Wednesday, January 28, 2009

The Personal Development Industry: Perfect for This Economy.

By Jenn Lawlor

Today's economy should encourage us to seek a field that is growing, not shrinking. Personal development is heading in the opposite direction of our overall economy and the trends suggest this will continue. In a world where careers change, people are realizing that investing in yourself carries over regardless of career changes.

One of the simplest ways to enter the personal development industry and start your own business is to become an affiliate of a product line you BELIEVE in, trust and can earn a substantial income from marketing to like-minded people.

Success in this industry will come fastest when you commit to:

1. Develop yourself: as a leader, and a happy, fulfilled person. If you choose a good product line to align yourself with, you'll have this base covered.

2. Set high and realistic GOALS. Allow nothing stop you from achieving them!

3. Become a student of MARKETING. I recommend internet marketing for its obvious unlimited potential. If you haven't already experienced internet marketing success, be sure to find a knowledgeable, compatible mentor.

All of these factors mentioned above are CRUCIAL to your success in business, regardless of the industry. Develop yourself, set your goals and master MARKETING.

You'll have set off on the right foot to make yourself recession proof by starting a personal development business. When you invest in yourself you begin the MOST important training ever: finding your TRUE power. Once you have that, you're unstoppable.

Everything else falls into place. Goal setting becomes more clear, your marketing messages attract more leaders, and your ability to grow a business becomes a simple extension of your own passion for helping others, like yourself, find true purpose and meaning in their lives.

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