Can You Re-frame Persistence to Become an Overcomer

What is the strength of your resolve to achieve success in network marketing?  Are you just testing the waters by sticking your toe in?

“Once a man has made a commitment to a way of life, he puts the greatest strength in the world behind him. It’s something we call heart power. Once a man has made his commitment, nothing will stop him short of success.”  Vince Lombardi

Jim Rohn, internationally renowned business philosopher, once asked a group of third graders the meaning of the word resolve.  An eight year old girl raised her hand and said, “Resolve means never giving up.”

If you aspire to become an achiever and especially an overcomer, it takes resolve.

Resolve

When you purchased your gym membership, you had the intention of using it to get into better physical condition.  How long did it last?  The average is only a few weeks. That is intention, but not resolve.

When you purchased your initial business package, you had the intention of building a successful business, right?  Did you resolve to build a successful business or only have the intention?

As an entrepreneurs I can assure you that building a successful business requires resolve, not just intention.  The wanna-be, the intention business builder, and the seeker of the easy way won’t ever join the ranks of successful business builders.  In fact, they will never become successful at anything except quitting.

A friend of mine created a unique business, dedicated long hours, studied the industry and excelled.  When she sold the business seventeen years later, it was the premier property management company specializing in single family homes in an entire resort.  The purchaser said, “I’m not going to work that hard.  That’s why I have employees.”  He failed within slightly over two years and closed the business.

Building a successful business requires the resolve to do whatever it takes.  Seeking to sit back and coast before you have paid the price for success is a formula for failure.

“If you make the unconditional commitment to reach your most important goals, if the strength of your decision is sufficient, you will find the way and the power to achieve your goals.”  Robert Conklin

Building a successful business requires the resolve to re-frame persistence to become an overcomer.

Persistence

Building a successful business is not for the lazy, the “wanna-be,” or the merely intentional.

Success in anything, especially business, requires the persistence to push through the hard days.

As Olympic Champion Gabby Douglas puts it, “Hard days are the best because that’s when champions are made.  When you push through the hard days you can get through anything.”

Persistence when prospects are converting, sales are flowing and the bank account is building is easy.  The mark of a champion is the one who persists on the hard days.

I have to remain ever vigilant with my thoughts, words and actions that I am persisting toward my goal.  Thoughts drive words and actions.  Constantly maintaining a positive attitude and positive expectation of success is critical.  Persistence toward the goal is so much easier when I don’t get in my own way.

I was just coaching a new business builder who had been experienced low sales volume for the last few months; the sales have finally turned the corner and started to increase.  I kept hearing “The bad times are finished for now. I hope they don’t come back.”  My advice for her, for myself and for you is to focus on “I’m celebrating the good times and expecting the sales to continue increasing.”

The latter statement focuses on persisting with positive sales volume without leaving the door open for any return of the prior sales levels.

Persistence is at least as important in the thought process as it is in the action phase.  Subtle differences in thoughts and words have an impact on actions.  Actions impact results.

“Ambition is the path to success. Persistence is the vehicle you arrive in.”  Bill Bradley

Become an Overcomer

I’ve written articles about top entrepreneurs and CEOs who have overcome tremendous odds to achieve their goals. Jeff Brezos of Amazon revolutionized online shopping, Anne Mulcahy executed a turnaround which saved Xerox, Howard Schultz turned a coffee meeting into an iconic experience, and Steve Jobs transformed Apple from a computer company into a technology cult enthusiasm experience.  These leaders made bold moves to transform a known entity which was functioning on an ordinary industry basis into a shining star.  Because they individually were overcomers, they re-invented their companies into overcomers.

You have the capability within you to become an overcomer.  Regardless of what has happened in the past, your future can shine.  Look up the song by Timbuk3 The Future’s So Bright, I Gotta Wear Shades.

“Never give up, for that is just the time and place that the tide will turn.”  Harriett Beecher Stowe

One of the most widely publicized stories of persistence until success and being an overcomer in action was Abraham Lincoln.

You have the power within you to accomplish great feats. Developing the attitude that you can and will overcome obstacles, sets the stage for your success.

“If you have a dream, don’t just sit there. Gather courage to believe that you can succeed and leave no stone unturned to make it a reality.”  Roopleen

What do you feel is blocking your path to success? List the potential blockers. Analyze them carefully. Are they truly reasons or are they excuses? Re-frame each one into a “how can I” statement. By focusing on the “how can I” mindset you are well on your way to becoming an overcomer. No obstacle can withstand the power of a determined overcomer.

Conclusion

Re-frame Persistence to Become an Overcomer

Resolve rather than intention sets the foundation.

Build on that foundation with the persistence of positive thoughts, words and actions.  Cap off the roof by focusing on becoming an overcomer.

Building a successful business requires resolve and re-framing persistence to become and overcomer.

Others have done it and you can also.

How strong is your resolve to succeed?

Here’s to Your Success

Rod

Rod Empowers You