Affiliate since: 11/17/2012, Power Rank: 99999999 | Read R S's 34 other Ask SC answers

The only quality required for being successful with SFI is never quit.
There are various ways to be successful if you do not quit.
Follow the SFI Ultra Basic 3 Step Plan.
1.Become an EA and remain an EA every month.
2.Recruit atleast 5 PSAs
3.Teach them to be EA & remain EA every month. Also teach them to repeat points 2 & 3.

If you find 5 PSAs who can repeat the above, you will have profit however small it be.
Sky is the limit after this





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Affiliate since: 03/05/2013, Power Rank: 99999999 | Read Luka 's 2 other Ask SC answers

You need to know that this is exactly the opposite of what you should be doing to build a successful business. I'm not saying you shouldn't follow up with those who don't immediately get active with SFI. You should. But don't spend ALL or even the majority of your time with this. And DEFINITELY DO NOT IGNORE your workers!

Affiliate since: 12/31/1969, Power Rank: 99999999

There are always different points of view on any subject. I have seen so many answers on this question that I have come to believe there is no right answer just different ways to see the most important traits of success.

I think Commitment is the beginning of success. When you have a dream you want to achieve, it stays a dream until you begin setting goals and working toward making it a reality. Goals are never reached if you give up, so having the ability to hold to a commitment is a very important quality. Persistence and perseverance are the fruit of that commitment after all the obstacles and trials you work through.

I found passion grows after time. In the beginning I get excited about the possibilities that I can achieve great things, like making a lot of money or traveling around the world or becoming famous. After the first month I found that excitement turns to disappointment and without a commitment it vanishes into an obscure after thought. Any one that has been married for more than ten years or has children to care for knows the value of commitment. It’s the same attitude you acquire when you have a JOB you can’t afford to lose. Passion begins to grow from the inside the closer you get to the goal, which you will not reach unless you are committed.

Learning is a necessity. It is funny how every time I start something I always have my own ideas about how and what I will do. “I’ll do it my way” like that old song by Frank Sinatra, is my theme song. I have a hard time with advice at this stage. It’s not until I have tried everything that does not work that I back up and look at all the things that have already been done. I may have saved years of labor if I had listened to council in the first place. Because I was committed to my dream I worked through my own self-created obstacles and became teachable. I could have given up but commitment kept me looking for solutions. Learning is a learned skill.

Becoming a teacher is not the same as becoming a leader. Leaders show the path they have traveled where teachers may only point the way. Great teachers are leaders. You cannot lead someone somewhere you have never been. I can show you how to join SFI but I cannot lead you to make a living on it if I have not done so myself. Commitment will get me to the day when I will be a great leader and I'll be a great teacher because I'll want share my knowledge and experience.

I have seen a lot of people with talent and intelligence fail, give up and settle for supporting someone else’s dream, we call them employees. Affiliates are future entrepreneurs in training. We are learning how to commit to our dreams in spite of any opposition. Commit to your dream and the solution to every problem will find you.

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There are always different points of view on any subject. I have seen so many answers on this question that I have come to believe there is no right answer just different ways to see the most important traits of success.

I think Commitment is the beginning of success. When you have a dream you want to achieve, it stays a dream until you begin setting goals and working toward making it a reality. Goals are never reached if you give up, so having the ability to hold to a commitment is a
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Affiliate since: 12/04/2012, Power Rank: 99999999 | Read Michael's 1 other Ask SC answers

One must be able to follow directions and by that I mean a person willing to follow the directions outlined in the business plan here at SFI, like do their To Do List each and every day, place a standing order to help assist them maintain their EA or higher level, get others to duplicate what they have done. You follow those few simple directions along with all the others and you will be successful.

Affiliate since: 10/04/2012, Power Rank: 99999999 | Read Michael's 10 other Ask SC answers

Eddy,

I reckon this is probably one of the most important questions for all SFI affiliates. Moreover there are quite a number of qualities that will assist in our development and success in SFI. I will offer a few and describe them briefly in the ensuing text. I have chosen the following;

*willingness/eagernes to learn
*analytical
*flexibility
*competitiveness
*good communication skills
*mentoring/duplication

In reality, all internet marketing opportunities require a considerable amount of effort if one is to achieve tangible success. SFI is no different. However one of the top qualities in my opinion is a willingness and eagerness to learn. With the right skills and know-how your opportunities for making money as well as growth within SFI. Fortunately SFI offers step by step training for those affiliates who want to excel. Like most businesses, the more you invest, the more likely you are to reap higher rewards.

Another essential quality you will definitely need is to be analytical. When setting goals and objectives, you need to have the acumen to figure out how to set about accomplishing your goals. You need to have a plan and an idea of the methods you intend to use to reach those goals. If along the way, your initial plan does not work, you also need to have the ability and flexibility to change in order to maximise your success. In this regard it is also helpful to be good with numbers even though you don't have to be a maths guru.

As with any business it is also important to be competitive in the sense that you have to have some knowledge about your competition and what they are doing right - this can also help you in spotting gaps for opportunities by figuring out what needs improving. By closely monitoring your competition you should be able to optimise your own efforts.

It is important to pay attention to mentoring your downline and endeavour to resolve their queries promptly as without them, there is really no growth. You need to have the patience to explain things as well as offer suggestion where they are called for. Therefore good communication skills are definitely essential as you have to maintain a good rapport with your downline and upline. Remember the people in your upline probably started their SFI Business earlier than you did, so the chances are they are bound to know something that you don't. Use your upline to gain some knowledge and answers you may not necessarily find on the SFI website easily. Duplication is the main key to success in SFI and so it is very important to strive to get your team to duplicate your efforts - only then will you realise the true growth potential of your SFI Business.

As I mentioned earlier, there are probably a lot more qualities you may find useful, but I think you may find it useful to either have or develop the aforementioned ones.
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Eddy,

I reckon this is probably one of the most important questions for all SFI affiliates. Moreover there are quite a number of qualities that will assist in our development and success in SFI. I will offer a few and describe them briefly in the ensuing text. I have chosen the following;

*willingness/eagernes to learn
*analytical
*flexibility
*competitiveness
*good communication skills
*mentoring/duplication

In reality,
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Affiliate since: 12/23/2012, Power Rank: 99999999 | Read Igor's 24 other Ask SC answers

Wonderful question. Many of us look at leadership through a followers eyes. This is because most of went to a school where we were taught to be followers.

As SFI business owners we need to look at it a different way.

One of the main things we all need to develop is being 'Teachable'. This may sound strange when referring to leadership but all good leaders remain 'teachable'.

What is 'teachable'? It is keeping an open mind to advice and knowledge. To always seek more knowledge from other leaders. To learn from our followers and never discount their point of view or questions as insignificant.

A good leader NEVER knows too much. A good leader reads, reads and reads some more and continues to build knowledge in his or her selected field.

A good leader then passes this information onto his or her followers. NEVER does a good leader keep important knowledge to themselves and gives it freely and with love.

A good leader never feels bad or hurt if one of his or her followers achieves more than themselves. They feel good because they have played a part in the followers success.

A good leader associates with leaders and has a burning desire for knowledge that they can pass onto their followers.

YOU are a leader because YOU are reading this. Because YOU are seeking knowledge that YOU can pass onto your PSAs and CSAs.

Stay 'teachable' and NEVER think that you already know it all. That is the beginning of apathy, and apathy will create failure.
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Wonderful question. Many of us look at leadership through a followers eyes. This is because most of went to a school where we were taught to be followers.

As SFI business owners we need to look at it a different way.

One of the main things we all need to develop is being 'Teachable'. This may sound strange when referring to leadership but all good leaders remain 'teachable'.

What is 'teachable'? It is keeping an open mind to advice and knowledge. To always
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