We all make bad assumptions when we’re starting out.

I definitely did.

Looking back, some of the beliefs I had in my 20s held me back for YEARS—especially in Network Marketing.

So let me save you some time (and pain) by breaking them down.

If you’re serious about building a real, sustainable business, these mindset shifts are non-negotiable.

1. “Networking is for lames.”

I used to avoid networking like the plague.

I thought it was awkward, forced, and full of people just trying to sell me something.

But here’s the truth: The biggest winners have the biggest networks.

In Network Marketing, your business lives and dies based on WHO you know.

👉 You need leaders who will help you grow your team.
👉 You need mentors who have been where you’re trying to go.
👉 You need connections to expand into new markets.

The easiest way to solve problems fast is to have the right people on speed dial.

So if you’re introverted like me? Don’t force yourself into boring networking events.

Instead, focus on being valuable.

🔥 Help others win.
🔥 Share useful insights.
🔥 Support people without expecting anything in return.

Do that, and your network will naturally grow over time.

2. “I’ll sleep when I’m dead.”

For years, I ran on 4-5 hours of sleep, grinding nonstop.

I thought hustle was the secret.

Turns out, burnout isn’t a flex.

Lack of sleep kills your creativity, your ability to lead, and your energy to show up as your best self.

And in Network Marketing? Your energy is your brand.

🚫 No one wants to join a tired, drained, overworked leader.
🚫 No one is inspired by someone who looks like they’re barely surviving.

Your sparkle—your enthusiasm, confidence, and clarity—is what attracts people.

Protect it.

Get your rest.

Because if you crash, your business crashes with you.

3. “Build alone to win bigger.”

I used to think I could do it all.

I loved the grind, so I figured I didn’t need to depend on anyone else.

That was a HUGE mistake.

Network Marketing is a team sport.

Trying to do everything yourself isn’t just exhausting—it’s stupid.

💡 Want your team to grow? You need to duplicate yourself.
💡 Want to expand into new markets? You need strong leaders.
💡 Want to stay motivated? You need to be surrounded by winners.

Link up with people who complement your strengths.

Because success is way more fun when you’re winning together.

4. “If I build great products, people will buy.”

I used to think that as long as I had amazing products, the sales would roll in.

Nope.

Even the best product will fail without distribution.

In Network Marketing, distribution = attention.

If people don’t see your content, don’t hear your story, don’t feel connected to your mission…

👉 They won’t buy.
👉 They won’t join.
👉 They won’t care.

So before you stress about perfecting your pitch, focus on getting in front of more people.

🔥 Post daily.
🔥 Tell your story.
🔥 Share valuable content.

Your audience is the ultimate cheat code. Build it, and sales become effortless.

5. “I don’t admire anyone here, but the money’s good.”

There was a time when I made great money in an environment I didn’t respect.

The culture was off. The people weren’t my kind of people.

But the money was good, so I stuck around.

Big mistake.

When you’re not inspired by the people around you, it kills your growth.

Network Marketing is about vision.

You need to be surrounded by:
✅ Leaders who challenge you.
✅ Mentors who expand your thinking.
✅ Ambitious people who push you forward.

If you’re not feeling that in your current environment… it’s time to level up.

Find your Avengers team and work beside them as fast as possible.

6. “I’ll create my own advantages through hustle.”

Hard work is important.

But leverage beats hustle every time.

Unfair advantages change the game.

What’s an unfair advantage in Network Marketing?

✅ A massive audience that trusts you.
✅ Insider knowledge about a niche market.
✅ A unique skill that makes you stand out.

Instead of grinding from scratch, lean into what already gives you an edge.

What do you know that most people don’t?

What relationships do you have that others would kill for?

Use those advantages.

Because ignoring them is like throwing away a winning lottery ticket.

7. “All I have to do is be cool, and people will like me.”

I used to think success was about being likable.

I thought if I was funny, smart, and charismatic, people would naturally want to join my business.

That’s half right.

Yes, being likable helps.

But forcing “cool” actually pushes people away.

The real secret?

👉 Be unapologetically YOU.

People are drawn to realness.

🔥 Share your struggles.
🔥 Talk about what you’ve learned.
🔥 Show up exactly as you are—flaws and all.

Because authenticity wins in every category.

So instead of trying to impress people, focus on building an environment where you can be fully yourself.

That’s the ultimate hack.

Final Thoughts

These 7 beliefs slowed me down for years.

And if you’re holding onto any of them right now?

Drop them.

Because the faster you unlearn them, the faster you can build a business that actually lasts.

The truth is, success in Network Marketing isn’t complicated.

It’s about:
✅ Expanding your network.
✅ Protecting your energy.
✅ Building with the right people.
✅ Mastering attention.
✅ Leveraging your unfair advantages.
✅ Staying authentic.

If you get those right…

Winning is just a matter of time.

Keep going.