I left my Job today! (advice needed)

[ildarius]

Originally Posted by alexshelton

Hey guys,

today was quite a turning point in my business and life to say the least!

I left a job at an Internet Marketing consultancy that I really did quite enjoy to work on my own business full time and travel the world! so i'm REALLY excited at the moment.

What I am seeking from you guys if possible is a bit of advice if that's okay?

My main concern at this time is a lack of focus and managing my time.

Do you guys have any tips on structuring your day? I was speaking with Dean Holland earlier and he spoke of planning your days/weeks in some detail (cheers Dean) and following them as closely as possible.

If you guys have any pointers i'd really love to hear them!

First stop, Thailand!

This is why I got into IM in the first place, to travel the world with a laptop and make money, to all of you new guys out there that are thinking of getting involved in marketing online, get stuck in and don't look back!

Wish me luck

Cheers

Alex

Congratulations man, that's amazing! My advice is get the momentum going, don't take any vacations now or you might end up procrastinating for a long time. That's what happened to me and that's the only advice I have.

[brendanfinn]

I realize this just got bumped back up, but congratulations Alex!

I know people have already suggested making lists, but I'll share with you what really helps me.

My list is always on paper, and right in front of me at my computer. I don't make a digital document because I want it staring me right in the face all day. It makes me feel bad when I'm not working, and so it makes me more productive.

Personally, I make a separate list for things I want to do daily, weekly, monthly, etc.

Also: Make everything very specific. For example, never have "write articles" or "post on forums" on your list. Instead, everything should read like "write 3 articles of 350-500 words on x topics", and "create 3-5 posts of substance on x forum, y forum, and z forum".

The best non-list related thing I have done is share my goals with my fiancee. I know that she's going to ask me, "Did you get that thing done that you said you would?", and I really don't want to say "no". Having that in the back of my mind is just a little extra motivation.

[mukti]

Great Going Alex. To add to what others have said....great decision to pursue your dream and gain online success. I am planning to make the same decision in the next 6-10 months to either go part time or full time into online marketing. I cannot wait to break off from my current full time corporate shingles

Did you have enough passive income coming in before you decided to do this full time? you must have had some support system or rainy day foundation that helped you decide. care to share?

Wishing you the best

[Evelyn Leng]

Hi,

Congratuaations!

Remember to set goals and achieve them!

make sure you have a balance life style between family and work.

Enjoy travelling.

Evelyn

[Danny Cutts]

Well done!!

I made the break from my offline business to travel the world and make more money from my online ventures while I travel!!

They way I schedule my day is

get up => swim => email => forums=> todo lists => swim => forums => IM => swim => BEER!

important to try and get a system which is bloody hard as I am never at the same place longer than a couple of days! but you get a bit done!

Good luck!

Danny

[alexshelton]

Thank you guys!

Danny that looks like an awesome schedule to me

I've just arrived in Thailand (Amazing Place) and have been doing some work already, it's really easy going out here so I think that'll help, humid though!

[FriendlyRob]

Have a computer that is just for work, don't put any games or other distractions on it.

Set aside "goofing off time" Allow yourself some goof off time for every hour of solid work. Also, if you check your paypal account more than once an hour, thats goofing off.

[Stevie B]

Hi Alex,

surpised no-one has mentioned 'Getting Things Done' by David Allen. The book is actually ranked #182 in the Amazon bestsellers list which speaks for itself.

It's a great time management system. Check it out.

Best wishes

Steve

[realsbd]

First of all, I'll say congratulation to you in taking the first step to success,
people are always afraid of quitting there day job to go online fully, but you know what? they will never be able to make anything online because they will never take any action.
Burn all the bridges
what i mean by this is that you need to get rid of all excuses you need to have which can stop you from not starting your own online business, because all these excuses will be creating fears in you which might stop you from making money.
let me tell you something about myself
in 2003, when i was about to quit my job that offers me about 2500usd in a month to go online fully , the only question that people are asking me was that have i got another job that will pay me more than that.
i was confused because nobody ever seen what am seeing, so a question came across my mind which is why do people think the same way so i decided to make a difference. today i am a day trader and also an internet marketer and am earning more than 12500usd in a day (on average). l am not trying to brag with this but am telling you this because if was listening to what people are saying then i will never be able to make as much as am saying now.
I wish you best of all luck in your journey to richness

[deanoram]

Originally Posted by alexshelton

Hey guys,

today was quite a turning point in my business and life to say the least!

I left a job at an Internet Marketing consultancy that I really did quite enjoy to work on my own business full time and travel the world! so i'm REALLY excited at the moment.

What I am seeking from you guys if possible is a bit of advice if that's okay?

My main concern at this time is a lack of focus and managing my time.

Do you guys have any tips on structuring your day? I was speaking with Dean Holland earlier and he spoke of planning your days/weeks in some detail (cheers Dean) and following them as closely as possible.

If you guys have any pointers i'd really love to hear them!

First stop, Thailand!

This is why I got into IM in the first place, to travel the world with a laptop and make money, to all of you new guys out there that are thinking of getting involved in marketing online, get stuck in and don't look back!

Wish me luck

Cheers

Alex

Hello Alex, have you ever thought of teaming up with a Mentor, This is some that can keep an eye on you and help you on your way. I belong to a training group NetBizMarketing Team and they have 2 training session per week, your problem is just like 95% of everyone Online and me Included when i first started, Then i was told "MindSet" you have to set goals daily weekly monthly, do your work first before you surf the net or look at emails,Video's skype, work then play, this does work, and you will find you will complete your work quicker.

Good Luck

[Neil S]

Do the most difficult and time consuming things first.

[deanoram]

Originally Posted by Palitra

I am proud of Alex. Leave everything and move on. That is great. Not many people can do it really. Good Luck, Alex.

Alex has help alot of people over the last 18 months and everywhere I look Online People are leaving there Jobs after the have got their business up and running. YOU CAN DO THE SAME

[jameswatson]

Hey Alex all the best man, it was good to meet you at Lee McIntyre's event recently, and its great to see you're taking big action. Look forward to following your adventures
James

[Scott Ames]

I hope to see more threads with the same subject. That's wonderful! Everyone that quits a job for IM should post "I left my Job today!"

[Mohammad Afaq]

Originally Posted by Darth Executor

Hire a drill sergeant to yell at you whenever you're slacking off.

I would need this one

[writermommy6]

Wow, you've gotten a lot of great advice. I was in need of some myself. Sorry no help from me, but congratulations! I can't wait to travel.

[alexshelton]

@Stevie B - hey cheers Steve, I'll check it out now

Hey Mr Watson, yes you too! hope you and Dan are both doing well!

Thanks all for the ongoing advice, it's all very much appreciated

[breakdance]

Originally Posted by brendanfinn

My list is always on paper, and right in front of me at my computer. I don't make a digital document because I want it staring me right in the face all day. It makes me feel bad when I'm not working, and so it makes me more productive.

Personally, I make a separate list for things I want to do daily, weekly, monthly, etc.

Also: Make everything very specific. For example, never have "write articles" or "post on forums" on your list. Instead, everything should read like "write 3 articles of 350-500 words on x topics", and "create 3-5 posts of substance on x forum, y forum, and z forum".

Yeah Brendan, for some reason, when I write my daily goals down on *paper*, they feel more "real" to me than if I were to only type them down with a computer...

Also, you are *correct* when you make a mention of being *specific*! For instance, whenever I do homework, instead of writing "Do Homework Today", I'll write, "Complete Human Resources homework", which is a lot more "direct" and to-the-point...!

[brendanfinn]

The paper thing is funny.

It seems silly, but it works.

[alexshelton]

Yeah I must say I prefer to write stuff down in my notebook too, odd huh

[achivement84]

Hey,

i wish you all best luck , i am not able to take such decision till now !!

Here`s some tips about how to organzise your time:-

1. Make a list of all the things that you need to get done in a given time period (day, week, month, etc.)
2. Realistically approximate the amount of time each task will take to complete.
3. Factor in easily overlooked tasks, such as transportation time and preparation.
4. Eliminate any non-essential items.
5. Prioritize the tasks in order of importance and urgency.
6. Set about accomplishing these tasks as soon as possible, avoiding procrastination.

Tips:

2. Don't feel bad saying "no" to requests for you time that will just add extra stress to your life.
3. Learn from colleagues and web sites to see how others have successfully managed their time.
4. Remember: The basis of effective time management lies in the fact that we cannot accomplish every single thing that we would like to accomplish.

Regards...

[Andy LaPointe]

Congrats, I left my "job" on 2005, but I started my website businesses in 1998. So I took me several years and several false starts to get the be a full-time IM. But I agree the hardest thing to do is to manage your time.

I agree with the above post, the best thing to do is to power block your time. This means you need to create a daily sheet and plan when you are going to do what. For example,

6:00 - 7:00 get up, exercise, shower, etc.
7:00 - 8:00 Check email, reply to email, etc.
8:00 - 9:00 return telephone calls, make outbound sales calls,
9:00 - 10:00 Prospect for JV partners, etc.

I have found that is best way to manage your time. Also, on Sunday night take the time to map out your Monday morning activities and what you want to accomplish for the week.


Hope this helps,

Thanks,

Andy

Originally Posted by achivement84

Hey,

i wish you all best luck , i am not able to take such decision till now !!

Here`s some tips about how to organzise your time:-

1. Make a list of all the things that you need to get done in a given time period (day, week, month, etc.)
2. Realistically approximate the amount of time each task will take to complete.
3. Factor in easily overlooked tasks, such as transportation time and preparation.
4. Eliminate any non-essential items.
5. Prioritize the tasks in order of importance and urgency.
6. Set about accomplishing these tasks as soon as possible, avoiding procrastination.

Tips:

2. Don't feel bad saying "no" to requests for you time that will just add extra stress to your life.
3. Learn from colleagues and web sites to see how others have successfully managed their time.
4. Remember: The basis of effective time management lies in the fact that we cannot accomplish every single thing that we would like to accomplish.

Regards...