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How to Find a Mentor - And How to Get the Best From Them

There seems to be a common problem in that once people choose a mentor, they then have the expectation that the mentor will teach them everything they need to know. They have unrealistic expectations, and are setting themselves up for disappointment.

The student needs to be very proactive with the mentor, and define what skills they are hoping to learn. Then to actively ask ongoing questions which will prompt the correct education from the mentor. This is quite often not the case; I have observed many students complain that they are not being taught what they had hoped, and they are taking a passive position, not actually letting the mentor know what it is that they need to learn.

Before choosing a mentor, it's best to define exactly what you wish to learn from the mentor and not to expect anything else. The mentor is only human, and will not be perfect, so choose the mentor based on proven results they have achieved in an area of expertise you wish to learn, but don't expect to learn skills in other areas from them.

One mentor is unlikely to provide you with all the knowledge and skills you need to acquire, so it's advisable to have different mentors for learning different skills.

Over the last fifteen years or so, I have chosen many mentors to help myself learn different real estate strategies, share trading strategies, internet marketing skills, and general business skills.

Generally the mentors are coaching other people as well as myself in the way of coaching programs, which I am very happy to pay for to fast track my learning.

When your mentor has given you tasks to complete, give him (her) feedback on how you went with the task, what you achieved or didn't achieve, so that he can work with you to continually adjust and improve.

By approaching your ongoing education in this proactive manner, you will get far more help from your mentors than taking a passive role, and will achieve your goals and outcome faster.

If internet marketing is what you are hoping to make your full time living from, then I can recommend John Thornhill as a really good coach who will take you step by step through your learning.

Keith Mason is an experienced investor living from his [http://www.keithmasonblog.com/]Online Business and Investments.

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The 3 Big Secrets To Make Money Online

Secret 1: This Is Not Rocket Science.

The winning mentality or the mentality to achieve is not some secret formula that only the elite posses. Anyone can succeed and moreover, anyone can make money online!

The trick here is to understand that the "Big Idea" mentality is not going to make you rich. All those people sitting around hoping that a big idea will hit them and that it will bring with it untold riches are people doomed to remain poor!

Making money is can be very simple, but making money online can be even easier. You need to look around and find out what is working now and simply copy it. I mean you do have to make your product or service stand out a bit, and you have to watch out for copyright infringement, but in essence you just need to use the inspiration that is already around you.

Secret 2: Stick With It. Quitters Don't Make Money!

You have to make the decision to go for it. You must make a plan of action and follow it. The more detailed the plan, the better. Include a specific time line and make sure to set your goals so that are attainable, but not too easy.

Having said that all, though, I also want you to know that you need to plan some rest as well. We are only human and need to recharge if we are to function.

When I first heard about internet marketing I went from the "Big Idea" hope to 18 hour days and ended up burning out and wasting a lot of money... so if you can learn anything from my mistake, slow and steady should be it.

When you start out, you will probably be working somewhere else as well, so give yourself time. Performing one small task daily is better than fifty things on your one free day.

Secret 3: Believe In Yourself!

The simple act of telling yourself (out loud) what you plan to do before you sit down to do it and then actually achieving it will provide such a confidence boost, you will not believe it.

We all need to feel as if we have purpose, so anyone actually giving themselves something meaningful to do will feel like a better human being. And believe me, success is contagious. Once things start to go right, success really takes off!

So be kind to yourself. Remember that you will never be the best at anything right away. Give yourself time to learn and time to grow. Take care of yourself by eating properly and sleeping enough. This way you make it easy on yourself to stay motivated and to achieve!

Here is to your success, now get out there and make it happen! All the tools that you need are freely available and so are all the resources that will show you how to find profitable markets and how to go about tapping into them.

All you need to do now is start!

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Avon Selling Success - Your Attitude Can Make a Big Difference

There are many factors that contribute to a successful direct selling business such as Avon. One crucial element is a representative's attitude and where he or she falls on the optimism/pessimism scale. Of course, most of us know that it is not always easy to be optimistic all of the time but putting it into practice can truly make a difference in your business as well as other aspects of your life. They say optimistic people tend to be healthier people in general. I believe It's worth the effort to change those negative thoughts for that reason alone. Following are some examples of how an optimist and pessimist Avon seller may handle certain situations. For each example, ask yourself "Which one do I tend to be?"

A Rep hands out 10 catalogs and gets two orders...

Optimist:That's great, now imagine if I handed out 50 catalogs. I should average 10 orders!

Pessimist: Only two measly orders. I can't get enough customers. Maybe this business is not for me.

A rep receives a $200 order from a customer's niece visiting from another state...

Optimist: Woo Hoo! A $200 order! This is a great customer. I am going to continue servicing her through my website and even mail her brochures.

Pessimist: Oh this is a great order but it's a one time deal. No use in getting too excited about it.

A rep misses out on achieving a sales level achievement by a small amount...

Optimist: Wow, my orders have really grown this year. If I keep on building, next year I am sure to achieve this level. I really wish I would have made it this year but this is great confirmation that my business is growing.

Pessimist: I am really upset. I put in so much work off and could not even make it. Nothing ever goes my way. This business is way too difficult.

A rep finds out her customer called the company directly to become a rep herself...

Optimist: Geez, I am very disappointed but this is a true learning lesson. I am going to make a conscious effort to talk to my customers, friends and family about selling Avon so I don't miss out again. I can also make it a point to include a recruiting flyer in my customer's bags as well as in the brochures I hand out.

Pessimist: Just my luck! One of my best customers signed up under someone other than me. I can't get a break.

A rep is missing items from their order...

Optimist: I understand that people are human and therefore there is always a chance I may have something wrong with my order every now and then. I am just really happy that once I contact customer service they are very willing to help fix my problem asap.

Pessimist: This gets me mad. I am going to call customer service and give them a piece of my mind. How dare they mess up my order.

From these examples it's obvious to see that optimistic people take responsibility for their actions whether they are happy with the results or not. When a perceived obstacle gets in their way, they keep their eyes focused on the road and proceed on. For a pessimist that same obstacle can halt them in their track leaving them frustrated and feeling stuck. Many times they look toward the company or other people to blame for the situation. Again, it's only human to have these feelings from time to time but from my experience, it's your attitude that either keeps pushing you forward or holds you back from getting closer to your goals.

Rosemarie "The Avon Lady" is an Independent Sales Representative since 1997. She currently holds the title of Avon Senior Executive Unit Leader. Rosemarie is passionate about her business and loves the opportunity to share the Avon earnings potential with those who are looking to build a home based business. She can be contacted through email at [mailto:avononline@juno.com]avononline@juno.com or call her toll free at (877) 258-3028. Rosemarie or one of her Leadership Representatives will be happy to answer any questions you may have.

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