What is your biggest mental block?

11 years ago

I would say that my biggest mental block is being creative.
I feel that I should be creative but when I try to do something
in a unique was, I get a brain cramp.

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eaw44f

11 years ago

for me it is creativity. I have always struggled with coming up with new ideas but I am working on that.

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Sangfroid 11 years ago

Originally Posted by eaw44f

for me it is creativity. I have always struggled with coming up with new ideas but I am working on that.

I know. How is it that some people just seem to be a fountain
of new ideas? Maybe they just work really hard at it?
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- rMike 11 years ago
  
  Originally Posted by Sangfroid
  
  I know. How is it that some people just seem to be a fountain
  of new ideas? Maybe they just work really hard at it?
  
  I think some people are just more creative that others. And some people are just more, logical. We all have our strengths
  
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  Sangfroid 11 years ago
  
  Originally Posted by rMike
  
  I think some people are just more creative that others. And some people are just more, logical. We all have our strengths
  
  So, if you are not creative, then hire a creative person, eh?
  Play to your strengths. Makes sense
  
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AppstronautMe

11 years ago

My biggest mental block is surfing to other websites. I really do believe I might have ADD (if that really exists). But, when I actually make a list, I tend to get a lot done. So, I believe from now on every day, the very last item on my list will be. "Make a list for tomorrow." Wow. Can't believe I just though of that now. Thanks for the thread!

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Sangfroid

11 years ago

Originally Posted by AppstronautMe

My biggest mental block is surfing to other websites. I really do believe I might have ADD (if that really exists). But, when I actually make a list, I tend to get a lot done. So, I believe from now on every day, the very last item on my list will be. "Make a list for tomorrow." Wow. Can't believe I just though of that now. Thanks for the thread!

I love lists. Indeed, I am maniacal about them. Even on vacation,
I make a "to-do" list. Without this list, I do NOTHING constructive.

If I may offer an opinion. When you make your list,,,,,,,start with the
thing you want to do least and are most likely to put off.

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seoboyz01

11 years ago

Originally Posted by AppstronautMe

My biggest mental block is surfing to other websites. I really do believe I might have ADD (if that really exists). But, when I actually make a list, I tend to get a lot done. So, I believe from now on every day, the very last item on my list will be. "Make a list for tomorrow." Wow. Can't believe I just though of that now. Thanks for the thread!

The internet is a very busy place, lots of people talking all at once.

When you have work to do, sometimes you just have to disconnect yourself from the distractions. And, that means no visits to email or Facebook or anything that won't produce money. At the end of the month will you have earned enough money from playing Facebook games or surfing around to pay next month's rent? If not, you have to get it together and focus on what's most important.

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Sangfroid

11 years ago

Originally Posted by seoboyz01

The internet is a very busy place, lots of people talking all at once.

When you have work to do, sometimes you just have to disconnect yourself from the distractions. And, that means no visits to email or Facebook or anything that won't produce money. At the end of the month will you have earned enough money from playing Facebook games or surfing around to pay next month's rent? If not, you have to get it together and focus on what's most important.

Quite true. I check me emails, then I am reading the sports,
etc. Somehow, I don't find Facebook that addictive. Not sure
why not.

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Dennis Ray

11 years ago

Im my opinion one of the biggest things that holds people back is focus.

Yes, if you are not a creative, then either hire someone or JV with someone who is.

But being able to stay focused... "keep your eyes on the prize" so to speak and keep making movement forward every day.

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Sangfroid

11 years ago

Originally Posted by DennisRay

Im my opinion one of the biggest things that holds people back is focus.

Yes, if you are not a creative, then either hire someone or JV with someone who is.

But being able to stay focused... "keep your eyes on the prize" so to speak and keep making movement forward every day.

Amen! I get distracted at times.

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11 years ago

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Sangfroid

11 years ago

Originally Posted by nessar

Well said Denis!

Never spend time putting 100% of your focus on the areas your
not the strongest on
Why?
Because if on a scale of 1 to 10 your strength in that area
is a 1 the most you'll ever get to in that area is a 3...
BUT...
...if on a scale of 1 to 10 your a 6 somewhere else then it's highly
likely you can scale your expertise and skills in that area to a 8.5-9.
Now that's my 2 cents...
...I'm just sayin'
-V. Richardson OUT

Hi V.,

Makes sense to me. We can't be experts at everything.
Not possible.

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1byte

11 years ago

Mine is staying focused. I've been guilty in the past of chasing "shiny objects" as they come around, and it has done nothing but hold me back from becoming as successful as I know I can be. I have an acrostic taped to my desk which helps me remember what focus is all about. Maybe this can help you too.

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One
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Sangfroid

11 years ago

Originally Posted by 1byte

Mine is staying focused. I've been guilty in the past of chasing "shiny objects" as they come around, and it has done nothing but hold me back from becoming as successful as I know I can be. I have an acrostic taped to my desk which helps me remember what focus is all about. Maybe this can help you too.

Follow
One
Course
Until
Successful

Totally agree!

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verial

11 years ago

Sex drive.

I would totally buy a course that helps you reconcile a high sex drive with productivity. I've looked for such a product, but cannot find anything.

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Sangfroid 11 years ago

Originally Posted by verial

Sex drive.

I would totally buy a course that helps you reconcile a high sex drive with productivity. I've looked for such a product, but cannot find anything.

Napoleon Hill has a chapter in his book, "Think and Grow Rich"
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spearmint

11 years ago

My biggest mental block is staying focus and fear of failure

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Sangfroid

11 years ago

Originally Posted by spearmint

My biggest mental block is staying focus and fear of failure

Yes, fear of failure. Does that not stop most people from doing
what they really want to do?

What will others think of me? What will my friends, family, spouse
think of me.

But, ya' gotta' just go for it! If you crash and burn, so be it!

As they say, "fail better".

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discrat

11 years ago

For awhile, when I was younger Number 8 could be an obstacle for me.

People closest to me, family members and friends, speaking their Minds always had an impact on me.

Later in Life, I begin to learn that most of these people were just speaking their opinions but had little experience or knowledge to back up their strong opinions.

So consequently, I just stopped listening to them and trusted my own intuitions and did my own research on things

- Robert Andrew

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Sangfroid

11 years ago

Originally Posted by discrat

For awhile, when I was younger Number 8 could be an obstacle for me.

People closest to me, family members and friends, speaking their Minds always had an impact on me.

Later in Life, I begin to learn that most of these people were just speaking their opinions but had little experience or knowledge to back up their strong opinions.

So consequently, I just stopped listening to them and trusted my own intuitions and did my own research on things

- Robert Andrew

And, after you started keeping your own counsel, what happened?

Did success start to come your way?

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tonyharte

11 years ago

Definitely FOCUS! I am doing IM part time right now so what precious time I do get to spend it is not always the highest value activity that I am working on. Plus I am easily distracted as this work is usually at the end of a long day. I am going to try to set aside time in the mornings on the weekends to do work when I am in a different place with energy.

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Sangfroid

11 years ago

Originally Posted by tonyharte

Definitely FOCUS! I am doing IM part time right now so what precious time I do get to spend it is not always the highest value activity that I am working on. Plus I am easily distracted as this work is usually at the end of a long day. I am going to try to set aside time in the mornings on the weekends to do work when I am in a different place with energy.

I can totally relate. I actually have 2 other jobs beside my Internet stuff.
Yes, sometimes I feel like relaxing instead of working.

Or, I start reading Yahoo sports............

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somedevil

11 years ago

Nervousness about whether others will get my creative ideas or not. Or whether it will work as i planned or not.

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Sangfroid 11 years ago

Originally Posted by somedevil

Nervousness about whether others will get my creative ideas or not. Or whether it will work as i planned or not.

Things don't always work out, true.

How would other get your creative ideas?

Do you mean they will think of them first?

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11 years ago

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Sangfroid

11 years ago

Originally Posted by DenEdBiz

In the order from greatest mental block to least; here is me...

2) Discipline
6) Not taking enough risks
1) Creativity
5) Taking too many risks
3) Consistency
7) Lack of perseverance
4) Right attitude
8) Criticism from other

..Actually seeing this list in front of me I think will actually be helpful.

A lot of times I try and juggle all of my thoughts and tasks in my head, which leads to stifled progress. But actually seeing my strengths and weaknesses in front of me is rather sobering.

I think you are doing great if criticism, right attitude and perseverance are
at the bottom of your list! Those are real roadblocks sometimes.

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condra

11 years ago

Too much time planning, to be as efficient as possible, but running out of steam just when, ironically, I have an efficient system in place... then losing interest.

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Sangfroid

11 years ago

Originally Posted by condra

Too much time planning, to be as efficient as possible, but running out of steam just when, ironically, I have an efficient system in place... then losing interest.

Hhhmmm........maybe plan less and work more?

I dunno', planning is great. I love to plan too. Maybe I
over-plan too.

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seoboyz01

11 years ago

Distractions are my biggest road block (though I would not call it a mental block). So I try to block out everything that is not work related and push through. I don't handle any business that is related to a personal matter. No Facebook. No personal calls. No texts to friends/family during the time that I'm working. This helps me focus and get the job done.

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Amer123

11 years ago

Lack of perseverance would have to be mine. It takes time to make money online. There's no "money button" and thats just the fact of it. Results take time and if you quit before the results you are seeking come through, you lose.

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Sangfroid

11 years ago

Originally Posted by Amer123

Lack of perseverance would have to be mine. It takes time to make money online. There's no "money button" and thats just the fact of it. Results take time and if you quit before the results you are seeking come through, you lose.

Hi Amer,

Perseverance might be the most important quality
in any business or even life itself.

But, the Internet is a very strange business, model.

We plod on and on, not making any money and
spending hours and hours.

Even the worst job out in the world would pay
something.

But, the Internet can pay off huge dividends if
we persevere.

Be well
Don

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darkvard

11 years ago

For me it is creativity and taking too many risk is my main mental block and I always lack in these two.

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amazonspecialcode

11 years ago

Creativity and Consistency are my biggest metal blocks.

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Sangfroid 11 years ago

Originally Posted by amazonspecialcode

Creativity and Consistency are my biggest metal blocks.

Hi Amazon,

I am very consistent but creativity is a tuff one for me too.

For consistency, maybe make a "to do" list. I try to do my
least favorite items on the list first.

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James-Andrew Hamilton IV

11 years ago

I would say my biggest mental block is lack of knowledge.

The feeling that i have no place to add my input simply because I'm not as knowledgeable as the next man

This will then lead to other mental blocks mentioned on this post.

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elisaP 11 years ago

For sure my block is being a perfectionist.....I always want it a bit better before launching....
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- Sangfroid 11 years ago
  
  Originally Posted by elisaP
  
  For sure my block is being a perfectionist.....I always want it a bit better before launching....
  
  Hi Elisa,
  
  Launch it and fix it later............
  
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- seoboyz01 11 years ago
  
  Originally Posted by elisaP
  
  For sure my block is being a perfectionist.....I always want it a bit better before launching....
  
  Some people use perfectionism as an excuse not to even begin a project. Though it sounds more like you have a nearly perfect product ready at some point. The key is just to launch it and refine as you get customer feedback.
  
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Sangfroid

11 years ago

Originally Posted by J4industries

I would say my biggest mental block is lack of knowledge.

The feeling that i have no place to add my input simply because I'm not as knowledgeable as the next man

This will then lead to other mental blocks mentioned on this post.

Hi J4,

Lack of knowledge is easily overcome!

Don't let anyone tell you that your opinion does not matter.

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Don

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dbostian

11 years ago

for me it would be criticism from others. I guess I'm just the type to feel really down when I get criticisms but I'm working on it. I mean, criticisms should make you learn, not dig your own grave of misery.

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Sangfroid

11 years ago

Originally Posted by dbostian

for me it would be criticism from others. I guess I'm just the type to feel really down when I get criticisms but I'm working on it. I mean, criticisms should make you learn, not dig your own grave of misery.

Criticism is a tuff one. I like to say that I don't care what
anyone says but it is not true.

But I try not to let it influence me in a negative way. I move
on & on. Keep on, keeping on............

Remember that those who criticize you may not understand what
you are tying to accomplish. Or may not understand you at all.

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RachelTravels

11 years ago

Probably confidence!
I'm a "newbie" and SOMETIMES I think how am I going to make a living doing this!
At this point, Ive quit my "good" corporate job to pursue this, so it WILL work!

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Sangfroid

11 years ago

Originally Posted by RachelTravels

Probably confidence!
I'm a "newbie" and SOMETIMES I think how am I going to make a living doing this!
At this point, Ive quit my "good" corporate job to pursue this, so it WILL work!

You burned your boats! Good luck!

Sometimes it take awhile to get the income. It has for me
anyways.

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bebout74

11 years ago

Originally Posted by RachelTravels

Probably confidence!
I'm a "newbie" and SOMETIMES I think how am I going to make a living doing this!
At this point, Ive quit my "good" corporate job to pursue this, so it WILL work!

I am in the same boat. I quot my corporate job to go all in.

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Rory Singh

11 years ago

My biggest mental block was 'belief' and this leads to having a poor mindset.

I took longer than the average person to start seeing the results that I thought I deserved but that was because of a 'poor' belief in my self.

If you lack belief in yourself, all of the other points that you said above will be out of whack.

Ask yourself this...

If you knew it in your heart (without a shadow of doubt) that you could succeed no matter what you needed to do and create your ticket to 'freedom' for life, would you:

1- Take Action?

2- Stay Focused?

3- Be Consistent?

Of course you would unless you are too lazy and willing to 'settle' for the life that you already have.

The great majority of people who fail in IM fail because of this one problem...

They lose the excitement needed (fuel or inspiration) not too long after they started some kind of project online and 'Quit' because they lose the 'belief' in themselves.

Then what happens next?

Maybe some of us go onto other projects hoping that 'new' thing will work out (I know I did that many times) and it doesn't because of the same reoccurring problem...

Belief in one's self.

And that is why I work on myself more than any project or venture with personal development material (in my downtime).

No matter how successful we become, the 'mind' will keep coming up with the usual BS reasons why we can't do something.

Sometimes you will hear other people close to you tell you that you can't do something.

But when you tell yourself that you can't do something (and you start believing that), you will become your biggest Dream stealer.

Here is a scene from Will Smith's movie - "The Pursuit of Happiness" on the same subject:

Motivational Speech from Pursuit of Happiness -...

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Sangfroid

11 years ago

Originally Posted by Rory Singh

My biggest mental block was 'belief' and this leads to having a poor mindset.

I took longer than the average person to start seeing the results that I thought I deserved but that was because of a 'poor' belief in my self.

If you lack belief in yourself, all of the other points that you said above will be out of whack.

Ask yourself this...

If you knew it in your heart (without a shadow of doubt) that you could succeed no matter what you needed to do and create your ticket to 'freedom' for life, would you:

1- Take Action?

2- Stay Focused?

3- Be Consistent?

Of course you would unless you are too lazy and willing to 'settle' for the life that you already have.

The great majority of people who fail in IM fail because of this one problem...

They lose the excitement needed (fuel or inspiration) not too long after they started some kind of project online and 'Quit' because they lose the 'belief' in themselves.

Then what happens next?

Maybe some of us go onto other projects hoping that 'new' thing will work out (I know I did that many times) and it doesn't because of the same reoccurring problem...

Belief in one's self.

And that is why I work on myself more than any project or venture with personal development material (in my downtime).

No matter how successful we become, the 'mind' will keep coming up with the usual BS reasons why we can't do something.

Sometimes you will hear other people close to you tell you that you can't do something.

But when you tell yourself that you can't do something (and you start believing that), you will become your biggest Dream stealer.

Here is a scene from Will Smith's movie - "The Pursuit of Happiness" on the same subject:

Motivational Speech from Pursuit of Happiness - YouTube

Nice post! I love that movie.

Be Well
Don

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BeatsandSuch

11 years ago

Consistency is probably my biggest roadblock. I tend to get distracted and interested in so many different things that it's hard to focus on just one thing.

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Sangfroid

11 years ago

Originally Posted by BeatsandSuch

Consistency is probably my biggest roadblock. I tend to get distracted and interested in so many different things that it's hard to focus on just one thing.

Perhaps a written schedule would help.

Ya' know.....make it fun. Have a checklist and reward yourself
every time you check off an item.

Just a thought.

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Don

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DGFletcher 11 years ago

Past experiences-- 2009, I made about double the money I usually make and lost all my friends because I was at work 3 hours longer than before. 2010, I got a sales job and moved across the country temporarily. Because of that, my ex broke up with me. 2011 was okay, 2012 was a series of one crash after another all year. 2013 was a case of "either make money or have friends, but not both". 2014's been a case of Don't Try Anything, You'll Lose Everybody..
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11 years ago

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Sangfroid

11 years ago

Originally Posted by DGFletcher

Past experiences-- 2009, I made about double the money I usually make and lost all my friends because I was at work 3 hours longer than before. 2010, I got a sales job and moved across the country temporarily. Because of that, my ex broke up with me. 2011 was okay, 2012 was a series of one crash after another all year. 2013 was a case of "either make money or have friends, but not both". 2014's been a case of Don't Try Anything, You'll Lose Everybody..

Don't lose heart DG. You can make money and if you have to work
a lot, find friends of a like mind.

But, maybe analyze the good and bad points of a job or money-
making enterprise before you get into it.

Everything has a price. Is that price worth the benefit? This can be
a tuff decision.

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FlamingLaptopPress

11 years ago

My biggest mental block in releasing Novanetics has been hesitation.
Hesitation because days before sending the manuscript in for editing I would discover another dozen or so techniques that "simply must be tested before I include them" in the products... that sort of thing.

In fairness, such hesitation helped to craft a better product, but at the cost of delays and lost market penetration.

Another has been indecision, which is simply a loss avoidance strategy of the unconscious mind. Indecision whether or not to release some (or all) of the product (s) for FREE, etc.

I've often said, "...if only I'd skipped class that day!!!" LOL

+Douglas

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Sangfroid

11 years ago

Originally Posted by FlamingLaptopPress

My biggest mental block in releasing Novanetics has been hesitation.
Hesitation because days before sending the manuscript in for editing I would discover another dozen or so techniques that "simply must be tested before I include them" in the products... that sort of thing.

Go for it and correct the mistakes as you go along.

Learn from your mistakes.

Some thought is necessary, of course, but don't ruminate
endlessly on one aspect of your business.

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secretcopyman

11 years ago

For me it's 9. Just KNOWING what is available to you and what is possible.

It's hard for me to believe that anyone can make money... like big money doing copywriting and selling products and services over the internet. I read one guy was selling a $67 book on internet marketing online and was getting 10 orders a day, earning $670 in revenue per day.

That's insane to me. That's almost $250,000 in a year! That's crazy! Is this happening on a daily basis for people? Is that possible? I need to hear more testimonies and stories and I want to hear numbers because it helps me to believe that this is real.

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Sangfroid

11 years ago

Originally Posted by secretcopyman

For me it's 9. Just KNOWING what is available to you and what is possible.

It's hard for me to believe that anyone can make money... like big money doing copywriting and selling products and services over the internet. I read one guy was selling a $67 book on internet marketing online and was getting 10 orders a day, earning $670 in revenue per day.

That's insane to me. That's almost $250,000 in a year! That's crazy! Is this happening on a daily basis for people? Is that possible? I need to hear more testimonies and stories and I want to hear numbers because it helps me to believe that this is real.

Some make an absurd amount of money.

But perhaps 98% make very little.

If you stick with it, you will do well.

It is a very strange business model.

The investment in money is moderate compared to
a brick-and-mortar business.

But it takes a lot of time and you might go years
without making any money.

But, if you really love it and stick with it, you will
succeed.

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Sangfroid

11 years ago

Originally Posted by secretcopyman

For me it's 9. Just KNOWING what is available to you and what is possible.

It's hard for me to believe that anyone can make money... like big money doing copywriting and selling products and services over the internet. I read one guy was selling a $67 book on internet marketing online and was getting 10 orders a day, earning $670 in revenue per day.

That's insane to me. That's almost $250,000 in a year! That's crazy! Is this happening on a daily basis for people? Is that possible? I need to hear more testimonies and stories and I want to hear numbers because it helps me to believe that this is real.

It can be hard to believe. I have yet to make the big bucks but
I have met people who have.

It IS possible but not easy.

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cometowar

11 years ago

Discipline can be hard sometimes.

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maemusa

11 years ago

My biggest mental block is lack of focus.

I am trying to prioritize my life and put first things first.

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Sangfroid 11 years ago

Originally Posted by maemusa

My biggest mental block is lack of focus.

I am trying to prioritize my life and put first things first.

I think that most of us struggle with focus. We are bombarded
ceaselessly with all kinds of media and distractions,

Some cannot even enjoy a walk without their Ipad or Smart
Phone or head phones.

Life can be very complicated.

I find making a priority list to be helpful.

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abbyeagle

11 years ago

I am great with creativity and innovation but find it hard to ground a project and discipline myself for long enough period of time to bring the project to completion. We all have different personality types for wealth creation. Read more: Wealth Dynamics personality profile versus Myers Briggs.

The smart thing to do is to work to your personality type and then team up with others. I am a Creator type so i find it easy to innovate and come up with new product and marketing ideas but to put the system in place i need a Mechanic type. And guess what? the best affiliate marketers are the Mechanic personality type. So both Creator and Mechanic need each other.

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Sangfroid

11 years ago

Originally Posted by abbyeagle

The smart thing to do is to work to your personality type and then team up with others. I am a Creator type so i find it easy to innovate and come up with new product and marketing ideas but to put the system in place i need a Mechanic type. And guess what? the best affiliate marketers are the Mechanic personality type. So both Creator and Mechanic need each other.

Hi Abbyeagle,

Yes, good point. We can't be good at everything. It you are
creative, you should be in high demand. We all need a team.

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Cerebral Architect

11 years ago

I've been working on perseverance a lot lately.

I now keep a notepad of what I've accomplished each day.

If I wash clothes, I write it down.
If I record a new video for a course of mine, I write it down.
If I schedule a tweet, I write it down.
If I post on the Warrior Forum, I...hope you get the point.

Something I need to work on is expanding my comfort zone. I wish it weren't so comfortable, but not everything in life can be convenient.

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Sangfroid

11 years ago

Originally Posted by Cerebral Architect

I've been working on perseverance a lot lately.
I now keep a notepad of what I've accomplished each day.
If I wash clothes, I write it down.
If I record a new video for a course of mine, I write it down.
If I schedule a tweet, I write it down.
If I post on the Warrior Forum, I...hope you get the point.
Something I need to work on is expanding my comfort zone. I wish it weren't so comfortable, but not everything in life can be convenient.

Hi Cerebral Architect,

I love making to do lists. I have one on my desk right now.
I am not quite as detailed as you but I do hit the most
important points.

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Martin Kortyka

11 years ago

Believing others was my mistake. I've been "beat down" into believing success was unattainable. My ex wife, my superiors at work, the financial crisis etc. I was beginning to doubt myself. This is exactly a forum like this is so valuable. I am turning things around and loving life again. Everything is a matter of perception!

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Sangfroid

11 years ago

Originally Posted by Martin Kortyka

Believing others was my mistake. I've been "beat down" into believing success was unattainable. My ex wife, my superiors at work, the financial crisis etc. I was beginning to doubt myself. This is exactly a forum like this is so valuable. I am turning things around and loving life again. Everything is a matter of perception!

Great, Martin!

So true. My mother still thinks I am bonkers for working
on my Internet businesses. She thinks I am addicted.

Anyhow, don't doubt yourself. If you do fail, fail better!

Keep on, keeping on!

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JNAssociates

11 years ago

Food gives me a big mental block. Every time.

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Sangfroid 11 years ago

Originally Posted by JNAssociates

Food gives me a big mental block. Every time.

Food. Interesting. Eating too much or too little?

Eating the wrong thing?

Or thinking about food too much?

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dave147

11 years ago

I wouldn't call it a mental block but it certainly was a bad habit I had when
starting out...

and that is, over-selling...

Just when the deal is about to be done, I would keep talking, I'd keep selling,
and on more than one occasion in the past have talked my way right out of the sale
and right out the door

But I have learned to shut up at the right time and talk about the weather or something, or how cool it is in the office, something, anything...as the deal is been done.

Maybe others have experienced that too. The trick is to stop talking at the right time and don't over sell it, especially when you've already sold it

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Sangfroid

11 years ago

Originally Posted by dave147

I wouldn't call it a mental block but it certainly was a bad habit I had when
starting out...

and that is, over-selling...

Just when the deal is about to be done, I would keep talking, I'd keep selling,
and on more than one occasion in the past have talked my way right out of the sale
and right out the door

But I have learned to shut up at the right time and talk about the weather or something, or how cool it is in the office, something, anything...as the deal is been done.

Maybe others have experienced that too. The trick is to stop talking at the right time and don't over sell it, especially when you've already sold it

Hi Dave,

Most of us have a hard time selling. Maybe you are a natural
salesman?? Like you said, just keep some control over it.

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dave147

11 years ago

Originally Posted by Sangfroid

Hi Dave,

Most of us have a hard time selling. Maybe you are a natural
salesman?? Like you said, just keep some control over it.

Be Well
Don

I wouldn't say I'm a "natural salesman". Over time you learn what works best
and it's still a continuous learning process. What I have found works best for me
is...

Have a somewhat unique and great product or service. (obviously)

Be able to answer any question on your product or service. (always a good idea)

Be yourself.

Be genuine.

Be down-to-earth.

Don't try to come off as a "high-and-mighty" know it all. (Will be met with resistance)

Listen carefully.

Don't argue with what they believe. (You won't win, it'll be a no sale, even if they know there should be, there won't be)

Ask questions about their business.

Try to connect or relate their answers with your product or service.
and of course, stop selling! when they are sold on the idea.

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Sangfroid

11 years ago

Originally Posted by dave147

I wouldn't say I'm a "natural salesman". Over time you learn what works best
and it's still a continuous learning process. What I have found works best for me
is...

Have a somewhat unique and great product or service. (obviously)
Be able to answer any question on your product or service. (always a good idea)
Be yourself.
Be genuine.
Be down-to-earth.
Don't try to come off as a "high-and-mighty" know it all. (Will be met with resistance)
Listen carefully.
Don't argue with what they believe. (You won't win, it'll be a no sale, even if they know there should be, there won't be)
Ask questions about their business.
Try to connect or relate their answers with your product or service.
and of course, stop selling! when they are sold on the idea.

Hi Dave,

Sounds like great people skills not only for making a sale but
for being successful in life.

Good thoughts!

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markeeter

11 years ago

I think for me it's 3 and 8. I have great opportunities, but I get bored way too easily, so I am not really consistent, and I let people shape my opinion of things. I am getting over 8 though,

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Sangfroid

11 years ago

Originally Posted by markeeter

I think for me it's 3 and 8. I have great opportunities, but I get bored way too easily, so I am not really consistent, and I let people shape my opinion of things. I am getting over 8 though,

Hi Markeeter,

3) Consistency - - yes, a critical element in success.
I probably over-plan but I check things off my list and
it feels good.

Maybe make a short list each day of "must do" items.
Keep it short and simple to start. Do your least favorite
things first. Then, you can gradually make the list
larger and more complex. Gradually.

8) Criticism - - a tuff one. I always say that I don't
care what others think but it is not true. I do care
but I try not to let it influence the actions that I
need to take for my business.

Keep on, keeping on!

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SilentBase14

11 years ago

Focus is definitely my sticking point. The internet provides a LOT of distractions for the weak-mined lol

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Originally Posted by SilentBase14

Focus is definitely my sticking point. The internet provides a LOT of distractions for the weak-mined lol

Hi SilentBase,

Perhaps focus is a problem for everyone.

The Internet is one big distraction but not the only
one. How about cell phones, texting, TV, golf,
sports in general, useless social engagements, etc.

Focus or lack thereof, a definite issue.

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mkusua

11 years ago

Nice Tread.

I personally had these issues too.

I have overcome most of them...took me a long time.

The biggest one was a kind of inferiority complex. poor self belief.

Here are some things i did and now do.

1. For fear of failure....find a business model that is proven to work and get it to work (even if it takes a while). For me it's building a list and making offers. Work with a coach or mentor.

2. Distractions- off the internet when you work on your laptop or go away from the distraction

3. Perfection... no product or project is perfect...launch now improve later.( this comment likely has errors and all) who cares? not me.

4. Have specific goals . Daily and monthly (action and time frame) My goal is to launch 52 products in 2015. 1 a week.

5. Have a to do list focused on your goals

6. For procrastination - Just start ...even as simple as writing the name of a product etc.

7. Surround yourself with productive people (you can find some groups on FB)

8. Work on your self belief (read and listen to self help stuff)

I am working on a WSO for this.

I struggled with all these problems for a long time...so hopefully i can help some people out.

Have a great Holiday.

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ghost209

11 years ago

Originally Posted by mkusua

Nice Tread.

I personally had these issues too.

I have overcome most of them...took me a long time.

The biggest one was a kind of inferiority complex. poor self belief.

Here are some things i did and now do.

1. For fear of failure....find a business model that is proven to work and get it to work (even if it takes a while). For me it's building a list and making offers. Work with a coach or mentor.

2. Distractions- off the internet when you work on your laptop or go away from the distraction

3. Perfection... no product or project is perfect...launch now improve later.( this comment likely has errors and all) who cares? not me.

4. Have specific goals . Daily and monthly (action and time frame) My goal is to launch 52 products in 2015. 1 a week.

5. Have a to do list focused on your goals

6. For procrastination - Just start ...even as simple as writing the name of a product etc.

7. Surround yourself with productive people (you can find some groups on FB)

8. Work on your self belief (read and listen to self help stuff)

I am working on a WSO for this.

I struggled with all these problems for a long time...so hopefully i can help some people out.

Have a great Holiday.

great post man. thanks for the share. all solid points

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Sangfroid

11 years ago

Originally Posted by mkusua

Nice Thread.
I personally had these issues too.
I have overcome most of them...took me a long time.
The biggest one was a kind of inferiority complex. poor self belief.
Here are some things i did and now do.
1. For fear of failure....find a business model that is proven to work and get it to work (even if it takes a while). For me it's building a list and making offers. Work with a coach or mentor.
2. Distractions- off the internet when you work on your laptop or go away from the distraction
3. Perfection... no product or project is perfect...launch now improve later.( this comment likely has errors and all) who cares? not me.
4. Have specific goals . Daily and monthly (action and time frame) My goal is to launch 52 products in 2015. 1 a week.
5. Have a to do list focused on your goals
6. For procrastination - Just start ...even as simple as writing the name of a product etc.
7. Surround yourself with productive people (you can find some groups on FB)
8. Work on your self belief (read and listen to self help stuff)
I am working on a WSO for this.
I struggled with all these problems for a long time...so hopefully i can help some people out.
Have a great Holiday.

Hi Mkusua,

Excellent! You sound very organized. And you have a good game
plan.

I have no doubt you will be very successful.

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eac113

11 years ago

For me 2015 is the year of FOCUS..... definitely been a challenge

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BeautyPLR

11 years ago

Procrastination and Distraction. Seems like I'm busy doing everthing except what I should be doing. Then when I do get started, I get distracted far too easily!

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Sangfroid

11 years ago

Originally Posted by BeautyPLR

Procrastination and Distraction. Seems like I'm busy doing everthing except what I should be doing. Then when I do get started, I get distracted far too easily!

Hi Beauty,

If you don't already - - - make a "to do" list. When I have
my list, I accomplish much. With no list, I do little.

I even have a list when on vacation. I admit that this may
be a little over the top. But without a list, I fee like a space-
cadet.

Anyhow, we all have a multitude of distractions available
to us at any time.

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Chris Archer

11 years ago

I always distract myself with a new concept that somehow feels better than the one I am working on. Always have 3 projects on the go at once. So like many others distraction and focus is a constant problem to be overcome

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Sangfroid

11 years ago

Originally Posted by Chris Archer

I always distract myself with a new concept that somehow feels better than the one I am working on. Always have 3 projects on the go at once. So like many others distraction and focus is a constant problem to be overcome

Hi Chris,

Me too! It is hard to stick to just one thing.

But I have the thought that while we do need to
focus,we also need multiple sources of income.
Ya' never know when a source might dry up.

Things change at the speed of light on the net.
Of course some basic principles always apply
but it doesn't hurt to have several branches on
our internet tree. My opinion...........

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Sangfroid 11 years ago

Originally Posted by eac113

For me 2015 is the year of FOCUS..... definitely been a challenge

Hi Eac,

Focus might be the most difficult problem for
Internet marketers.

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JackLK

11 years ago

I think my biggest mental block is being too much of a perfectionist - I find it hard to let go of a piece of work and stop making edits.

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Sangfroid 11 years ago

Originally Posted by JackLK

I think my biggest mental block is being too much of a perfectionist - I find it hard to let go of a piece of work and stop making edits.

Hi Jack,

I don't think that is a bad quality. I should be more
of a perfectionist.

But, I suppose anything can be taken to extremes.

Maybe you need to partner with someone who is not
a perfectionist and you can balance each other?

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Skyika

11 years ago

My biggest mental block would be my AD(H)D..

Having a overactive brain makes it hard to focus on things, and therefor everything takes a little bit longer because it has to be perfect, 101% perfect and then still i am not happy with it and mostly ending up dumping the idea/project and try to focus on the other 100 great ideas that already filled my head!!

As a newbie it's for me hard to put everything in the right order, sounds maybe stupid but i know exacly how thing should go, but bringing it in action is a big issue!

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Sangfroid

11 years ago

Originally Posted by Skyika

My biggest mental block would be my AD(H)D..
Having a overactive brain makes it hard to focus on things, and therefor everything takes a little bit longer because it has to be perfect, 101% perfect and then still i am not happy with it and mostly ending up dumping the idea/project and try to focus on the other 100 great ideas that already filled my head!!
As a newbie it's for me hard to put everything in the right order, sounds maybe stupid but i know exacly how thing should go, but bringing it in action is a big issue!

Hi Skyika,

I believe that being a perfectionist is an excellent quality.

Maybe you just need to temper it a bit. Do a good job and
perfect it as you go along. Maybe stick to 2 or 3 things at
a time. I could say just do 1 but I have a hard time sticking
to just 1!

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OmarNegron

11 years ago

My biggest mental block is simply... MYSELF.

Sounds cheesy? Maybe. But when I really think about it, all the times in my life when I was scared or couldn't get something done, it all boiled down to the one thing that held me back, which was MYSELF. Sure I may have lacked a few skills but it wasn't those things that held me back, it was the doubt that I had in MYSELF to get whatever it was I was working on at the time done.

This is not only for working online but can also hit us in other aspects of life such as in school, relationships, work etc. I think WE are the biggest "blocks" in our own lives and once we can get past our limiting beliefs, good things can happen.

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Sangfroid

11 years ago

Originally Posted by OmarNegron

My biggest mental block is simply... MYSELF.
Sounds cheesy? Maybe. But when I really think about it, all the times in my life when I was scared or couldn't get something done, it all boiled down to the one thing that held me back, which was MYSELF. Sure I may have lacked a few skills but it wasn't those things that held me back, it was the doubt that I had in MYSELF to get whatever it was I was working on at the time done.
This is not only for working online but can also hit us in other aspects of life such as in school, relationships, work etc. I think WE are the biggest "blocks" in our own lives and once we can get past our limiting beliefs, good things can happen.

Hi Omar,

Very perceptive, I think. Perhaps that is everybody's
biggest mental block. It just manifests in different ways
in different people.

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