It is never easy to learn a new thing. Similarly, if you have just got into network marketing, you have to dedicate some time and effort to truly understand this industry. In this article, we are going to discuss some of the myths and common mistakes that network marketers make.

One of the myths in network marketing is the idea of passive income or total retirement.

Contrary to popular belief, there is no such thing as total retirement in network marketing.

If you stop building at the deepest levels of your organization, they might start dying off one by one. The attrition will follow its way up until even your leaders might quit themselves (out of frustration or loss of income) and you will be the only one left.

Even people who have built groups of thousands can lose them overnight if they are not careful. Unstable companies or change of management can happen but with sound leadership, your people will follow you no matter which company you go to. Just make sure you take care of your leaders and especially all you new people. You can’t just leave the fate of your babies to your other slightly older babies.

Your MLM business is your business and your responsibility to get your group moving.

Other Common Mistakes to Avoid

You MUST work closely with your upline. ‘But, I don’t want to bother them. They are so busy with their huge team. They are making huge income. I am not worthy to speak to them’ - WRONG! Don’t be afraid to call your upline! Don’t worship them. They are there to HELP YOU. The fact that they are earning money from your group gives you the RIGHT to request their help!

- Your Upline is NOT your BOSS.

- Good, sincere uplines are always there to help you and guide you (unless they are untrained and really bossy) but the norm is that generally there will be someone who wants you to succeed.

- We are in business for OURSELVES but NOT BY OURSELVES. If your upline calls you, motivates, encourages and helps you, YOU ARE ONE LUCKY PUPPY!

- Uplines are not OUT TO GET YOU, so don’t avoid them - if you do it is YOUR LOSS.

Another key point to remember about approaching your prospects

THE HEALTHY DO NOT NEED A DOCTOR - IT IS THE SICK WHO DO!

Everyone is ’sick’ in a certain way and they will look for medicine to solve their problems. Ever seen a doctor hard-selling medicine? No, the patients beg the doctor to CURE them. The patients are looking for a solution and the doctor doesn’t sell them, he gives advice and prescribes.