Would you consider this an addiction?

by AllHailJeff

Posted: 15 years ago 7 replies

INTERNET MARKETING

I just spent $10 on another WSO. I haven't downloaded it yet--the PayPal checkout is in another tab. Depending on its length, I'll probably read it through before I go to bed. In all likelihood, by morning I will go throughout my life as if I hadn't read it, and then purchase another ideal WSO within the next few days. This is because I have analysis paralysis, no enthusiasm to write any articles, and a completely uncontrollable urge to buy the newest WSO's that would make my (non existent) project easier/more profitable.

I've been "researching" the IM world for a little over a year and a half now, if you want to call this habitual enslavement that.

Now, where was I...

Jeff

#addiction

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- Nail Yener 15 years ago
  
  I am exactly at your position too. I like to read all the stuff about how to make money online, success stories, brilliant marketing ideas, niche and keyword stuff. I like writing too but the time I spend on reading is about ten times more then on writing and I don't know how to stop this non-productive habit.
  
  I guess after reading a lot enough, I will naturally go into writing since I will have learned less or more everything about the topics I like to read. Now, I am going to read more I guess
  
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  angela99 15 years ago
  
  No, it's not an addiction, unless you spend money you don't have, or money which should be spent on other things.
  
  Do you use the material you buy? If you're getting value, or even entertainment ($10 isn't much, it's the price of a movie) consider it money well spent.
  
  OTOH, if you're NOT using the material (cough, cough) and are just buying because it seemed a good idea at the time... :-)
  
  I mostly keep away from the WSO forum, because I tend to buy products and then forget about them. I just chalk it up to entertainment expenses. :-)
  
  Now, where are my cigarettes... Just kidding. I gave up smoking, but I'm addicted to nicotine gum now. (Sigh.)
  
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AllHailJeff 15 years ago

Thanks, guys. The afternoon is almost over, and I'm just now getting on my mac to get some work started! Let's see how this goes.

Onward!

Jeff
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- frankm 15 years ago
  
  Hi Jeff
  
  I've been writing about this sort of thing in my thread here http://www.warriorforum.com/main-int...me-around.html
  
  For me it was definitely addicted. Just like I have looked for artificial highs through drink and drugs, I wanted the high of not just making money but the fame that would come with being a guru.
  
  I also wanted to know everything there was to know about IM. That was more fun than actually getting any work done. I think that's part of the function of the mind, it just wants to know more and more.
  
  I'm sure they call it 'information junkie' for a reason!
  
  Cheers
  
  Frank
  
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SurviveUnemployment 15 years ago

One day you'll put all that knowledge into action and see that it was worth it!

Come on in, man, the water's fine!

What are you afraid of? A little failure? No such thing! Just more knowledge gained.
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Preben Frenning 15 years ago

LOL, I would call it an addiction too.

In the beginning I was very eager to get started, did a whole bunch of things, and got no results, then I got into the information junkie position, and learned a lot about everything. And what did I get? No money! Really. BUT I know more about IM than anyone I know, and now I'm an "expert" (Not sure in what/which field(s))

I have learned how to create pretty decent websites, and now I do offline IM for a living.

If you remember everything you have learned, you probably know A LOT. And if you are able to see the big picture of everything you have learned, your arguments will be awesome whenever anyone have a question.

I would still consider myself a bit "stuck" with online marketing, but I keep learning, and doing a little at a time. When I make enough money offline, I'll invest them in something PRODUCT-related online,(as in "my own product") to build a passive income.

If you're stuck online, it's hard to get out of. Use your knowledge in the offline field, and get a taste of how it feels, knowing more about the internet than anyone you meet.
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- JW888 15 years ago
  
  I would consider it an addiction if you are purchasing these e-books
  and getting a thrill from purchasing but not even taking the time to
  read them or follow the methods within the e-books. If you are
  reading the e-books and they are providing you with new ideas
  on how to make money that you plan on implementing in the
  near future, then I don't see a problem with it. Although, most
  people that purchase e-books lack initiative to do anything more.
  
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