Lifestyle Substantial Income

Remember the tree in my backyard? I opened my eyes this morning from a good night’s sleep and the first thing I saw was that tree. The fall colors are coming on strong, the sun is shining and it looks like it’s going to be a beautiful day.

Life is good. What am I going to do today? I say to myself, “Self, since it’s such a gorgeous day why don’t you get up, make coffee and breakfast and then dig out the Harley (ah, the rumble of the 103” stroker motor is music to my ears) and go for a ride? You don’t have many days left before winter is here.”

Naturally, I think that’s a great idea.

I’ve ridden motorcycles ever since I was old enough to get a license. In fact, I had a motorcycle before I had a car. Riding has always been passion of mine. I like the wind in my face and the smell of freshly mowed hay or newly worked soil. I don’t mind the odd bug in my mouth, because riding a motorcycle is like life: You have to take the good with the bad. The secret is to maximize the good things by being brave and going for the ride. Bugs and the odd pig farm or livestock yard can be annoying or smelly but it can be fun, too. When you go by one it’s an excuse to roll on the throttle and listen to the pipes bark for a bit.

I called up my youngest brother today and he’s into going for a ride. He said that he’ll phone a couple more friends to see if they’re up for it, too. I like to share my good times. Ever since I started up my business to make money at home, I get to do more of what I want, when I want. I got brave - I went for the ride.

Like I said, life is good. How’s your life?

To succeed, you need goals. Sounds simple, doesn’t it? The truth is that you need to set goals based on more than dollars and cents. Think about your lifestyle and how you’ll use a new income stream to change it. Without concrete dreams about how you’ll live, wealth is just a number with a dollar sign — and who really gets inspired by numbers?

I like to divide goals into three categories: Needs, Wants and Transformations. When you learn to clearly identify your goals in each of these categories it supercharges your resolve. You’re ready to take the first step to a substantial income because you know what it’s for. After that, working is easy; you’ve acquired clear standards for personal success. Let’s explore these categories.

Needs

Put a fancy car (in my case, a motorcycle) and tropical vacations on the backburner for now (Don’t worry, we’ll get back to them) and think about what you really need. Do you need to get out of debt? Pay for your kids’ educations? Cover medical bills? Make a list and write these needs down. Don’t forget to include psychological needs. Are you suffocating under a bad boss? Escaping him is a need, too.

Wants

Your next list consists of everything you want. (Remember how I said we’d get back to fancy cars and tropical vacations? Here we go . . .) Your wants include everything you’ve always wanted to do, but lacked the money to try. For this list, go back to the past and think about your idle dreams. Once you resolve to succeed, a new income stream puts these fantasies in your grasp.

Transformations

I think Transformations is the most important category of all. Not only will it help you change your life, but it provides the most powerful motivations of all. This is where you indulge new dreams and go beyond the things you’ve always wanted. These aspirations reach to the core of your lifestyle and well being. Working your own hours is a transformation. Maybe you’ll decide to become an expert golfer or go back to school. Let your imagination run wild — it’ll reward you with motivation.

Once you’ve set these goals, attaining them is simple if you have a plan. I have some ideas to share in that department. Contact me – we’ll get started!

Every once and a while it’s important to stop thinking in terms of the practical aspects of self-employment and focus on what a substantial opportunity means to your lifestyle. Do this to motivate yourself and set income goals. When you start a home-based business your income goals are completely up to you, so you should give some thought as to what kind of lifestyle you want to lead.

Let’s break down your lifestyle into three target areas. Think about what they mean to you.

Freedom: This is the ability to set your own hours, goals and working style. I like having the freedom to work from anywhere I feel like and to schedule vacations and meetings at a moment’s notice. Some people like setting up their schedules months and even years ahead of time . . . but I’m not one of those guys. What about you?

Leisure: How much time do you want to spend just having fun? I’m not talking about fun while you work (though I do like my work to be fun, too!), but vacations, breaks and personal time. If you have a family, your working hours will affect how much of your undivided attention you’ll be able to give them. In terms of setting goals, the way to more leisure time is efficient work time. You want every hour you spend working to be as lucrative as possible, because it gives you more time to not work.

Satisfaction: One of the reasons a normal 9 to 5 job is a real drag is because when it comes right down to it, you’re working to help someone else get rich. Job satisfaction is about reaping the rewards of your own labor, without wondering if you really deserve more than you’re getting. The great thing about a home-based business is that you never need to ask that question — and the great thing about generating a substantial income out of it is that it represents the fact that you deserved to succeed.

It all boils down to time. A substantial income opportunity lets you make more in less time, and a home-based business lets you do work whenever you want. Together, they give you the ability to choose your own lifestyle, with the freedom, leisure and satisfaction you desire. All you need is a map to get there. Contact me if you want to find out how to get one.

Who can use a turnkey home business?

The real answer is: “Almost anyone!” As long as you’ve got the discipline to follow straightforward instructions, you can make a turnkey opportunity work for you. Still, that’s not very specific, is it? That’s why we’re going to look at five groups of people who are each especially suited to running a turnkey home business.

People in rural communities: Throughout North America, we’ve seen a tremendous shift from industry to service. Many rural communities that used to depend on factory labor suffered downturns after the primary employer left town. Fortunately, a modern home-based business doesn’t depend on the surrounding community. It relies on global communications channels like the Internet to acquire clients from all over the world.

Minority immigrants: In Canada and the US, immigrants from outside Western Europe face some significant barriers. Employers might not recognize their qualifications. There could be a language barrier, limiting immigrants to opportunities in their own communities. A well-designed turnkey home business doesn’t have these barriers to entry. It’s ready to go; there’s no need to write new material in an unfamiliar language and no restrictions based on education.

Retirees: As we mentioned in a previous article, a turnkey home-based business removes some of the financial dilemmas of retirement. Instead of carefully weighing benefit-collection options, a retiree who turns business owner generates enough income to cash in whenever he likes. If the business comes with turnkey plan, he doesn’t have to waste valuable time setting things up.

The underemployed: Home businesses promise exceptional flexibility for people who’ve been forced to work part time because of a chaotic job market. A turnkey business opportunity gives these people a chance to earn a living without having to learn yet another set of skills. Since they can choose their own hours, there’s still time to look for work in their field – though if they’re making enough money at home, their priorities could change.

Work at home moms (WHAMs) and dads: WHAMs (Work at Home Moms) are one of the fastest growing groups of entrepreneurs today. Any stay at home parent can see the advantages of turning their lifestyle into an income opportunity. A turnkey home business offers a quick start and flexible hours that won’t interfere with child care and other household needs.

If you’re in one of the above situations and are curious, contact me and I’ll show you the potential of a turnkey home opportunity.

Many people take to working from home naturally, but to a few, it’s a daunting prospect. They ask themselves, “Do I have the discipline?” The answer is “Yes, as long as you have a plan.” Working from home is probably the quickest path to living the lifestyle you prefer, because you set your own hours and pick your own office environment. It’s pretty much the best kind of work there is, provided you take it seriously.

We can’t give you a complete plan in a single blog entry. Properly speaking, that would be a turnkey business. (We do have some advice for you about that, though. Contact us for the details!) Instead, here are three ways to work from home a bit smarter.

Time Your Work at Home to Household Pleasures

Some personal management gurus will tell you to work at home just as if you were at an external office, but that kind of defeats the purpose of working at home, doesn’t it? You probably want to leave the office to get away from that.

Instead, tie your schedule to the good things about being at home. Don’t tell yourself you’ll work until a strictly scheduled, 12:00 lunch. Promise yourself a motorcycle trip to your favorite restaurant once the noonday traffic’s cleared. (I don’t know about you, but we love doing that!) Which one sounds more fun? Which one would you rather work toward?

Ride the Wave

Everyone’s energy ebbs and flows during the day. In a traditional office you have to push yourself through the low points. Quality suffers, you drink too much coffee, and you’re ready to fall into bed when you’re done. At home, you have a chance to use your working energy naturally, without forcing yourself to work when you’d be better off taking a break.

Kick start your energy level with a bit of exercise. Ride that first wave of energy until you feel it drop off and then take your break. Take the time you need to recuperate and catch the next wave. Working in a normal office, you’d never get to work two hours on and an hour off, but at home, why not? You’ll get as much work done, if not more, spread across more hours.

Find Your Personal Home Office

Your personal definition of “office” is probably a lot different from the desk and cubicle you’ve come to expect from working for other people. Start with the traditional desk, computer and filing cabinet, but as time passes, take note of what you use every day and what you could do without. Get rid of extraneous clutter. If you only file papers occasionally, move the filing cabinet to another room. If it doesn’t affect how quickly you work, you don’t need it.

Once you get rid of the excess, you’ll have an “office” that doesn’t get in your way and becomes a place you associate with self-disciplined work, not the traditional 9 to 5 grind. It’s your symbol for success.

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