I remember sitting at my kitchen table late one night, feeling frustrated, staring at my phone with zero responses to the fifty messages I’d sent on Messenger that day. That was one of my lowest points in network marketing—the moment I nearly quit. Maybe you’ve been there, too—the constant ghosting, the friends who start avoiding your calls, the family members who keep asking when you’ll “get a proper job.”
Looking back now, I realize my biggest obstacle wasn’t the business model, the products or even the company zig-zag to keep momentum going. It wasn’t even the market or the timing. It was what was happening between my ears. My mindset was self-sabotaging every move I made.
I was obsessing over every “no,” taking each rejection personally, and constantly questioning whether I was cut out for this business. The voice in my head kept whispering, “Who do you think you are? You’re not one of those successful people. Maybe your aunt was right – this is just another pyramid scheme.”
The mind shift didn’t happen overnight. It started when my mentor asked me a simple question: “What would happen if you spent as much time focusing on possible successes as you do worrying about potential failures?” That hit me hard. I realized I was programming myself for failure by constantly expecting it.
Slowly, I began to change my approach. Instead of desperately chasing sales, I focused on building genuine relationships. Rather than seeing each “no” as a personal rejection, I started viewing it as one step closer to a “yes.” When self-doubt crept in, I replaced “I’m not good at this” with “I’m learning and improving every day.”
The most significant change came when I stopped trying to prove the doubters wrong and focused on proving myself right. I set small, achievable goals and celebrated every win, no matter how tiny. Getting a prospect to watch my video. Victory dance. Is somebody asking genuine questions about the business? Time for a rewarding coffee. These little celebrations kept my momentum going when things got tough.
I also had to make some tough decisions about my environment. I loved my Friday night meet-ups with friends, but their constant scepticism about my business drained my energy. I didn’t cut them out completely, but I started spending more time with other network marketers and following people with growth mindsets who understood my journey and supported my goals. Their success stories no longer made me jealous; instead, they demonstrated what is achievable in this profession.
Today, my business is expanding, but more importantly, I am thriving. Yes, I still face challenges and rejections, and some posts or reels fail; it’s all part of running a business on social media. But my mindset has completely transformed how I handle them. I no longer take setbacks personally. Instead, I ask myself, “What can I learn from this? How can I use this to grow?”
If you are currently struggling with your network marketing journey, realise that you are not alone. The voice telling you you’re not good enough? I’ve heard it too. The fear that you’re wasting your time? I’ve felt it. The temptation to quit? Been there.
But I want you to know this: where you are now is not where you will end up. Your mindset can either be your biggest obstacle or your greatest asset. The choice is yours. What will you choose to focus on today?
Remember, every successful network marketer you admire once started exactly where you are now. The only difference? They decided to change their mindset before their circumstances changed. And you can do the same.
Are you ready to make that shift?
