How Important is Mindset in IM Success?

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In a world and market place dominated with "How To" guides and processes, how important is you mindset in creating Success, particularly in Internet Marketing?

I thought it would be really interesting to hear what you guys think and feel on this one.

Thanks Rob
#important #internet marketing #mindset #success
  • Profile picture of the author tmo
    A positive mindset is a must at any career and field. A positive mindset can help you focus on getting the job done efficiently. There's a great book you might have heard or read called <Think and Grow Rich>. People start IM should read it.
    very good question!
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  • Profile picture of the author bestmusicforvideo
    Mindset is great....However despite books like "think and grow rich" and the "secret"

    state it just isn't enough....Let's face it no matter how much you use mindset if you do not have access to the resources that you need and it is for some reason impossible to get that access-no matter how your mind set is you will be stuck.

    Determination and drive is important however it is not the only factor!
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    • Profile picture of the author lachh
      Originally Posted by bestmusicforvideo View Post

      Mindset is great....However despite books like "think and grow rich" and the "secret"

      state it just isn't enough....Let's face it no matter how much you use mindset if you do not have access to the resources that you need and it is for some reason impossible to get that access-no matter how your mind set is you will be stuck.

      Determination and drive is important however it is not the only factor!

      Can you elaborate on that? My take would be that if you have the right mindset you can get through any obstacle - or around it, if that obstacle is impossible as you say.

      Victor Frankl has a great book called - Man's Search For Meaning which I think helps to highlight how much mindset can do.
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  • Profile picture of the author Robertjack
    Dear Username Sucks,

    Thanks, really good point.... Whenever i look at any of the most successful Marketers, you are right, they are very creative, very open, all seem to promote value and service.
    These are all Mindset facilities.

    Appreciate your input.

    Rob
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    • Profile picture of the author Shady8
      Mindset is the only thing that matters in IM. Seriously.
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  • Profile picture of the author Robertjack
    TMO,

    Thanks for the update, i have been a student, practitioner and coach of Mindset for over 30year.

    In-fact i have a published book series that compliments Think and Grow Rich in relation to Mindset and then goes on to then combine Mindset and How To, processes like property, share market, IM, MLM and tradition business models.
    If you would like a free copy PM me

    Thanks Rob
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  • Profile picture of the author Robertjack
    Best Music For Video,

    This exactly where i think a lot of these self improvement concepts are misunderstood. Everyone that has a good grasp on Mindset see's it as another tool.
    One point that i am glad you and this post has opened up is that perhaps Mindset mite be seen as the first process to work through, then target market, niche demand, keyword research, SEO, strategy and so on.
    With out the first piece the rest do not produce the results most IM'ers are hoping for.

    No one will ever be successful by sitting under a tree and just being positive. That positive Mindset will aid the application and determination that is required.

    Sometimes, as popular as it is, i feel that the Secret was perhaps a better marketing concept that success aid.

    Thanks Rob
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  • Profile picture of the author simonjwarner
    Mindset is the key to to any buisness, not just IM. Try is good enough, you must believe and know you suceed. Try is a cop out word.
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    • Profile picture of the author mikecsy
      the hypnoman hits a point that I love and many people won't accept. One can only do or not do, one can not try. I'll give you an example, place a pen on the table in front of you, now "try" to pick it up, wait before you pick it up notice I said "try" to pick it up. Now, did you or didn't you pick it up? "Try" is not a verb and "to try" can not be done. If you eliminate this word from your vocabulary you take a giant leap away from being a victim to being a creator.
      To Your Success,
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    • Profile picture of the author hueyliew
      Originally Posted by thehypnoman View Post

      Mindset is the key to to any buisness, not just IM. Try is good enough, you must believe and know you succeed. Try is a cop out word.
      Absolutely right, I was an employee most of my working life, a failed business owner (according to my own definition). When started in IM, my first mentor was not on product creations or IM, but instead to work on my mindset.

      Important ingredients are (1) positive mindset/ vision, (2) positive believe that you can and (3) take positive action. You will need all three to succeed in any business.
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      • Profile picture of the author agustianus
        Originally Posted by hueyliew View Post

        Absolutely right, I was an employee most of my working life, a failed business owner (according to my own definition). When started in IM, my first mentor was not on product creations or IM, but instead to work on my mindset.

        Important ingredients are (1) positive mindset/ vision, (2) positive believe that you can and (3) take positive action. You will need all three to succeed in any business.

        I agree
        The most problem is people don't act
        or if they act, they don't finish it.

        99% = not finish
        100% = finish

        100% is very important
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  • Profile picture of the author Robertjack
    thehypnoman,

    I can see that you know the importance of Mindset,

    Thank you for your comment.

    Regards Rob
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  • Profile picture of the author yesmedia
    Mindset is more important then any other factor in your life. I am proof of this. I went from poor on the streets in NYC to earning $100k monthly simply by changing my thought process and perception. Tell yourself "I deserve the best of everything." Just keep repeating it over and over again inside your mind and in a couple of weeks I guarantee you will start seeing a change in your life!
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    • Profile picture of the author Robertjack
      Hey Yes Media,

      Thank is a fantastic story, this is exactly what i study, are you up for an interview?
      I am interested to discover more of your journey.

      Thanks for the comment and congratulations on a powerful change.

      Rob
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      • Profile picture of the author Joe Mobley
        Mindset is a distant 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 10th, etc. to... you're not going to like this...

        your "workset".


        You ain't work'en you ain't get'en.


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  • Profile picture of the author SEO Agency
    You need focus and set your mind for your goal in order to achieve it.
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  • Profile picture of the author Robertjack
    Hi Joe,

    Funny thing here is that i agree with you that you have to put in, absolutely!

    I suppose for me its a little like putting the cart in-front of the horse.
    There are millions of people put in the work every day and not gettin the reward.

    Most if not all people who are getten have the Mindset already, many without even knowing it.

    Mindset alone wont do it, but neither will just workin!

    Seriously ..I really appreciate your post

    Thanks Rob
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    • Profile picture of the author Joe Mobley
      Very true Rob, very true.

      One of the big problems with an employee-turned-entrepreneur is that there work habits have to ramp up a bit. It's real easy to fall into the trap of over-thinking and under-working the beginnings of their new empire.

      It's something I have to remind myself of constantly.

      All the best,

      Joe Mobley




      Originally Posted by Robertjack View Post

      Hi Joe,


      I suppose for me its a little like putting the cart in-front of the horse.
      There are millions of people put in the work every day and not gettin the reward.
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  • Profile picture of the author Robertjack
    Hey SEO Agency, hows beautiful Sydney?

    In your view does Focus= Mindset

    Thanks Rob
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  • Profile picture of the author Robertjack
    Mike, yes this theme is a powerful one you reinforce.

    Have you ever seen a very good hypnotist? I have seen powerful athletes asked under a hypnotic suggestion to PICK UP a pen or similar object. We all saw the muscles strain and try as he might the cup in this instance did not budge.

    The mind is actually the control mechanism that coordinates all the muscles and functions required to actually pick up the pen.

    Again i am not suggesting that mindset alone will achieve success, rather it is one of the 5 tools present in all successful people.

    Mike thanks so much for your comments.
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  • Profile picture of the author Nereah
    Without a positive mindset you are bound to fail
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    • Profile picture of the author Robertjack
      Originally Posted by Nereah View Post

      Without a positive mindset you are bound to fail
      Nereah, your simple statement is a very profound one.

      Thanks Rob
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  • Profile picture of the author Amrutg
    Mindset is important everywhere and in IM also. You need to be patient, systematic, consistent and innovative to be ahead of others in IM. So your mind must possess and utilise all those qualities.
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    • Profile picture of the author Robertjack
      Originally Posted by Amrutg View Post

      Mindset is important everywhere and in IM also. You need to be patient, systematic, consistent and innovative to be ahead of others in IM. So your mind must possess and utilise all those qualities.
      Thanks Amrutg

      All the best Rob
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  • Profile picture of the author RogerAderholdt
    Hello Rob,

    I think Mindset is KEy to being successful in anything in life.

    If you think you can... you can.

    If you think you can't... you can't.

    It's the 1st page that people see on our training website.

    Get your mindset right and everything else will follow.
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  • Profile picture of the author Robertjack
    Hi Rodger,

    Thanks for the comment, Yes Henry Ford's quote is a powerful one.

    All the best Robert
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  • Profile picture of the author happyme
    Your mindset is everything in achieving success. If you don't have a plan to work accordingly, you will never get anywhere except acting under other peoples orders.
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  • Profile picture of the author richgrad
    Mindset is 90% of IM... in fact any Success..

    1) work on your mindset
    2) implement and get results (positive/negative)
    3) be flexible, change strategies if a method doesn't work... scale up if it does
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  • Profile picture of the author blueorca17
    Mindset is 100% important. It's the mindset that gets you motivated to begin with to make money, and then it's the mindset that gets you to take action and work to make it happen. It's also the mindset that keeps you maintaining your business after you've already accomplished your goals. It's more important than people think. Without the mindset you'd never get where you want to be.
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  • Profile picture of the author SEOFriendlies
    You mindset will be what you rely on when you find the world around you breaking into pieces.
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  • Profile picture of the author MsDebra
    I'm finding that after more than 35 years of success as an excellent employee working for someone else doesn't necessarily make me a good entrepreneur. In other words, the mindset of a good employee doesn't transfer easily into the mindset of the entrepreneur. The mindset shift is from mastering the skills you need to do well on a job to marketing those skills as an entrepreneur.
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  • Profile picture of the author linxye
    I think that in everything you do in life you need to have a positive mindset if you want to achieve success but without putting this mindset into action, it is absolutely worthless! Persistence in efforts bring success.
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  • Profile picture of the author Noel 100K
    "Mindset sets how far we can go to reach the level of success we want to achieve. "
    - Noel
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    • Profile picture of the author JPSimplySites
      Originally Posted by James Lo View Post

      Mindset is EVERYTHING! Minset is responsible for action! Action = RESULTS $$!
      I agree with James Lo... exactly!!! Well said!
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  • Profile picture of the author alcymart
    I would have to say "Focus" is most important. Sure a positive mindset will help greatly but without "Focus", it's a dead end.

    I see too many positive minded people fail due to lack of "Focus". They drift away from the tasks to be done procrastinating daily.

    I give a free course and although many apply for it, few complete it fully.

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  • Profile picture of the author DanteRomero
    I don't think mindset is seperable from success in anything. It's where most get lost.
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  • Profile picture of the author tk226
    given the above scenario, important is to determine whether we possess a fixed mindset or a growth mindset when it comes to IM.
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  • Profile picture of the author Lilwarrior
    probably the most important thing
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  • Profile picture of the author NoviIM
    Rob, I think Mindset, Faith and Persistence are crucial when You are trying to succeed within the IM industry.
    The reason is because there will be many failures along your journey before you find success, and many people quit right after they fail a few times in trying to make it in this industry.
    If you are persistent and have faith, I believe you will succeed sooner than later. It's all about going through with your plan to the end.


    Originally Posted by Robertjack View Post

    In a world and market place dominated with "How To" guides and processes, how important is you mindset in creating Success, particularly in Internet Marketing?

    I thought it would be really interesting to hear what you guys think and feel on this one.

    Thanks Rob
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  • If you were to take a look at any successful person, in any field, you will find they have adopted a success orientated mindset.

    The results a person gets in any endeavour, to greater extent will be determined by the mindset they have and the actions they take.

    Right now we live in a time where there is an over abundance of information, of how to books, courses, programs etc. And they are in high demand.

    Then why is it successful people aren't in the majority?

    One of the answers is that they haven't adopted the right mindset.

    I completely agree with alcymart, that focus is important, people who lack focus, are easily distracted, prone to procrastinate, jump from one thing to another.

    Having just a having a success mindset is not enough. There has to be action. As Napoleon Hill said "There's no such thing as something for nothing."

    When you take action, you have to monitor your progress, action for the sake of action, can result in chaos.

    However the most important thing is to have the right mindset first, without the right mindset, having focus and overcoming obsticales is like an uphill battle.

    Adopt the right mindset first and go forth :-)
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  • Profile picture of the author Robertjack
    Haken,

    well written and well researched reply. I had dropped this thread for a while focusing on a new book on success, when i hit a block your words came in handy.

    Give and you receive in so many ways that where never imagined in the first place

    Thanks, all the best Rob
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  • Profile picture of the author Daryl Lim
    Mindset and a positive mental attitude is crucial in doing anything in life. But a point I'd like to highlight is that its often overanalysed, overemphasised to the point of losing focus on reality and the task at hand. For example, newbies come into the IM arena looking to make money online and start feeling a need to think positive so he invests in self-help materials and referring to the Mind Warrior subforum of the WF. Alas, what he actually should do is focus on IM per se to generate actual results, not just thinking positive.
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  • Profile picture of the author Razarulz
    how important mind set in IM?..
    i think it's like this :
    1. if you don't have strong will you'll lose money
    2. if you can't overcome your obstacle your going to lose chance
    3. if you can't keep looking at the future you'll lose everything you've obtain until now...
    that's the mindset i have right now in my life...
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  • Profile picture of the author outsourceforce
    all you need is an "execution-plan", as mentioned earlier "think and grow rich" gives you alot of input. just work like a boss is behind you, always monitoring what you are doing. just use your imagination!
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  • Profile picture of the author Edie47
    Mindset is everything! No matter what is going on in your life, your future is dependent on what you are thinking, how determined you are to get where you want to go, and what decisions you are able to make in the midst of any situation going on around you.

    If you are determined to suceed, you will. If you constantly worry that you are going to fail, you probably will. Your mindset sets the course for whatever happens in your life and in your future, IMO.
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  • Profile picture of the author franzmark2011
    I agree, your mindset can really affect your internet marketing success. What you think you are.
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  • Profile picture of the author helenaldin
    I echo what everyone else has said.

    If you don't have the mindset that you need to be diligent and consistent and KNOW that the money will come...you won't make it.

    People that have the get-rich-quick mentality aren't going to make it very far.

    Good thread. Thanks for posting!
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  • Profile picture of the author David Hooper
    Mindset is the foundation for everything. Do you think the people making 10x more money than you do are 10x smarter or take 10x more action? Doubtful. I promise you they have 10x more belief in themselves though.
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