Working a business from home in Tokyo

Well, where to start with this topic?

Let’s start BOLDLY - it seems in Tokyo at least that people are much more willing to sell themselves to an employer for less and trade their time for the supposed "security" of a job, and to be quite honest that saddens me. Safety and security are much more highly prized it seems than the chance to be rich in all areas of a person’s life (finances, health, relationships etc) by taking a risk and going into business for themselves.

I was once like that too, I also believed that the security and the pay check each month would keep me safe from harm - although I have managed to earn plenty of money during my life for my services, I have managed to spend it all as well - so that always put me back at the starting point at the end of each month - living pay check to pay check - so I could get through the next month!

Daibutsu, Kamakura, Kanagawa-ken

But maybe it was a combination of me turning forty last month (Oct), or me being sick of what I was doing, or me wanting to follow my heart and do something with my life which would change it dramatically that led me to here today. I had realized that I had become such a selfish bastard that all I cared about was myself and the meaning of my life I was seriously questioning. 

However my current opportunity came up, which gave me the chance to do something better for myself and others. It was presented to me by people I knew from a previous home business, who were filled with passion, vitality and integrity, so of course I dived in immediately. Once again, joining this opportunity ignited something inside of me, a small flame which before that time had died out to a large extent.

For those who don't know, working a business from home is an amazing feeling - you have a great deal of freedom when it comes to planning your time and provided you are consistent and show up each day, focused and spending time on the money making activities, incredible amounts of money can await you for the same number of hours as a part time job. And of course it saves on the hassles of having to report to a boss or in Tokyo even worse, the daily commute.

I used to ride around on a motorbike to work and that was fun - except when it was raining. So when it was raining I would catch the train, and anybody who knows about morning trains in Tokyo will know that at some stations there are actually station staff waiting on the platform to help squeeze people into the train when it seems there is no room left - they always seem to make room for 1 or 2 more people!!! That will give you an idea of how much the commute by train in Tokyo can take it out of you - getting to the office with all limbs intact can always be a challenge!

Don't get me wrong here, some committed effort is required for a business to be successful but if you align your mindset with what you wish to achieve (and have good teachers in your business who are committed to your success), choose what you focus on carefully (don’t focus on your current circumstances -BE DO HAVE principle), then some great rewards can await you.

I always love it how some people think that they can enter an MLM or affiliate type arrangement for 10 USD and expect to make 10,000 USD the next month with little or no effort......why does this mentality exist? I believe it exists because people are scared to do the work necessary on themselves to be truly successful and are half hearted in their attempts at business.

Trust me, if you are poor, then it’s very unlikely you can help others, you are too busy attempting to help yourself – I know I have been there! I have done business before and failed, it took me a while but finally I said “so what”, I picked myself up and moved forward again, as I know being rich is a mindset.

Just remember if you are serious about a home business, look for a company with vision, a community of people with strong values, a product that is in demand and study the compensation plan thoroughly to understand fully how you make money....that’s why you want to go into business after all, isn't it?

Anyway, that’s my two cents worth today; if you have any comments please post below. Cheers!