I've had a lot of different jobs in my life. At the end of the day, I guess each has helped people in some direct or indirect way... (except maybe for selling life insurance).
There is something qualitatively different in what I do now. I have a direct impact on the quality of people's lives that is immediate, palpable and rewarding. This "outcome" is preceded by establishing trust and building relationships based upon common values - and competence. This does not happen without consistent interaction in a team environment that keeps everything moving forward in a positive way with little successes along the way.
So, what are the little successes? If your skill set is "slim", perhaps it is learning how to set up a gmail account and use it as a free auto-responder. Perhaps it is making a commitment to turn off the TV a few nights a week and focus on business building activities. Perhaps is it finding out who the person is at any local non-profit who is in charge of fund raising and asking for a meeting.
The key to building a business is being a student who is willing to become the teacher. If you want to earn a living through helping others, your success will depend upon a thousand "little successes" that one day makes you an exemplary role model and teacher.
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