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Success Does Not Come From Shortcuts
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A recurring theme in all areas of my life has been that I have not found success from taking shortcuts. When I try to cut corners or take the easy way I always end up disappointed. Choosing the easy road might seem like a good solution but it has never proven to me to create the success I wanted.

Think about wanting to lose weight. Sure there are lots of ways to lose weight quickly but choosing that option in not healthy or sustainable. If you want to create long term success you have to choose a healthy lifestyle that you can maintain.

It is similar when you choose a business. If you are looking for a get rich opportunity you will be disappointed. Taking shortcuts in business is not a strategy for long term growth. The best way to build a business is by taking continuous action daily for the long term.

Creating success takes effort and quick fixes set you up for failure. Be willing to put in the effort and success will come to you.



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bob Quinland   359 day(s) ago
Great blog, you have hit the nail on the head, many people are looking for short cuts, but they never work or never will. Those of us who are building long term success must remember this. Thanks again.
 
Jo Anne Blair   359 day(s) ago
Angela, usually when one trys to do shortcuts, I have found a train right around the short corner
 
Roland Popkes   359 day(s) ago
Building a strong foundation in business takes time if you want something that will endure and be productive for the long term. Thanks for the post Angela.
 
Bill Bateman     359 day(s) ago
Slow and Steady wins the race. Do something everyday. Work with enthusiasm. Persist
 
Patricia Juhrend   359 day(s) ago
I always love your blogs, they are short but just so filled with information for creating success!
 
Julie Klein    359 day(s) ago
Well said Angela. Way too many entering network marketing want to take the shortcut to success. There is none. We must each do the work, and in time and with effort, you will achieve success.
 
Leslie Goodwin   360 day(s) ago
Liked and will share this on my social networks.
 
Brad Wheller   360 day(s) ago
Liked, commented, and shared. Great article that should be required reading before anyone goes into business. Thanks, short cuts such as using short forms of words can be confusing. I agree with your post. ttl
 
George Smith   360 day(s) ago
Hello Angela I totally agree, its a bit like wanting your house painted to a high standard. But you look around and end up taking the cheapest price! but in the long run does it work out cheaper!? If we are going to do something follow the path to success, thats the only path, not a short cut. great blog!!
 
Jack Albright   360 day(s) ago
How very true Angela, there are no shortcuts to success. Thanks for sharing. 'If we all did the things we are capable of doing, we would literally astound ourselves' Thomas Edison
 
Victor Courville   360 day(s) ago
Great Blog!...Looking for more to come.
 
Helen Davis   360 day(s) ago
This is some great advice. Especially when trying to work from home, b/c taking short cuts is so easy to do without supervision.
 
Don Fox   360 day(s) ago
You hit the nail on the head...you gotta do the work good jpb
 
Coach Kim   360 day(s) ago
Flashes in the pan are pretty worthless - lots of hype, but no real hope. Great reminder for the get rich quick crowd!
 
Deborah Howell   360 day(s) ago
Great blog Angela and so true. Lesson applied. Thanks for sharing. I will too.
 
Joan Harrington   360 day(s) ago
Awesome post Angela! Thank you for the valuable tips girl! Liked and shared for you!
 
Lonnie E. Shipe, M.A.    360 day(s) ago
With business, shortcuts are not good in my opinion.
 
Len LaChapelle   360 day(s) ago
Angela, Thanks for your post Well written and if everyone looking for success online were to heed your advice then our industry would change from 98% failure to more people realizing success. There's no get rich quick opportunity except for winning the lottery and we all know what those odds are.
 
Keith Winter   360 day(s) ago
I totally agree Angela. My first years in internet marketing were spent in chasing the next new shiny object. Looking for easy ways to make instant money. Then I suddenly realized that when you take the time to build a real business, everything else follows. Great post.
 
Renita Lowry   360 day(s) ago
This is so true Angels...it is consistency that matters...have an amazing day;)
 
LeRoy Engle   360 day(s) ago
Angela - spot on - you have to develop and maintain good habits to be successful, and they don't come easily nor quickly. Thanks for putting into words what we all need a constant reminder to do.
 
Gilberto Sanches   360 day(s) ago
Heyyy mrs.Angela, that was educational. Thanks for sharing :)
 
Jason Yost   360 day(s) ago
I remember my father teaching me, as a kid, that nothing in life is worth anything that you don't work for, and the less you work for something, the less likely we are to appreciate its full meaning. Thank you for your encouraging blog. May God bless.
 
Steve/Vicky Bruce   360 day(s) ago
Couldn't have said it better myself...shortcuts turn out to be roadblocks. Thanks for the post Angela
 
Janie Marshall    360 day(s) ago
Encouraging, thank you.
 


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