No potential internet marketer who wants to make money online working from home will make any meaningful income or last very long without a degree of motivation. Motivation comes from the passion within a person. Most of the work seen on the internet stems from someone’s passion. Yes, even the scam-laden sites and offers we see are rooted in someone’s passion. They have a strong desire to make money by ripping people off. So, suffice it to say that motivation is a very important part of the recipe for success.

The new internet marketer starting out in an online work from home business must also have complete confidence in one’s self and abilities. Thick skinned and reasonably unaffected by the comments or opinions of others are traits that need to be quickly developed to deal with the people we know. Some people are just naturally skeptical or jealous. It won’t be long before negative comments and opinions become songs of praise once you start earning money.

There is a wise saying that goes “you haven’t failed until you stop trying.” So, if things don’t go the way you hoped they would, keep at it. Thomas Edison did not create a working light bulb on his first try, not even on his second, third, or tenth try. It came after many attempts and adjustments. But, he didn’t consider himself a failure. He is quoted to have said, 'I have not failed. I've just found 10000 ways that won't work’. What if he had quit after the second attempt? You just might be reading this by candlelight. Don’t give up.

Another important attribute needed to earn money online working from home is flexibility. You must be flexible with working hours, family time, leisure time, and other obligations. Sometimes you’ll need to be working when you should be sleeping. Other times you’ll need to be working when you should be cooking or mowing the lawn. Fact is, to truly earn real money online you’ll have to steal a little time from everything.

The discipline to start is very important but knowing where to stop is just as important. Do not overwork or stress up yourself to the point of getting burned out. It will only render you useless for some time to come. Work the number of hours as per the plan you should have carefully laid out previously. Building your business is more important than simply earning money. As your business grows, the money you earn from it will too.

Last but not least, it is the fear of failure and not failure itself that leads to most failures. In other words, give it a try - because nothing overcomes the fear of failure like trying.

Wishing you all the best for your online success!