Look At The Picture On The Box First!

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When you want to complete a jigsaw puzzle
it makes it a lot easier if you start by looking
at the picture on the box.


It shows you how big the finished puzzle will
be. It shows you the "big picture" and it even
shows you how all the pieces fit together.


Over all my years in business, both offline and
offline, I've always had a very clear set of
objectives. I've always had the big picture in
mind and that's helped me to figure out what
I need in terms of structure and resources to
achieve my objectives.


So why don't the vast majority of Internet
Marketers start out with the big picture in mind?


Most people seem to be collecting little pieces
of jigsaw puzzle and then trying to fit them all
together. The problem seems to be that the
pieces they have are from different puzzles!


Decide what business you are in. Set yourself
some clear objectives and then determine what
resources you need and what action you need
to take to make it happen.


Choose between a "piecemeal" approach and a
strategic approach..


When you have the big picture in mind, you'll
find it becomes much easier to pick the right
pieces of the puzzle and how best to fit them
together


John
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  • Profile picture of the author Rupps
    Curiosity got me on the title of your post for me to open it.

    Great advice John - now where's that picture I have, I know it's around here somewhere
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  • Profile picture of the author Steven Wagenheim
    John, I think the bigger problem is most people don't know what jig saw
    puzzle to get.

    They see the one with the New York skyline and say, "Ooo, that looks cool"
    and then they see the 3D one with the battleship and they say, "Wow,
    that's even cooler."

    As a BIG jigsaw puzzle maker from way back, I can tell you from personal
    experience that there have been times I've gone to the store to get A
    jigsaw puzzle and could not just decide on one and ended up buying 4 of
    them.

    Trust me...sometimes deciding on that big picture is the hardest thing.
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    • Profile picture of the author John Taylor
      Originally Posted by Steven Wagenheim View Post


      Trust me...sometimes deciding on that big picture is the hardest thing.
      Steven,

      But investing the time to identify that picture will
      probably reap the maximum return. ;-)

      John
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      • Profile picture of the author Steven Wagenheim
        Originally Posted by John Taylor View Post

        Steven,

        But investing the time to identify that picture will
        probably reap the maximum return. ;-)

        John
        Absolutely, which is why I say, if you can't figure it out on your own, get
        a business planning expert to help you...whatever it costs.

        Too many people pinch pennies only to end up costing them dollars.

        Or in your case, pounds.
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  • Profile picture of the author Charles E. White
    Excellent post John!

    I sure the hell was one of those with all the little pieces of the puzzle and no big picture when I started out so I can relate to what you're saying for sure! Finally, Willie told me to say focused and quit jumping around all over the place, it was some of the best advice I ever got.....made the puzzle a lot easier to put together!
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  • Profile picture of the author Minisite Frog
    Thanks for that insight John.

    It is so true and i find that is sometimes the hardest thing for me is determining what that puzzle is, but like you said if you don't know then you will have a lot of trouble finding all the pieces!
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    • Profile picture of the author DiamondPed
      Great post John.

      Loved the title as well !

      I think this is one of the most important first steps in anyones career (IM or not) and I liked your way of describing it clearly, to get an overview first.

      Stephens' point about there being so many "choices" ~ particularly to people who are new to IM ~ is also relevant, as there are so many shiny, new, super-dooper ways/ gadgets/ courses etc etc., that people (me included) have lost (or forgotten how to), FOCUS.

      Good points also about getting some help in that department, focus / accountability, but as always : Caveat Emptor (buyer beware) as there are mentors & better mentors .... choose wisely


      Onwards & Upwards ...
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  • Profile picture of the author pjCheviot
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    distribute the puzzles to jumble sales far and wide
    My wife's just got a couple of those Roger!!

    The most difficult one she's had so far, though, is the one with the cockerel on the front - thousands of pieces!! (made by Kelloggs I think!)
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    • Profile picture of the author ExRat
      Hi Paul,

      My wife's just got a couple of those Roger!!
      Tell her I'm really sorry - I was bored.



      PS Love the sig - reminds of the classic 'Del Griffith' line (shower-curtain ring guy) - 'Still a million short of my first million...'
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  • Profile picture of the author BizBoost
    My big picture is to sit behind a big desk, like Tony Montana in "Scarface", with a whole bunch of software in a big pile in front of it and ask everyone who comes into my office, "Are you lyin to me? Are you lyin to me, Frank?"

    And then fire off a bunch of water cannons at the roof.

    I know it's not perfect, but it's a start....
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