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I, by no means have it all figured out. Not by a long shot!

But I have really narrowed down my focus, and it has helped get so much done, it's crazy! ]

Like I said, I don't have everything figured out by any means, but it has become much easier and allowed me to optimize my time and be much more efficient in what I do! That helps tremendously compared to where I started 5 months ago! I was suffering from information overload at my own hands !

I wanted to fast track everything, and paid a confusing price. It took me a little to get my mess straightened out. But I'm actually thankful for that self-induced mess because I learned a lot during that time! One of the things I learned is I didn't know 1/10th of what I thought I did! So during this time I took the advice of Tai Lopez and started reading everything I could get my hands on ! (At the bottom I will post some of those books.)

Audible is one of the very best things ever in my book! (pun intended) ! LOL

I spend a lot of windshield time on Mondays and Fridays and audio books are awesome! For instance, I have listened to "Laptop Millionaire" by Mark Anastasi 8 times in a month! It's a little dated in a couple of areas but completely awesome from front to back! I HIGHLY. HIGHLY suggest it ! The rest have been page flippers and every single book I have read has been a big deal as far as learning goes !

The biggest influential book so far has been 80/20 Sales and Marketing by Perry Marshall! In that book he explains the 80/20 principle discovered by Vilfredo Pareto, in 1896. Also known as the Pareto principle, it has become known as scientific law that 80% of results come from 20% of effort. And the 80/20 principle (Or Pareto's principle) also gives examples of how 80/20 is in everything. Such as in your state you will find that 80% of the traffic travels 20 % of the roads.

In a given tree 80% of the sap is contained within 20% of the limbs and trunk.The list goes on and on! In fact the Pareto principle figures into everything! Including the fact that 80% of the world's wealth is owned by 20% of the people. It's not a political thing, Its scientific law. And when people and politicians try to change that law based on calling people greedy etc, it always results in the downfall of economies and countries.

That is the principle I have started using and it works wonders with getting things done! Find what 20% creates 80% of your results and cut back on the things that comprise the 80% ! Its great and easy ! For instance, when I start working on a blog post, community stuff or anything else in the world of making my business better, my TV is turned off, my cell phone is turned off, and I don't stop till it's done.

I suppose that my practices will continue to evolve as I'm sure everyone else's are. In fact It would be cool if everyone would share their ideas, and suggestions as well! We can all benefit !

Best of success to you all, and keep on keeping on!

Mike

*Below is that list of fantastic books I was talking about. (The best so far)

  • Laptop Millionaire -Mark Anastasi
  • 4 Hour Work Week- Timothy Ferris
  • Launch - Jeff Walker
  • Crush it -Gary Vaynerchuck
  • Crushing it- Gary Vaynerchuck
  • Rich Dad, Poor Dad - Robert Kiyosaki
  • Also :Download free: The Strangest Secret -Earle Nightengale MP3 audio file and follow the instructions! AMAZING!


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Thank you for your book referrals...to continue on books, any by Tim Ferris, or the famous oldie but goodie Napoleon Hill book titled Think And Grow Rich.

Yes saw you had 4 Hour Work Week...also The Tools Of Titans and The Tribe Of Mentors by Tim Ferris

Have you read think and grow rich? I just ordered a used copy from Amazon for $9 .
I've been hearing about it for a while, but keep forgetting it !

Have you ever listened to the 1957 audio of The Strangest Secret in the World, by Earle Nightingale?
It's 30 minutes long. Dont just listen, hear it. Do what he says with writing down your goals. I listen to it every day. It helps to reprogram your mind to succeed instead of fail.
I know it sounds strange, check it out on youtube. Listen with no distractions . It has been my biggest asset so far!

Thank you! I've done both and need to keep doing them following with actions. I'm asking my coach better questions now to get a better understanding of Adsense and Amazon Affiliate...the two I wish I started so long ago!

Hey Mike,
Thanks for sharing. I love your post!!!

Tried and True

Elaine

Thank you Elaine !

I really enjoyed your post, sorry I haven't yet read but one of the books in your list "Rich Dad, Poor Dad" but thanks for the information. I'll try to get around to reading the others soon.

Hi Mike;
I just listened to the Strangest Secret. Fabulous. Thanks for the inspiration.
Sonya

This might sound crazy, but write your goals down like he says, and keep it with you. Then listen to The Strangest thing every day for 30 days ! You will be utterly amazed !

Great Post. Love the books.
Jerry

Thanks for this post. We had never heard of the 80/20 principle, but its very interesting. Always good to learn how others organize themselves. It helps the rest of us.

Very interesting information Mike.
So much to learn but I love reading whats working for others and checking it out.
I appreciate you sharing :)
Thank you

I have heard and read some of these but not all. However the 80 / 20 % Or Pareto principle has been a part of my life forever. Do I get it right all the time? ... No, it is always something to be working on and feeding the mind with people’s thoughts and take on this is always important. You always need to feed the mind and I will check some of these things out.
Thanks for sharing
With Grace and Gratitude
Karen

Thank you for this information, we are so excited to learn ,earn, and work smart so we can help others learn and earn and work smart !
Best wishes to you !

Thanks for the insight. I will check out some of this reading aterial. I love audible

Make sure to start with that MP3 Audio file, The Strangest secret! It is awesome and the best thing yet!

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