Comments on: You Will Be Successful…In 5 Years

By: Success

Success — Fri, 12 Oct 2007 16:51:59 +0000

It’s all a question of whether you can stay the distance. In my first business I sold out in year 5 and made a nice return on my initial investment but in the years leading up to this I felt like I had taken on a low paid, extended hours job. You have to change your belief systems and know that you will be successful however long it takes. Now I never give up on anything.

By: Jatin Dhillon

Jatin Dhillon — Sun, 22 Jul 2007 01:30:28 +0000

Great article yaro.
Your posts have really helped me whenever hammer of darkness falls on me.

Thanks

By: Sanjeev Group

Sanjeev Group — Sat, 23 Jun 2007 16:07:55 +0000

Great Article Yaro !

Quoting you “’ve become accustomed to things coming slowly in my life. I’m not sure if they are slow because I’m impatient and everything seems slow or it really is slow, but either way it definitely feels slow.”

LOL it’s with all of us.I believe the more we anticipate a desire the slower it comes. Am working a way around this..

By: Raquel Bundy

Raquel Bundy — Fri, 04 May 2007 09:34:17 +0000

Great article! You’re right, often times media portrays it in a way that can make people feel discouraged. It can take time to build a consistent business. If we enjoy helping others and we believe in the value of our product/service then in time the rest will follow…Thanks for sharing your experience with us. I wish you continued success and business growth!

Raquel Bundy
REALTOR® in San Diego, California
http://www.RaquelBundy.com
http://sandiegocahomes.wordpress.com

By: maddison

maddison — Mon, 26 Mar 2007 19:48:03 +0000

I hope what you are saying is true. It seems like I have been drowing in the ocean for a very long time now (2 years). But, I know rescue is on it’s way soon.

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Tue, 27 Jun 2006 14:07:55 +0000

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By: reese

reese — Tue, 20 Jun 2006 02:25:39 +0000

I found both the tipping point and blink to be incredibly useful. Stick with blink, Yaro…what I like about it is it unveils how instinct is developed (through lots of practice) and how this can impact your daily and overall business (and personal) life.

I enjoyed this article and find it true with my own success. If you’re good at what you do and people find value in your service, the word of mouth will compound, and at some point seemingly explode. I’d say the 5-year mark is accurate. While I didn’t heavily market my business and build my client base over 5 years, it did take 5 years to get the point where what I do was recongized as valuable. Once that happened, my business exploded. I believe the same can happen for any businessperson who perserveres and has clients/consumers who find their product or service to be valuable. Even if it’s a small following, don’t lose heart–that following WILL grow!

By: Jerimi

Jerimi — Mon, 19 Jun 2006 21:21:11 +0000

YES. Exactly. The next question, for someone new at least, “are you ok with this”? If not, find a business where you will be ok with it taking several years to become successful.

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By: Yaro

Yaro — Tue, 13 Jun 2006 09:19:56 +0000

Sure have Mike. Good book, I actually mention it in the Blog Traffic course I’m writing as it’s quite relevant for building a blog readership too.

I haven’t managed to finish Malcolm’s other book, Blink, yet though. Having trouble getting into it.

By: Mike

Mike — Tue, 13 Jun 2006 03:05:58 +0000

Inspiring article, thanks Yaro! BTW, have you read the Tipping Point? I am currently halfway through it and it’s a pretty good read.

By: Dion

Dion — Mon, 12 Jun 2006 09:54:03 +0000

I certainly share those sentiments.

Nice article Yaro.