Many people creating an online business are getting completely overwhelmed. They’ve entered this vast ocean without knowing exactly where to go, what kind of boat is needed, or what types of oars or engines are required to get there.
Tools or Hype?
The cyberwaves are bursting with so many deals and promises. Productivity improvement programs and sure-fire success formulas are being presented in a ‘must have’ feeding frenzy. They end up perpetuating the very problems they’re trying to solve. Are you caught up in this tangle of exploration, with e-mails, tele-seminars, videos, freebies galore, and joint venture partners adding to the product launch frey? Maybe you’re just a bit overwhelmed by all you see or are already receiving.
Lost in Overwhelm?
It’s nearly impossible to keep up with the traffic…let alone go through and properly study these gems. And when you’re just starting out, you don’t know what to pay attention to and what to ignore. Has the sheer volume of stuff numbed your imagination? Has it dented your productivity yet? This scarcity and urgency mentality being promoted has infected so many people seeking success in this limitless information marketplace. Now that’s irony!
So, what’s the Answer…Just Stop it?
I certainly had to catch my breath and be more discerning in what I allowed in. I’ve discovered it takes a continual discipline and courage to not get ‘discouraged’ or overwhelmed. People need to navigate this critical gateway with some level of sanity so they can consciously enjoy the adventure. So when you do get a bit lost at sea, know you just have to close your email and browser, take a few breaths and re-assess where you’re at and what you just bought into or missed out on. Go back to your purpose for creating an online business. Do focused research that’s in line with your vision and reject the temptation to getting distracted. You can always stick enticing ideas into a bucket list without going into any of the details. If you miss out on an idea, know there are dozens of even better ones just waiting for you.
Finding True Mentors
Getting through the clutter to the teachings of real marketing leaders is key. Authentic marketers are among those who have found sustainable success in this brave new world. Most of them have gone through their own trials and challenges themselves and are now genuinely interested in helping others succeed too. They also have based their teachings on high quality marketing masters who have risen above the greed and scarcity mentality to contribute a valued service that creates even more success for their clients than themselves. You have to get really wise here, so check your intuition to see who rings true for you. And always think before you act. It’ll save you thousands of dollars.
It’s An Inside Job
I found it starts with your ability to think the thoughts YOU want to think. Only then can you create the discipline, dedication and devotion it takes to create and realize your own vision. It’s beyond technique and intellect. It takes a courage that burns in your heart. With this inner mastery, you can be, do and have whatever your heart desires. Then you can harness the greatest techniques and strategies to build the success you deserve. The good news is that it’s accessible to anyone who is ready to live a better life.
My focus, as a Web Marketing Rebel, is to source authentic teachings and tips that actually help entrepreneurs create the sustainable businesses they intended in the first place. And, if you’re like me, suggestions are good. Just don’t tell me (or imply) I’m stupid if I choose not to participate. And above all, I found it’s the quality of the journey that manifests the success you desire from your heart.