Ok, so what are my options?

Can I start my own home based business? That is one attractive option and one that many displaced workers take because it is easy to start a home based business. However, because of that very factor, a huge percentage of those starting a home based business fail because it is also easy to quit. Balancing a business in a home environment is no easy task. Family issues and other distractions are ever present and can become unmanageable if not addressed.

Of course, having the right home based business is also important. That is why Wealthy Affiliate is so popular. We know that it is the real deal and teaches its members to be successful online.

Those who succeed either have or develop a business owner mindset as opposed to an employee mindset. Instead of waiting to be told what to do, a successful home based business owner asks, “What do I need to do today to advance my business?” And then, he or she does it.

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acoolmil Premium
Years of workng for other people is bound to have a big impact on a persons brain. When you arrive, when you can leave, when you take holidays, when you have your tea break / lunch break, who you can speak to and how you address them are just some of the restrictions placed on employees. That is before you even consider appraisals, reviews, promotions, transfers, threat of redundancy etc. Is it any wonder that employees have a different mindset?
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Joshua0853 Premium
Thank you acoolmil. You are exactly right, which makes it difficult for some to ever change. However, I firmly believe that EVERYONE can be motivated to change whenever they reach a point in life where it is more painful to remain where they are than it is to make necessary changes to improve their lot.
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AnnieB Premium
Thanks for the encouragement, Joshua and the reminders about why we are here and what we are going to achieve if we stick it out.
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Joshua0853 Premium
Thanks AnnieB. That is what is so great about this community. Although we are all striving to become our best and are working hard to attain some level of success, we don't do so at the expense of others. The level of commitment to share knowledge and to encourage one another within WA is unlike anything I have ever seen in 60 years of life. And, I mean that sincerely!
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Shields Premium
I really enjoyed this; it's like a recipe for a successful life.
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Joshua0853 Premium
Hi Shields. Thanks. That is what we are all striving for (successful life). Unfortunately, it eludes so many because of what's been called, "Stinkin Thinkin."
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Angelsway Premium
Soooooo right!
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Joshua0853 Premium
Thanks Angelsway. I appreciate your comment.
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Stepping Stones to Premium
You are so right on. This is more critical than which path we take to get there. Mindset is what allows us to stay on the path.
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Joshua0853 Premium
Thanks. Your point is well taken. We can always make a course correction if we are on the wrong path. However, maintaining the wrong mindset will cause us to make wrong choices when we encounter the inevitable forks in the road.
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