The Difference Between Outright Failure and Extreme Success

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(Free-Press-Release.com) December 17, 2004 -- Do you want to start a business? Write a book? Perform on Stage? But don�t think you can. Starting one�s own venture or following your dream is becoming more and more appealing to millions of Americans. The number of businesses with one or more owners but no paid employees grew nationwide from 17 million in 2001 to more than 17.6 million in 2002, according to a report issued by the U.S. Census Bureau. Nevada led the nation in the growth of these small businesses while Georgia came in a close second.

Nationally, these small start-up businesses comprise more than 70 percent of all businesses.
However, a large percentage of businesses fail in the first two years and many people start down the path to their dream only to get stopped. Rather than asking why do some fail, a better question is why do some succeed in a big way? What is different about these extremely successful people?

Stacey Mayo, a master certified coach and author of �I Can�t Believe I Get Paid To Do This!�, says there are universal principles that can make the difference between outright failure and extreme success. After interviewing entrepreneurs with remarkable track records, she gleaned 26 key success principles that are essential for anyone who wants to make their dream come true. They include:

�Laser in on One Idea, Business or Income Stream at a Time
�When You Leverage Time, Knowledge and Money, You�ll Skyrocket to Success
�Streamline Your Efforts: Align Your Natural Talents with Your Goal
�Create a Safety Net Before You Leap
�Shorten Your Learning Curve by Learning From The Best

The National Dialogue on Entrepreneurship named Mayo�s book as one of the best entrepreneurship books of 2004. �There are a lot of solo-preneurs but too often they operate in a vacuum. It is important that they have a community they can relate to and tools and resources to help them succeed�, says Mayo. �Learning from others who have succeeded shortens the learning curve and gives hope to those who are considering making the leap.�

Mayo, a.k.a �The Dream Queen,� and her team of coaches at The Center for Balanced Living have assisted thousands of people all over the world in living out their dreams. For more information on Mayo and her book, I Can�t Believe I Get Paid To Do This!� Remarkable People Reveal 26 Proven Strategies for Making Your Dreams a Reality, log on to www.IgetPaidToDoThis.com

To book an interview, contact Rajah Communications at wallacerd@missouri.edu or contact Stacey directly at 770.643.0886.
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