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My mother thinks I am lazy. I confess that I have stopped listening to her. Just
because I do not enjoy ten hour days at the office and would rather spend more
time at home with my two boys and lovely wife does not mean I am lazy. I simply
have a different perspective about work and earning a living.
My mother's reaction to me telling her I have an online business has taught
me some things which I gladly share with anyone who has a moment to listen.
First, as difficult as it may seem sometimes, surround yourself with positive
thinkers. I know my parents mean well, but there are better ways of expressing
concern than saying something like, "why don't you
start a real business?" If this means that you share details of what you
are doing very sparingly than do so. Think up some succinct but brief responses
to friends and family who ask about "the online thing you are doing"
when you know they do not really want to know. Do not waste your energy trying
to explain to people who really do not want to understand. Let them know if
they are serious about learning more you
would gladly send them some information.
Secondly, appreciate the freedom you have to own and operate an online business.
The opportunities are much more expensive offline because of all the potential
cost overheads that must be faced. With an online business your expenses could
be as minute as the cost of a
computer (even leased at $50 per month) plus Internet access. Besides, if I
do not want my mother to know that I have an online business I do not need to
tell her.
There is no store lease or inventory to give me away. I can do everything late
at night or early in the morning. I can even call in sick from my "day
job" to get my web site back up with no one but those I live with any wiser.
In fact, it is precisely this freedom that draws many of us to a home based
business online, right?
Lastly, and some what of a counter point to #1 above, if what you are doing
is enjoyable and worthwhile, then there is no need to apologize for it. In fact,
your excitement about what you do can change others' negativity into something
beneficial. This is a lesson in independence and
self-confidence. While it is certainly important to have support and accountability
with people you trust, this does not have to mean success comes only when they
approve.
Sometimes people just do not understand. Not everyone lives with computers
the way you do. For many, business will always mean four walls and a sign outside.
Your confidence and pride in what you are doing will help others to believe
in you and possibly want to join you.
About the Author:
Craig Friesen is a freelance writer and operates several online ventures in
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