I’m going to be completely and totally honest with you – I am not a technical person but I am a successful marketer and I know that if you seriously want to make money online that you must take advantage of technological advances, like computers and computer software if you want to leave the broke struggling phase and hit the money making phase. That’s right, if you want to compete with the big marketing gurus or simply want to make more money then you need working hardware with properly optimized computer components, up-to-date software and you must be willing to take action by using them on a daily basis. You’d be amazed but many broke marketers use slow running PCs that are virus infected and this causes them to not make money and doesn’t motivate them to work hard. Duh! Without, a working and up-to-date computer, you are putting yourself at a huge disadvantage.

Now, this doesn’t mean that you have to break your marketing budget. In fact, if you shop around, you can find really good computer deals and obtain a multipurpose computer that propels you to take action. Take me for example, when I tried working on a broken down, old, super slow and virus-infected laptop, I wasn’t motivated to work at all. I would simply stare at the screen and do nothing and I made nothing. Then, I upgraded my laptop, and that action alone changed my outlook and propelled me to work harder. After all, there is nothing like a brand spanking new laptop (or a looming credit card bill to pay for the spanking new laptop) to motivate you and make you want to work. With my new laptop, I was able to complete my internet marketing tasks and felt good doing this. I was able to take action and make money. What will you do?

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If you’re like me, you’re probably bombarded with messages from internet gurus who want to share with us some get rich quick scheme. I used to be one of those “get rich quick types” junkies. Yes, I admit it. I used to buys a ton of internet marketing crap and then dream of hitting it big with the newest super IM technique. Then, I would get overwhelmed with too much information and do nothing because the newest and greatest method just didn’t work for me. Then, I would hear about something else and buy the next method and start the craziness all again.

It was ridiculous and this went on for way too long. Now, I don’t do that anymore. I set realistic daily income goals and I use the methods that I already know. My new motto is “If it isn’t broke then don’t fix it.” And, you know what? I am less stressed and I have miraculously realized that I don’t have to figure it all out at once.

I can take my time and go at my own pace. I can relish in my small successes and experience joy when I meet my daily goals and then be happy with that. After all, evidence has shown, over time that the “slow and steady” wins the race.

 So, my question to you today is, are you on the slow and steady course or the fast track? How is it working for you?

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I just figured out that I’ll never know enough about internet marketing to make it work for me. I have spent over 1 year learning various methods and half-heartedly put my effort in. Yes, I did a bit of this and a bit of that but I didn’t get gazelle intense. I wasn’t focused.

Instead, I kept trying to learn the next best thing in order to find the magic formula.Although I had a bit of success at IM, I really didn’t reach the goals that I set for myself and this is fine because now I am on the right track. Now I know that I have to change my ways. No more dream chasing – now it is time for massive action.

The truth of the matter is that I already know enough to succeed. I just have to act. I have to apply my knowledge and expect to succeed. I have to use my favorite IM techniques (article and press release marketing, forum posting, and social bookmarking) to create informational products that help others and make a difference in their lives. I have to focus on these methods every single day. By doing this and trusting in myself, I can’t help but succeed. Watch me soar.

What I’ve noticed about most internet marketers is that they talk about what they’re going to do – they’re going to design this website or that website, they’re going to try out this marketing method or that one. Then, they become immobilized by all that talking and don’t do a darn thing.

Well, I’m here to tell you that if you’re serious about being a successful internet marketer, you have to stop talking and start doing. Instead of spending hours on a forum, reading about the latest and greatest money making IM strategy, you have to get out there and do something.

You have to make a plan, set realistic goals and then implement your plan. In essence, you have to get out of dream mode and into action mode. Here’s the way I see it, we all want to acquire wealth and we want to learn the secrets to internet marketing. News flash – there is no secret.

The successful marketers are the ones that are doing something now. They are not sitting around talking about what they are going to do. So, the next time you’re tempted to purchase the latest technique in Internet marketing or want to peruse a marketing forum for hours and hours, stop and work your plan.

Do something now that is going to make you money now. Take action and watch your income soar.

Enough said.

OK so something is bothering me and I would like to share it with you. I won’t mention any names but a well named Internet Marketer has let me down big time. Here is the dealio. In June or July he posted a contest for his students to sell his relationship eBook and the person that sold at least 10 copies would get a 30 minute consultation. I worked my butt off and wrote a ton of articles for the contest. And, happily I won.

I was so excited and couldn’t wait. I checked my email every day and finally wrote asking about the consultation. He told me that he was a bit too busy right now and would have to get back to me when things settled down.

I was a bit frustrated but since he really is a big marketer, I figured, he’ll eventually get back to me. I mean his reputation was on the line and he couldn’t forget about his mentee now could he?

Months went by and I heard nothing. He soon sent a note out for another contest where if you sold 10 more products you would get 30 days of UNLIMITED email messages with him. I was super excited and tried once again.Only I sold 2 more this time, I contacted him and asked if I could cash in my telephone consultation for 30 days of email consulting and he said, “Sure.” I was so happy. He sent me the special email address and I wrote one question in which he answered quickly. I then wrote several others and heard nothing at all.

He totally wigged on his promise AGAIN. I am so frustrated with Mr. Internet Marketer that I could scream. I am even thinking about NOT promoting his darn relationship book any more. But then again, it does make me a bit of cash so maybe that wouldn’t be so smart. But, then again, the heck with em. Do I really want him making mone off my hard work and effort. I’m torn.

One thing I have learned is that no matter how big you get, you should always keep your word. When you promise something, especially a free consultation or to get a project done, then you should deliver. Reputatin is very important -even if you’re just starting off. Otherwise you’re only out for yourself and that just plain sucks.