If I could go back in time and shake my younger self by the shoulders, I’d do it.
Because I made some bad assumptions about business, success, and wealth-building that slowed me down.
These weren’t small mistakes.
These were the kind of mistakes that cost years of progress.
And here’s the thing…
Most network marketers make the exact same ones.
So let’s fix them today.👇
1. “Networking is for Lames”
I used to think “networking” meant awkward cocktail parties, business card swaps, and forced small talk.
So I ignored it.
But what I didn’t realize was this:
🔥 Your network is your cheat code to success.
When you hit a roadblock in business, you have 2 options:
❌ Struggle through it alone, wasting time & money
✅ Call someone who’s already figured it out
💡 Think about this in MLM:
- You need better scripts? A top earner already has them.
- Struggling with duplication? Someone cracked that code.
- Trying to scale? Find someone who’s done it.
The fastest way to solve problems is to have experts on speed dial.
And the easiest way to build that kind of network?
Be valuable first.
Help others without expecting anything in return, and your network will explode.
2. “I’ll Sleep When I’m Dead”
I used to wear burnout like a badge of honor.
I thought that sleeping 4 hours a night and grinding 24/7 made me look like a “hustler.”
Reality check?
Poor sleep = poor decisions.
Poor decisions = lost money.
💡 Network Marketing Truth:
If you’re running on fumes, your energy sucks.
If your energy sucks, your prospecting sucks.
If your prospecting sucks, your business sucks.
🚀 What to do instead:
- Protect your morning routine like your paycheck depends on it. (Because it does.)
- Go to bed with a plan so you wake up focused.
- Prioritize energy, not just effort.
The top 1% in any industry? They don’t just outwork people. They outlast them.
3. “Build Alone to Win Bigger”
I used to believe I could do everything myself.
Biggest mistake ever.
🔥 Success isn’t a solo sport—it’s a team game.
💡 Network Marketing Example:
Trying to build a massive downline alone = painful & slow.
Building leaders who duplicate your systems? That’s leverage.
🚀 What to do instead:
✔ Stop micromanaging—trust your people.
✔ Work with your team, not just above them.
✔ Create simple systems so others can win without you.
The biggest MLM legends? They don’t build followers.
They build leaders.
4. “All I Have to Do Is Have a Great Product, and People Will Buy”
This one assumption has bankrupted more businesses than I can count.
I’ve built great things that never took off because I thought the product alone was enough.
It’s not.
🔥 In today’s world, DISTRIBUTION > PRODUCT.
💡 Network Marketing Truth:
The best product doesn’t win. The best marketer does.
- Your product can be life-changing… but if no one hears about it, it’s useless.
- Your comp plan can be the best in the industry… but if you can’t get in front of the right people, who cares?
🚀 What to do instead:
✔ Master social media distribution.
✔ Build a personal brand that attracts leads.
✔ Learn how to sell without sounding salesy.
If you’re waiting for your upline to grow your business for you, you’ve already lost.
5. “I Don’t Admire Anyone Here, But The Money’s Good”
This is a silent killer.
If you don’t respect the people you’re working with, the money won’t be enough to keep you motivated.
💡 Real Talk:
I’ve seen high earners stay stuck in bad teams, bad companies, and bad environments because they were comfortable.
🚀 What to do instead:
- Surround yourself with people who inspire you.
- Find a mentor who’s actually living the life you want.
- Work with winners—because success is contagious.
The wrong people will slow you down.
The right people will catapult you forward.
Pick your circle wisely.
6. “I’ll Create My Own Advantages Through Hustle”
Hustle is great. But unfair advantages are better.
🔥 What’s an unfair advantage?
It’s something YOU have that most people don’t.
💡 Examples in Network Marketing:
- You already have an audience that trusts you? → Selling becomes easier.
- You’re naturally great at public speaking? → Leverage that in presentations.
- You have a background in sales? → You’ll recruit faster than others.
🚀 What to do instead:
- Find your unfair advantage. (We all have one.)
- Double down on it.
- Leverage it like crazy.
Top earners don’t ignore their strengths—they monetize them.
7. “All I Have to Do Is Be Cool, and People Will Like Me”
I used to think being “liked” was enough.
It’s not.
🔥 Being “cool” might get attention, but AUTHENTICITY builds trust.
💡 Network Marketing Truth:
People don’t join your team because they think you’re “cool.”
They join because they trust you can help them win.
🚀 What to do instead:
✔ Be real. Share the struggles, not just the highlights.
✔ Be transparent. People buy into honesty, not hype.
✔ Be YOU. The more yourself you are, the more magnetic you become.
Authenticity is a business strategy.
Use it.
Stop Learning the Hard Way
Every mistake I made cost me time, money, and momentum.
You don’t have to learn the hard way.
🔥 If you’re serious about winning in network marketing…
🔥 If you want a team of rockstar leaders, not just followers…
🔥 If you’re ready to do things differently…
👉 Join NetWave Community and let’s talk.
Because the fastest way to win isn’t trial and error.
It’s learning from someone who’s already figured it out.