Are you in search of the next Bright Shiny Object?

by Harlan
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Every spring, the American shad swims upstream in its annual migration to span.

Thousands of fisherman line the banks of rivers on the east coast to catch some shad.

But shad don't respond to bait.

You use "shad darts" to attract them.

They are bright shiny gold or silver hooks that the shad attack.

Next thing you know, the shad are on your line never to reach their destination.

Are you a shad?

Do you have an actual plan or do you chase after too many bright shiny objects?

Pick a plan and stick to it.

And don't be distracted by the next "make 100,000K by tomorrow at noon offer."

Follow real goals to get real results.
#bright #object #search #shiny
  • Profile picture of the author tristatemedia
    my take on it:
    take action.....do not get distracted but still do research on what ever you choose.
    instead of listyening to your radio, listen to youtube videos about making money in your niche. you will learn alot.
    IF YOU ARE GOING TO HIRE A COACH WHICH I HIGHLY RECOMMEND:
    I HAVE BEEN THROUGH MANY OF THEM.
    do not trust anyone that says, i am here to help you because i want to give back to the community. total bull
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    • Profile picture of the author Saintsfan40
      Originally Posted by tristatemedia View Post

      IF YOU ARE GOING TO HIRE A COACH WHICH I HIGHLY RECOMMEND:
      I HAVE BEEN THROUGH MANY OF THEM.
      do not trust anyone that says, i am here to help you because i want to give back to the community. total bull

      This^^^. I haven't found a coach yet that's worthy of my time. The good ones as you say are a rare breed and very hard to find. There were a couple I tried contacting asking a few questions letting them know where I was at in my internet marketing journey etc. Needless to say, never heard back from them.

      Then there's the ones that tell you they will help you in an area where you're struggling but don't help or either tell you, in order for me to answer your question I'll have to charge you $150 an hour for coaching. Which leaves me to the point I can barely trust anyone anymore.

      Pretty unethical in my book.
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      What's the point of having a sig if no one buys from you?

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      • Profile picture of the author Pedro Ferreira
        Originally Posted by Saintsfan40 View Post

        There were a couple I tried contacting asking a few questions letting them know where I was at in my internet marketing journey etc. Needless to say, never heard back from them.
        Happened to me too in the beginning. But i guess they have a business to run and their time is better spent doing productive stuff instead of answering people that want to know their secret sauce for free.

        Then there's the ones that tell you they will help you in an area where you're struggling but don't help or either tell you, in order for me to answer your question I'll have to charge you $150 an hour for coaching. Which leaves me to the point I can barely trust anyone anymore.

        Pretty unethical in my book.
        If you're good at something never do it for free.
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  • Profile picture of the author Stuart Walker
    Why do you know where it is? I NEED IT NOW!!!!!1
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  • Profile picture of the author aceshigh888
    oh no I just shad myself
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    EXERCISE: Take a deep breath, hold for 10 seconds, release. ..... There see you feel better now???
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  • Profile picture of the author StevenJones
    I do not believe in get rich quick schemes and neither should you. These schemes are designed to leave you on the hook.. It will give you just enough proof (if you are lucky enough to earn some money) that the system a guru is selling to you works.. But not good enough..

    And here is what happens next..

    You begin doubting your own abilities, and you feel worried that you are not going to make this Internet marketing thing work for you.. You already see your parents, wife, or friends saying.. I TOLD YOU SO!

    And this is what gets you in that emotional state of mind. This state of mind results in compulsive buying over and over again. The system these gurus use is designed this way! And it works.. FOR THEM.

    But what they actually put out does not work at all.

    So ask yourself the following question..

    DO YOU really want to pay for stuff that does not work? Some of these courses you’ve bought are more of an incomplete puzzle, and they will never make you money!

    These Flashy Gurus Are Making You Doubt Yourself..


    And the worst of all.. they are making you doubt your own abilities. Internet marketing is really easy, you just need to know how things are done.. And NO! The solution is not getting guru products for FREE in a freebie section on a forum.

    Did you know that people are information addicts?

    Yes even you!

    The proof is right here in front of you.. You are sucking it up right now.

    We are living in the age of information, and these scumbag gurus as the drug dealers you do not want to have around you! Quite frankly.. they do not care if you fail or not. You know they only care for your money.. And maintaining your addiction. And by doing so they can make money from you over and over again..

    Gurus earn money due to their affiliates, and 99% do not practice what they preach.

    And there you got it.. Shiny diamonds.
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  • Profile picture of the author mstrmindmktg
    Yes, I've purchased my share of "bright shiny objects." Nothing wrong with that, but if you don't take action, they will definitely get rusty!
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  • Profile picture of the author MKCookins
    Excellent demonstration on why we should not fall for shiny objects. People believe since it is the internet - you can press a button and make money.

    The is far from the truth...

    Internet marketing is a business. Which mean you have to work and learn some new skills in the process.

    Only when you implement the skills you were taught and work consistently will you start to achieve the results you were looking for.
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