Internet business mindset: why this is the linchpin to success
INTERNET BUSINESS MINDSET: WHY THIS IS THE LINCHPIN TO SUCCESS
Have you ever questioned whether your efforts to build an internet business are wasted and concluded that you will never succeed? Have you ever thought about what you must have done wrong because you are not earning money like the successful entrepreneurs who advertise their products or programs on the internet? Have you ever felt that you have seen too many ads about making money on the internet and your response to your computer screen is "enough already"? There are answers to these questions that first start with the premise that you can succeed in the internet business with the right mindset.
Is there a common trait among successful people? The answer is that it is their mindset. A mindset is a person’s fixed frame of reference. It is the way that a person approaches life and how that person addresses problems and challenges. It is the key to success or to failure. A person’s mindset is either one of their greatest strengths or one of their greatest weaknesses. The choice is yours. If your mindset is a positive one—persistent and focused at what you are doing and continually learning—it will carry you a long way towards succeeding. If your mindset is negative, then you will convince yourself that your efforts are wasted and not worth diligently pursuing, and the result is likely to be failure.
The purpose of this article is to delve into what is a successful mindset.
Motivation to succeed. “The will to win, the desire to succeed, the urge to reach your full potential... these are the keys that will unlock the door to personal excellence.” Confucius. To start in the internet business is difficult without the knowledge about it or the followers on your website. It is a difficult journey to learn, to develop a niche and a website with traffic, particularly with the gurus telling you how easy it is and that they have the answers for you to succeed in a short time. So, on the one hand you are working at building a business which is a slow process, and, on the other hand, you feel bombarded with advertisements about how there are “secrets” about how you can quickly succeed. That kind of conflict leads to frustration and disappointment. You may ask what you are doing wrong because you are not anywhere near as successful as the experts talking about their products or programs. The answer is that you are not doing anything wrong because this is the building stage where there will be roadblocks and pitfalls. To be successful, you need to believe in yourself—to have faith in your abilities and the conviction that you can do it. We become how we think. So, you need the right mindset. It is your choice. Believe in yourself and have the boldness, persistence, dedication and willingness to sacrifice. Willingness is not enough, but it takes work. Knowledge about the internet business is not enough, it must be applied. Motivation gets you started, and then it is a positive, healthy mindset that keeps you going. It makes you get up in the morning with determination. Once you have the commitment, then determination and hard work will provide the keys to reaching your goals with your business. Work hard and have goals so that you know where you are going and then opportunities will be created. You are going to make mistakes but have the courage to resist fears and frustrations. Maintain the desire to be successful. What you do today with your business plants the seeds for your tomorrows. Focus on learning and not being defeated by lack of progress or mistakes. Prepare a plan and stick to that plan.
Do not succumb to a negative mindset which can easily develop from the many advertisements of programs offered online of riches and success that can be achieved without hard work. When people fail or their expectations are not met they develop a negative attitude that they are a failure and consider quitting. No one can make you feel like a failure without your consent. The reaction should be to work hard and be patient, the rest will follow. Believe in yourself, and you are on the right path. Two or three years from now you will be more disappointed by the decisions you did not make than by what you did.
Procrastination
One of the worst habits that is destructive of success is procrastination. With your internet business, never put off to tomorrow what can be done today because it is wasting valuable time. A day can easily pass by deliberately avoiding what should be done. The best way to get something done is to begin it. Procrastination is often caused by a lack of confidence and people would rather not act than to risk failing. But, successful people say that if you make a mistake or fail at a task, then learn from it and move onto the next task. Success comes in small steps and if you delay today’s success, it will only delay tomorrow’s success. Happiness comes to those people who are not burdened with the weight of procrastination but rather in doing the work before them. Motivation and passion can minimize procrastination. To overcome procrastination, take those small steps each day because thinking about that large step will only foster procrastination. Focus on your work and do not get distracted.
Focus
Someone successful in the internet business does not get their by accident. That person sets goals, does not give up when faced with obstacles and stays focused. Focusing is the key to accomplishing what is necessary. Focus on being productive and not on being busy. Do not be discouraged by setbacks with your business, and choose to focus on the next task without letting that setback affect your objectives. Always be aware of your priorities and know that distractions are the foremost adversary to the development and progress of your business. Distractions will stop that progress and without a focused mindset there will be slow progress in developing those necessary skills. The challenges of the internet business are difficult but you will succeed if your focus your thoughts on how to overcome these challenges. Unfortunately, the inability to prioritize and focus contributes to procrastination. Focus on your goals and outcomes—not on the obstacles; and stay focused on your objectives until you reach your goals.
Perseverance
There is nothing in the business field that can take the place of persistence and determination. Determination gives one the commitment to endure in spite of the obstacles that lay before you. Successful people in the internet business have persistence and determination, but they are aware that they sometimes need to analyze and understand where they are wrong, learn from it and make adjustments to their business.
Learning
With your internet business, keep studying, reading and learning, because the more that you learn, the more that you realize how much you do not know. Learn from others by following two or three people on their blogs or posts. Education and learning from others is the key to self-development and empowerment. Have the passion for knowledge about this business and the persistence to keep learning.
Providing value
Your goal should be to provide value in your blogs or posts. Share your knowledge with others. Put yourself in your reader’s place by determining what is of use to them and give them value. Readers can only obtain knowledge with the help of those who possess it. Sometimes we fail to recognize how much and in what ways we can help others by sharing expertise and knowledge. Sharing will enrich everyone with more knowledge.
Passion
Develop a passion for your internet business and it will never cease to grow. Find the niche that interests you because you cannot achieve success unless you like what you are doing. Enthusiasm is one of the most important ingredients to success. When you work at your business, do it with all your might. Put everything into it. Be active and energetic because you cannot achieve success without enthusiasm. It is fun to do the difficult.
Believe in yourself
Never let the negativity get to you. Believe in yourself and have faith in your abilities. In this business, stress will frequent your days, but you need to return to the belief in yourself. Do not give up. With dedication, pride and persistence, you will be a success at the internet business. Step outside of your comfort zone because you will only grow if you feel awkward and uncomfortable when you get involved in the internet business. Moving beyond your comfort zone requires courage, which in turn forms new perspectives and conquers fears. Remember—you can do it!
Recent Comments
3
I like your post.