Anyone who owns a business knows that there are many things that can have an influence on whether or not you are successful.

Offline or Online, many of these things are same: 1. # of customers visiting your business. 2. Time of year. (Holidays can be good or bad depending on what business you are in.) 3. Amount of time and money you spend on advertising. 4. Where you advertise. 5. Customer Service.

These are just to name a few, and we know there are many, many more.

In reality, almost everything you do while running a business; is going to have some kind of effect on it.

But, did you know that your thoughts effect your business too?

Lets go back to start-up of your business.

Your were really excited, weren't you?

Who wouldn't be. Starting a business is an exciting thing to do. Venturing out on your own to be your own boss!

That excitement motivated you, didn't it? I bet you jumped in with both feet and were a real go-getter!

You believed in yourself and your abilities, or you would not have made this earth shaking move to business ownership, right?

Did you tell anyone who would listen about your new business?

I know I did!

And, what were their reactions?

Well, if you're anything like me, you've been online awhile; and this isn't first time you've gotten excited about a new business venture.

Am I right?

Your friends and family probably scoffed at idea and said something like, "Yeah, you've said that before."

I know mine sure did!

How did that make you feel? What did that do for your excitement and motivation?