by WebPen
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"This really sucks"

"I don't want to do this"

"I think I'll do something easier instead"

"I should check my email"

"I'm gonna go check my sales stats"

Ever find yourself saying that kind of stuff?

I do- all of the time.

I mean internet marketing is fun and all, but it's still work. I would rather watch Family Guy or play WoW or something.

But here's the thing- what separates the winners from the losers is being able to do something you just DON'T want to- but know you should.

Your squeeze page isn't converting? Tweak it. Learn copywriting so you can improve it.

Gotta finish up a backlink or writing gig for a client? Just do it- start with one tiny step, take another tiny step, and before you know it you're done.

Nike had one of the best slogans of all time because it's simple but it also says it all-

Just Do It.
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  • Profile picture of the author Serendipity
    I so agree!
    Constantly find myself distracted..so I set aside a day to DELETE Emails, and UNSUBSCRIBE so that I stopped chasing every shiny new object and did nothing for my own business.
    My next step is to clear out my hard drive..look at what I can use and archive the rest!

    The relief that I feel not feeling |I have to read 100's of emails in case I miss something!
    Am working on what I don't know I won't miss..and my mind is so much clearer..and have also started writing to-do lists and a weekly planner so that I use my time more wisely.
    have to say i do build in some fun time..otherwise I get well grumpy.

    Sarah
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  • Profile picture of the author shnmarketing
    I think most of us, no matter how disciplined we are, can get distracted by one thing or another.

    For those who have "distraction" problems I often recommend each alternative day should be for purely "working" and the others for freestyling.

    Monday: Internet Marketing only

    Tuesday: Internet Marketing BUT you are welcome to float around Facebook to see what nonsense someone has posted on their wall; check out meaningless tweets and open up cousin Dave's Joke of the Day. Then, get back to some work.

    Wednesday: Internet Marketing only

    Thursday: Internet Marketing & Freestyling

    Friday: Internet Marketing only

    The next week is the best bit; you drop a day of freestyling and in a couple of weeks you won't have any freestyling days left...it will all be Internet Marketing from now on.

    You will soon get the hang of it and when you calculate the time you spent watching cats getting stuck behind a sofa on YouTube - compared to what you could be doing to enhance your business - you will start to see some productive results...

    The laws of garvity in Internet Marketing will see to that
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    • Profile picture of the author John Redlinger
      I have heard it said so many times that time management is one of the most important skills leading to success in business. Almost as important as sticktoittiveness
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      • Profile picture of the author MikeTucker
        Originally Posted by John Redlinger View Post

        I have heard it said so many times that time management is one of the most important skills leading to success in business. Almost as important as sticktoittiveness

        Not fair, posting my exact words before I get to them!
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  • Profile picture of the author CyberAlien
    Originally Posted by Justin Stowe View Post

    Just Do It.
    That would make Nike very proud
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  • Profile picture of the author kralcx
    The Nike slogan is my unofficial theme song. I play it in my head almost everyday!
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    • Profile picture of the author CyberAlien
      Originally Posted by kralcx View Post

      The Nike slogan is my unofficial theme song. I play it in my head almost everyday!
      It's so true though, if you aren't willing to just do it, then don't. It won't effect any of us, just you. But if you want to make it anywhere then you better get to work.
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  • Profile picture of the author Daniel Evans
    Originally Posted by Justin Stowe View Post


    But here's the thing- what separates the winners from the losers is being able to do something you just DON'T want to- but know you should.
    True is life.

    I had to sever some ties recently with people who simply can't be bothered to motivate themselves. Bad vibes!
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