5 Things That Have Helped My Business

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I've been extremely blessed these past few months to have some success with internet marketing. In the past 3 months, I have gone from making nearly nothing to having a comfortable living doing what I love. It's just growing each day too.

I actually was able to quit my full time job the other day with no worries at all. This my friends was a huge accomplishment in my mind. I had tears in my eyes when I told my boss to #$*& off....lol, I didn't say it like that but I was thinking it.

Here are a few points that I've kept in my head the whole way through. I feel they have really helped my mindset stay focused towards becoming an entrepreneur.

You don't have to have a 9-5 job to retire.

This is obviously in most of the readers heads here. There are so many people that take the "safe road" with a career working 8 hours a day. Doing the same monotinous activity day in and day out. You don't have to work for a corporation to be happy financially. That's something I made sure to know early in my journey to owning my own business.

I have too many friends that are in their late 20's that look like stress has beaten them down. The corporate world can be stressful.

Cut out the meaningless work.

Just because you are keeping yourself busy for 8 hours a day doesn't mean you are doing things right. Everyone of us is guilty of doing something meaningless everyday. How many times do you check your email? How many times do you come to this forum (I'm guilty of this one)?

We want to fill our day with productive activities. Just because we are doing less in a day doesn't make us lazy.

Throw away your doubts

You can have a million excuses why you didn't jump into your own business or take the plunge. Doubts only lead to procrastination. You have to remember, the timing is never going to be right. In my example, there was never a "good" time to quit my job. I went from having full benefits and a paycheck every two weeks to who knows when I will get paid. I have a good system set up but there's no guarantee right now.

You have to take the plunge to see if anything is going to work though.

Money alone is not the answer

If you are doing this strictly for the money, I would suggest stopping. If you're doing anything just for the money, I would suggest stopping. You can't make your career about money. You will never last. I am very driven by large amounts of money, but I wouldn't of chosen the path I did unless it was something I enjoy doing.

I love waking up in the morning when I want. Right when I wake up, I get to work. I don't have to force myself to do this. It's because I love to do it. I like to make products and teach people. It's fun to share my knowledge. It just happens that this business is very fruitful.

Choose something you like to do and you will be happy.

Do what you're good at

Everyone has a skill or trait that shines for them. Everyone has weaknesses as well. Take advantage of what you know. Emphasize your strengths throughout your life and stop trying to fix your weaknesses. There are others out there that are strong in areas you are not. Find them and use them.
I hope you all get your business to where you want it to be.

Travis
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  • Profile picture of the author money2k
    Excellent post Travis. I am too looking forward to the day when I can leave my current job. It gives me great motivation knowing that there are people like you who are becoming successful in Internet marketing. Good luck to you.
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  • Profile picture of the author yst
    It's very good that you are doing well, Travis.
    A comment on 9 to 5 being secure: 9 to 5 jobs are not safe? How many people lost their "safe" jobs from layoffs during the recent recession?
    And your boss can turn off all your income by saying the words "you are fired".
    Safe eh? When will people learn? How many jobs do they have to lose before they get it in their head?

    >You have to remember, the timing is never going to be right. I<
    Why don't most people get this?

    Overall, great post!
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  • Profile picture of the author hushy
    A comment on 9 to 5 being secure: 9 to 5 jobs are not safe? How many people lost their "safe" jobs from layoffs during the recent recession?
    I think he was reffering to the menality of having the 9-5 job. Knowing that you are going to get paid every 2 weeks. That of course is until someone takes the rug out from under you.

    Great post and glad to hear you ae doing well. If you still on these boards when i retire from my current job. I will have it on here and be elated.
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    • Profile picture of the author petelta
      Originally Posted by JonMills View Post

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      That's very true. I'm glad I got involved in this before I have either. Maybe I can get things situated before that lol.
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      • Profile picture of the author brchap
        I think that behind every great IM Warrior, there is a supportive spouse.

        Many people think, "Yeah, as soon as I make my first million, then they will see. They will support me then!"

        Yeah, you are probably right. Your spouse probably would support you after you've made a million, but how are you going to get there without their support. It's going to be hard.

        I'm lucky enough to be with someone who listens to my ideas with awe and enthusiasm, and sees me working hard at creating a life free of the daily grind, and appreciates the investment of my time toward that end.

        Although I don't have this particular problem, I can totally see where it can drag a lot of Internet marketers down.
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    • Profile picture of the author Marhelper
      Originally Posted by JonMills View Post

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      I agree wholeheartedly. I find that I can get caught up in my own world when doing IM and want to make sure my priorities are straight.
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  • Profile picture of the author Mike Long
    Travis.....what I have spent years trying to pound into people's heads, you summed up perfectly in about 600 words.

    If you've figured those things out 3 months in, then you're someone I want to get to know, because the future ahead of you is bright indeed.

    Congrats on your success so far, and may much more come your way in the months and years ahead!

    ~Mike
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    • Profile picture of the author petelta
      Originally Posted by Mike Long View Post

      Travis.....what I have spent years trying to pound into people's heads, you summed up perfectly in about 600 words.

      If you've figured those things out 3 months in, then you're someone I want to get to know, because the future ahead of you is bright indeed.

      Congrats on your success so far, and may much more come your way in the months and years ahead!

      ~Mike
      It's good to hear your teaching what I've found. It's simple principles that when combined build a thriving business.
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  • Profile picture of the author jblinzy3
    Awesome post Travis! I look forward to your continued success!
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