Working Hard and Not Achieving Success?

When talking to my clients and people that are starting an online business or marketing online, there seems to be a common thread. Most have tremendous ideas, knowledge, skills, background and tons of enthusiasm.

They have good business plans and goals set up, their market niche researched, keywords and their blog or sites set up and have most other marketing tools ready for their online business.

So why are you working so hard and not seeing any success?

My theory and what I hear is that there is too much they see and hear.... 'it can't be done' or 'it is impossible' syndrome out there. Whether it is your family, friends, co-workers or even people you chat with on the internet, when you start letting others know your new career path, a huge wall is put up and it seems to slam you in the face.

It is sort of a common business sabotage that is more common than you may think.

Now I am not a physiologist, nor do I want to give you any medical advice!

My experience has been many years of ups and downs and turn arounds as an online business professional. But one thing is for sure, staying positive, true to yourself and tuning 'nay sayers' out is when things started to turn around.

It is a positive mindset that should also be included in every thing that you learn about starting and growing your online business.

So how can you overcome and tear down the walls?

1. Recognize and overcome sabotage - who or what ever is looming over you with thoughts of 'it can't be done' needs to be ignored, tune it out and taken out of your day.
2. Gravitate towards other successful people - find groups, forums, business idols and others that have the same positive mindset as you do. They are easy to find and research those that are right for you and your business.
3. Find a mentor, coach or other positive role model - these types of people have the experience and knowledge to be your sounding board, cheerleader, advisor and a sincere supporter of you! Even if you have to pay a fee for a couple of hours of their expertise service, it will be an investment well worth it.
4. Practice staying positive everyday - find a motivational quote or saying to start your day and share that with others. Every day wake up with 3 positive thoughts and things you will do towards moving forward in your business.
5. Never give up - most of all, tell yourself every day that whatever comes your way, you will meet it head on and never give up! Believe in yourself and the rest will follow.

Lack of confidence can't be blamed on those that pull you down. You must rise above, believe in you and your business. Think about how it will help others, how it is a positive venture for you and this will help to keep you motivated and confident in what you do.

I wonder how many of you whether you are an 'up-and-coming marketer' or an established online entrepreneur has had these thoughts or 'walls' get into your way?

How will you overcome them?