2 Day Setback.Because I Got Discouraged! Don't Be Me.
Hello Wa'ers,
I am back from a 2 day self pitty party. Actually it was also my mothers 70th and daughters 18th birthday weekend, so I had other reasons....but I can't deny that I was bummed about WA.
I have decided on my niche. From doing all the research I did in preparation to going all-in on my niche, I knew I had little competition in a big money niche. So I was excited that I found a great niche to jump into that I am passionate about. But, when I was doing my first Buyers Guide, I kept running across this one guy on Google in the same niche that obviously dominates the niche. After really digging into him, I am fairly certain he is not another WA'er. But I was bummed, to say the least.
In my first business, I knew I had stiff competition. I had two choices, buy them or bury them. I didn't have any money so I knew that my two choices went down to one instantly. In 6 months I didn't have any competition. I had ran them out of business because I was better at it than they were. I was never intimidated.
My second business, I had world wide competition and I knew I wasn't better than they were, but that there was plenty to go around. So, just like WA teaches, I found a smaller niche inside the business and I concentrated on that. Within a few short months, I was again successful. I didn't buy, bury or beat anyone....I just thrived in a smaller niche of a huge profession. It wasn't glamorous or an elegant life, but it paid the bills...plus some.
Now, I found myself facing this same guy on every keyword I was coming up with. He is good. Very good. So I got discouraged and spent the weekend with my family instead of working (even for part of the day), which is unheard of for me. My family even noticed. I have a personal issue with the NFL so I didn't watch any football games today, instead I cleaned the office and took a long nap. When I woke up, my mind went right back to my competition.
Then it dawned on me. I am way better off in this niche than I am in another, because I have ONE GUY as competition. He has a head start. Doing well. Great site. Highly knowledgeable...but he's only one. I can come right in as number 2 and eventually edge him out at the top. I can hit topics he hasn't. I can do it better and more often than him. Soooo....Why am I whining about this one guy?
So I am back on track. But I have since realized how quickly I became distracted over one little set of bad news. I have to get mentally tougher than that.
Recent Comments
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Great way to motivate yourself, Craig!
That's the way to do it. I know you will succeed in this.
David
Nice turnaround, being able to take inspiration from your competitors. It sounds like you're back in it to win it.
Hope you enjoyed spending time with your family at least.
With your knowledge,ability and great attitude you are bound to succeed.
And, by the way, I actually often click on the second or third link in Google. I quickly scroll past the adverts and then I click on the one where the description appeals to me most.
Have a great week!
Isabella
Whoo-hooo Craig, those last 2 paragraphs are the attitude of a winner! ;-) Yes, amazing how something like that can make us doubt ourselves (even if only for a short while), isn't it? Glad you found your bark again and that the fight is on again. They say it is not the size of the dog, but the size of the fight within the dog, that determines the outcome! ;-) And, you may have one competition, but it is also your proof that it is a good niche and you can study exactly what he does - and then beat him at his own game! ;-) I'm all excited on your behalf! ;-) LOL! Wishing you all the best and much success in your new niche!
Absolutely, great to have only 1 real competitor and think of the Motivating factor :)) Glad you bounced back ~