Online Failure – A Part of Your Journey to Success?

I have witnessed a flood of network, affiliate, and otherwise online net workers flood the online arena with business opportunities , some which are very good, and others left with a lot to be desired. Online failure is no stranger to most of you reading this. You are tired of going round and round trying to make sense of all the strategies and tactics being thrown your way and yet you want to experience this “online gold rush”. Nonetheless, the space is getting crowded like the streets of New York on New Year's Eve. Navigating through the muck and mire is a challenge and can leave even the most enthusiastic person feeling spent and defeated in the online community.

How do you overcome the overwhelming mounds of information? How do you stay encouraged to build a virtual business? It's not easy, and from time to time you may want to give up. But, before you do, give this thought much consideration: The internet is far from being tapped out and those who struggle to create their tiny little space will reap great rewards in the long run.

How to Avoid Online FailureThis point seems to be the theme of my postings of late and goes back to the basics of having a solid online success plan. Take time to develop a set of clear and concise goals and objectives for your online success and avoid online failure, to some degree. You must be aware that even the most thought out plan can come against some unforeseeable distractions and obstacles and can capsize the plan altogether. It sometimes requires you to start from scratch using what went wrong to try something different. Success can be road filled with all sorts of disappointments and a few pleasant surprises. Having a solid map or action plan will help you along your journey, but remember, there are no guarantees on the journey to success. But the success is imminent if you keep going.

Keep finding new information that will expand your ideal and concept for delivering what you want in the world. It takes time to grow and develop trust with your audience. That is nothing to sneeze at and the challenge is to continue smiling on your pages (with your writings) even though you feel like crying and giving up.

Online Failure Could Mean You Are Moving ForwardJohn C. Maxwell wrote an awesome book called "Failing Forward: Turning Mistakes into Stepping Stones for Success". In it, he talks about making the most of your mistakes and how it is an indication that you are on track with to realizing your greatest success. The problem is that most people give up before they ever see the fruits of their labor. I have personally experienced this with my own online failure, and I can understand how frustrating it can be to want it so badly and never see it happen. But, what I have learned with this is that in my current state of mind and wanting to experience my ultimate success is that when the challenges seem to overbearing, I actually feel fearful to quit. I mean, I ask myself just when I feel like I want to throw in the towel, “but, what if what I want shows up after I quit.” I then, think of how pissed-off I would be if that happened. You would be, too.

There is a reason you started your business, whatever that reason is, make sure you remember it daily and keep forging ahead. Online failure with the many tactics and strategies is, unfortunately, a part of the growing process. It is not the end of the world, just a little hick-up that you can overcome quickly. Brush yourself off, you have not failed online...you will, however, if you don't keep going!

To Your Total Wealth!