick knack? I don't remember what happened to it.

Now, I know what you're thinking. It's the thought that counts. I agree to a certain point. There is some appreciation I should have felt. After all, I could have ended up with nothing. (Thank goodness for my grandmother. She gave all her granddaughters beautiful blankets that year [the boys got blankets the next year] which made me feel much better.. But after thinking about what happened I made a decision. I would not longer wait for someone else to make Christmas special. Each year, I treat myself to something meaningful.

Now, you're probably wondering what all this has to do with building a business. Everything. Why? There are many people who have the same attitude towards making money online I had all those years ago. They are waiting for someone to drop something in their lap that will cause the money to come pouring in. That's like waiting for Santa Claus to come down the chimney with all your heart's desire.

Do you fit this category? If you do you already know Santa Claus is not coming. The truth is you're going to have to invest time and money in your business even during periods when nothing is happening.

If you already have a venture underway and are looking for better results, you're going to have to adopt new marketing techniques...maybe even some you're doubtful of.

The relative who pulled my name back then didn't realize he taught me an important lesson. And, that lesson is "if it's going to happen it's up to me." Since then I've tried to apply this truth to many aspects of my life. Even though the results are not perfect, I have the opportunity to learn from the experience which helps me do better the next time.

So, don't wait for Santa Claus. Start implementing your ideas and begin using the marketing information you've learned

ed everyone unwrap their gifts: perfume, a 14K gold chain, wool tams.

Then it was my turn. I hurriedly unwrapped the gift placed in my hand. My stomach dropped. It was a 2-lb box of chocolate candy and a knick knack! I needed a box of candy like I needed a hole in my head so needless to say this wasn't one of my choices. I was extremely disappointed.

I ate one or two pieces of the candy and ended up taking the rest to work. The knick knack? I don't remember what happened to it.

Now, I know what you're thinking. It's the thought that counts. I agree to a certain point. There is some appreciation I should have felt. After all, I could have ended up with nothing. (Thank goodness for my grandmother. She gave all her granddaughters beautiful blankets that year [the boys got blankets the next year] which made me feel much better.. But after thinking about what happened I made a decision. I would not longer wait for someone else to make Christmas special. Each year, I treat myself to something meaningful.

Now, you're probably wondering what all this has to do with building a business. Everything. Why? There are many people who have the same attitude towards making money online I had all those years ago. They are waiting for someone to drop something in their lap that will cause the money to come pouring in. That's like waiting for Santa Claus to come down the chimney with all your heart's desire.

Do you fit this category? If you do you already know Santa Claus is not coming. The truth is you're going to have to invest time and money in your business even during periods when nothing is happening.

If you already have a venture underway and are looking for better results, you're going to have to adopt new marketing techniques...maybe even some you're doubtful of.

The relative who pulled my name back then didn't realize he taught me an important lesson. And, that lesson is "if it's going to happen it's up to me." Since then I've tried to apply this truth to many aspects of my life. Even though the results are not perfect, I have the opportunity to learn from the experience which helps me do better the next time.

So, don't wait for Santa Claus. Start implementing your ideas and begin using the marketing information you've learned

a certain point. There is some appreciation I should have felt. After all, I could have ended up with nothing. (Thank goodness for my grandmother. She gave all her granddaughters beautiful blankets that year [the boys got blankets the next year] which made me feel much better.. But after thinking about what happened I made a decision. I would not longer wait for someone else to make Christmas special. Each year, I treat myself to something meaningful.

Now, you're probably wondering what all this has to do with building a business. Everything. Why? There are many people who have the same attitude towards making money online I had all those years ago. They are waiting for someone to drop something in their lap that will cause the money to come pouring in. That's like waiting for Santa Claus to come down the chimney with all your heart's desire.

Do you fit this category? If you do you already know Santa Claus is not coming. The truth is you're going to have to invest time and money in your business even during periods when nothing is happening.

If you already have a venture underway and are looking for better results, you're going to have to adopt new marketing techniques...maybe even some you're doubtful of.

The relative who pulled my name back then didn't realize he taught me an important lesson. And, that lesson is "if it's going to happen it's up to me." Since then I've tried to apply this truth to many aspects of my life. Even though the results are not perfect, I have the opportunity to learn from the experience which helps me do better the next time.

So, don't wait for Santa Claus. Start implementing your ideas and begin using the marketing information you've learned

any people who have the same attitude towards making money online I had all those years ago. They are waiting for someone to drop something in their lap that will cause the money to come pouring in. That's like waiting for Santa Claus to come down the chimney with all your heart's desire.

Do you fit this category? If you do you already know Santa Claus is not coming. The truth is you're going to have to invest time and money in your business even during periods when nothing is happening.

If you already have a venture underway and are looking for better results, you're going to have to adopt new marketing techniques...maybe even some you're doubtful of.

The relative who pulled my name back then didn't realize he taught me an important lesson. And, that lesson is "if it's going to happen it's up to me." Since then I've tried to apply this truth to many aspects of my life. Even though the results are not perfect, I have the opportunity to learn from the experience which helps me do better the next time.

So, don't wait for Santa Claus. Start implementing your ideas and begin using the marketing information you've learned

you're going to have to adopt new marketing techniques...maybe even some you're doubtful of.

The relative who pulled my name back then didn't realize he taught me an important lesson. And, that lesson is "if it's going to happen it's up to me." Since then I've tried to apply this truth to many aspects of my life. Even though the results are not perfect, I have the opportunity to learn from the experience which helps me do better the next time.

So, don't wait for Santa Claus. Start implementing your ideas and begin using the marketing information you've learned.