Not Everyone Can Do This!

Hey all,

I am seeing a slew of "Anyone Can Do This" phrases in WSO titles, Post Titles and Forum Signatures. And it is getting annoying. Because it is just plain wrong.

Anyone can NOT just do what you are doing. Sorry, I will not buy into this.

What are your reasons for using this phrase? Are you trying to get more sales? Are you trying to be helpful by sharing your success story? Does it just sound good?

Here are only some of the reasons nobody can do what you are doing:

1. You think you are giving a complete explanation, but you are not. This most often happens when you are far removed from being a newbie. The further away from being a newbie you travel, the harder it becomes to teach your methods to newbies.

2. Your unique selling position is so unique that you don't even realize how unique it is. And you have underestimated the ability of others to create a unique selling position that will be as effective as yours.

3. The crowd factor - once a method is explained at a forum such as this one, many people will jump on that method and it will lose its effectiveness. If you got in early and had good results, but are sharing your successes months later, it is too late for a newbie to get the same results.

4. Your mindset cannot be taught. If you have a mindset that results in business success, that is fortunate for you. But if I don't have a similar mindset, I won't be as successful.

5. Time - I will need tons more time than you to get close to replication. I have to acquire your entire knowledge base to begin to get results similar to yours. I might not have that time.

Please add to this list, criticize this list, throw eggs, whatever! I felt a need to address this deceptive habit of casually using the phrase 'Anyone can do this!' Newbies Beware!