Have you ever seen Lance Armstrong passionately cycle to the finish line of a demanding race? He defied his many obstacles to become one of the most influential men of our time. Every time he lost a race he worked harder to outperform his competitors. After overcoming a long bout with cancer, he retrained and came back to win the Tour de France to become the second American in history to dominate this grueling 2, 274 mile long international race. What makes him so special? Is he different than any one of us?
Lance Armstrong represents people everywhere who hold dreams deep within their souls. These dreams provide the fuel to succeed and the drive to accomplish more than imaginable. People who embark upon a journey to financial freedom by working for themselves have a dream to become financially secure and spend more time with the people they love. I understand this dream and I am here to tell you that it can happen. If Lance Armstrong can defy the odds and become an icon of determination in our society you can become a successful Internet entrepreneur and realize the life of your dreams.
Winston Churchill once said, “Success is not final, failure is not fatal: it is the courage to continue that counts.” Your determination will propel you into the life you desire. Obstacles will arise and you will face times of distress; they are simply a part of life. You are starting a new venture, so you will experience some shaky times just like the rest of us. What will separate you from the pack is your willingness to continue and stay moving in a forward direction. Even if you make mistakes and take a few steps back, you can pick yourself back up again and keep moving forward.
Here is the trick to harnessing the miracle of determination and keeping the enthusiasm of your Internet career alive: Never forget where you came from and always remember where you are going. You departed from a status quo life to work from home; do not forget the stress and heartache that came from the places you left. This will help you to see the beauty of your present. Now continue to focus on your goals and your bright future. This vision will carry you through the seemingly impossible situations and reward you with the motivation to succeed.
