How did you motivate yourself with Internet Marketing when you started out?

Louise Green

14 years ago

Having a child to feed and a mortgage to pay was good motivation.

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sharpturn

14 years ago

The thought of going back to working for a total a**hole and not having the freedom to work how and when I want to work is one of my motivations.

Another one would be working as best I can towards a more comfortable lifestyle.

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Charleskidd

14 years ago

The motivation was to set records. Being really young and making 5-10,000 would be great and at the time there are not much really young people doing it. I got passed the 5k spot and looking forward.

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Mack W

14 years ago

Starvation is a good motivator. Also be prepared for the long run. The gals and guys that make a lot of money fast is the exception.

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NeilC 14 years ago

First - Change of lifestyle and more freedom and control over what you do and when you do it.

Next - Making your first few sales.

Caution - this is where it can all go wrong for the first time, you think you've cracked it when maybe you haven't just yet?

Finally - getting your own system in place to really start moving forward, seeing results.

Don't get distracted by too many "shiny objects" sort out your plans and go for it!
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Darren L Carter 14 years ago

Thanks for the replies everyone! Really cool to see how everyone motivates themselves.

For me it tends to be working towards my ideal lifestyle and not wanting to work for someone else when I am able to do it better.

Originally Posted by Mack W

Starvation is a good motivator. Also be prepared for the long run. The gals and guys that make a lot of money fast is the exception.

Have you ever heard Sylvester Stallones story of how he made it?
There was a video I saw recently where Tony Robbins talks about Sylvester Stalones story and he talk about starvation being his motivator, among others. Really inspiring if you can find the video. I don't have a link but there are tons on youtube for anyone who wants some quick inspiration from that story.

Peace,
Darren L Carter
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tholcomb

14 years ago

For me the freedom of being my own boss and working the hours I want to work. Like right now. Plus, it was a challenge to try and figure out what did worked. I do know that it does not happen over night,and it is a step at a time if you want to avoid becoming overwhelmed by all the systems that are available to use.

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Raydal

14 years ago

I discussed this very subject in this blog post:

Height of Inspiration or Depths of Desperation? | Marketing Consultant Ray Edwards

For me it was desperation to feed my family.

I can't think of a stronger motivation.

-Ray Edwards

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NicoleBeckett

14 years ago

Awesome blog, Raydal... and so true!

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Ernie Lo

14 years ago

I strongly believe people shouldnt have to work 9 to 5 as slaves wasting their lives away. Unfortunately I'm not going to change that for the rest of society....I can only change my own life, so I am

Besides I make a terrible longterm employee....I just HATE working at a job so much.

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actionplanbiz

14 years ago

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WritingMadwoman

14 years ago

Originally Posted by Darren L Carter

Hey everyone,

I'm new here and really new to internet marketing. I'm looking forward to really putting in all the effort necessary to reach my goals.

Welcome Darren!

Everyone has great responses that are definitely motivators, but I'd like to offer a slight twist and say that my biggest motivation is actually having fun doing the "work" (it ain't work if you're having fun!)

Yes, effort is definitely required. Discipline is required. But make sure you find ways to make all of that fun...or at least interesting.

Too often "motivation" means "forcing myself to do something I don't want to do". That's just painful.

Create products you love, serve a market you care about, even promote affiliate offers for products you believe in, and it won't seem so much like "work".

Wendy

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Darren L Carter

14 years ago

Thanks! Great discussion going about this with lots of stuff to learn.

Originally Posted by WritingMadwoman

Welcome Darren!
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Create products you love, serve a market you care about, even promote affiliate offers for products you believe in, and it won't seem so much like "work".

Wendy

I'll remember to keep that in mind when I start to feel like I'm not enjoying it. Thanks!

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sdentrepreneur

14 years ago

After 17 years of running gas stations/auto repair shops, I knew I needed a new career. I started marketing online in 2007, earned $3K my first month and that was all the motivation I needed. I saw that it could work, it was real and that I could get good at it.
It's still a learning curve everyday and that is what makes it exciting and fun.

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Matt-Marketing

14 years ago

I see you are getting your name out there Dazza!!

To keep myself motivated i listen to dance music
on my headphones and totally lose myself in
the music.
The song at the minute is a band Hadouken-Mic Check
love it, then DJ Sos gets a lot of listening from you tube

your blog is looking good mate

Matt

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AndrewCavanagh 14 years ago

Needing to make money to eat and pay the rent helped a lot.
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- lloyd02 14 years ago
  
  After nearly 20 years with my company they've done away with Christmas bonuses and reduced our yearly increases to almost nothing. You could say "well the economy is tough", but they are raking in more than they ever have and I've heard that our bonuses are hanging on the wall at corporate in the form of expensive paintings. They will never know the work I did for them on cold nights when they were snug in their beds.
  
  I used to be proud of myself and my place in the company. Now it's just a job. I need to be proud of myself again.
  
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stackman

14 years ago

My motivation is simply the love of sitting at my computer in the comfort of my home office and making money without commuting in heavy traffic every day to a big office building, working for an idiot boss, living constantly in fear of being laid off, having my time and talent wasted making other people wealthy, and working with incompetent unmotivated co-workers whose only goal in life is getting to the weekend.

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Soapyshoe

14 years ago

Originally Posted by stackman

My motivation is simply the love of sitting at my computer in the comfort of my home office and making money without commuting in heavy traffic every day to a big office building, working for an idiot boss, living constantly in fear of being laid off, having my time and talent wasted making other people wealthy, and working with incompetent unmotivated co-workers whose only goal in life is getting to the weekend.

Ditto 100%

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jborjaperez

14 years ago

Find a reason you need to be successful.. Something that will push you to do more and want more.. Something that gets you excited and out of bed in the morning.. Once you find that reason/reasons; You won't stop until you achieve your goals..

Good luck to you and your success. Hopefully we'll be able to work together in the near future.

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Darren L Carter

14 years ago

Originally Posted by jborjaperez

Find a reason you need to be successful.. Something that will push you to do more and want more.. Something that gets you excited and out of bed in the morning.. Once you find that reason/reasons; You won't stop until you achieve your goals..

Good luck to you and your success. Hopefully we'll be able to work together in the near future.

Great advice jborjaperez!

For whatever reason, HOW you wrote that really struck a cord with me to push myself harder and find a reason why I NEED to be successful. Thanks!

Peace,
Darren L Carter

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Ryan D

Banned 14 years ago

I was not your typical IM newbie in the sense that I had really low expectations....so I was thrilled with little progress.

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Chris Pambos

14 years ago

Witnessing successful internet marketers being created who are younger than myself and constantly listening to Anthony Robbins is the motivation I need to keep me going hard and going strong with my marketing.

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stackman

14 years ago

Some of the responders say they look to other people's success to motivate them. I look to my own success to motivate me. Even the smallest success, if it's my own, is much more powerful than someone else's success.

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williamrs

14 years ago

Motivation never was my problem, since I always wanted to make some good money without a regular job, have free time to spend with friends and family, etc...

However, I had a big problem that stopped me from making money online for 2 years. Focus. I was always jumping from one system to another and never focused on one thing for a few weeks or even months. So this is the best advice I can give you: choose a system that's proven to work and keep focused on it until you start making some money. If you want to make money online you need to master a specific method, and it's not possible if you're not persistent.

William

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ladyspinner

14 years ago

You have to have a mind set that it's not easy money. It is work. Real work. Once you get started, keep up with it because when you become lax, that's when you will stop making the money.

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Darren L Carter

14 years ago

Originally Posted by ladyspinner

You have to have a mind set that it's not easy money. It is work. Real work. Once you get started, keep up with it because when you become lax, that's when you will stop making the money.

You're completely right. I haven't gotten any success yet with internet marketing but it wasn't until about a year and a half ago that I realize that to be successful at ANYTHING I was going to have to commit myself to working hard. Before that I used to think talent and success was all luck and natural skill.

Peace,
Darren l carter

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jeremysadreamer

14 years ago

I agree that starvation, bills and the success of others are good motivation. But the greatest motivation I have is being able to give my mom some of the things that she never had because she used all of her money raising me. I want my future family to have it a little easier than I had it, but still know the value of hard work. Giving back to people is the best motivation!

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CyberAngel

14 years ago

The power of vision. I love to help people overcome their lives, so when I had a hard time with no money, and all people telling me is not possible, then the passion and love of my vision gave me the courage to continue my efforts. This month I generated 10,000 dollars with almost no effort.

But took me swear and tears for first 2 years, working 12 hours a day in my computer without results. Yeah, I had selfish motivations also, like paying the bills, and freedom, I hate to work for others, but nothing happened, until the passion of my vision, the dream, burned my desire.

It´s important not only looking for selfish purpose, but vision, and a dream.

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davidjames42973 14 years ago

For me it was having a job that I didn't like. I would wake up every morning and dread work, then all I would do is work on my online marketing stuff while I was at work. LOL!
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poker princess

14 years ago

Sometimes things look bad and disappointment arise in our mind. In that moments I look over at my goals and try to do some relaxing, keeping the momentum! Then I remember statement that says: ”Those who conquer the mind, will conquer the world”.

I agree. When you are trying to start your own online business it can get discouraging but when you find a system that really works. I am currently a member of an affiliate program that is really working well.

Whenever you feel down, just go check out the great many success stories that IMC have created.
This one strategy alone certainly help to keep me motivated.

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Darren L Carter 14 years ago

Originally Posted by poker princess

Then I remember statement that says: "Those who conquer the mind, will conquer the world".

Do you know who said that quote? I really like it.

Peace,
Darren L carter
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michaelbnielsen

14 years ago

I did not motivate myself or hype myself up.

I set a goal and stuck with it. One goal was exactly how much time I minimum had to spend focused on the project per day.

Motivation for me comes through see progress.

Michael

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Jacqueline Smith

14 years ago

Thanks for starting this thread Darren! I'm a newbie too and have really enjoyed reading this.

I do have one question for everyone....who do you trust???? Everyone always advises not to jump from one opportunity to the other....find something and stick with it. It sounds like the best way to go however....how do you find the right plan???? How do you know who to trust?

Any advise would be greatly appreciated!

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jborjaperez

14 years ago

No Problem Darren, Anytime!

Originally Posted by Jaqs

Thanks for starting this thread Darren! I'm a newbie too and have really enjoyed reading this.

I do have one question for everyone....who do you trust???? Everyone always advises not to jump from one opportunity to the other....find something and stick with it. It sounds like the best way to go however....how do you find the right plan???? How do you know who to trust?

Any advise would be greatly appreciated!

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Hey Jaqs, as far as who to trust.. I honestly haven't made much money since I've started with Internet Marketing and couldn't recommend anybody specific.. But when I see others succeeding, I know I can achieve the same results and do even better.. But just remember, ALWAYS constantly learn.. Whether you think you understand something or not, everybody has something to offer you. Of course there will be those whose input is irrelevant and negative, but don't pay any attention to that kind of stuff.

Weed out who is offering you a helping hand, and those that are in it for other reasons. Of course, Everyone wants to make money.. But some truly want to help as well..

If you help others achieve what they want, eventually in return, you WILL receive what you want.

And unfortunately, it's hard to weed out who to trust.. But get your feet wet first, and never quit.. And eventually you'll make it..

Cheers.:p

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jacksonlin

14 years ago

Invest in your own mindset.

I read:
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2. Think & Grow Rich

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ahaller

14 years ago

Hey Darren,

Nice to see you in here, great job in writing this thread!

Even though I am just a newbie as well I definitely think it is all about your mindset and who and what you choose to surround yourself with. It is very important to keep a focused and concentrated mind and also have a plan of action in place especially in internet marketing.

I love reading "Think & Grow Rich" and refer to it often when I need some motivation.

You're awesome my friend and talk to you soon!

Anna

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Darren L Carter

14 years ago

Originally Posted by ahaller

Hey Darren,

Nice to see you in here, great job in writing this thread!

Even though I am just a newbie as well I definitely think it is all about your mindset and who and what you choose to surround yourself with. It is very important to keep a focused and concentrated mind and also have a plan of action in place especially in internet marketing.

I love reading "Think & Grow Rich" and refer to it often when I need some motivation.

You're awesome my friend and talk to you soon!

Anna

Thanks!

I keep hearing about Napolean Hill but have never read his stuff. Guess I should get on that!

Peace,
Darren L Carter

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Kirimanjaro

14 years ago

Really gr8 thread Daren. Thanks for prompting such useful info. from people who have experience in online marketing. I am also just starting out and often times i find i need some motivation. Like Anna said, i also believe it all comes down to one's mindset. How badly do you want to succeed. I can tell you I really really need to succeed. No matter how hard it gets don't we need to succeed?...do our own thing, and get good money being our own boss. I am guessing we do.

Thanks every one for sharing your thoughts.

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