Are You Getting In Your Own Way?

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I see posts here where people are looking to make $1000 / month, get 30, 000 person list, buy 200 backlinks, etc.

I wonder if, in trying to get all this stuff, we get into a mindset which jeopardizes our success.

We stop thinking about what we can provide and become fixated on what we can get.

We stop thinking about creating value and start thinking about getting paid, quitting our day job, etc.

We stop thinking about our customers and start thinking about ourselves.

Creating an internet marketing business ceases being about creating something unique, remarkable and meaningful. And becomes about making momey as an (illusionary) means of escaping some pain we're experiencing.

Instead of thinking "How do I get a 30,000 contact list", how about thinking "How can I change the lives of 30,000 people?"


Steven
  • Profile picture of the author tim_buchalka
    Yes help enough people reach their goals will ensure you reach yours.

    I try to be a giving person but yes sometimes I seem to forget the basic reasons of my success and go back into the "me, me, me" mindset which inevitably influences my success.

    Your spot on, focus on how you can help others and you are well on the way to success.
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  • Profile picture of the author robyna
    I think we need to look at our business as building a house. Each thing we do is another brick. It's solid but it's a slow process. We can't do it overnight. Once it's built, it will take a lot to push it down. There are many different aspects of it and it's not something you jumped into overnight. If we can focus on one brick each day, we'll be much more successful than chasing after trying to build a new house everyday.
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    • Profile picture of the author sushilkumar
      The amount you make from taking the surveys will depend on how many, what type and duration of the surveys. While you can supplement you income with a paid survey job you probably won't be able to completely substitute your regular job. You may be able to get paid for taking surveys but it is often much less than your regular job.
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  • Profile picture of the author Griffin Smith
    "If you build they will come" I really hate to be so cliche' but there is truth in it..You just got to get out there and follow your dreams..
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  • Profile picture of the author natebunger
    Well said...I think we all have experiences of getting in our own way.

    For me, I feel like I've spent many years sabatoging my own success...Knowing that I was capable, SO VERY capable of building a great online business. It has taken me years to really believe it in myself. Thanks for the post.
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