I am my own boss. Period.

Dear netpreneur friends,

I would like to start this article with a question. What’s your motivation in doing an internet marketing business? I’m sure most of you can answer that question instantly. Yet the answers may vary for each person.

Now, let me share mine. The reason I was willing to be involved in IM is because of the time flexibility. My “real world” duty as a young doctor should come first. I was first introduced to IM by my dad. He already attended many seminars on IM and had spent a lot of money to learn IM as well. He asked me to help him.

At first, I was reluctant. I’ve already determined that I should focus on my medical clerkship, graduate as a general practitioner with good grades, so I can continue my study afterwards and be a specialist. The only thing that made me agree to IM was because this business can be managed whenever I have the spare time to do it. It is not demanding. I can do it in my own pace. If that’s the matter, then it’s OK.

During the process, an opportunity came and I rose up to the offer. Things progressed, something came up and it annoyed me very much. It takes a lot for me to be able to attend offline events. I’m still doing it because I’m committed to my so-called Smart Team and willing to work toward success. Although, it’s the only day of the week that I’ll be able to take a day off and spend time with my family, I still try to manage. I could just spend the time with my family or have a review on my study, but I still choose to attend the events instead (unless there’s more important event I should attend, like family gathering).

In my opinion, that’s already a big sacrifice on my side. So, after I did all the efforts, if someone starts to question my commitment, then it really get into my nerves. Nobody has ever questioned my commitment. My friends know I’m a person who highly value commitment. Probably they (who’ve been questioning my commitment) should try being a doctor once in a while and experience it themselves. Then, they will know how committed I am, a person who happens to be a young doctor, and STILL willing to be involved in IM and work my way to success.

I know that this is a business. For that matter, I think whenever a deal has been made, then that is a deal and should be fulfilled. In my current situation, it doesn’t work that way. I haven’t received what have been promised to me. I think that’s ridiculous!

In IM, you should be your own boss. I am my own boss. When somebody tries to take control over you, it’s a reason to reconsider (especially if a promise is, somehow, violated). For the record, I will not give up my career in medicine for any reason. I’ve been struggling for years to be a doctor. A lot of tears, sweat, and blood have been shed.

Being a doctor is what I’ve always wanted and I know I would not be just another doctor, I would not be a GOOD doctor, but I would be a GREAT doctor who treats patients with compassion.

All I want to say is that I am my own boss. Period.