Internet Marketing? Together We Will Succeed On Your Own It’s Harder?
When I started John Thornhill’s Masterclass in February this year and made my start on an Internet Marketing career I made my first Blog post on 10th February I was brim full of enthusiasm and highly motivated to succeed.
Early on in the course I had a number of challenges, not least my life being totally disrupted by damp proofing and building works which I was pleased to successfully use to motivate myself.
I made regular posts to my blog, I gave a weekly review of the Masterclass topics and regularly visited other students blogs to read up on how they were doing on the course, and to make encouraging comments etc.
Suddenly, and inexplicably, I have found that my blog posts become less frequent so that in July just gone I made NO BLOG POSTS at all!! An actually I am a little ashamed to say I don’t think I have made a single comment on anyone else’s blog either!
What sort of Internet Marketer does that make me?
I suspect, in fact, that I am actually a fairly ‘typical’ (normal) Internet Marketer?
We all need a prod or a kick up the b***side (K U T B) from time to time to motivate us and Internet Marketing like all ‘one man’ (or woman) businesses need a K U T B as much if not more than most………..WHY? ………..Well, the answer is simple really. Home workers are largely working on our own, from home and do not receive active stimulation from the workplace, with ‘healthy’ competition in the office for promotions etc. There are distractions everywhere and daily innumerable time wasting ‘excuses’ to either delay starting work or avoiding work alltogether.
I believe that women are generally far better at organising their daily activities than are men. Why? Goodness knows, but they are, certainly Judith is far better than me in our house and so are my elder daughters.
Me?
Well, any excuse to ‘skive off’ and I’m gone!
Even to the extent of mowing the lawn! Though drinking a cool beer and watching some sport on the TV is more pleasant!
I’m sure many readers can associate with what I am writing here………..
But don’t worry…………………help is at hand…………..
YOU need to find a group of like minded Internet Marketers who have a desire to succeed and join up with them, and together you may find that you can become part of your own ‘work group’ of like-minded people who are striving towards a similar goal in the same work niche of Internet Marketing.
Many of whom will at some point or other in their careers have gone through what you are experiencing and may even have written their experiences and told how they solved the ‘block’ that you are going through, and they may be able to help you to get through the tough times by offering their support and encouragement.
Such support groups do exist.
One such support group is I believe the ’100 blog comment challenge’ put together by Jacinta Dean and Steve King.
It’s a great idea and I’m pleased to have been invited to take part. The invite could not have come at a better time for me and will re-motivate me in my desire to become an Internet Marketer AND maybe even more importantly will also give me the opportunity to help others in some small way or other.
I should be delighted if you would tell me what has been your greatest challenge and how you have overcome the challenge.
Or, if you have a particular challenge currently and are looking for assistance in overcoming it?
Maybe, just maybe, someone reading your comment has been there already and can help you overcome it.
There is a strength in numbers, and we all need it every now and then.
Good luck all and I look forward to visiting your blogs soon.
With special thanks to Mandy Allen and Barry Wells for telling me of the challenge.
Richard
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Hi Richard, great post and so very true of all of us! I am the world’s best procrastinator I can assure you. Sport on the telly doesn’t really do it for me (although a cold Guinness and a sit in the garden will!).
My greatest challenge, that’s a hard one, I believe we are all faced with challenges all the time, we deal with them and often don’t remember them once they have been overcome. I guess in terms of IM one of the hardest times for me was when I was heavily involved in looking after 8 horses. Finding time to get on the internet as well as my day job and visiting and feeding/caring for the horses was hard. How did I sort it out? As I do with everything, I make a plan, have a routine and stick to it rigidly, never wavering from it, because once you do you’ve lost the momentum.
Enjoy the journey.
Mandy
Hi Mandy,
Thanks for being the first of my 100 blog post commenters, I look forward to returning the compliment.
I see I was correct!
You ladies are better organised than us guys (well me anyway!) and are able to make a plan, have a routine and stick to it not wavering and so no danger of losing your momentum!
Having 8 horses must help in a way as you are well used to routines feeding, riding and the fun part, mucking out! I see we have something in common as my wife and elder daughters are keen horsewomen too. So I’ve seen plenty of horse pooh too!
cheers
Richard
Hi Richard,
Fun Video and a great post
Welcome to the challenge too….
As for getting things done – I tend to find if I partner up with people I get a long more done…
Left to my own devices – I’ll always think it’s too nice a day to work and go for a lovely walk instead… or if it’s raining – well then it’s too miserable a day to work – so a good film passes the time…LOL
Partnering up with others means someone is relying on me – hence I get stuck in. hehe
Randy
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Hi Richard, that’s a very well written and truthful post.
We all have a challenge at some point in our new careers. Mine has been my health issues, which last year put me on bed rest for 8 months. I haven’t got over the issues as yet and have to go back into hospital in 3 weeks time for another operation.
I don’t let them stop though as i have desire, for a new career and success. I stay positive and focused on my goals, yes at times the goals seem very far away but i know that with short steps as and when i can make them i will reach my goals.
Thanks for the mention Richard, appreciate it my friend.
I’ve added your details to my blog contributors page and would like to add you to my twitter list. Can you let me have your twitter name please so i can do so?
The video was fantastic Richard, can i just explain how to get it to fit your blog a little better?
When you’re on youtube and click the embed button, a drop down menu appears. From that menu you can select size and colours. The size i use is 480 x 385 and it fits very well.
Best of luck for the challenge Richard, please let me have your twitter name and i’ll sort the list out to include you.
Barry
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Hi Richard, got to tell you that is a good fun entertaining video.
One of my biggest challenges is time. I think I do a pretty good job at making time. I’m glad to say I’m not bored. I try my best to do something toward my Internet business everyday, large or small. Doing SOMETHING keeps me sane.
If I don’t get time during the day. I make time at night. The fuel for all this is, it all depends how bad you want it. This is what fuels me. What does your gut tell you?
If you don’t have that fuel especially when you run into road blocks, hardships, etc… nothing will ever get done. I hope this helps anyone reading.
As I can see Richard you certainly have it in you to succeed. If you ever need a K U T B just ask
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Hi Richard
Hey Richard
Great post! I am sure everyone can relate to what you have written here. I love the video on social media something that I would also like to use in an up coming post. Now as for my greatest challenge I have already shared on another blog as part of this 100 challege I recently took a bungy leap of a 360 metre tower in Macua China.
I found that a challenging experience. What I learned out of this experience was that the thought process was actually worse than doing the jump. I procrastinated all week about doing it and it nearly made me sick with worry. It just comes down to the famous saying Just Do It!
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Hi Stan,
Thanks for visiting and your valuable comment
Procrastination, that thief is everywhere we are, and MUST be overcome before we can move forward
I think I would still be procrastinating about climbing the tower never mind the jump!
Your tale reminds me of when I did a parachute jump in the 70′s (yes, I’m in my 50′s now!) I was so terrified on the way up, I fixated on the pilot’s glove that had a name written on it (his? I never did find out though) – Gregg – the instructors told me afterwards they thought I wouldn’t get out of the plane and I was to be the first of 4 jumpers.
When I did get out, the parachute opened thank goodness, and I floated to the ground, all too quickly, I thought it was the most glorious experience, and I wanted to have another go again straight away!
I never did though and suspect I would have to go through the whole fear process again too!
Thanks for sharing.
see you soon
Richard
ps thanks for the tweet!
Hi Terry,
Thanks for visiting and your valuable contribution.
Your right, finding time to do my internet business is a challenge for me also.
One of my particular challenges is that my fuel supply doesn’t always fire on all cylinders all the time and that is where our enemy procrastination suddenly appears and before I know it I have run out of fuel again.
Thanks for your offer of a K U T B I think I’ll need a regular KICK!
I find making a list of tasks very useful too writing them down in front of me means I see them all the time too!
cheers
Richard
Hi Barry,
Thank you for visiting and your comment. Indeed, thank you for inviting me and remotivating me!
I’m sorry to hear you have had health issues. I think that of all personal assets one’s health is the most important. we take our health for granted far too often and only notice it when something goes wrong and then we expect an instant cure too!
I feel sure that you will overcome your issues, and if I can help in any small way please just shout and I’ll do my best to be there for you.
Together we can succeed on our its harder is the title of my post after all!
Thanks for your advice re fitting the you tube video, i know i could have sorted it out with a little care!!
cheers, my friend
Richard
Hi Richard,
No posting for a whole month, shame on you.
I was reading a report from I can’t remember who. A well respected blogger, I think Brian Clark from Copyblogger.
Brian says that consistency is key to blogging. If you post daily stick to it, if you post weekly stick to it. He actually recommended weekly so you can concentrate on other work.
This 100 comment challenge has been amazing for me, you are my 42nd blog in 2 days. I have really enjoyed it, I now have all these blogs in a swipe file. I will continue to visit them on a regular basis.
Pete
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Hi Pete,
Thanks for your comment.
Visiting 42 blogs in 2 days must be close to a record!
How did you manage to read all the posts AND do your own work?
My aim is to visit just 3, 4, or 5 a day!
I don’t know Brian Clark but I’m sure he is right in suggesting consistency, and my view would be to post weekly and concentrate on quality not quantity?
Each to their own has to be the way of course as we are all different.
Look forward to your return here and to visiting your blog.
cheers
Richard
Thank you very much for sharing this. Please keep up the good work.
Hi Richard
Great video…I’ve had the tune in my head for a while now
I would say the biggest obstacle in my own business was doing too much all at the same time. I now do my best to complete a project before I start the next one.
The best thing that I did in my business was to bring in people who had the skill sets that I didn’t. My Weekend Golfers company now has six people working on different aspects, and all working together to make the company a success.
It’s great to have you on board in the challenge, I’ve posted a link to your site on my IM blog: http://www.steveking.biz
Cheers
Steve
Hi Rich
Did you work out how to get the commentluv plugin to work?
Let me know if you need any help…you’re comments all seem ok!
cheers
Steve
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Hi Richard,
Internet marketing business is just so overwhelming, I am learning new stuff every day, and it’s nothing like the actual job we are doing in the company. I am a sales person who only make sales on the flash memory and what we exchange with customers are only production information. But through the online blog, we exchange our opinions toward life or career, I think this is more valuable info we are sharing. Regarding the 100 comment challenge, I am excited and couldn’t wait to visit more friend’s blog.
Cheers
Connie
Hi Richard,
Don’t be too hard on you man. My blog went blank for 4-5 months from Feb to Jun for a lot of reasons. I figure that I only want to post as and when I have something of value to my readers and not just having too many personal rants even though the blog is with my name on it.
I worked really hard “behind the scene” during all this time to gear up for a better momentum this time round. But like you said, having a group of people to support you is very important for us to stay motivated. The new comments that appear on Jun on my Jan/Feb post did more or less pushed me to work faster to get things going.
May the challenge pump you up with more than enough Juice for you to run fast and long this time round.
Cheers
Jason Ser
Hey Richard,
This is an excellent post and I am sure we can all relate to the challenges….
I find the greatest distraction is friends and family calling over and not understanding that I am working…”
hey Bryan you are home let go to the where ever” …. and they get quite hurt when you don’t.
I am lucky that my wife understands…
Good to meet you and all the best with the challenge.
Cheers
Bryan
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Hi Richard
I will help increase your comments because my fellow students and I have been given a huge list to post comments on other peoples blogs.Yes unless you keep posting regularly time certainly gets away.
A little about me – My name is Sue McDonald and I am a student of Mark Terrell and I am actually going through the course a second time – by invitation. I love it and know if I do all he says, I will be successful. I am Australian but the US is my second home as I have family there and visit quite often. This is why I started Internet Marketing so I can travel whenever I want and have the money to do what I want.
Well I hope you are doing well and you become very successful. I would love you to come visit my blog and leave a comment.
Kind regards
Sue
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Hey Richard
You have to be committed to post on a regular basis. I am sending some of my students to post comments.
Yes I am Mark Terrell and I am following my students as they post on other peoples blogs. They don’t know that I am always checking to see they are getting results. I am passionate about helping them achieve and then they are able to make some money online exactly the same as I am doing. It is not really difficult as long as they are willing to put in the effort.
Keep up the good work.
Regards
Mark
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Hi Mark,
Thanks for visiting and you’re right of course. In (serious) blogging as with any activity committment to taking action is required.
Look forward to visiting your blog soon.
Cheers
Richard
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Hi Sue,
Great to have you stop by.
I hope you have received some value in my ramblings and that I may have helped you in some way on your Internet Marketing journey, and that you are enjoying Mark’s course too.
I look forward to visiting your blog soon.
Cheers
Richard
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Hey Richard,
T.E.A.M. Together everyone achieves more!!! Seth Godin is a genius for coming up with the tribe concept:)
J
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Hello Richard,
This is a really good way of introducing the 100 Comment Challenge. We do all move forward together when we’ve bundled ourselves up into a group. I’m happy to have joined up with this merry band of Brits and Yanks and people from other places around the world. I’m working my way through the list, saying hello and getting to know people.
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Hi Richard
It is true that internet marketing can be a very lonely game at times and having worked as part of a team in my previous job I do miss the motivation that comes from achieving team targets.
I suppose the solution for me is to interact with as many people as possible during my work, Skype is excellent for this.
Our 100 comment challenge is also a great way to get to know new people with a common goal.
Stuart
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Amazing blog and very interesting stuff you got here! I definitely learned a lot from reading through some of your earlier posts as well and decided to drop a comment on this one!
Anyways, I just signed up for your newsletter and will definitely come back for more. Feel free to do the same for my blog when you get a chance!
Also, if your looking to do some guest posting or promoting some of my products definitely check out my site: Make Easy Money Online with Dino Vedo.
All the best,
Dino Vedo
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Hi Dino,
Thanks for stopping by. I’m glad you had some time to read through some of my earlier posts.
That is an activity that takes time but can be very worthwhile I find.
I’ve taken a look at your site and bookmarked it to be sure to return.
cheers
Richard
Hi Stuart,
Thanks for stopping by and for your useful comment. Everyone has there own way of managing the motivation issues of internet marketing. Yours must work.
Yes, this challenge is a great way to meet people with a common interest and built new friendships.
see you soon
Richard
Hi Richard,
I am really pleased that the 100 challenge came along for you.
I would think most of us can relate to the lack of motivation and leting things slip away from us at times.
It looks like you are back on track again which is great.
best regards
dawn
Hi Dawn,
Yes, I’m sure many people have gone through what I outlined at some point or another in their lives. I hope my writings can help those going through the difficulties to know that they are not alone.
thanks for visiting and I look forward to visiting you in Aus.
Richard
Hi Richard,
we can all get a bit lazy, your not the only one who hasnt posted to his blog in a while, thats why then 100 blog challenge has been so good it has taken me to blogs that I have nevr visited and I have learned so much in only a few days,its given me some inspiration to finish it (yours is 39)and to revisit these4 blogs and the people who post on them again.
Cheers
Rob
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Hi Rob,
I agree with you I am learning a lot visiting places I have never been before (it’s a bit like Star Trek, to boldly go etc!).
You’re doing well if you have got to 39, my friend, look forward to seeing you again soon. and that is the real purpose of the challenge to keep going at the end??
thanks again
Richard
Richard,
I thought your blog was one of the best I have seen and hope to catch up with all the commenting and my own posting myself. There is not wrong way to market online just YOUR way. My biggest challenge has been my mindset and not building my foundation strong enough. (why I took the class
I get distracted from surfing at everyone’s stuff and forget my business objections at times. Great to meet you on this blog and hope to interact again!
Bonnie
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Richard what was your question again? That video is amazing, not often you find your feet tapping along to a marketing lesson!
This of course is the problem. You have a plan, you try and stick to it, then a cool video like the one above pops up. Bang goes tonights plan!
I have bookmarked your site and I am NOT watching that video again…okay just once more.
igor
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Hi Richard
What was my greatest challenge???
I had many great challenges but the one that springs to mind as the greatest is….Bringing up my 11 month old son until he was 4 (which is when I met my new wife)
as a single parent man in a womans world, I say that because (he`s 26 now) at the time it was very unusual for a man to get custody…and I had to get him used to a “ready made” family….
I hope this qualifies `cos it was difficult but fun….
Life throws up challenges all the time….
You can only do what you feel is right!!
Good luck with the comment challenge
all the best
Mike
Hi Richard,
Glad you have started posting again. I often get caught up in the doing nothing or rather nothing productive rut. When this happens I think to myself what I should be doing and kick myself up the butt too
Great post Richard thanks.
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Hi Richard:
I am the newest to the 100 comment challenge. I have been reading post after posts and writing comment. I do not know if I am a perfect blogger or not, however,by the time this challenge ends I will become a perfect comment writer. I should get a job where I write comments all the time. Well, your post reminds that it is very impotant to be working with a group as social influence keeps us going. It is nice to see you back on track and now coninue doing it on a constant basis. Richard now please write a comment on my blog post that I entered in the 100 comments campaign challenge.
Talk again
Fran Aslam
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What you described is common Richard, early enthusiasm then get diverted with other things.
Knowing myself to be lazy, I decided to just concentrate on one thing at a time. Blogging was the first thing, and now it’s easy and second nature to me I have just moved on to step 2, submitting articles. When that becomes easy I will attempt an eBook, but not before.
I think my greatest challenge recently has been to avoid information overload with internet Marketing, which is all new to me. I solved it by taking things slowly. Internet Marketing is a marathon not a sprint.
John
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Hi Richard,
I don’t know if I would call it lazy….life happens and when we aren’t making any money or getting any subscribers to our online biz, we tend to push it to the side.
I think we are all guilty of that! Blog hopping and reading comments takes time. Time is a very precious commodity. Especially when folks have to work all day and have kids to deal with! Like 6 of them!!
That’s why we like automation. but you have to learn that first and that takes time, too!!
Then there is the relationship building, the website tweaking, the testing…all of it takes up time.
So while folks are learning, the blog posts and blog comments get put to the side. maybe not lazy. Just busy!!
I bet if blog posting put another 5k in your pocket each month, you would find the time and all other things would get put to the side!!
Just keep on keeping on!!
Lisa~<<<<<working on the 5k a month!!
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Great job on the site, it looks wonderful. I am going to bookmark it and will make sure to check often
How Do Richard,
Don’t blame yourself that you do not do much or get side tracked. The majority of us are busy with life in general. If we were all full time into Internet Marketing then we would have plenty of time to get things done.
For now we have to juggle many things and can sometimes only give our Internet Marketing a few hours a day or even a week. You need to use that time to be the most effective.
One way I have found is that I bought a white board and write down daily task’s to do to reach my monthly goals. Even if it is only little things it is a progression. When you see them in front of you written down and you see them each day you will get them done know matter what.
Your subconscious mind goes to work for some reason and it will eat away at you until you have completed the task.
Thanks
Craig
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Hi Richard,
Great post…and I am sure it touched every marketer that landed here!
Procrastination is never a pretty thing…but those of us that work at home have to find a way to control that “demon” that chooses to steal our time away…
On the other hand…I do believe…especially in the beginning as we are getting a foot-hold on blogging that these are stages that we will all experience. What we must remember is to not judge ourselves too harshly and just get back on the “horse” as soon as possible.
Blogging should be fun…we must take occasional breaks and I do believe our minds and bodies will tell us when we need a break. It’s then that we must listen…
My greatest challenge by far in the blogging world has been to learn all this techie stuff. Not easy for a grandmother of 3! But, I never gave up…through all the fears, tear, and curses! And, I marvel at what I can do now
Good luck with the challenge!
Kathy
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My greatest challenge is getting other people to follow through in what they say they are going to do. For example, some articles that I outsourced took much longer to arrive than had been promised. I would have been happy with some of them to be getting on with.
I am now waiting for someone else to let me have something that I need for a project that I am working on. I can’t move forward with it until I get all these things in place. It’s very frustrating.
I think it pays to remember that if you say you are going to do something then you should. It’s not good for your reputation if you don’t. I would not use these people again.
Sandy
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Hi Richard,
Boy did you hit the nail on point. I am like Randy. I do my best when working with a partner. I think better, I work better. I don’t know if I need them for the motivation as much as I do for the brain storming and agreeing on the best course of action. That help me a lot.
I did enjoy your post and can totally empathize with you mate.
Chat later,
Justin
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Hi Richard.
I thought the whole point of working from home at this internet marketing online business thingy was so that I can scive off whenever I like and drink beer while watching sport!
You mean I actually have to do some work!!!!!
I’ve posted a link to this page on identi.ca for you (makes a change from Twitter!)
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Hi Richard
Thanks for the strength in numbers theme. It sounds like a great approach. It’s easy to get onto other things and forget your friends in social cyberspace. I tend to think about content more than socializing, so teamwork seems to be second to focus. I think you know what I mean.
Thanks for the KUTB.
Alex
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Hi Alex,
Thanks for visiting
We all need friends in cyberspace as well as on the ground in ‘real’ life.
Man, and woman, is a social animal and functions best when inter-reacting with others.
Good luck with the Comments
all the best
Richard
Hi Richard,
Whilst I have been internet marketing for over the last 10 years and since early 2003 full time one of the best things to happen in recent times was the formation of a mastermind.
By this I mean a group of marketers meet up every 3 months to make ourselves accountable to each other and brain storm difficulties / ideas in their businesses. We also connect via teleconferences once a month.
We meet up at different places in the UK so as the amount of travelling is shared over time.
In summary if you can find at least one other person you can become accountable to you will undoubtedly become more productive.
All the best
Cheers
Andy
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Hi Richard
We certainly are becoming a very online social world. Partnerships like this one where we help each other with comments is what it is all about. Everyone has something to share and a reason why blogging has become so popular.
Best wishes
Anne
Hi Richard
This 100-blog comment challenge is just what I needed to get me going. I hadnt posted to my blog for over a year and although I visited other mastermind blogs I hadnt got into the habit of leaving comments. Now in the past few weeks all that has changed. Brilliant idea.
It is now only a matter of keeping the change.
Enjoy the challenge and good luck in your business.
All the best
Eamon
Hi Richard, i’ve popped back to bookmark your post and noticed that you don’t have gravatars on your blog.
My new post is a video showing how to install and set up gravatars on wordpress blogs.
Catch up soon,
R&R Barry
Hey Richard,
Nice post.
Just keep up the good work, put in the hours and I am sure your blog will be a huge success.
Good luck to you
//Daniel
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Hi Richard,
So far I’ve kept my momentum going. I’ve been working on building a business since January and kept plugging along with the help of a Master Mind group I am blessed to be part of.
Things really picked up for me a few weeks ago though as I started a coaching program with Mark Terrell. I can see how what I’ve learned on my own over the past few months fits in. That put me ahead of the curve. The most important part is filling in the blanks and that’s what Mark has done for me. I expect to continue to work hard and learn even more over the coming weeks.
I agree, relaxing with a cold brew is nice, but succeeding in my own business will be even better!
Lesley
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Hi Richard,
Don’t worry if you haven’t blog or commented on other people’s blog last month.
If you didn’t because you preferred watching sports on TV or playing games online then it makes you a “lazy Internet Marketer”.
On the other hand if you haven’t blog because you had to create your product or build your list then it makes you a “smart Internet Marketer” that wants to succeed! The most important thing in this business is creating your own products and building your list and your websites.
Blogging is also important but you have to consecrate on other things too.
Also I think all of us need inspiration and spend time with minded marketers that have a desire to succeed. With inspiration we are getting motivated to get work done and grow our business.
Take care,
Andreas
PS. Cool video.. The little thing web is indeed crazy..
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Hi Richard,
One thing I definitely agree is that women are better in organising the daily dairy or activities.
A real life example – I have been busy with my day job and on the course with Alex Jeffreys from April onwards, and we had to move home closer to my office.
My wife took complete charge single handedly to organise property viewing, finalising an apartment, packing at the old house, cooking some extra dishes since we would not have time and it wouldn’t be convenient to have food at a restaurant daily after we moved, cleaning up the old house (and that itself was a project as it had 2 gardens and was huge), shifting to the new place, cleaning the new place of how we’d like it to be, unpack, and then finally start studying again … and there are a few things that I missed as well.
The reason I mention this long list is because it was a 2.5 months task altogether and she planned exactly how and when everything would be done WITHIN the said timelines … and she is a very hard working person who keeps her focus.
I was amazed. This taught me so much …. how I should be taking up my internet business, not jumping around and getting loaded with information, etc etc etc. The main points are
- have a plan
- follow the plan
- be focussed
that’s it .. you should not lose your vision ..
I think I digressed from the topic but just went on with the flow.
Cheers!
Abizer
Hello Richard, I enjoyed your article and the video was off the hook! You’re so right about the power of a supportive community. Our blogging network is growing into a blogging community and it’s great to be a part of it all.
Many fellow bloggers are posting one good article per month, myself included. I’d like to increase to 2 per month, once a week and eventually 2 or 3 times a week. It takes time to find true north and when we do it becomes easier to write everyday. So, for me, time becomes more and more valuable as I use it more wisely. Time can be an obstacle (the lack of that is) or an asset.
Good luck with the challenge ahead and be well, Steve D.
Hi Richard,
This is Pierre form the 100 comment challenge at http://theequest.com/?p=3018 come by and see Pierrette & I.
Your post is so typical of many of us.The only solution I found to end this drought forever is to write, write, write. Get itchy fingers and let your fingers say what is in your mind.
Your blog is really yours. You can make no mistake. Take action a little everyday.Being part of this challenge is a new beginning for many. Thank all those that put it together but most of all, thank yourself for being here.
You see, if you where not here, I could not of made contact with you, my new found friend!
Pierre & Pierrette
theequest.com
Hi Richard,
You sure profiled me in this post. It sounds like we could be sharing an identical life with an organized wife and all (however I only have 2 boys…not so organized, must take after their mom-lol). And yes, my beginnings in MasterClass paralleled yours as well. I guess great minds think alike!
Great post and a little kick in the butt never hurts either!
Regards,
Mark
Hi Richard,
Such a cool video!
I finally got here!
Have been a little busy with this challenge of mine! Oops on that one! I didn’t realise how time consuming it was going to be. I have to visit 60 blogs before the end of August! definite oops on that one! 
Creating a business online takes time, determination, dedication and focus. It is not as easy as people think it is. I still consider myself a newbie always learning always growing, and it is definitely not a business yet, more like a hobby.
However in saying that, I do know that one day it will be a business, just got to find more time!!
Hope the challenge is going well for you. Now that we have all the contributors I just hope everyone gets around to everyone’s blogs so we all succeed together. It is up to all the contributors now!
See you back here soon!
Cheers
Jacinta
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Hi Richard,
Your excellent post rings very true to me, as I am guilty as charged of falling behind with may tasks, including blog posting.
Excuses are all too easy to find when you work alone. But one thing this challenge has done for me Richard is give me that K U T B that you refer to.
It has been great to meet you and all the other brilliant like minded people on this adventure and it has really given me the boost I needed. I now have my new found friends to work with on my quest to achieve my goal of full time internet marketer.
I wish you the best of luck Richard and look forward to keeping in touch.
Regards,
Brian
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Hi Richard!
AWESOME music video – so cute and funny. Great to see a fun parody done about the Internet. Thanks for sharing – you gave me a good chuckle today.
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Hi Richard,
It’s been too long since I visited and your post sums up the situation brilliantly.
Life does get in the way and I am the same there is always something better (or easier) to do. I find other people’s motivation actually motivates me.
Since I retired I am suffering from Manana and need a good KUTB if I am ever to get my ebooks on the market. Having said that the stuff we have all learnt in the last 6 months is tremendous – now there is no excuse for not taking action.
Regards,
Bill
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I think it would depend on how you see it. There’s almost always some other way.
Such an amazing article! I Seriously enjoy reading it, very good insights, the article is very ell-Stated. A thumbs up!
Richard:
What a great post! I laughed all the way through the video.
Sometimes social marketing/networking can be a big time consumer. Like everything else in our day, we need to plan for a certain amount of time to do social marketing and stick with that time.
I have signed up with your RSS feed. I look forward to staying in touch.
- Rick
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Good post, thanks for adding it. It was good to read on this rainy day!
Hi Richard, really good video & very entertaining. To quote Jacinta in a previous post…Creating a business online takes time, determination, dedication and focus. – Never a truer word said, With all the KUTB’s I’ve had recently I should be black & blue. The main thing is that you have to learn to run your life and business in harmony with each other, sounds easy but hey! it’s taking it’s time. The word FOCUS is the word I use everytime I turn on the laptop, this stops me from wandering around this fantastic invention called the internet. Support from those around you is imperative, My wife always asks if I am ‘pratting’ today – her terminology for wasting time, She has now come to terms with the fact I am researching to build our more secure future. Great post Richard, full of insight.
Keith
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Hey Richard, are you familiar with the idea that women and men represent different aspects of creation? Men are said to be the physical, while women are the spiritual. That means men tend to be more outwardly oriented, looking outside for inspiration and knowledge, while woman go inward. Of course both genders blend these abilities, but that does seem to be the general rule. Realizing that helps me interact with others and to watch for habits within myself.
Thankfully, both genders are proving themselves able to balance both aspects. We are equally able to look inward for inspiration, and to go outward to create community and help others. How flipping cool and encouraging is that?!
So, my biggest challenge? A lifelong theme for me is to let my big, bold, beautiful authentic self shine. Even when it seems controversial or unpopular. I work on it a bit every day, and share what I have learned with others who cross my path. I find strength both in tribes of likeminded souls and in quiet time alone. In everything, I find it’s healing to seek a balance.
May all of our future ventures bring growth, adventure, and forever growing success.
Peace,
Lauren
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I really like the article. Would you be offended if I were reference to it in a near future blogpost?
My greatest Challenge has been creating my own team building company financial wealth builders and getting it seen. Really getting ppl to understand the process. But ive never given and up and now we are launching!
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Hey Richard,
Strength in numbers, I liked that quote you made.
I joined the challenge a little late as I knew would a big job it would be visiting all the blogs, it”s time consuming but really worth while.
Meeting so many nice people it’s unreal, hope you are enjoying the challenge too, judging by the comments you have received I can see it has worked very well for you already,
Sally
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Hi Richard
Women manage their time better than men? This woman certainly doesn’t! Time management and procrastination are definitely my biggest challenges.
As you say, teaming up with other people is useful. Take this blog challenge for instance, even though it’s close to the end of the month and, true to form, I’m only just over halfway through, I will complete it because I’ve made that commitment to the rest of the group.
However, if this challenge hadn’t existed and I had just decided “oh, I think I’ll comment on 100 blogs this month” I’d probably not have got beyond 20 because there’d be no pressure, nothing driving me on. But as I have a mental image of the other 101 Challengers standing over me with a big whip saying “you WILL visit all the blogs!”, then I’ll crack on until it’s done
I’ll see you at the finishing line.
Kind Regards
Lynn
Hi, Richard,
I’m new to all this blogging. It has been a lot of fun and I am learning even more from all the blogs I have been on. It has been a challenge to get to all 100 blogs. And I joined late too. LOL
I will be back to encourage you and we will all succeed together.
Great post,
Fran T
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hmmmm…i don’t think I go along with what you wrote, but I like the way you express yourself in your beliefs. I’m following your RSS.
Richard
Like the blog header graphic! Glad to be part of the 100 comment challenge and to therefore stumble over here – a great post – I know exactly what you mean…. Since I started on Alex Jeffreys program I have faced a number of distractions (admittedly some of my own making) and struggled to keep my blog as up to date as I would have liked but nevertheless I’m still pushing forwards which is key.
Still working on that community of like minded people to drive me forwards, and will be attending more events to network with fellow marketers. Hopefully see you at one soon!
Tom
ps. hope the move went well!!
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I was orignally looking for some information on what to plant in my fruit garden. I’m not sure how but Bing showed your blog, I really thought it might be worth reading so I decided to read it. I’m glad I did because I can safely say I came away with a new viewpoint.
Hi Richard,
Completing the 100 blog comment challenge is major for me not only am I new to the Internet I also started the challenge half way through the month. Yikes am I mad?
I know it is something worthwhile as once completed I will not only have acheived a huge goal I’ll have met loads of new friends and learn’t so much.
Unfortunately nothing else is getting done and that in itself is a huge challenge. (trying hard not to think about all the things I haven’t done)
Thanks for the KUTB, I’ll soon be back on track
To your success
Michelle
Hi Richard,
I found that joining the 30 Day Blog Challenge helped me a lot – it allowed me to meet quite a few new like-minded people to partner with. And it allowed me to begin to post more often. It’s also gotten me addicted to challenges like this one
I think the next one is coming in September, so watch my blog and you will see my post about it.
Gwen
via 100 Comment Challenge
Hi Richard:
No procrastinating is not a good thing but we’re all guilty at some time or another. We just need to make sure it doesn’t become a habit. Although I suffer from some procrastination, I more suffer from distraction. I’ll be working…but not on what I planned on or need to be working on.
My greatest challenge was raising two daughters on my own. It’s hard holding those futures in your hands and being responsible for making them into fine young adults.
Great blog post and I’m glad you’re motivated again. BTW, can you let me know of other internet marketing support groups? I certainly would appreciate it.
Cheers,
Kats
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Hi Richard
Liked your post, been there done that!
The video made me smile, but musically…………….!!!!!!
Anyway, best of luck with the challenge-what’s left of it
Best wishes
Mike
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hi Richard
Good point very well made,
The challenge has done a huge amount for a sense of community and that’s something that we all need, sometimes more than others.
As for motivation to get off one’s **** and do something, well, if you hop around these blogs and don’t pick up any energy, check your pulse and respiration LOL
John
Author of ‘Sticky Memory’
http://johnedler.com/blog/sticky-memory-have-i-coined-a-new-term-/?/html
Hi Richard
There are so many distractions when working from home. The kids, telly, phone ringing and the temptation to surf the net rather than do some work online.
I personally plan my day the night before with a list of what I want to get done that day and when I’ve completed my tasks I cross them off. Also if I’ve got a big job to do I break it into smaller chunks so that its not so daunting.
Totally agree with the together we succeed or TEAM together everyone achieves more and think people should try and hang out with like minded people so that they can help each other along and encourage each other.
Great post and it was nice to meet you
Regards
Dawn Kay
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Hey Richard
Definatly relate to that, Just read Jacinta’s reply which makes me feel better
Not sure about mowing the lawn though
Great video
My partner has just got a face book account for the bloody dog!!!
vince
Hi Richard,
I’m glad you wrote this post. It is quite common to hit a roadblock and be taking a pause.
It seems that you will be back commenting and posting again.
Let’s see if you can make it to my blog.
Vance
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Hi Richard,
I’ve been hopping my heart out trying to get to all these blogs to honor my commitment to this challenge. I still have a lot of ground to cover so I can leave a comment.
Have a good one.
Enjoy the Challenge.
Mike
Hi Pete,
Oftentimes, if we don’t keep track of what we do, we end up forgetting. Perhaps you went all gung ho but when it stopped, you felt uninspired. I hope you do keep in touch with all of us and keep on blogging. To your 100th comments!
BTW, thanks for the video. Loved it!
Thu
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Richard, like anything in life we will put time into those things we value. If someone launches out into IM or any other type of web-based business enterprise, there needs to be a clear picture of how that enterprise will produce value in return for the time and money invested. When the perceived value is unclear, and sometimes unknown, motivation is difficult to muster.
Having a clear picture in mind makes it easier to find the passion and motivation to keep on keeping on.
Michael
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I admire your honesty here but hey, we all goof off sometime. You raised an important point though; that it is best to work with a support team of goal-oriented folk who can nudge each other to success. It is even more important on running an internet business given the fact that it is computer driven. Great job Richard. Thank you!
Stopped by on my 11th hour visit for the 100 comment challenge.
Best,
Elizabeth
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Hi Richard,
Great post! Loved the video. I must say since I have started my internet business I have found at times I have been so overwhelmed. there is sooo much information out here. I find myself experiencing information overload. I also feel there is barely enough time in the day. I think we all need a KUTB sometimes. Thanks for the post!
Much Success,
Lorina Noble
Miss Mindset Makeover
Millionaire Mindset
Hi Richard,
Great post and I was the same when I first started my blog. Posting every couple of days, posting about the Masterclass lessons, I was full of enthusiasm and excitement. Then it happened – I was hit by the writers blog syndrome and didn’t know what to write. The product creation side of John’s course really knocked me, I wrote ten pages of my ebook and then stopped.
Thankfully the 100 Comment Challenge has come along, I have visited some really great blog and learnt so much and my enthusiasm is starting to return. The main reason my enthusiasm is returning is the incredible comments that I have received on my challenge post. I no longer feel that I am doing this by myself, there are other people out there who have been through the same problems and they have survived and so will I and so will you.
I am looking forward to returning to your blog very soon and I hope you have enjoyed the challenge.
Take care.
Robyn
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Hi Richard,
What you say is so true and it is no wonder why so many new Internet marketers give up on their dream just a few months into starting their online business.
I did strugggle with this same problems of having very little human interaction working from home in the early stsges of my business. Luckily I now employ serveral virtual assistants that I am in constant contact with and find as my business grows it is much easier to get self-motivated but you need to get to that point first and that can be the hardest part.
My advice would be: DON’T GIVE UP and find yourself a suitable enviroment to work in, perhaps a local busy coffee shop with Wifi, anything that allows you to change your envoriment a little every now and again.
Regards,
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Hi Richard,
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Keep up the good work.
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Hi Richard,
Well, in the very beginning, my biggest challenge was getting hung up on some technical stuff. Once I learned how to get through that hurdle it has helped move everything forward.
Now the biggest challenge is always to stay focused and not let myself get pulled in too many directions.
Thanks for the great post!
Cheers,
Sally
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Hi Richard,
Wow you received heaps of comments from the challenge – our coach Mark Terrell told us when we finished commenting on all the blogs we needed to do it all over again a couple of months afterwards. So here we are again. We must admit we have not required extra motivation as Mark pushes you along fast and furious.
Looking forward to your next post.
kind regards
Allan and Dawn
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