I don't think it is just "be positive", but we all have closed minds in our own unique ways and have to learn to open them. We've done things a certain way for many years, and have to be prepared to change, not by necessarily taking huge risks, but by changing how we approach our business.

If you focus on money, it will always be scarce. Focus on helping as many
people as possible, and money will come to you naturally.

That's my mindset. I don't recall if it was Napoleon Hill who said it, but it
sounds like him.

Good luck,
Jeremy

Hi Roger,

That's because there is a special place in this forum for this topic.

Mind Warriors - Success, Power, Self-Improvement

Mindset is important in everything, not just making money or running a business. It is hard to be successful at anything with a crappy mindset. Of course you have to act, mindset alone won't get you there, but it is important!

See you in the Mindset section!

Yep - in a few different ways:

1. Getting clear on what you really want
2. Overcoming the fear/doubt that will inevitably stand in your way
3. Finding your big WHY that drives you more than the "little voice in your head" that constantly resists change and creates fear around risk
4. Constantly being responsible for your own motivation...each day just like physical exercise we need mental exercise toward the positive - it must be consciously done until it becomes natural

Just posted this you may be interested in too regarding making sure you have a big enough WHY behind your goals and actions - Purpose And Passion

Jeff

I think mind set is important because we are what we think, if one isn't getting result as expected chances are that one mind is some where that it shouldn't be as a result.

It's most definitely important. Without the right mindset, you could end up getting absolutely nothing done (it's happened to me before).

Having the right mindset is extremely important to being successful when it comes to ANYTHING in life.

Before you take action towards any goals (business or personal) you have to whole heartily believe that you will achieve success.

Without that, the motivation and dedication required to achieve it won't be there and you will grow tired of whatever it is you're working on and move on to the next project that won't work out...

Before you invest a dime, before you create a website, before you get a coach or a mentor, make sure you choose a path that you 100% believe you will be successful with... a system or niche that you will dedicate yourself 100% to until you are successful.

Of course, just having the right mindset doesn't mean you will automatically be successful.. but without it, you're not even giving yourself a chance

Making money online isn't like hitting the lottery, it doesn't just magically happen for people BUT if you believe in yourself and believe in whatever method you choose and commit yourself 100% you will certainly be giving yourself the best chance of making real money.

When I started almost 7 years ago I KNEW I would be successful and I've been making money ever since my first month online.

I created a plan outlining EXACTLY what I would do, I saw it working in mind before I even got started, I took action, and the results followed.

Good luck to you, on whatever path you choose!

I've been struggling with finding the right 'mind set' to make money on the Internet for quite a while. I have recently come to the conclusion that all I really need is to get a plan of action and get off my lazy bottom and follow the plan.

I'm in the early stages with one at the moment and feel optimistic as each stage I complete, I feel more positive about the outcome.

If at the end of it I make no money, at least I will feel pride in knowing that I can go from a to b with the right plan, which is just waiting round the corner for me to give it a try.

A certain kind of mindset is important to success in my opinion and here’s the mindset of the kind of person who will succeed:

1. They understand going in that this is going to be a dirty, working till your fingers bleed, mind numbing experience – and they can’t wait to dive in. Pushbutton seekers always fail.

2. They aren’t wanting the hand holding so many others whine about. They might be forced to get it from time to time, but they feel prouder when they find the answers on their own – so they’re eager and relentless in seeking out resources.

3. They don’t give a rat’s rear if they fail here and there – because they’re failing forward – and they’re not ashamed because they know logically that everyone else failed too – even experts who claim to be perfect.

4. They have the mindset of a perpetual student. It’s never done and over. There is no finish line. They’re always going to be learning what they don’t know. And if they excel at something? Well they’ll still keep learning so they can excel some more.

5. They never blame others – they wonder where THEY went wrong. And then they work on finding out and fixing it.

Those are the ones who dominate in being an entrepreneur. The fighters, not the followers. The ones who aren’t intimidated by doing things different.

There are too few of them, unfortunately – and they’re blaming their failure on the “fact” (aka: falsity) that “nothing works.”

Tiff

Definitely yes. Mindset is important.

It's our mind that's controls our action. Without a positive mind there wouldn't be positive action. Amen?

Yes, What you have done is from your subconscious mind. A good mindset can let you do the right thing and do the things right. I have been reading some book about the millionaire mindset. It totally change the way I act and think.

Hi Roger, I like your question. Personally, I don't think there is much a person can do in business without a positive mindset which influences attitude, which then influences action. So whatever material we can find to boost this is a plus. I'm also reading think and grow rich and its an excellent book. This is great too The Science Of Getting Rich (Circa 1910) - YouTube - The science of getting rich. My own ebook on the topic should be out next week as well

Your mindset is very important and especially in the early stage of your IM career because you have to change the way you think in this industry

One of the biggest mindset lessons to be learned is you must look at failure as education

Winners do this but losers look at failure as being a loser and being a failure

You need to know what doesn't work in order to know what does work ;-)

Paul

I would say it's most important. No point in having lots of knowledge if you can't be bothered to use it!

I'm a huge believer in the role mindset plays in the success or failure of any business. As the saying goes, "whether you believe you can, or you believe you can't - you're right."

Is mindset important for athletes?

Is mindset important for doctors?

I think 'mindset' is important for success in every field, including Internet Marketing. If you let your mindset turn negative you have a hard time producing effective work that gets results.

I believe mindset is number 1 , and comes above everything else, as you mindset and inner motivations decide how you approach your business, and the actions you take to move forward. Its the difference between the "opportunity seeker" jumping from 1 thing to the next, looking the the golden goose, and the "internet entrepreneur"

Is mindset important for a brain surgeon?

Do you want a depressed or demotivated surgeon operating on your brain? How about one in a bad mood! I shudder to think....

I'm usually very skeptical about the whole "mindset" mantra, just as I'm very skeptical about books like The Alchemist or The Secret or any of those.

You see, proper mindset is obviously important for ANYTHING you do in life, but mindset alone (also known as "day-dreaming" or "wishful thinking") won't get the job done. You need to empower that mindset with brains, risk-taking and hard work. Otherwise, you can merrily day-dream till the end of time and feel all fuzzy and warm inside, but without any results to show for.

In my opinion, you can attain the best mindset by finding real motivation in your life... this will push you to work more and efficiently online, thus going closer to success and your goals.

Yes, I was just about to say mindset is important in everything...not just internet marketing. I'll just leave it at that.

Mindset is the greatest asset we all have. The stronger and more disciplined our mindset, the more likely we are to achieve the goals that we place in front of us.

Definitely mindset is important. We act on what we think. Poor mindset brings poor behaviour, and that brings poor results.

And beliefs is deeper than mindset. Changing mindset by changing belief first.

Confidence is a huge key; it's always been my main asset.

But, there are exceptions to everything.

I remember I showed my friend how to make a some very nice money, and only after was he confident.

I'm spending a lot of time working with money mindset lately and I think that obviously the answer is "yes" but I think a more interesting question is "how does mindset affect performance or the outcome?"

I think there are many "types" of mindset at work but if I could separate it into two areas I'd say there is the "am I up to the task?" mindset based in confidence and past experiences, current beliefs and social conditioning and the is the "how much money do I need, am striving for and over what period.

In other words, there's the mindset you need to get up off the couch and do something that will lead to a desired result and then you have to work out how to get there. I think many of us "want" freedom and wealth so that part of the mindset is fine and we all (to a large degree) have the confidence to do something but I think most of us can experience the most growth in having the right mindset to sit and work out how much we want, how we're going to get it and to have the mental discipline to keep our aims at the forefront of our minds.

Great thread. Thanks.

Mindset is key!
Here is a book I highly recommend "Infinite Possibilities" by Mike Dooley.

Maya

Mindset is the most important for making money online. You should make your mind prepare that you will have to earn money online, so you will have to keep patience.

Without the proper mindset your are doomed in this IM world! Also TAKING ACTION is key to making it big

Well, it's not just about make money online. it's about your life. What attitude you have, what life style you will have.

For me, there is nothing as important as Mindset.One should always be in a success consciousness.

Mindset is in my opinion the most important part of being successful; followed by just taking some darn action.

There's a 99.9999% chance that you're gonna fail and if you're mindset isn't right, you're going to feel like giving up...

You really have to have a strong mindset that constantly reminds you that giving up is not an option.

You'll hear a voice in your head that says something like "am I good enough to really do this"... You'll really contemplate giving up.

You have to be able to toss those thoughts to the side and keep going..

It's hard sometimes but totally worth it..

i suggest listening to positive audio morning noon and night. This helps a lot. I rarely listened to music. Positive audio, training and motivational speakers.

Les Brown, Tony robins and Eric Thomas are my all-time favorites.

Another thing you may run into is negative people who think anything outside of a job is a scam. I cut them lose.

if you know you're going to be successful at this, their BS input will mean less than peanuts to you...

Just make sure you write out your goals with plans of action for accomplishing them.. This helps out a lot..

BEst wishes

Mindset is very important in making money.

In fact, mindset is so important in many other aspects and not only in making money online.

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Mindset is important.

It's our mind that's controls our action. Without a positive mind there wouldn't be positive action.

i would say it's very important. no point in having lots of knowledge if u can't be bothered to use it

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