What happens when you follow someone else?

by fin
12 replies
I know there is going to be 2 sides the the argument. We all buy products and we all follow advice. Especially when starting, it would be kinda silly to not follow tried and tested techniques...

...but does everyone want to be the same as everyone else. It makes sense to be unique. OK, you might not hit the sweet spot ever time, but when you do, nobody will be in your way.

I get the feeling that to many warriors only care about copying others, whether it's:

1. Going for $100+ Amazon products, using the same theme, product domain names, etc... just because the Amazon guru's do it.

2. Using PLR for blogs

3. Clone sites

You get the idea.

Obviously, there are certain paths to follow, but sooner or later - if an individual warrior wants to stand out - they are going to have to start using their initiative and do they're own things.

It might be good to have this in mind. If you have it in your mind, you will constantly think of new ways how you can break free from the norm.

Who knows; maybe you do.
#follow
  • Profile picture of the author Alexa Smith
    Banned
    I thought you just need to choose someone who's "do-follow", rather than "no-follow"?
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    • Profile picture of the author fin
      Originally Posted by Alexa Smith View Post

      I thought you just need to choose someone who's "do-follow", rather than "no-follow"?
      That's why I only follow people who use commentluv.
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  • Profile picture of the author travlinguy
    Following successful people is smart. The trick is to follow the right person and then personalize their methods to fit with your own mojo.
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    • Profile picture of the author fin
      Originally Posted by travlinguy View Post

      Following successful people is smart. The trick is to follow the right person and then personalize their methods to fit with your own mojo.
      Or come up with your own methods which exceed them.
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      • Profile picture of the author travlinguy
        Originally Posted by fin View Post

        Or come up with your own methods which exceed them.
        Sure, but when you're starting out it's a lot easier to model folks that are already successful.
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        • Profile picture of the author fin
          Originally Posted by travlinguy View Post

          Sure, but when you're starting out it's a lot easier to model folks that are already successful.
          Hmm... true, but there's a difference between using a successful business model and copying someone.

          Ideas will pop into your head. You must embrace them - even as a newbie.
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  • Profile picture of the author barbling
    Originally Posted by fin View Post


    Obviously, there are certain paths to follow, but sooner or later - if an individual warrior wants to stand out - they are going to have to start using their initiative and do they're own things....
    Very true.

    So far, I've started making the most money when I've thrown caution to the winds and done things *my way* (my particular way, mind you, is creating quality WSOs rather often and building me list this way).

    I've tried different things...but they just weren't *me*, yknow what I'm saying?

    To be successful, you have to be content with whom you see in the mirror at the end of the day.

    Live life like *that*...and yep, no regrets.

    Great topic!
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  • Profile picture of the author Robert Michael
    Obviously, there are certain paths to follow, but sooner or later - if an individual warrior wants to stand out - they are going to have to start using their initiative and do they're own things....
    Right, but then its only a matter of time before people start trying to copy that too.

    lol I dont see why people cant just be their own person.. come up with something original man. People need to realize that NOTHING works exactly the same for everyone.
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    • Profile picture of the author fin
      Originally Posted by Whos That Guru View Post

      Right, but then its only a matter of time before people start trying to copy that too.

      lol
      Haha, yeah, that's why you must resist turning it into a WSO.
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  • Profile picture of the author jpboxersox
    Getting a mentor is always great. Remember someone else always know better than that person. I think you should just follow with you gut and get into something you like and not hop around too much like i did in the beginning. Take action and stick with it!

    Good luck
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  • Profile picture of the author revstan
    As long as you are one of the first followers, you can make money by copying the method of the experts. If you are late, you will only invest in nothing.

    Simplestan
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  • Profile picture of the author JohnMcCabe
    Originally Posted by fin View Post

    Obviously, there are certain paths to follow, but sooner or later - if an individual warrior wants to stand out - they are going to have to start using their initiative and do they're own things.
    Reminds me of the old saying, "if you aren't the lead dog, the view never changes..."
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