Do you know what the answer is?
As irritating as that may seem, let me explain and I’m sure you’ve heard of the phrase…
“It’s the little things that matter.”
So, What’s The One Thing To Move You Forward
In Jeff Olson’s book The Slight Edge, he best describes the little things as…
Imagine you have this large spin wheel which weighs a few tons and you have to turn it around one revolution by yourself.And, once you begin to move it just moves a few inches. You continue to push on, and it moves a few more inches.The next, it moves a whole foot.The next move pushes it 90 degrees. And, before you know it, you have turned the spin wheel one revolution.
Which push do you think made the difference in making the one revolution turn?
The first one, the second, or the last?
Well, there is no particular push that made a difference. It’s all of them that mattered.
Each and every push that turned it just the slightest amount, led to one full revolution.
With your business it is the same thing. Everyday you are doing the little things, which may seem insignificant.
But, with the power of compounding effort, those continuous small tasks lead to success.
So, if you are still wondering, “But, what can I do?”
Here it is…
Do everything, every single day of that which will contribute to moving your business forward.
For the networkers, that means contacting prospects day in and day out, even though each one may not turn into a distributor.
You should be spending 85% of your time prospecting. Whatever form you use to get prospects, whether it’s automated or manual, you need to be doing this.
And as a result, those efforts will not go unrecognized and they will eventually lead to success.
All you really need to do is keep on keeping on, no matter what.
Why do you think most people are looking for that one thing that will get them over the hump or searching for that magic pill?
Do you think it is the lack of understanding that each and every little thing matters?
Jerome Ratliff
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Hi Jerome,
I enjoyed Jeff Olson’s analogy, a real world example of how an achievement has its root in the collection of tiny acts.
It’s not what you do but how you do it, and “it” means every single business act you’re engaged in throughout the day. It takes presence of mind to pay attention to detail in a thousand miles per hour world but the fruits of your mental discipline are worth it.
Thanks for sharing this awesome reminder!
Ryan
.-= Ryan´s last blog ..How To Use Forum Marketing To Generate Eager Leads For Your Home Based Business =-.
Hey Ryan,
It’s a great example of how doing the small things makes a difference in the bottom line.
Have a great day,
Jerome Ratliff
Great to see you are a fan of Jeff Olson. I have found following his principles has transformed my business. Simple yet really profound.
.-= Charlie Holles´s last blog ..Team MLM – is it so important? =-.
Hey Charlie,
Yes I am a big fan of Jeff Olson. He’s great and has inspired me that it has changed the way I had done business.
It’s nice to meet you and welcome you to MBB. We hope you enjoy what you read here.
Have a great day,
Jerome Ratliff
Hey Jerome,
I couldn’t agree with you more. It’s the little tasks that you do everyday which will eventually get you to your destination. I believe another reason why a lot of people quick is because they feel that these little tasks are insignificant to their success. Thanks for sharing.
Sherman
.-= Sherman Smith´s last blog ..TRIGGERING THE MINDS OF YOUR PROSPECTS =-.
Hey Sherman,
That’s correct. Those small things add to what success is all about.
Have a great day,
Jerome Ratliff
Jerome,
Its all about Doing something everyday and mixing it up to promote or prospect.You said it perfectly Keep on Keeping on!! Have an awesome Day!
.-= Chris Bernardo´s last blog ..Steps to Create a Free Giveaway-Product Part 2 =-.
Hey Chris.
Small things add to great things. I wouldn’t do it any other way, as I’ve been there before.
Have an awesome day too.
Jerome Ratliff
“85% prospecting” ~ That is a key statement. Many people don’t realize that you must spend this much time on prospecting. Yes, the small things, creating videos, writing articles, building relationships on Facebook are all key components of this business however, PROSPECTING brings in the MONEY. Money only comes from one place – people!! Nice post.
.-= Anthony´s last blog ..3 Tips To Zoom Your Article Writing Into Soaring Traffic =-.
Hey Anthony,
You absolutely must spend 85% of your time in this if you want new people to join the team. Glad you found that useful.
Have a great day,
Jerome Ratliff
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Hey Jerome,
Prospecting is a big part of the game, so you are right to recommend dedicating a lot of time to it.
Great value here my friend.
Wayne Vassell, signing out…
.-= Wayne Vassell´s last blog ..How To Pin Your New Distributor Down With Amazing MLM Training Online Using This Secret Tool! =-.
Hey Wayne,
It’s an integral part to the business, one that cannot be denied.
Have a great day buddy,
Jerome Ratliff
Hey Jerome,
My favorite line here — “Keep on keeping on…” Love it! That has been a philosphy of mine.
And you’re exactly right — prospecting is important and should take a great amount of your time. Without prospects you have no business!
Great article!
Have a successful week,
Tragena
PS – Google Switch is finalized! Yay! here’s the link: http://www.mlmtrafficswitch.com/signup.php?t=cohwreins
Enjoy Jim’s work
Hi Tragena,
That’s my favorite line as well. It hit me like a ton of bricks when I first heard NH say that.
Have a great week too,
Jerome Ratliff
P.S. Thanks for the heads up about Google Switch. Jim has some great stuff.
Great post Jerome. I think a lot of people take a few steps and see no light so they stop. They want to see light before they take the next step. I used to be like this.
One has to remember that even though you can’t actually see light while you are taking steps, you have to visualize seeing it, in faith before it actually materializes.
~Marcus
Hey Marcus,
Great reference to seeing the light at the end of the tunnel. I was also like this. I guess we have that in common.
Very cool.
Have a great day,
Jerome Ratliff
Hey Jerome,
You are so correct about prospecting. That is where we need to spend most of the time. The way to accomplish it, just like you said…push a little every day.
I’m pushing a little everyday, Buddy!
Chat with you later…
Josh
.-= Josh Garcia´s last blog ..5 Blogger Tips on How To Prevent Your Blog From Failing =-.
Hey Josh,
Going forward with that little push every day, will change everything.
Have a great day,
Jerome Ratliff
Hey Jerome,
We’ve all heard the cliches – “Rome wasn’t built in a day”, “A journey of a thousand miles begins with one step”, “How do you eat an elephant? One bite at a time” – and yet, we so tempted by that myth of the quantum leap.
Greatness comes in small steps. Thanks for reiterating that.
Live Large,
Wayne
.-= Wayne Wu´s last blog ..How Wealth Is Created In Network Marketing =-.
Hi Wayne,
Great reference to Rome not being built in a day. That’s a great reminder who things come about.
Jerome Ratliff
This is a really great post Jerome.
Not one thing, which so many people are looking for. But the whole combined effort.
Keep moving forward!
Susanna
.-= Susanna Hess´s last blog ..The Good, The Bad & The Ugly Of Network Marketing =-.
Hi Susanna,
Everything matters.
Have an awesome day,
Jerome Ratliff
Great post! Inch by inch gathers momentum!
This reminds me of a story about how bamboo grows; only inches in the first few years then it takes off!
Cara
.-= Cara and Jennifer Oberfoell´s last blog ..Gratitude Walk; Developing An Attitude of Gratitude =-.
Hi Team Oberfoell,
I love that reference to how bamboo grows. Thanks for sharing that.
Jerome Ratliff
Jereome,
You’re speaking my language. The slight edge brings the most momentum. I love the way you’ve isolated one key factor to highlight the best way to stay focused and bring about the biggest return on your investment of time.
A little goes a long way, and by implementing a slight edge process that you stay committed to you’re well on your way to winning your goals!
Thanks for sharing
Ken Pickard
The Network Dad
.-= Ken Pickard´s last blog ..Critical Review of Jonathan Budd’s MLM Launch Formula =-.
Hi Ken,
By implementing the philosophy behind the slight edge, it is bound to give anyone the momentum they have been searching for.
A little does go a long way. Great point.
Thanks for stopping by MBB too…
Have a great day,
Jerome Ratliff
Great post my friend . It reminded me by Jim Rohn phrase that means ” our successes or failures in the live isn’t a result of one action . It is an accumulation of right or wrong action ”
Mohamed Fawzy
.-= Mohamed´s last blog ..5 Killer Tactics To Build A Relationship With Your Friends On Facebook =-.
Hi Mohamed,
Thanks for sharing that phrase from Jim Rohn. He’s been a great mentor of mine, and will continue to be.
Have an awesome day,
Jerome Ratliff
This post is an example of the mindset you need to have. You can’t expect a multi million dollar business to be built over night, but steady progress daily will make huge progress over the course of weeks and months.
Great stuff,
Eric McMillan
Hey Eric,
As much as people would like to have that happen, it’s not possible. The true secret is doing the small things every single day.
Talk to you later,
Jerome Ratliff
Hi Jerome,
You referenced my favorite book. It’s the little things done consistently that make the big difference.
“The most powerful force in the universe is compound interest” ~ Albert Einstein
Have an awesome day!
Ilka
.-= Ilka Flood ´s last blog ..Not Ready to Step Out of Your Comfort Zone? =-.
Hi Ilka,
I know, you’re just like me. We both like that book!
Have an awesome day too,
Jerome Ratliff
Great points, Jerome!
This is an awesome way to look at being successful (and the visualization example you gave really helps).
Just a little bit everyday adds up big time.
Have a great day, buddy!
.-= Derek Alvarez´s last blog ..Monique Alvarez Interviewed by Sta.rtup.biz =-.
hey there Derek,
“A little bit everyday adds up big time.” Perfectly said. That sums it up.
Chat with you later bud,
Jerome Ratliff
Love the book The Slight Edge.
The little things make a huge difference.
.-= Dwayne Huggins´s last blog ..What To Do When It All Gets A Little Bit To Much | Network / Internet Marketing Tip =-.
That absolutely do Dwayne…
Catch you later,
Jerome Ratliff
Hey Jerome, this is wonderful post..
We have a saying here in Serbia -” Grain by grain-bread”… Nothing in our life can be accomplished at once, every result is a combination of steps we made to reach it.
Thanks for reminding us of what is takes to reach a goal.
Best wishes,
Milena
Hi Milena,
I like that saying.
Thanks for sharing that.
Chat with you later,
Jerome Ratliff
You’re right on point Jerome. It takes a cumulative effort to lead us to success. There is no magic bullet or special task, it all matters! And it takes a daily effort.
Thanks for sharing this Jerome!
-James
.-= James Hampton´s last blog ..Stop Procrastinating – Start Your Home Based Business! =-.