How to Success in Business

Let’s define our terms.  A dictionary definition of curiosity that I like a lot: “an eagerness to know or learn more; a strong desire for learning; inquisitiveness.” So, incuriosity would mean the quality of not being eager to know or learn more; not having a strong desire for learning; not being inquisitive.

In other words: incuriosity is believing that you know all you need to know.  Yikes.  Especially now, in this 21st century, with technology and business models changing daily, instantaneous worldwide communication and information-sharing commonplace, more generations in the workplace than ever before (with all their differing expectations and beliefs about work) — thinking that you’ve got it all figured out seems just foolish.

I’ve observed that great leaders are, without exception, actively curious; eager to understand and learn, recognizing there’s lots more to know and lots more they need to know. And I’ve seen that their curiosity is not only key to their ongoing development – it makes them great to be around.  People really like having leaders who are interested in them, in what they do and what they know.

So, how do you get curious?

1. Ask Real Questions. Too many leaders ask fake questions designed to show how smart they are. E.g. “Don’t you think we’ll do better next quarter if we  lower our inventory from three months to two?”  That is not a curiosity-based question — the asker knows exactly the answer he or she wants to get.  Real questions sound like, “How do you think we could…?” or “Why do you think that might…?” or “What do you know about…?”

2. Be OK with not knowing.  I believe the main promoter of ‘incuriosity,’ is leaders’ belief that they ought to know everything. Until you can get comfortable with not knowing things (especially in front of your employees), it’s nearly impossible to act on your curiosity. Notice how you’re talking to yourself about ‘not knowing.’  If you’re saying things to yourself like, “I’ve got to show I’m on top of this,” or “They’ll think I’m an idiot if I don’t know this,” you won’t be able to be curious.  Curious self-talk sounds like, “Wow, I’d love to know more about that,” or “Hmmm, I wonder what that means?”

3. Surround yourself with people not like you. Even if you’re asking actual questions, and your self-talk supports your curiosity, it won’t do you much good if everybody around you knows all the same stuff you do. It’s one of the main reasons diversity (of race, gender, age, background, thinking style) is a good business practice; leaders who build strongly diverse teams have the chance to find out and get good at a huge variety of things.

4. Learn from children.  Little kids are insatiably curious.  It’s how they  learn to walk, talk, eat, play, run, draw, socialize, sing, etc. all in the first 3 years of life. Here’s an example. The more you can operate like a little kid, in terms of your curiosity, the better off you’ll be.

An added bonus – besides being the best possible way to turbo-charge your acquisition of new skills and  knowledge, to be a good and followable leader, and to grow as a professional and as a person….being curious is really, really fun.

Discover How To Earn Passive Income While You Sleep

DISCOVER HOW TO EARN PASSIVE INCOME WHILE YOU SLEEP

Earning money in Network Marketing while you sleep is theoretically possible, but it typically requires significant effort and time investment upfront to build a sustainable income stream. In network marketing, also known as multi-level marketing (MLM), individuals earn commissions not only for the sales they generate directly but also for the sales made by the people they recruit into the company and their downline.

Here are some ways you might earn money in network marketing while you sleep:

1. Building a Strong Team: By recruiting and training a team of distributors who are motivated and capable of making sales, you can leverage their efforts to generate passive income. As your team members make sales and recruit others, you earn commissions from their activities, even when you're not directly involved.

2. Online Marketing and Automation: Using online marketing techniques such as social media, email marketing, and content creation, you can attract leads and customers to your network marketing business while you sleep. By setting up automated systems and funnels, you can continue to generate leads and sales even when you're not actively working.

3. Global Business: Network Marketing companies often operate globally, allowing you to build a business that spans different time zones and geographic regions. By having team members and customers in different parts of the world, you can potentially earn money while you sleep as transactions occur across different time zones.

4. Passive Product Sales: If you have an established customer base or a large network of distributors, you may continue to earn passive income from product sales, repeat orders, and subscriptions even when you're not actively promoting or selling products.

5. Residual Income: Many Network Marketing companies offer residual income opportunities, where you earn ongoing commissions from the sales and activities of your team members and customers. Over time, residual income can provide a steady stream of passive income that continues to grow as your network expands.

While earning money in network marketing while you sleep is possible, it's essential to approach it with realistic expectations and understand that success typically requires consistent effort, dedication, and persistence. Building a successful network marketing business often involves actively engaging with your team, providing support and training, and continually working to grow your network and customer base.