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Are You A "Butterfly Chaser?"

by drumguru69
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When I created my first business (about three years ago), I met with a business professor at my local college. He told me that I would have a difficult time in the business world because, like most entrepreneurs, I was a "Butterfly Chaser!"

So... what is a butterfly chaser? It is someone who see something (a business or opportunity, etc.) and thinks... "I can do that!"... then sees another thing and says... "oh, wait... I could do that too"....."ooh, thats a good idea,... " "I could make money doing that"... Sound familiar?

You are off chasing the next butterfly before the previous one is successful!

I took what he said to me at heart and tried my best to stick to only one thing....but that didn't last long! I was off chasing the next butterfly within a month or two....It is even harder for us (online business owners) because the internet is the biggest "meadow FULL of butterflies" that there is.

The internet has allowed me to chase butterflies and make a full time living while doing it! I might create a music site today... then a website about ghost hunting tomorrow....

I guess the point to this whole thread is a simple notion and a question...

Notion: You have to know what kind of person you are so that you can use your strengths, and improve (or outsource) your weaknesses... (I am a butterfly chaser at heart, so I build the site, then let someone else run it and take a portion of the profit it makes...of course)

Question: Are you a butterfly chaser? How do you stay focused...or...what methods do you use to still make money as a butterfly chaser?
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  • Profile picture of the author theory expert
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    People aren't butterfly chasers on purpose. They are sold on an idea without having all the knowledge, and, understanding of the thing that sounded, so, good.

    Going through, WSO's you can see that alot of things sound appealing. It hits your senses, sounds like heaven. Then you buy the thing, and, reality hits. It doesn't seem i have the skillset, resources, and, knowhow to do this.

    Where's my pillow, so, I can bury myself in tears.
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  • Profile picture of the author JamesGw
    This is why it's important to sit down and just focus on a project for a set amount of time before moving to the next one. Every 12 weeks I set definable goals and make sure I meet them before doing anything else.

    My goals aren't based around income or anything like that. Setting income goals, IMO, isn't viable because there are too many factors to take into account. What I can control, however, is my own productivity. I need to build x backlinks and write y articles and post them to z directories in r days.
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  • Profile picture of the author yeshuaisiam
    Well it's always important to look at every detail before jumping on board with anything. Sometimes things seem good at first but then once it is well thought out, it's not so great.
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    • Profile picture of the author Arock
      I have actually been "accused" of this. My wife says I am always chasing after shiny things.

      But isn't that what makes life fun? Maybe not so profitable in a monetary sense...
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      • Profile picture of the author drumguru69
        Originally Posted by lutzi View Post

        I have actually been "accused" of this. My wife says I am always chasing after shiny things.

        But isn't that what makes life fun? Maybe not so profitable in a monetary sense...
        I like that... its another good way of saying it...."shiny things"....

        "The Shiny Things Chaser!"
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  • Profile picture of the author joshcoffy
    That is definitely true. Many people "opportunity hop" like no other. But honestly, if they are having success in doing so, why not? But sitting down, establishing your goals, and acheiving those goals is the way to go!
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  • Profile picture of the author DH5
    Did Mom used to tell you, "you can do anything you want to!"? Well, she was probably right... we all tend to be pretty capable of getting a thing done when we really focus on it.

    So now that there's pretty butterflies all around, you find yourself knowing that you could catch one of those suckers... if you could only decide which one to go after.

    Mom, next time be a little more clear in your instructions for me, ok? Tell me I can do or be anything I want to as long as I decide what it is I want and follow through to make it a reality.
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  • Profile picture of the author drumguru69
    The internet is one of the only mediums that allow you to chase butterflies for a profit!...If you can focus long enough to set the wheels in motion, then outsource..
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    • Profile picture of the author Arock
      Hey Butterfly Chaser. Just wanted to say thanks for the PDF. Very cool. Lutzi
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  • Profile picture of the author Frank Donovan
    Originally Posted by drumguru69 View Post

    When I created my first business (about three years ago), I met with a business professor at my local college. He told me that I would have a difficult time in the business world because, like most entrepreneurs, I was a "Butterfly Chaser!"
    You can learn a lot of things from college professors, but in my experience, how to run your own business is not one of them (that's especially true of business professors).

    Nothing wrong with chasing butterflies; although you'll have more success if you chase one at a time.


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  • Profile picture of the author Truxx
    Nicely said!

    Recognizing you're a butterfly chaser is a great first step. It allows you to focus on the next step which is developing enough focus to at least get something worthwhile done before you run off to chase your next butterfly.

    The REALLY smart butterfly chaser recognizes that if they are patient and focused, it is much easier to catch caterpillars, nurture them for awhile, and then have all the butterflies they could ever want.
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    • Profile picture of the author drumguru69
      Originally Posted by Truxx View Post

      Nicely said!

      Recognizing you're a butterfly chaser is a great first step. It allows you to focus on the next step which is developing enough focus to at least get something worthwhile done before you run off to chase your next butterfly.

      The REALLY smart butterfly chaser recognizes that if they are patient and focused, it is much easier to catch caterpillars, nurture them for awhile, and then have all the butterflies they could ever want.
      Nice.......
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