Starting an online business is definitely not for the faint of heart. It takes an enormous amount of time, money, and patience. You have to have the guts to stick with it even when things don’t look promising. You have to be willing to learn the ropes, and then take what you’ve learned and put it into practice.

Most are Doomed to Failure

Most people that get started will make it through the early stages. They’ll invest a few hundreds bucks in courses, books, and seminars. They might even try the water by throwing up a website. But that’s when the rubber really meets the road, and things start to get interesting. At that point, 99 out of 100 will throw up their hands and say to themselves that it’s impossible. (Note: Thinking something is impossible is a good way to make yourself feel better about giving up on your dreams.)

The Brave Press On

But there are a few that have enough sticktoitiveness to stay the course. Those brave souls will likely face the scrutiny of their peers. They have to listen to the naysayers that will gladly tell them it can’t be done. They have to give up their get-rich-quick fantasies and get their hands dirty in the real world. They’ll have to brave the rushing current of change that occurs on the internet. To stay afloat, they’ll have to learn how to embrace change - and maybe even learn to anticipate it.

Fun in the Mud?

I just recently read something about pigs. I didn’t know it, but pigs don’t look up at the sky. All they ever see is dirt and mud. They never aspire to reach the heavens. They don’t even care enough to look up. Now, I’m not trying to say anything bad about pigs. They have their place in the world just like every other living creature.

I’m just saying that you have to be willing to look up out of the mud if you ever want to reach the sky. You can’t let adversity keep you down.

It’s Lonely Up There

While I’m on the topic of animals, what about chickens? Chickens have wings. They can even fly a little if they feel the need. But they don’t soar with the eagles. They’re content to wander around near the ground where it’s comfortable and safe. They like it down there where the quick and easy food can be snatched up easily. (Sound familiar?) They don’t feel that inner drive telling them to take to the skies and spread their wings. I wonder why that is.

At what point in the history of chickens did one of those odd little creatures decide it just wasn’t worth spending another minute gliding through the heavens? When did that first chicken think to himself about how much more comfortable it would be to stay down here in the mud with the pigs?

The Choice is Yours to Make

If you want it, you can have it. Whatever it is. But there ain’t nobody heading to your door to deliver it. It’s time for you to decide if you’re going to work your way to the top or hang around down here with the rest of the chickens. The choice is yours to make, and you’ll probably have plenty of company should you choose to take the easy way out.

I have to recommend going for it. It’s not easy, and it’s not for everyone. But if you think you’ve got what it takes, there’s nothing like the feeling of accomplishment when things start to fall into place. Believe me - it’s worth the effort.

P.S. Notice that I didn’t include the usual pitch to for some cheesy internet marketing ebook or course.  This time, I’m serious.  You really do have a decision to make.  You really do have to decide to either sit still and enjoy the life you have, or you have to put on the gloves and create the life of your dreams.  Once you decide, the right tools will fall into place.  You’ll know where to turn when the time is right.