What follows may or may not apply to you. Perhaps you are self-actualized and wealthy; both spiritually and financially. Most people fall short of this. If so, my wish is that these thoughts instill some hope and some clarity.
There are a lot of things that take place inside of our specific Community as well as the Communities of our Affiliate Partners. Ultimately, we are "in the business" of helping people rise above their current circumstances, to the extent that additional financial resources can make this happen.
"Planting a Flag" essentially means making a commitment. The question is, whether something is worthy of your commitmenmt of time and resources? Does something you evaluate as a "means" to earn additional income hold up to scrutiny? Does it make sense? Can you justify and defend your involvement in whatever you choose to do? Do you have the conviction and moral authority of "knowing" that what you are commiting to - is worthy?
At the end of the day, our business is about relationships and trust. After you have done your homework regarding the credibility and viability of something - that "something" becomes secondary to the person/people you are in business with. Are they there helping you plant your flag? Do you trust that they will be there in the future? Business (our business) is about relationships and building trust.
Speaking of flags, it is a huge RED FLAG if you are not working WITH someone who is there to help, support and teach you. Now, turning this on it's head, the real quesiton is are you willing to be that mentor? Here is the reality: this is what you sign up for; to evolve from student to teacher.
Combining these thoughts, in "planting a flag" you are commiting to being a person of value. You evolve into someone who has something to give to those with whom you work. If you can genuinely make this commitment, "success:" will grow out of this foundation of commitment.
Plant your flag. Work on your dreams. Nothing magically happens without effort. Learn. Apply. Teach. Support. These are the things dreams are made of.
