Ive Got A Gun To My Head -- And It Makes Me Money

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Why is it some people who know FAR less about marketing make way MORE money than those who know a ton?

The truth is its usually because the people who know far less HAVE to make some money. Its like someone has a gun to their head -- they feel a deep need and desperation to become successful.

For many people this happens when you HAVE to make money online -- or you dont eat. I dont care if you only know a tiny bit about marketing, when it comes right down to it, if you HAVE to make something work or you starve, are left out in the cold and have no where to sleep -- then you gonna make it work!

This is also why people who dabble never get anywhere. They put their toe in the water to test it out, see that it feels cold and jump back. Where as the people with the gun to their head jump in the water because if they dont -- they get shot. Then after a brief shock they adjust and are all too comfortable in the otherwise icy water.

The problem most people have in internet marketing is they lack a gun to their head -- forcing them to make it work or they are royally ****ed. Most people on this forum ALREADY KNOW how to make millions of dollar online. Want the formula? Fine.

Build a list, send your list valuable content and launch a new product every once in a while. When your not launching new products include little sidenotes and P.S.'s that lead to salespages for products.

Thats it. Thats how you can make 10 million a year -- at that point its all a question of volume. How many people do you have on your list and how responsive are they?

Okay so no more B.S. about I dont know how to make money because you do. You are just too lazy to get off your butt and do something about it.

When are you going to get tired enough of being poor to do something about it?

So, I suggest you find a way to put a gun to your head, where you have to make this business work or else your gonna get shot. THAT above all else, will push you forward.

Heres some ideas:
*For every day I dont do the marketing im supposed to, ill donate $20 to charity -- immediately, the very same day

*If I dont make at least a thousand dollars this month from internet marketing -- im going to eat nothing but raw healthy foods and only let myself drink water. No processed food whatsoever, I will eat raw cabbage just to remind myself of the pain im causing myself when I dont go out and take action.

*I will write "I will make $1000 online this month" 100 times each day

*I will not buy myself anything except the bare nessecities if I dont make at least $1000 this month

*I will run 20 miles if I dont make at least $1000 online this month

Etc.

Then add positive motivations

*If I make $1000 this month I can spend $500 shopping

*If I make $1000 this month im going to Paris for the weekend

*If I make $1000 this month im going to get a new plasma

Etc.

I say $1000 because I believe ANYBODY can make $1000 in a month online so long as they are willing to do whatever it takes.

Just stick to those positive and negative motivations and you will be amazed at the difference it makes.
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  • Profile picture of the author kemdev
    It's all a question of motivation, just like you said. Action separates those who make money online and those who don't.
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  • Profile picture of the author ryanman
    You are spot on there...We need something that would keep us going.
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  • Profile picture of the author PhillipOlsson
    Excellent point!....
    There are so many of us out there who get started creating our business with that burning desire to succeed, but then after a few weeks we forget what it was that had us so motivated. we just crash. that's why its so important for people who don't know what it takes to create success to find themselves a mentor, someone who has achieved the level of success they aspire for.
    No matter what team you join, what program you purchase, or who is teaching you..... You must remember this, Never give up. Thats the only way you can ever succeed!
    Best of luck to everyone this year,
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    • Profile picture of the author Capone
      Yea...when your whole world depends on making something work, it doesn't give you a lot of options. It clarifys things
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      • Profile picture of the author jglover
        Eban Pagans "inevitability thinking" concept really helped me out.

        Here is an example:

        Lets say you want to lose 10 pounds this month and you know that if you go jogging everyday for a month then you will reach your goal.

        What could you do that would make it inevitable that you go jogging everyday?

        maybe get an accountability partner, and tell them this: "everyday, you come get me to go jogging, and if there comes a day when I don't go with you then I will pay you $100."

        This will not only increase the commitment of your accountability partner, but it will also be to painful for you to pay them, so you will just go jogging instead.

        Write this statement down and sign it if you have to. If you do this, then after the 30 days you will have reached your goal...

        You can do this with any goal you want, just be creative and you will be amazed at what you can come up with, and even more amazed at what you can achieve!

        It just takes a little work, so get off your butt and get to it..
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  • Profile picture of the author marcanthony
    Originally Posted by maximus242 View Post

    Why is it some people who know FAR less about marketing make way MORE money than those who know a ton?
    It's because the two don't go hand in hand...

    Just because you know a lot about boxing doesn't prove that you can fight...

    Just because you know a lot about football doesn't prove that you'd be any good at it...

    This game is about making sales...

    Lyor Cohen is one of the ex vice presidents of Def Jam Records and he said in an interview a few years ago that, the reason why he made so much money had to do with the fact that he had 5 other people on his payroll, working under him that knew more about his job than him.
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    • Profile picture of the author maximus242
      Originally Posted by marcanthony View Post

      It's because the two don't go hand in hand...

      Just because you know a lot about boxing doesn't prove that you can fight...

      Just because you know a lot about football doesn't prove that you'd be any good at it...

      This game is about making sales...

      Lyor Cohen is one of the ex vice presidents of Def Jam Records and he said in an interview a few years ago that, the reason why he made so much money had to do with the fact that he had 5 other people on his payroll, working under him that knew more about his job than him.
      Thats a really good point. Experience will teach you things that reading never can.
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  • Profile picture of the author jeewant
    I second that thought. Motivation is the underlying principle of keeping oneself on track. Great post!
    Originally Posted by maximus242 View Post

    Why is it some people who know FAR less about marketing make way MORE money than those who know a ton?

    The truth is its usually because the people who know far less HAVE to make some money. Its like someone has a gun to their head -- they feel a deep need and desperation to become successful.

    For many people this happens when you HAVE to make money online -- or you dont eat. I dont care if you only know a tiny bit about marketing, when it comes right down to it, if you HAVE to make something work or you starve, are left out in the cold and have no where to sleep -- then you gonna make it work!

    This is also why people who dabble never get anywhere. They put their toe in the water to test it out, see that it feels cold and jump back. Where as the people with the gun to their head jump in the water because if they dont -- they get shot. Then after a brief shock they adjust and are all too comfortable in the otherwise icy water.

    The problem most people have in internet marketing is they lack a gun to their head -- forcing them to make it work or they are royally ****ed. Most people on this forum ALREADY KNOW how to make millions of dollar online. Want the formula? Fine.

    Build a list, send your list valuable content and launch a new product every once in a while. When your not launching new products include little sidenotes and P.S.'s that lead to salespages for products.

    Thats it. Thats how you can make 10 million a year -- at that point its all a question of volume. How many people do you have on your list and how responsive are they?

    Okay so no more B.S. about I dont know how to make money because you do. You are just too lazy to get off your butt and do something about it.

    When are you going to get tired enough of being poor to do something about it?

    So, I suggest you find a way to put a gun to your head, where you have to make this business work or else your gonna get shot. THAT above all else, will push you forward.

    Heres some ideas:
    *For every day I dont do the marketing im supposed to, ill donate $20 to charity -- immediately, the very same day

    *If I dont make at least a thousand dollars this month from internet marketing -- im going to eat nothing but raw healthy foods and only let myself drink water. No processed food whatsoever, I will eat raw cabbage just to remind myself of the pain im causing myself when I dont go out and take action.

    *I will write "I will make $1000 online this month" 100 times each day

    *I will not buy myself anything except the bare nessecities if I dont make at least $1000 this month

    *I will run 20 miles if I dont make at least $1000 online this month

    Etc.

    Then add positive motivations

    *If I make $1000 this month I can spend $500 shopping

    *If I make $1000 this month im going to Paris for the weekend

    *If I make $1000 this month im going to get a new plasma

    Etc.

    I say $1000 because I believe ANYBODY can make $1000 in a month online so long as they are willing to do whatever it takes.

    Just stick to those positive and negative motivations and you will be amazed at the difference it makes.
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  • Profile picture of the author trippmarxx
    That's what it's all about - taking action. Nothing more and nothing less.

    The person who gains knowledge and does nothing with it is a fool to believe that knowledge alone will make them successful.

    I'm the type of guy who learns by doing. I make plenty of mistakes, and I learn from them and move on. Heck, some of my best "aha" moments were some of my biggest mistakes.

    Good post though, as it is all real and defines the difference between those who are always looking for success and those who go out and find it on their own.
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