*IMPORTANT* Increase productivity and INSURE success!
Today I was talking to a few "big name IMers" about what makes someone successful instead of crashing and burning.
First thing we agreed on was that when people say things like "If you don't make it in the first X months, you most likely won't!", they are full of crap. So don't get put off by it if you aren't a billionaire after 5 weeks.
Secondly, in all business, ESPECIALLY Internet Marketing (since we are at our computers all day, er'ry day), it is very easy to get sidetracked and find that after a week of "work," you haven't accomplished anything.
How many times have you spent the whole day on Twitter or Facebook? How many times have you sat down and chatted with all of your buddies on AIM or Skype? How many times have you gone around and "ran errands" only to find that you haven't done anything useful in the end?
That is what kills businesses, and their success...
Think about it: If you worked EXTREMELY productively for only one day, how much could you accomplish? 8-12 hours of complete pinpointed tasks? I bet you could launch a site and get it to reach insane heights in that time.
We realized that we all did something in particular... I am not sure if you do it too, but I saw a HUGE increase in productivity when I started doing this, and I have no doubt it had a big part in my success.
AND IT IS CHEAP TO IMPLEMENT... LESS THAN TEN DOLLARS!
Here is the secret:
1) Go to your local Costco and buy their 10-pack of Legal sized notepads.
2) Buy a pen
3) Keep it NEXT to your computer at all times.
4) Any time you realize you need to do something, whether it is buying a pack of pens, pressing your suit, contacting your graphic designer, setting up JVs, or launching your website, WRITE IT DOWN ON THE PAD (make a list.)
Now then... Make sure that you don't just write "Launch new site" but instead split it into its individual pieces... E.X. Create design, write sales letter, contact jvs, make videos, and so on...
Make a separate column for a checkmark once you are done.
Every morning, go through the list and see what things you can pack together and get done... And DO IT.
What does this list do? What the heck is the point?
A few things actually...
First off, how many times have you come up with a great idea, or a thing that, if done, would make your business so much more successful or efficient or just plain easy... Now how many times did you forget it halfway through your day? How many times did you forget it once you woke up the next morning?
Exactly. This gets rid of that!
Secondly, it makes you accountable to yourself! If you are looking at a list that is constantly "screaming" that you haven't reached your full potential, or that constantly reminds you that you haven't completed anything for the past few days, it is IRRITATING and on top of that it forces you to take action.
Action + Knowing Everything You Need To Do = Increased Productivity...
Increased Productivity = Increased SUCCESS.
Think on these things :-D
Thoughts?
Ali
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