HELP! Cant Manage Studies and Internet Marketing!

[Roshan C]

Hey guys,

Basically, as some of you may know, I am just a regular 14 yr.old kid.

I love MAKING MONEY from Internet Marketing, but here's my problem.

I go to school, I need to study too, I cant manage both things, I cant STUDY because of Internet Marketing, its so much interesting.

I cant really concentrate on studies. I mean, if you'r making thousands monthly sitting on your PC, why would u go to school, but even if I do, I get scolded by my techer, coz I dont take interest into studies, and am absent.

Is there a way I could do good in both? I cant leave my PC, coz I am addictive to it now.
Any solution to my problems?

Let me know
Thanks

[JamesJeffery]

I'm 24, have been a web developer for years but never got into Internet Marketing until a few months ago.

I am in your boat. I start my 2nd year at University in September studying for a Software Engineering degree. I failed a module exam 2 weeks ago because at the time I was up late working on IM and leaning more, I found it more interesting then revising for my exam.

But, I got the needed points to go onto my second year and have a good few A's, so I'm ok. Never doing that again though. This is how I do it:

Go to school, study and focus on your subjects. When you get home, make sure you understand your subjects at school. If you have exams revise for them. If you get given coursework/homework start it right away and don't leave it till the deadline.

Once you have all your studies out the way, you have free time to do your IM studies. Buy ebooks, or get free ones, stick them on an iPod, or a PDA that can read ebooks and carry it around. On your lunch breaks, read them, or on your way home. When your in bed, take your laptop or PDA with you and read/learn before you sleep.

I think the important part to remember is school/college/university is more important. A qualification will get you a good wage, your experience gained in your own time will help build a portfolio and get a stable top paid job.

Until you are making enough to buy a car and a house, don't give up on your career goals.

[gianne2705]

Time management is the answer.If you want to have both then balance your time but i suggest you concentrate studying first rather than internet marketing at an early age.

[Roshan C]

But dude,

What if I'am already making so much money online? why would I need to take school more seriously? My school never really teach me anything that can help me succeed in my life(Business), thats what I think. I am in 9th grade now, and I know its really hard, I would fail if i dont study.

Whatsay?

[sashagilberg]

I know its hard i'm at uni myself. Best way would be to schedule times when u study and when u work on biz. I've never done that myself but it seems like the right thing to do :P

[radio]

IM is feast or famine at times. You need to plan for both. Your education will allow you to develop more fully and thus see more opportunities both online and off. It's great that you are making money online right now, but your singular focus / tunnel vision is letting your age show through. College may not be for you, but you should certainly get through your basic education. To make it more interesting, think of ways that your current studies can benefit your IM efforts and vise versa.

[Michael Nguyen]

Im having this "problem" now. I've known of internet marketing for a few years now but my degree course was 4 years. I've let it go for 4 years! Now that I've finished, I'm back but I'm going back in September for a Masters Degree. I will probably have no use for it because this is for personal achievement. IM will make me rich, not working for an employer.

Education is important so pass all that then go back to IM. IM will always be around. What Im saying is use your time to study because if you find time for IM, you should really be using it for school. I know Im gonna have to hold back when I go back in September and so should you.

[JamesJeffery]

Originally Posted by Roshan C

But dude,

What if I'am already making so much money online? why would I need to take school more seriously? My school never really teach me anything that can help me succeed in my life(Business), thats what I think. I am in 9th grade now, and I know its really hard, I would fail if i dont study.

Whatsay?

How much are you earning if you don't mind me asking?

As for school, well, listen. I dropped out of school at 15 to focus on music production. When I was 20 I had no deal, little sales from my music and no job. I was working as a youth worker and music producer but because I had no qualifications my pay band was limited. I finally went to college and then university at 22.

You can 'think' you can manage without education, but in the big world out there (which you have yet to experience) it's a whole different ball game.

IM is not easy. If it was everyone would do it. You can be making money one minute and very little the next. Then your stuck paying the costs, bills, housing, car with little money until you make your next break.

Your school and teachers are providing you with information to note, and learn. You also have to go home and look deeper into what they taught. If you get A's you can go to university, study, get 2:1 degree and your 'almost' guaranteed a decent job. Then when your IM is failing, fall back on your career. Or, get your A's, and go to university to study Marketing and get a job in the field.

[Michael Nguyen]

Originally Posted by Roshan C

But dude,

What if I'am already making so much money online? why would I need to take school more seriously? My school never really teach me anything that can help me succeed in my life(Business), thats what I think. I am in 9th grade now, and I know its really hard, I would fail if i dont study.

Whatsay?

If that is your answer, then why not quit school ? Obviously something is keeping you going back to school? Parents ?

Schooling is for backup if the internet were to ever blow up

[Didier Faucher]

Originally Posted by michael_nguyen

IM will make me rich

1- Or not... Are you sure about your future?


2- Education can make you "rich" too.

It depends on your definition of this word, and what you want to achieve in life.


Didier

[Roshan C]

I've been making x,xxx per month, its not really always the same, I agree, but, because of the school, these days(I was good in holidays, school started on 15th june) I am unable to "TAKE MASSIVE ACTION", you see, there are whole bunch of things u need to learn and do before u start executing and seeing the money come in.

I know what you'r saying, but what to do to LEAVE my PC, and START CONCENTRATING on STUDIES? I mean, i am Addictive to my PC and WarriorForum

Thanks a lot guys for quick replies.
Cheers,
Roshan

[Michael Nguyen]

Originally Posted by Didier Faucher

Education can make you "rich" too.

It depends on your definition of this word, and what you want to achieve in life.

Didier

School education never really taught me anything about IM. We're all at WF so I assume we all wanna be IM rich

[FredFarnes]

School is much more important. You learn more about the world, living, and life, at school than you can in IM. You also gain knowledge that will help you in many ways.

At this time you are unable to understand the value of your studies, but they are more valuable than you think. The overall knowledge, background information will help you in untold ways in the future. Also, the life experiences that you share with others as you follow the path of education will help to make you a more well-rounded person (this is very important).

You have the rest of your life to earn money, this is your time to build your health, brain and your personality. Without those three, money is worthless. Focus on your studies.

Something else, and very important;
This will not be the last time you have to manage temptation, addiction, and the challenge of doing necessary things that you do not have an interest in. All your life you will have to manage such choices and difficulties.

Life is full of difficult challenges, learn to deal with this one, it will help you in dealing with the rest that are to come.

[Swastik]

Hey,

I was in school when I started, in fact some pretty important examinations were coming up that I had to take.

First thing is - Be honest with yourself. You can fake others, not yourself.

See what's the best for you. Not everyone is good at everything. At this age, I'd prefer studying first, establishing a safe career and then my next priority would be Internet Marketing. You're in an important stage of your academic career, with the next year being one of the most important exams you'll take.

The experiences, the knowledge and the whole school "thing" is a great memory to life. You develop yourself a lot more in a school than sitting in front of the PC.

The school doesn't give you anything that can help you succeed in life? Seriously? Think about it.

Just an example, I've high interest in Physics. The school teaches me a lot of basics, a lot theoretical and practical things about it. Internet Marketing teaches me how to take ideas and build a solid business out of it.

Combine both, get a simple video product out, [just for some ideas here, upsell a big ticket seminar, or maybe a personal coaching with one of your school teachers, take a cut] and you're making more money. THAT will spike your interest up in attending the school.

In addition to that, you get a solid idea of how to interact with people, how people respond to certain situations and you'll have a number of product ideas popping up in your mind to make you more money.

There's a life in school. The best part of our lives.

That's the answer to your question. You can balance both out. Think about it, you'll find a way.

....

Didier and James summed it up quite nicely.

[Roshan C]

Originally Posted by michael_nguyen

If that is your answer, then why not quit school ? Obviously something is keeping you going back to school? Parents ?

Schooling is for backup if the internet were to ever blow up

I do not want to quit school, a person does not has any value in our society if one does not has a degree.

I need to study, but I cant!

[FredFarnes]

Originally Posted by Roshan C

I mean, i am Addictive to my PC and WarriorForum
Roshan

If you can't handle this challenge, you should be really scared. Life will be bringing you much more difficult challenges, even beyond addictions.

It comes down to personal choices and your strength of character. You are telling us that you need to work on those.

So get on with it, take control of your life.

[Michael Nguyen]

Originally Posted by Roshan C

I do not want to quit school, a person does not has any value in our society if one does not has a degree.

I need to study, but I cant!

degree doesn't mean anything in society unless you do something with it.
You'll find time somehow. Well of course you can study. Re program your mind!

[JamesPenn]

I found internet marketing when I was 15.

Every summer since then I've had exams and all I've wanted to do is get on with marketing, but you just have to put it to the back of your mind for a while and get on with the more important things.

And an education is more important.

James

[The Doctor]

Originally Posted by Roshan C

But dude,

What if I'am already making so much money online? why would I need to take school more seriously? My school never really teach me anything that can help me succeed in my life(Business), thats what I think. I am in 9th grade now, and I know its really hard, I would fail if i dont study.

Whatsay?

Dont ever leave school, 4 more years of highschool then your done unless you go to college.But a degree is way more important then x amount of money your making now.Im a teenager and school isnt THAT time consuming.

[Michael Nguyen]

Originally Posted by The Doctor

Im a teenager and school isnt THAT time consuming.

Tell us how you feel when you start you degree

[Roshan C]

Originally Posted by The Doctor

Dont ever leave school, 4 more years of highschool then your done unless you go to college.But a degree is way more important then x amount of money your making now.Im a teenager and school isnt THAT time consuming.

No, I wont leave my school.

I guess, more than a half of my day is finished by going to school, tutions, doing homework, and all stuff. If I calculate, then 9 and a half hours are over per day for studies.

I guess, either i can study, or i can make money, I need to find a way to manage both.

[Kay King]

What if I'am already making so much money online? why would I need to take school more seriously? My school never really teach me anything that can help me succeed in my life(Business), thats what I think.

IM is addictive to you right now because you are doing what you want to do when working on your computer.

There's more to being a well rounded person than using a computer - there's more to life than making money. Think of what kind of person you want to be at age 30. If you ignore school just to pursue working on your computer you could be a boring person when you grow up. Running a business means connecting with people - that means learning enough about society, cultures, history, business, psychology, etc to be able to relate to people.

You need to automate your online activities so you can focus on school right now. You are at an age where you know it all and want what you want - and that alone shows why you need to focus on your education.

kay

[Didier Faucher]

Originally Posted by michael_nguyen

degree doesn't mean anything in society unless you do something with it.

No school = no degree.

Re program your mind!

Or maybe re-program yours?

- Do you believe all pro IMers are uneducated?

- There's many things in life beside IM.
And you need them to succeed in IM and business.

- 10-15 hours per day, each day, in front of your computer and you'll soon
become a "robot".


Take care. I wish you success.

Didier

[JamesJeffery]

Originally Posted by michael_nguyen

Tell us how you feel when you start you degree

24 years old, doing a degree, and I can tell you now, it takes up the majority of your day.

My days at uni are lectures, study at home, do assignments, eat, sleep, and same thing the next day. Compared to school a degree is difficult. I flew through the first semester, straight A's, all basic knowledge that I already knew. Second semester my degree's dropped. Third semester I got a girlfriend and got into IM. I flunked the 3rd semester totally.

I was lucky I got through. Luckily 1st year does not count towards final grade so I can still get a 2:1. Hopefully IM will fund my masters and then a PHD when I'm in my early 30's.

As someone else said, education is for a career and to produce a rounded individual. You would find it hard to believe the companies out there that will not put you in a higher pay band without a degree. Some companies will not even employ you.

[Michael Nguyen]

Originally Posted by Didier Faucher

No school = no degree.

Or maybe re-program yours?

- Do you believe all pro IMers are uneducated?

- There's many things in life beside IM.
And you need them to succeed in IM and business.

- 10-15 hours per day, each day, in front of your computer and you'll soon
become a "robot".


Take care. I wish you success.

Didier

I think you misunderstood me. i said re program your mind to manage both or just do one or the other. I said finish your school. Where did you get the idea that i might have said Im'ers are uneducated ?

[Atiqah]

Originally Posted by Roshan C

Hey guys,

Basically, as some of you may know, I am just a regular 14 yr.old kid.

I love MAKING MONEY from Internet Marketing, but here's my problem.

I go to school, I need to study too, I cant manage both things, I cant STUDY because of Internet Marketing, its so much interesting.

I cant really concentrate on studies. I mean, if you'r making thousands monthly sitting on your PC, why would u go to school, but even if I do, I get scolded by my techer, coz I dont take interest into studies, and am absent.

Is there a way I could do good in both? I cant leave my PC, coz I am addictive to it now.
Any solution to my problems?

Let me know
Thanks

same problem here roshan, but a slight different as of i am a university student...i've tried to manage my time but i can't...my focus is only on internet...want to quit but i felt guilty to my parents..argh..

[PrettyJenny]

If you are making that much per month, so outsource to the maximum level, you will have more time to study. I believe with good amount of outsourcing and a logical schedule, you can succeed in both. I may be old-schooled but please never quit school, you will regret it later.

[Michael Nguyen]

Originally Posted by Atiqah

same problem here roshan, but a slight different as of i am a university student...i've tried to manage my time but i can't...my focus is only on internet...want to quit but i felt guilty to my parents..argh..

I know how you feel. I finished my degree, but my parents want me to go for a masters. Part of me wants it aswell for personal achievement. Asian parents like to brag about...

[John Hixson]

What you learn in school can really translate into real life, and IM, and make a big difference.

I know when I was in school this also sounded wishywashy - I mean surely physics teaches you physics, maths teaches you maths and so on and so forth.

But after completing my education I realize that this is not the case. School doesn't just teach you the facts but it also teaches you how to use them and how to think. Yes some people get rvery rich young because their brain already works that way – but even if you are making a decent living online whilst young the odds are that school can teach you something.

First up look at it this way... in IM you would never place all your eggs in one basket right? You would have a diverse portfolio, a back up plan and numerous income streams. Life is the same, and you are talking about putting all your eggs in one basket.

Next up what is it that you do in IM? Do you ever find yourself writing articles? Making plans? Doing maths for a business plan etc? All of these get taught in school. I thought I was a good writer when I was 15, I look back now and I can see I was awful. I thought I was when I was 18 and again, nowhere near as good as I was after I was taught university style essay writing.

How far you take your education is up to you, but I assure you that you will be learning a lot that will indirectly cross over to your IM attempts. School challenges you to think, and gets your brain working in certain ways. It may not seem it now, or often straight after people have left, but once you have spent a couple of years in the real world you start to understand the importance of your education and what it has given you.

I truly believe that you will learn a lot from school that will help with your IM, as well as providing that vital fall back should your efforts fall apart, niches shut down or new technology render an area obsolete.

Always, always have a back up plan

[tranquility]

Hi Roshan,

I'd like to chime in here ... I've been a teacher for 22 years. I teach high school biology. At least, that's the curriculum I teach. But actually, I teach a lot more than that. And, by being in school, you'll learn a lot more than "just" the lessons that the teachers plan.

For example, by completing assignments on time, you're learning time management skills that will be valuable to you later in life. Did you turn something in late, or not at all? Then your grade will go down, so you're learning that there are consequences to your actions. Are you struggling with a particular class or topic? Then you're learning to persevere through difficult situations and LEARNING NOT TO GIVE UP. Sorry, I didn't mean to yell, but that is such an important life skill ... and you're at a point right now where you don't see the value in sitting through your classes. But I hope you see that there is intrinsic value in education that goes way beyond what you learn in each individual subject.

Hmm, can you tell I've said that sort of thing before??

Enough of my lecturing. Roshan, if you're earning good money through IM at such a tender age, you must be an incredibly smart young man. Take that and apply it to your education with all your might and I would bet that we'll be hearing from you in about 10 years as the CEO of some major corporation - you're going to go far.

Best of luck.

Debbie

[Didier Faucher]

Originally Posted by michael_nguyen

I said finish your school.

No, you didn't say that. But no problem Michael, we won't fight for that.

Originally Posted by michael_nguyen

i said re program your mind to manage both or just do one or the other.
I said finish your school.

First you say make a choice (i.e.: you don't exclude leaving school).
Second you say finish school.

So not sure you were clear here.

Originally Posted by michael_nguyen

Where did you get the idea that i might have said Im'ers are uneducated ?

I started a phrase but haven't completed it. Just forgot to delete this part.


Didier

[JAIDEEP2959]

Study internet marketing only on sundays and other holidays.

[JamesJeffery]

Originally Posted by tranquility

Hi Roshan,

I'd like to chime in here ... I've been a teacher for 22 years. I teach high school biology. At least, that's the curriculum I teach. But actually, I teach a lot more than that. And, by being in school, you'll learn a lot more than "just" the lessons that the teachers plan.

For example, by completing assignments on time, you're learning time management skills that will be valuable to you later in life. Did you turn something in late, or not at all? Then your grade will go down, so you're learning that there are consequences to your actions. Are you struggling with a particular class or topic? Then you're learning to persevere through difficult situations and LEARNING NOT TO GIVE UP. Sorry, I didn't mean to yell, but that is such an important life skill ... and you're at a point right now where you don't see the value in sitting through your classes. But I hope you see that there is intrinsic value in education that goes way beyond what you learn in each individual subject.

Hmm, can you tell I've said that sort of thing before??

Enough of my lecturing. Roshan, if you're earning good money through IM at such a tender age, you must be an incredibly smart young man. Take that and apply it to your education with all your might and I would bet that we'll be hearing from you in about 10 years as the CEO of some major corporation - you're going to go far.

Best of luck.

Debbie

A very good response! I wish I had teachers that told me that back in my school days.

[Pat Ordenes]

Hey Roshan, Have thought of home schooling?
Sounds like you can afford it, and this way, because its one-on-one, what you learn in a day at school, should take 2-3 hours at home...

[ken_p]

Originally Posted by JamesJeffery

I'm 24, have been a web developer for years but never got into Internet Marketing until a few months ago.

I am in your boat. I start my 2nd year at University in September studying for a Software Engineering degree. I failed a module exam 2 weeks ago because at the time I was up late working on IM and leaning more, I found it more interesting then revising for my exam.

But, I got the needed points to go onto my second year and have a good few A's, so I'm ok. Never doing that again though. This is how I do it:

Go to school, study and focus on your subjects. When you get home, make sure you understand your subjects at school. If you have exams revise for them. If you get given coursework/homework start it right away and don't leave it till the deadline.

Once you have all your studies out the way, you have free time to do your IM studies. Buy ebooks, or get free ones, stick them on an iPod, or a PDA that can read ebooks and carry it around. On your lunch breaks, read them, or on your way home. When your in bed, take your laptop or PDA with you and read/learn before you sleep.

I think the important part to remember is school/college/university is more important. A qualification will get you a good wage, your experience gained in your own time will help build a portfolio and get a stable top paid job.

Until you are making enough to buy a car and a house, don't give up on your career goals.

Very well said. That goes for everyone out there,who are torn between two priorities. I sometimes feel that way, because I still have an 8 hour job, and doing a bit of online marketing, and there are weeks that I just leave my regular job half done, because IM is definitely more interesting. But at the end of the day, its my regular job, that pays for my health insurance, etc...

[R Hagel]

Hi Roshan,

It sounds like time management isn't the problem. I say this because if school interested you as much as IM, you'd easily find time to do both. But right now you're immersed in IM and you don't want to pull yourself out. You even said you were addicted to this stuff (which is understandable).

Try this...

Get off the computer for a week. Force yourself. Tell your parents to not let you go online. Tell your friends to keep you offline too. Hire someone for the week to handle your business. (You may have to check your email once or twice a day, but don't be on any longer then a few minutes.)

Now go find something else to do to fill your time. Something fun. Go hiking. Go to the movies. Go out with friends. Flirt with girls. Shoot baskets. Play video games. Basically, whatever sounds fun.

You'll feel tense and anxious at first. But as the week wears on (and you're having a lot of fun doing OTHER stuff), you'll start to realize that you don't need to be online and studying every moment. And once you make that realization, you may be able to start focusing on your school work a bit more and juggling IM and school better.


Who knows if it will work. But I think it's worth a shot. I know plenty of adults (myself included) who worked like heck (like you) when they were younger. They were workaholics who couldn't focus on anything else, but they kept going because it was fun. Eventually they burned out and were FORCED to take a break. I'm saying take a voluntary break now -- and take one regularly -- instead of taking an involuntary break later.

Cheers,
Becky

[rhelaine]

i am in school too...i basicaly have 3 days in one. 7hours work, 4 to 5 hours school, 4 hours with my family....and i try to squeeze as much as possible with my family.

i think there is 2 system and i tried both.

1 set up specific time period for each.
2 do what you feel like doing but limit yourself as far as time.

I am a hopper but number one work well for me.

Ho....and yes if you can find a good online program it is the way to go.

[Preben Frenning]

I'm 19, and started when I was 16-17, and still in school.
I've been really tired of school, and I've been focusing a lot more on IM than on school the last few years really.
BUT I'm starting my own company now, and I know more about marketing than anyone I know. (Offline, lol!)
I still have good enough grades to get into a marketing/entrepeneur study, but I've put it on hold for a year to see how far I can get with my business first. And after all, If you have managed to do something big without education, it's equally valuable later in life.

Whether you have a bachelor degree in marketing, or you have built a million-dollar biz. Actually, if you've done the last one, people will be a lot more impressed, as even those guys with hardcore educations rarely are able to do this.

So I wouldn't recommend you to stay in school to learn school stuff. But what's important with school, is the social part. If you leave school at the age of 14, to sit on your computer to make money, what will happen then? That is also the main reason why I plan on getting higher education. It's the social part. Making new friends, networking, parties (and LOADS of them!), as well as getting your skills on a piece of paper.

Think about it. If you find a study that related to IM, you will most likely learn quite a bit, it will be easy since you are already doing it, you will get good grades, AND you will get that piece of paper with an extreme percieved value to people.

The solution? - Like many have stated here, time-management. Read Timothy Ferriss' 4 hour workweek. Split up your tasks into smaller ones, and dedicate a set amount of time for each of them, starting with the most important.

Good luck,
- Prebz

[Michael Nguyen]

Originally Posted by Didier Faucher

No, you didn't say that. But no problem Michael, we won't fight for that.

First you say make a choice (i.e.: you don't exclude leaving school).
Second you say finish school.

So not sure you were clear here.

I started a phrase but haven't completed it. Just forgot to delete this part.

Didier

Cool cool we're all here to help each other.
At the end of the day your education is very important and you should try carry on. Your only 14, just 4 more years of study (assuming you finish at 18) you'll be not academically smart but also business (make money online) smart. Not many teens are like that. we know you can do it.