The Habits of Successful Network Marketers (Part 6 of 6)

Habit #6 Don’t Subscribe to Conventional Wisdom

Conventional wisdom is the perfect roadmap to mediocrity; and yet, for whatever reason, almost everyone who gets into network marketing--or any type of online opportunity—will skillfully adhere to each piece of conventional wisdom they have heard over the years. Unfortunately, this is often to their detriment.

Rather than subscribing to conventional wisdom, test it yourself. Find out if it really works. Experts love to tell people what is and what isn't possible. With that being said, remember that they are experts and often do have valid opinions to offer; however, that does not mean what they say is true for you. This is why it is important to break from this conventional wisdom and test it yourself.

Another reason why it is important to break with conventional wisdom is because it will give you an edge over your competitors. While they slave away, following the dictates of someone who may or may not have any grasp on your industry, you can immediately position yourself above them by introducing a renegade method – something everyone believes is too risky or can't work.

However, it is important that you do know what the conventional wisdom actually is and why people say it is that; otherwise, you wont be a renegade – you'll just be someone who refuses to learn from mistakes, a failure.

So begin your break with conventional wisdom immediately: start putting everything to the test. Conventional wisdom might suggest that you should approach potential members of your network in a certain way. Try doing the absolute opposite. See what effect it has.

The only thing you will want to avoid violating is consistency. In your attempt to break conventional wisdom and to find the best methods, you will still want to retain that persona you have worked hard to develop, so do your best to be both creative and to avoid ruining your reputation at the same time.

The Habits of Successful Network Marketers (Part 6 of 6)