Today's Article: 

Why Are You Listening To These People
Copyright © Jim Daniels, JDD Publishing
http://www.work-at-home-site.com/


Do you dream of having a business of your own? A dream of someday achieving true financial independence? 
(No need for a job!) If so, there's a good chance it's within you, but the "dream crushers" are holding 
you back.

I'm sure you know some of these people personally. They are the people who discourage others from trying 
to change their lives for the better. And they are all around you.

Today I want to point these people out to you, so you can see how (and why!) they are holding you back. 
After all, I've known many of them personally through the years, and it took me a long time to shake 
them loose!

Fact: When you are trying to do something "outside the box" like make money online or start your own business,
 many people will have a negative attitude toward you. They may talk about you behind your back, laugh at you 
 or even tell you you're wasting your time.

It's important to understand their motivation for throwing a wet towel on your dreams. Only then can you 
overcome these obstacles. Let's take a look at who these people are, and why are they trying to discourage you...

Dream Crusher Profile #1: The Fearful
Beware: Usually a spouse or close relative!

The main argument these dream crushers have is that you are a "dreamer". They will advise you to be more 
"practical", and may even think they are offering you sound advice. 

But anyone who discourages you from trying something new is only giving you insight into what they would 
do in your position. They may not have the vision and the drive that you have. Their negative attitude 
toward your dreams may come from their own fears. They prefer the security of a job and a regular paycheck. 
But what kind of security is there in today's job market?

Many of these fearful dream crushers believe they are doing you a favor by discouraging you. They think they 
are helping you live a life in "your best interest". But really, they are encouraging you to a live a life 
without vision.

Dream Crusher Profile #2: The Jealous
Beware: Usually a friend or co-worker.

Yes, some dream crushers are simply intimidated by your potential for success. They know you have potential 
and think they'll be "left in the dust" when you succeed. The last thing these people want is one of their 
friends or co-workers becoming wealthy. It's sad, but it's true

They would never admit it, but deep down, they would be jealous if you made it. That's what's motivating their 
behavior toward you. All they really want is for you to stay "one of the crowd", just like them -- unhappy with 
their daily grind but too unmotivated to do something serious about it.

But not everyone is cut out to be part of the crowd. You may be more motivated toward success than these 
"worker bees", and doing anything less than your ambitious goals will be unfulfilling for you. If you stick 
with the crowd forever, you may end up wondering what could have been. 

So how do you overcome the dream crushers in your life?

First, identify their motivation and understand it's normal. Then let these other people take the path of 
least resistance and stick with their unfulfilling jobs forever. That does not mean that you have to.

Next, choose who you spend the bulk of your time with. If you want to be self-motivated, you've got to spend 
time with other people who are self-motivated. If you know nobody like that, then spend more time by yourself
 for a while, planning your success.

If the dream killers in your life are close relatives, long time friends, or even a spouse, you certainly 
cannot avoid them, but you can keep your business goals to yourself for a while until you get going. By the 
time you've had a little success, they will probably be a lot more supportive. You can then sit down and have 
a long talk with them. Tell them you have been putting together a secret plan and it is coming together. Tell 
them you simply want something more than the usual 9-5 grind and you're going for it. Ask for their help in 
some way and you may be surprised at the reception.

Finally, the best way to overcome the dream crushers in your life is to be confident in yourself and your goals. 
If you are truly confident in yourself and your ideas, then no one can stop you. 

Keep your goals and dreams in front of you all the time. They will be your motivation, when some of your 
"well-meaning" friends or relatives try to discourage you. 

Don't let anyone crush YOUR dream! 

If your dream is to gain financial independence in your life, then the Internet is the best place to make it 
happen. Anyone can use the Internet to make themselves financially independent.
 
Unfortunately, too many people think that all they have to do is start their business and wait for the money to 
come to them. This is not how it works at all. You have to do certain things if the Internet is going to make 
you financially free. 

Step One: Plan It.

You need a plan if you are going to succeed in any business. If your business will be Internet-based, watch this 
home-made video. http://work-at-home-site.com/will/index.html One of my subscribers just recorded it. It shows 
you how he replaced his 9-5 job and now does something he actually loves. Oh, and he makes a lot more money now. 

(Pay close attention to his advice near the end of that video -- he identifies another potential dream crusher -- yourself!)  
After you've watched the video, download by free guide at that page. It walks you through growing your own source of 
financial independence via the Internet.

Step Two: Work It.

Sure, a business of your own can give you more free time... eventually. But during the start-up period you have to be 
prepared to work. This means you have to be motivated. If you don't work your business every day then you will not see 
results as quickly as you want.

Step Three: Don't Give Up.

No matter how many people tell you the Internet is the way to overnight riches, understand that it is not. It will 
not be quick and easy, but you can make your business a success. You simply have to be prepared to do what ever it 
takes. You also have to be willing to put in the time and effort to build your business. It will take time and it 
will take patience. Adopt the attitude that you will not quit no matter what, until you have achieved your financial 
goals. Then you will set new goals and achieve them. 

No go forth... and show those dream crushers what you're really made of!

To your success...
Jim Daniels - JDD Publishing

About the Author:
Jim Daniels, JDD Publishing Jim Daniels, runs a very popular Ezine named Bizweb 2000, he is also co-creator 
of AffiliateShowcase.com. Jim is a well-known web marketing veteran helping thousands of marketers prosper 
online since 1996. Jim's work has appeared in the likes of Inc., Entrepreneur, ABCNews.com, Six Figure Income, 
and Smart Computing