Persistence Is Your Key to Success
Hey WA,
I don't normally blog on my WA Space page but I thought I would drop a line for any new members here or those still looking to get into the wonderful world of IM.
My number one thing I tell new members or people seeking help is first, take action, but more importantly be persistent!
The issue you will find yourself falling into is dwelling on the hype that sold you on Internet Marketing. What I mean by this is, when you are sold on any form of IM product you are typically showed the success, the money, to potential, or the lifestyle.
It's fundamentally HOW you are sold on IM!
No one is going to sell you on IM by saying, "Write 1000's or articles, fire out boring backlinks, spend loads on outsourcing, spend painful hours setting up you blog and GET PAID FOR IT!". Nono it's more like, "Own the car of your dreams, spend your life with your kids, work from home, create your own hours, etc".
As you can see, you get these expectations that you will fulfill those claims which is setting you up for a massive fail right out of the gates. Am I saying they are false claims? Nono, you can get there - you just have to stay persistent and not let the initial void(fail) knock you off the horse.
Let me give you an example,
Let's say you love to Golf and a swing coach comes up to you and says if you buy into his coaching you will become a Tour pro and absolutely live the high life you've dreamed of. You buy in, and after 1 month you are actually worse (typical with a swing change) and you're also 1000$ in the hole! You question if the coaching really works, you don't want to invest any more money, and ultimately you quit!
However, if the coach had told you - listen it will take 2 years, daily practice, and a lot of work but if you buy into my coaching I will make sure in two years you will be a Tour Pro - would you buy into it. If you really wanted it yes, and you wouldn't care you got worse after 1 month because you know it's going to take a lot of work and time.
So what I am saying is, don't get discouraged you don't have 1000$'s in your pocket after a few months, keep working at it, be persistent and if you need help - seek help in the forums here! We want to help you succeed!
This stuff works, just keep at it!
Robbeh
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So true. I have been at it for 3 years now. Im a soldier so time is limited and the learning has been slow. I finally feel like im in the right direction and am full steam ahead. Site is picking up and really looking professional. Im seeking advice and also makign progress. Looking to make my first not luck sale here soon and from there the sky is the limit.
You know what Robbeh. I believe you. I think that you are one of the most sincere people here. I will not quit. I will keep building my sites and work on them and try to make them profitable. I may also start nw on my own e-book because I do have some knowledge under this belt but not all in IM. Thanks again and you are an inspiration to me and oh yah your messages were in my spam folder in Yahoo. Thanks for reminding me of that. I am now looking through your videos.
All my success is from Affiliate Marketing, I do have a product on the way but it's more of a fun project with a friend. There is loads of money to be made online promoting other peoples products. Just think, if I give 50% commission on my product (most give more) - what's the difference in marketing your own vs. others. I know it's not a totally accurate claim, one way or another - affiliates are what drives the business...meaning there is money to be made! ^^persistence ;)
Thanks for the post itis motivating. But sometimes I wonder that the only people that really make money with a website are the ones that sell their own products of how to do "whatever". Do products really sell? Or should I should sell something to the next newbie that just signed up. I am not saying you are doing this. I just wonder if there is any money in products from Amazon, clickbank, etc.
Thanks all, just thought i would share that to get away from all the learning and resources...I keep a motivation folder with all the videos and posts that get me going.
Plaque on my wall says: "Perseverance and audacity generally win. (Dorothee Deluzy quote) and that essentially sums up your blog. Offline universities provide tuition to enable students to graduate with various degrees. This takes years, not weeks or months. With IM small successes can be attained along the way but history shows that most successful marketers took at least a year to achieve a consistent high income and still have to keep working at the tasks to maintain that. Anything in life that comes easy is seldom valued nor does it usually have any longevity. Nick Faldo is a good example of the golfing analogy you presented. Paid dividends for him didn't it?
Well said, this stuff works, I watched it work in other person's life, that is how I got involved. IM has blessed my life and yes, I work my ass off to have this success worldwide. I LOVE my life and I am forever grateful to Jay, Kyle, Carson & Marcus!
What great advice. So true. Why would IM be different from any other professional pursuit? Thanks Robb.
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I use to manage a sales rep who had the slogan, "Persistence overcomes resistance!" He lived it too and was a top performer every year.