Back to Basics
Introduction
Good Evening to all you lovely people at the Great WA Family, as always do so hope that you are all keeping both safe and well.
If I remember correctly I did say last week that I needed to have a re-think over how I continued with running the business.
I have for some time belived in only investing in material that I can find a use for in one of my web sites, to avoid the "shiny dollar syndrone", this does of course mean that I fill my hard drive, or even a USB or two, often too full.
The other day I came across a book, which I felt would be a great help which was also to put it mildly quite cheap.
The Last Few Days
To continue from the last paragraph, I have not only read the book, but studied it quite deeply. As a result I am going back to basics. Reading this book has made me realise that I have almost lost track of what I need to do to be successful.
That is at least three things to start with:
- Build a list
- Advertise
- Have a product
As a result I have begun to put an intial programme together to do just that, it is early days yet, but I do have a basic plan which I intend to prepare then implement, starting next week.
Once this starts to take place, (hopefully), I then have another product which I can then use, or start to look at.
Appreciate that it looks like me overdoing things again, but this time I am a lot more oganised and focused.
One place where I had lost the plot was spending at least one hour a day doing a project, or the main plan. Completely forgotten one of my basic rules, which is why reading the new book has been so very useful.
It has also helped me plan a number of other projects that I have got a number of articles which I can use for ideas.
Reading this book has also given me a more logical approach on to how I need to progress, as the title says "Back to Basics"
The Next Few Days
It is now a matter of sorting which programmes that I will need to use to get the new plan into place.
Think that this will keep me busy for quite a few days, as my target is to set this up before I allow myself to be distracted by other ideas which drift around my brain from time to time, causing complete chaos to my business plans and ideas.
A specific plan of action must be planned and adhered too, otherwise the new ideas will not work. It is really time not only for action but in order for the business to really work I must stick to the plan and ignore all other distarctions.
Conclusion
Are things going to finally get better, only time will tell, but I now can see where I am going and really must stop allowing myself to get distracted. I do have a life, but here I am talking about not looking at different ideas until I got the plan working.
Be Happy, Healthy and Wealthy,
Please stay safe,
God Bless,
Stuart
Recent Comments
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Hello VH
I love the sound of this post. Back to Basics!!! This sounds like KISS (keep it simple, stupid). I think sometimes we get so spun up with newer, shiny objects and trying to keep up with the latest and greatest, that we forget all the basic principles. You might feel less overwhelmed too. Seeing progress always makes me more energized as well.
Now if we can just get you feeling better physically although remember even with your little "discomforts", you're still blessed. Out of my 4 college roommates, I'm the only one not on any drugs. One is even starting to use a cane. We're all the same age! We must continue to move and stay active physically and mentally. You're doing that!!!!! So, you're ahead of so many even some much younger!!!!
Keep it up!!!!
Always
Your VW
Hi VW,
Replied to you yesterday but it would not load, so will have another go today.
Must confess that I use a cane when I go out walking, or round the shops, it keeps me comfortable, use the trolley when in the supermarket.
Must confess that I am feeling a little better this week.
Will keep this short in the hope that I can post it.
Take great care dear lady.
As always,
Your VH
Thank you for sharing Stuart
Many of us can learn from you by going back to the basics. Often we get off track and don't even realize it.
Going through the training and classes here from time to time is a great way to get back to doing what works too
Going back to the basics of what we do, keeping things simple and just doing them well can work wonders Stuart!
I'm very happy to hear this my friend and I am certain you will benefit from doing so moving forward with your online businesses!
Enjoy a fantastic start to the new week buddy! :-)
Hi Jessie,
Many thanks for this, it is the old KISS priciple which I use to used when teaching.
Good to know Stuart, I know too for myself, getting back to the basics is vital for productivity.
I find the mind can wander to many new things given any chance of opportunities, but that can be exciting too in navigating the possible choices.
It is when there is no choices that we begin to worry.
Kind regards
Erica
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The fact that you are open minded to new fresh starts is a sign you are on the right track. As long as you keep going it's perfectly normal to revisit your goals and strategies and then modify as you go. Keep moving and I'm positive you will accomplish what you're working towards. Plan away and have fun! Great post. Nice to see some folks from the Kiss Army in the comments section lol.
Many thanks for your kind reply. Believed in KISS for over forty years.