How Even Newcomers Can Build Hugely Successful Online Businesses - Pt 1

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I once heard motivational speaker Les Brown tell the story of two little boys on the ice.

Joey and Duane were all alone when Joey ventured too near the thin ice and fell through. The current took him underneath the solid ice, making it impossible for Duane to grab his friend and pull him out.

Duane could see Joey struggling under the thick ice, so he grabbed a broken branch and started pounding on the ice to break it and pull his friend out.

A passer by saw what was happening and called the fire department.

Duane broke the ice, pulled Joey to safety and the firemen found them on the bank, cold but alive.

When Duane told the firemen what happened, they were astonished. The ice where Duane pulled out Joey was 3 inches solid, and the branch was only a measly little stick.

The firemen took turns trying to break the ice with that little stick, but no matter how hard they tried, they couldn’t do it.

Finally, one of them turned to the Captain and asked, “If we can’t break this thick ice with this tiny little stick, how was the boy able to do it?”

To which the captain replied, “He was able to do it because no one told him he couldn’t do it.”

Now let me ask you this… who is telling you that you can’t start a successful business online?

Maybe it’s your spouse, or your father’s voice, or maybe it’s your own!

Well, I’m here to tell you that you CAN start your own business T.O.D.A.Y.

You already know far more than you think...and I have 4 simple questions which I think you should ask yourself...to help you make the best start.

If you can answer these 4 questions, then you will be well on your way to building a great business.

I'll divulge these 4 questions tomorrow in part 2 of this blog post!



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Wonderful story Anthony. As Henry Ford said, "Whether you think you can or you can't, either way you're right".

Rick

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Spot on Rick, great quote. We are what we think, one way or the other.

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Waiting for the next segment, Anthony!

Jeff

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Thank you Jeff, appreciate it

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You're very welcome!

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I agree with Frank.....Great story and message. I am looking forward to part 2
Thanks and Have a Great Day!
-Chuck

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Hi Chuck, great to meet you and thank you so much for taking the time to comment on my post.

I too have had involvement within the transport industry although in different contexts, having driven buses and most recently a career as a railway signalman.

I look forward to catching up with you at some point soon to hear more about your aspirations in joining this wonderful community.

All the best and have a fantastic day

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Thanks, Chuck! 😎

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Great story and message! 👍😎

Frank 🎸

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Hi Frank, thanks for stopping by and for your kind and positive words.

Your profile and background is quite fascinating. You have been blessed with your love and participation in the music scene.

I look forward to hopefully learning more about your journey which has led you most recently to this community.

In the meantime, don't forget stop by again tomorrow.

Have a great day

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Thanks, Tony!

Yeah, I’ve done quite a few things in life, but the one constant in the equation has always been music.

Almost fully retired, coming up to age 70, online marketing is more of a music-related hobby than anything else.

Frank 😎

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