Monday, March 7, 2011

Making Money Online

Hi.

This is Carolyn Small.

Winston Churchill once said during World War II, "He who fails to plan is planning to fail." 

What a great saying!

This has never been truer than trying to establish an online business.  

Lack of fundamental business building knowledge is really the primary cause for so much wasted time. 

So many people spend hours like I use to surfing through forums, and then a few more looking at images on a site, checking emails, glancing through an eBook etc. with no real purpose other than “seeing what’s out there.”

But if you are serious about making money online, you have to adopt a different attitude.

You need a plan.  You need to know exactly what it is you want to achieve because as long as your goals remain inside your head, you run the risk of them never being more than just dreams.

Are You Serious About Making Money Online?

If you are, have you put your goals in writing?  Most have not.
 
Of course most people want to do well, but when asked 'what is your goal' they more often than not have a vague such as, 'I-just-want-to-make-some-money'.

This must change. You need to have a laser-focused, pin-pointed, immediate answer of EXACTLY what it is you want to achieve.

If it's a certain figure you are striving for every month - then visualize this EXACT figure.   

If it's to change a certain situation you are currently in, then visualize the exact resolution that you want.

This is an extremely important strategy used by highly successful entrepreneurs such as Chris Farrell, Chris Howard, Les Brown, Donald Trump and many others.  Why…because seeing what you want written down is very empowering!

Think about it. You wouldn’t start a journey without knowing the exact destination – the same is true for creating your online business.

Write down what you want to achieve – and by when.  

Seriously, try it!  I started using this strategy and it has helped me a great deal.  I know exactly what it is I am striving to achieve and I stay focused on my target.

Until next time,
Carolyn