intereseting thought... does this stop you from making money online?

Every time I sit down at my computer I think, "Today's THE Day!"

Sometimes I'm right...

Ray

Yep, your mind plays a huge part. When I say mind, I'm referring to attitude, outlook and clarity.

You can't get far in business if you have a negative mindset, or a confused outlook, or an unclear picture of what you're trying to achieve.

It goes much deeper than that really. But ultimately, your mental state is the real secret between success and failure.

It's why some people don't do the most simplest of things to make money, despite being told over and over.

It's why some people charge far less than they're worth.

It's why some people sabotage their own progress because of unhelpful presuppositions about a certain method or way to do things.

Fear, doubt, tiredness, distraction... it's all a mind game.

Even the most skilled, smartest person in the world can end up broke when they haven't got their mental game in check.

P.S - When you say "sit down to try and make money" that seems odd to me. It's almost like you're sitting down to do a jigsaw or take a crap. Like it's a one off event.

For most, it's a perpetual, continual process. I just can't imagine "sitting down to make money today" in any sense?!

Hi Marcus. Before i respond to your questions, I would just like to mention that when i first started looking into IM several years ago, you were the first marketer's list that i ever signed up for. Videos were very professional. Your e-mail marketing campaign is definitely something to emulate.
Now to answer your questions.

- I notice that if I am in a very unpleasant mood, it shows in my content writing and also replying on posts on here. I now take a few hours off until i feel a little more positive.
-Sometimes i sit in front of the TV with my laptop and try to get some work done. That doesn't ever seem to work out. I lose focus. So I generally will go lock myself away so I can focus.[until the wife and kids find me :} ]
- I really love everything about IM, researching keywords and niches, building professional looking sites, checking stats. One thing though that doesn't get me all warm and toasty inside is writing articles.

Overall though I would much rather sit at a computer all day in the comfort of my own home than work 40+ hours a week digging a ditch.

best of luck,
Justin

My mindset and motivation affects how much work I get done that day and how many ideas I come up with, which in turn, affects how much money I make (but not day of).

The reverse is much more instant. If I make a lot of money that day, I will be more productive that day.

Mindset plays a part, but that cannot compensate for knowledge and execution. I am highly enthusiastic about psychology. However, doesn't mean I'm any kind of psychologist.

Mindset definitely. Still tho, mindset would make you money.
Hard work + knowledge + execution (Damien) will work better together than mindset alone.

If you are writing in your bad mood, your writing will be ugly, thus turning away readers and potential customers.

oh, I believe mindset absolutely has everything to do with business (even as an employee). If your environment is not conducive to productivity, that will affect you as well. Getting you home office together, cleaning up/out and creating a perfect environment, along with having a business-oriented mindset is most helpful.

Then, when you sit down to work your business, you've created the atmosphere for a great day "at work"

Good luck!

Hey, I am always in a good mood!
I like to work when everyone's already sleeping in the house. That's the most quiet environment for me and I cant' be distracted. Very important. If I can't complete what I am doing first time, I never get it done the way I want...
When I sit in front of my computer, first thing I do is planning what I am going to do and stick to it! I don't think about anything else!