As the old year passes away and we face a new year, it is often a good time for reflection and goal setting.

How much do you weigh? What did you weigh last year at this time? What is your blood pressure reading? Do you know your cholesterol count?

These are measurements that we can look at if we care about our health. Those that care about health will often have check ups also. Some people will ignore these signs until it is too late - they are in the hospital, or worse yet, in the grave. Facing reality and accepting accountability are sometimes difficult tasks - not just with our health, but in most arenas of life. Often those closest to us do not have the courage or expertise to properly analyse our conditions. Doctors are professionals who are paid to tell us to change our diets or lose 30 pounds - most mothers can’t or won’t do that for us.

My dad was a long distance runner for many years. He did several marathons and triathlon events. He appeared to be in good shape. One day he was running and felt chest pain. He was inclined to just press on, but remember a couple of his running buddies over the last few years had died of heart attacks. He decided to get it checked. They found 3 major blockages which ultimately led to triple by-pass surgery. Sometimes the outward doesn’t reflect the reality.

So here is the comparison - your network marketing business needs check-ups. Too often ill gotten advice is given by ulteriorly motivated and/or unequipped associates to “just keep running.” The carnage in the mlm industry is filled with the fruit of that lie.

This short article is a simple exhortation to be sure your business gets a “check-up” once in a while - whether you think you need one or not. Just as a doctor can gather scientific data to give a report and suggestions to spur us on to better health, so can proven business professionals in most fields. Most business partners or company upline or trainers have a conflict of interest and/or lack of a broader picture to professionally give your business a good “physical” also. “Moms” are usually great encouragers, but not who I want doing my physical.

Here are some arena that a good business “check-up” should include:

17 Point Check List for MLM Success

#1. The WHY factor.

#2. The Essential Ingredient.

#3. Tools of the Trade.

#4. Your TARGET Market.

#5. Professional Skills.

#6. TIME Management.

#7. Who is the BOSS?

#8. Marketing OR Selling?

#9. What does it take to be a LEADER?

#10. The BIGGEST Phobia.

#11. Follow - Up OR Follow - Through?

#12. Repulsion OR Attraction?

#13. Monetization - People will Pay to talk to you.

#14. Rabbits and other LIES.

#15. Short Cuts to Success.

#16. Duplication. Duplication.

#17. Let Uncle Sam pay for it.

Why don’t some people want to have a check up? Check ups can expose things that we would rather ignore. It can make us feel vulnerable. Denial can seem easier to cope with, but it is more deadly. Some don’t believe that there are actually tangible things that can be measured and analysed in a network marketing business. Others just don’t want to make the time. The same bad reasons for not wanting a health check-up can be applied to a thorough and unbiased business check-up.

To your good health and prosperous business in the days ahead - or NOT.