Survival Skills: 4.5 Aspects on How to Survive a Sinking Ship

I just survived a sinking ship. It was supposed to be the greatest business opportunity of a lifetime. I was all in. In fact, I was one of the leaders of this program and I had a team of over 200 people. For six months it was a great ride. I didn’t notice the holes in the ship. Furthermore, I didn’t notice that we were taking on water.

I have been online for three years. It took me 26 months before I had my first $1000 day. The next month I had my first $1500 day and the $2000 day. I thought this was the beginning of endless riches. Before this success, I struggled for two years in my business never making over $100 in a month. But I knew that I would succeed.

Opportunities Come and Go

New launches for internet marketing and business opportunities can be short. Some launches don’t even make it past the first week let alone 90 days. The darling companies of 2012, 2013, and 2014 are either gone or on their last leg. The smart entrepreneurs get in, make money, make their teams money, and hop on the next wave.

I struggled for two years looking for that magic pill. That push-button system that would lead to endless riches never materialized. Those $39.95 marketing packages, $99 monthly coaching fees, and Shiny Objects did nothing but drain my accounts. I bought a lot of stuff and now you can’t find those products anywhere.

You can see why I thought this Ship was the opportunity of a lifetime. After two years I was making money, growing a team, and building my brand.

The Sinking Ship

I learned much from that sinking ship. I was lucky enough to put on a life preserver and swim to shore. Some people waited for a rescue party. Others stayed on the ship waiting for a miracle. I made it to shore and became wiser.

I could see where due diligence would have saved me months of pain. But, I learned how to build a team and build trust. I made connections that are profitable now. Also, I will not let the money blind me to what is really going on. I will listen to the words and actions of the people in charge.

I spent thousands of dollars traveling, building a team, and investing in a partnership (the Sinking…