We have have been able to make a few observations this past year about what truly motivates others towards success and there was one obvious thing that seems to be overlooked and almost approached as “taboo” in the world of “positive thinking.”

As we studied and interviewed dozens of successful people, the majority of them had one common thing they shared and we hadn’t even realized it until just a couple months ago.

I was listening to a home business training call and a very successful 7 figure income earner in network marketing shared something so profound, it really changed the way I looked at my Associates and Clients and why they did or did not reach the success they said they wanted for themselves.

Many times in network marketing you hear about finding your “WHY.”   I think nearly every motivational speaker or training I have ever been to focuses on finding your WHY or your purpose–which I believe is so incredibly important.

However, there is one thing that may be more motivating for your to reach your goals in 2011 than your WHY!  If you are not reaching the goals you have set for yourself then I ask you to shift gears in 2011 and…

You need to find your PAIN!

Yup. I said your “pain.”

Nearly every successful person at some point, in some degree has overcome some level of “pain” or challenge to get them where they were.

Their pain might have been financial, emotional, physical or spiritual but they used that pain to propel them towards their goals.

“…failure gave me strength and that pain was my motivation” ~Michael Jordan

Over the last 8 years in the industry, I have seen so many Associates and peers set goals for themselves and find their perfect “WHY” yet still not achieve what they say they want.

I have realized that for most people to create success they need more than a WHY–they need to be uncomfortable in the place they are.

They need to be a little bit fearful of where they are headed if they don’t take immediate action.

The Associates I’ve seen rise up the fastest are the ones that were facing huge financial devastation if they didn’t change their course.  They took all out massive action because if they didn’t they might have ended up on the streets.

It works the same way with health.  The people that I have coached to their ideal health and weight had some type of physical or emotional pain they were facing.

It might have been that the doctor told them they might not be around to see their kids grow up or it might have been the thought of attending a class reunion 50-100 lbs. heavier.

I’m not saying that you have to be facing a challenge like these but if you are not moving towards your goals, maybe the truth is that you are really just content where you are.

So is it possible that there is some type of “pain” within you that could rise up and in 2011 help you reach your goals that you say you want and are worthy of having?  For example:

• Are you in fear of not being able to make your mortgage payment?  Your bills?
• Are you facing rejection from someone you love that says you can’t do it?
• Is your job putting a toll on your marriage or your health?
• Are you worried about having enough for your kid’s tuition?
• Is your health in jeopardy?
• Is the economy worrying you?
• Are you in fear of losing your job?
• Is a relationship strained because of one of these situations?

Here’s a few steps to help you figure our your “pains” (grab a pen and paper).  Write down at least 3 ”pains” you are now facing in each of these areas right now:

• Financial
• Physical
• Spiritual
• Emotional
• Relationships

Now circle the top 3 “pains” and really let them sink in and let yourself visualize where you will be in 2012 if you don’t take immediate action to remove these “pains” this year.

I know that this isn’t a very cheery and positive approach but the truth is I do believe we have turned into a somewhat “warm and fuzzy” society that isn’t willing to face reality of where we really are.

I believe that if you don’t take a hard, honest look at where you, you will never get to where you want to be.

Affirmations and positive thinking about your why is great but something bigger has to move you–it might just be your “pain.”

Don’t fear it…face it head on and slay that “pain” beast in 2011!

(This article was written by a dear friend. I just had to share)

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