When I first started out, it took me a while to learn that discipline is one of the success secrets. Even now that I’ve learned my lesson, it still can be hard to focus. For example, it is really sunny out and I would love nothing more than to shut the computer down and go outside.
I can be easily distracted. I often think about other business opportunities I can pursue or other internet marketing methods to follow. For example, with Christmas coming up, I’ve entertained the idea of starting a handmade chocolate business. I’ve even considered GPT programs, MLM schemes, mystery shopping, and even paid surveys.
But I do know what works – and that’s making money with blogging, internet marketing, and writing. I’ve tried other things and they haven’t been as enjoyable to me as those three things.
In the end, I return to the task at hand – to learn how to make money online through affiliate marketing the right way. Building a proper business online can be a fairly slow process.
If I jump from project to project before anything gets completed, I’ll never see the success I want. I’m using the Super Affiliate Handbook to help me learn. In addition, I use these tips to help keep me motivated.
So how do I stay focused?
- Set my timer for ten minute intervals
- Resist the urge to get up, surf online, and even do housework
- Schedule time each day to handle other tasks, such as going laundry or washing dishes. Otherwise I’ll just get up to do housework all the time.
- Give myself time to relax – I can’t work all the time!
- Set clear goals so that I can know what I want to accomplish.
- Make a daily to-do list that is in line with my goals.
After having my own business for the last few years, I’ve finally learned enough tricks to keep my attention on my business and not on distractions!
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I do believe the “sticking with it” factor is huge. I’m not particularly brilliant and I don’t put in that many hours a day at the computer, but I make a nice living from my blogs and websites, mostly because I’ve stuck with it for 4+ years.
Lindsay, yes – I’ve noticed the same about myself. Are there other writers who are better than I am? I would bet on it. But they may be scribbling in their notebooks, hoping for a break. The successful ones aren’t always the best, but they are likely the most tenacious.