Sometimes life can seem like one long series of unsolvable problems. I know there have been times when I would much rather find something else to do and quit whatever I was doing simply because it was too much trouble to continue. In fact, earlier in my life that is exactly what I did do. (And to tell truth, I wouldn't change it even if I could!)

However, I think there comes a time in every one's life when we want a result. This result could be a goal, dream, or some other desirable end result that we are willing to sacrifice for but maybe we just are not quite sure how. It could be that challenges that stand in way seem to be too difficult to overcome.

Sound familiar? I bet we all have been there, or are there now.

First, let's agree that challenges we face always look worse more we look at them and harder we work to meet them. Especially if these challenges don't go away. Many times we get so close to situation that we are unable to see all options.

Here are some suggestions to find more options.

First: Write in a list form everything that you see facing you as a challenge or a problem. Just seeing this information on paper gives you a psychological edge over it because you are aware that you are doing something, taking action.

Second: For each challenge come up with all options you can think of using a What if? scenario. Do not rule anything out at all!

You can use a positive What if? such as:

What if this problem did not exist? What would that be like?

What if I could really solve this? What would I do?

What if turned this challenge into a benefit? What would that look like?

There are only 3 Keys to pay attention to if you want to thrive in business world. The beauty of these keys is that when you master them you can always do well. If your current business ends up failing or your industry dies off it won't matter. You are your greatest asset and you can start over and build a new successful business.

Key #1: PROBLEM SOLVING

Business is really just seeing what's needed and providing it. Whether your business is about products, services or both, you are providing a solution to a problem that a lot of people want (not necessarily need) a solution for.

For example, information (or "how to") products give people information they want to be able to do whatever it is that they want to do and don't know "how to" do. Truck drivers provide a solution for how to get products from one place to another. Teachers provide a solution for how to educate our children. I provide a solution for how to use internet marketing to increase profits of any business.

It's same in every industry. Find a problem and offer people a valuable solution at a reasonable price.

Key #2: NUMBERS

To run a successful business all you have to do is track how it's operating and make sure you're taking in more money than you're spending. When you see which systems work, do more of that and you'll make more money.

For example, in direct marketing (online and offline)you always start by researching your product to make sure people actually want to buy it. Then you test and test and test until you have a great headline, great ad copy, and a great sales letter. By great I mean that your sales are skyrocketing.

Once you have those elements tested and proven all you have to do to make more money is to get your ads, headline and sales copy in front of more eyeballs of people who want solution you're providing. Give 'em what they want and they'll buy.

Key #3: ADAPTABILITY