Desperate Times…

Are these the worst of times…or the best of times?

If we believed everything the media had to say several months ago, we may as well have just thrown ourselves on a sword and got it over with. Or, maybe we should believe all the giddy media forecasts of “recovery”, and start the party!

So here’s a thought….recently, the stock market has dropped over to scary lows, and then risen again, and who knows where it will go next? And what does all that have to do with growing a network marketing business, anyway?

Not much. Historically, when the economy has been bad, network marketing companies have grown. This time around is no exception.

Employment is shakier than ever, with hundreds of thousands of people losing their jobs monthly, despite ( or maybe because of ) government intervention and “bailouts” at unprecedented levels.

It seems that more and more people are looking for a self-employment solution, rather than just another J-O-B ( just over broke), or unemployment compensation, or welfare.

Now, and I mean right now, is the best time in modern history to start a business, or re-think your business, learn more financially valuable skills, and prosper.

In fact, I believe that the REAL economic recovery will come from and be led by small business, home-based business, and the rise of a new entrepreneurial spirit… in former employees.

If you don’t think that, if you’re fearful, it’s just opportunity rushing on by.

It could be the “Worst of Times”, or it can be the “Best of Times’

That will be largely determined by what happens between the ears.

“If you think you can, or think you can’t..you’re right”  Henry Ford

Convergence is a term that used to get a lot 0f “buzz”. It is happening now with ever increasing speed,  and the best description I’ve heard comes from Marc Andreesen. Here’s an excerpt from a recent article:

From Fortune magazine, By Kevin Maney, contributor

Andreessen’s faith in the power of the web isn’t terribly surprising, given his front-row seat at the outset of the Internet revolution.

Andreessen’s unwavering view is that the Internet will soon take over all aspects of our lives. Online services won’t merely supplement your TV viewing or newspaper reading, but will replace those activities altogether.

Here are a few of Andreesens credentials:

Over the past two years Andreessen has emerged as the most connected, prescient, right-place-right-time force in Silicon Valley. In addition to his Twitter stake, he sits on Facebook’s board and advises the CEOs at both companies. He is co-founder and chairman of Ning, a service that lets people create their own niche social networks, like 50 Cent’s ThisIs50.com. Ning, co-founded with CEO Gina Bianchini, adds 2.5 million members a month. Andreessen owns stakes in Digg, LinkedIn, and Will Ferrell’s Funny or Die comedy site. He recently joined the board of eBay (EBAY, Fortune 500) to help that company turn around, and he is the author of a hugely influential blog that went on hiatus in August 2008. By the time this story appears, he promises, the blog will be back with a new design.

In short, Andreesen is plugged-in, and more than most, sees what’s coming. So… what does this mean to you as a net-citizen?

Well, the Internet is already the most powerful, versatile communication tool in human history. and it seems that it will continue to expand it’s capabilities.

So instead of cell phones, land lines, TV, newspapers, magazines, movie theaters….we’ll be able to access all this stuff more efficiently, and cheaply, through the Internet.

Will it replace all other media?  No,  but it is increasingly important that we understand the possibilities the ‘Net allows.

One simple suggestion:  Get your own name as a domain name now, if it’s available.  (Family members,too.)

Go to www.NameCheap.cpm or www.GoDaddy.com, and see if your name is still available. If it is , grab it for less than $10 a year..

You’ll be glad you did…