What Type of Person Do You Want to Be?

So, I am reading the book Crushing It by Edmund Loh.

If you are not familiar with him, he is an internet marketer who is considered one of the top internet entrepreneurs in Asian. This book is the first one I have read on IM (almost everything else I have read has been here) and like many great stories of people who have gone on to become millionaires, it starts with him being in a financially desperate situation, struggling just to get by.

I'm not sure if I agree with everything he says-- he thinks SEO is pretty much useless-- but he does raise a few interesting points in the book, with his views on the different tpes of people being one that caught my attention.

Loh believes that there are three types of people and uses this to address why some people seem to do quite well working online (and in life, probably) while others seem unable to get anywhere.

I recognized myself in one of the types. Do you?

Three Types of People

I don't think that all people can be so easily categorized as to fall into one of only three groups, but I do think that these can be viewed as general behaviours that apply to many, many people.

• Non-Action Takers

The first type that Loh presents are those who are dreamers more than do-ers. They are the ones who read books, go to seminars and dream about the success they will have "one day" while never really taking steps to reach their goals.

They know what they want, and perhaps even know how to get it, but never seem to really do anything. I see many, many people like this on Facebook, in "earn money online" groups. Each one has their own reason not to act, but whatever that reason is, they tend not to make any real progress.

• The "I think I am Taking Action" Takers

This group is pretty similar to the first group in some ways; they also read books and attend seminars. They watch videos on YouTube and visit money-making sites. They sign up for various program and spend money to "learn secrets" of success, And still, they tend not to succeed very well.

Why?

Because they think that reading posts on Facebook, or checking (and waiting for) email is somehow working.

They spends hours each day in front of their computer, doing busy work that fills up lots of time, but does very little to bring them closer to what they want.

This group tends to get frustrated that "nothing works" and "everything is a scam!" because they honestly believe that they tried their best.

This type of person is quite common, unfortunately.

• The Result-Oriented Action Taker

These are the ones that we should all work toward becoming.If you think you are working hard, you may find out you're not when you meet these people.

These are the go-getters who not only go to the semiars and read the books, they put the information to use. They stay focused, even when there are other things tempting to distract them. They are the ones who know that by working hard right now, they will benefit later. They don't waste time, but rather, make the most of it.

And they are the ones who reach their goals.

So, be honest with yourself... Which one are you?

I used to be in the first group, I would dream about what life could be like, but took no real action to make those dreams a reality. I was one of those people who wants to win the lotto, but never buys a ticket.

Later, when I found Wealthy Affiliate, I became the second type; I was excited about everything I was reading and learning, but my energies were terribly unfocused. I thought I was doing work, but I wasn't getting anywhere because I was doing the wrong things.

Now, I like to think I am edging into the third group. I am more focused and have a better plan which, yes, I will put into action!

Have you hit that point where dreams are not enough? If so, then it's time to take action.

Otherwise, you're just spinning your wheels.