A tip for success

Chris Donne · 09-30-2010, 05:55 PM

we all know the web is addictive, informative and entertaining, and its quite easy to get distracted from your work online, I suggest the newbie, before sitting down at the computer , physically write down what they want to get done that session, , then start at the beginning, work through your list to the end, then get distracted , this may sound simple, basic and obvious , yet few people do it,

David Hurley · 10-18-2010, 05:02 AM

Hi Chris,

I can confirm that it's very good advice. My most productive sessions are almost always the ones where I write a clear To Do list on a piece of paper before I turn on the computer...

If you don't plan what you want to accomplish you will most likely get sidetracked several times over...

Also, when you see something that you want to follow up on, you can always bookmark the page and go back to it later, after you've crossed two or three items off your list...

shaneteo · 10-21-2010, 03:48 AM

Wow, such a simple but highly effective tip. Thanks for sharing.
PS I only found out after a couple of hours sidetracked on Facebook, email and Twitter. Sigh.

stevgszymc · 10-22-2010, 06:05 PM

This is really a good idea but instead of this, the best is to use the software the action machine. thats what i use and i am happy with it. it does more than what you have guidelined

Jim Gillum · 10-22-2010, 11:33 PM

To be in business...you must think business.....
Do the things that are intended to improve your knowledge or your business....

If you worked in a store ...you would have to work your entire shift....without being distracted by "playing games, etc."....
Internet business is no different....
If you "plan" to have some degree of success...

sarakhalil · 10-23-2010, 05:22 AM

thank you for these valuable info
I think that building your list for newbies is the best as this learns them to get traffic and it's strategies also to know other marketers and buyers

jeffgak · 10-23-2010, 02:00 PM

Building your list is very important to your success with internet marketing. If you treat your list like gold and give more than you take then they will be very responsive whenever you show them an offer.

paleochora · 10-30-2010, 11:16 AM

Often when I am in 'work mode' I switch off the wifi and get on with articles or videos without the temptation of spending hours on a forum like this.

That's the problem...you have made this such a big temptation!

Seriously, reading up about IM and mess-arsing about online is the 'reward' for me when I have ticked through my daily list.

Get online Guy · 10-30-2010, 01:13 PM

Chris

Sound advice.

However always good to build in a bit of slack. The stay creative and pick up new ideas your mind needs to wander now and then.

Also even though we are all going to be very business like about this, we dont want it to become too much like a real job.....do we...

gog

David Hurley · 11-01-2010, 10:17 AM

A good resource for studying how to get things done is Steven Covey's The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People.

He recommends that instead of making a single To Do list, you should make a "time management matrix" and divide your projects and activities into four sections according to whether each job is "important/not important" and "urgent/not urgent"

1 = urgent & important - get them done first!

2 = not urgent but important - your big projects: make time for these.

3 = urgent but not important - interruptions, pressing matters, popular activities.

4 = not urgent & not important - trivia, time wasters, etc. Reduce time spent on this stuff!

Thinking about things in this way will help you to prioritize your activities. There is a wealth of information in the book and it is well worth reading.

09-30-2010, 05:55 PM	#1
Chris Donne Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: London UK Posts: 16	A tip for success we all know the web is addictive, informative and entertaining, and its quite easy to get distracted from your work online, I suggest the newbie, before sitting down at the computer , physically write down what they want to get done that session, , then start at the beginning, work through your list to the end, then get distracted , this may sound simple, basic and obvious , yet few people do it,

10-22-2010, 06:05 PM	#4
stevgszymc Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Camden Posts: 10	This is really a good idea but instead of this, the best is to use the software the action machine. thats what i use and i am happy with it. it does more than what you have guidelined Last edited by stevgszymc; 10-22-2010 at 08:40 PM.

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10-18-2010, 05:02 AM	#2
David Hurley Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Hiroshima, Japan Posts: 58	Hi Chris, I can confirm that it's very good advice. My most productive sessions are almost always the ones where I write a clear To Do list on a piece of paper before I turn on the computer... If you don't plan what you want to accomplish you will most likely get sidetracked several times over... Also, when you see something that you want to follow up on, you can always bookmark the page and go back to it later, after you've crossed two or three items off your list...

10-21-2010, 03:48 AM	#3
shaneteo Join Date: Sep 2010 Posts: 43	Wow, such a simple but highly effective tip. Thanks for sharing. PS I only found out after a couple of hours sidetracked on Facebook, email and Twitter. Sigh.

10-22-2010, 11:33 PM	#5
Jim Gillum Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Orange City, Florida Posts: 2,552	To be in business...you must think business..... Do the things that are intended to improve your knowledge or your business.... If you worked in a store ...you would have to work your entire shift....without being distracted by "playing games, etc.".... Internet business is no different.... If you "plan" to have some degree of success...

10-23-2010, 05:22 AM	#6
sarakhalil Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Egypt Posts: 22	thank you for these valuable info I think that building your list for newbies is the best as this learns them to get traffic and it's strategies also to know other marketers and buyers

10-23-2010, 02:00 PM	#7
jeffgak Join Date: Oct 2010 Posts: 25	Building your list is very important to your success with internet marketing. If you treat your list like gold and give more than you take then they will be very responsive whenever you show them an offer.

10-30-2010, 11:16 AM	#8
paleochora Join Date: Oct 2010 Posts: 18	Often when I am in 'work mode' I switch off the wifi and get on with articles or videos without the temptation of spending hours on a forum like this. That's the problem...you have made this such a big temptation! Seriously, reading up about IM and mess-arsing about online is the 'reward' for me when I have ticked through my daily list.

10-30-2010, 01:13 PM	#9
Get online Guy Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: London Posts: 15	Chris Sound advice. However always good to build in a bit of slack. The stay creative and pick up new ideas your mind needs to wander now and then. Also even though we are all going to be very business like about this, we dont want it to become too much like a real job.....do we... gog

11-01-2010, 10:17 AM	#10
David Hurley Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Hiroshima, Japan Posts: 58	A good resource for studying how to get things done is Steven Covey's The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People. He recommends that instead of making a single To Do list, you should make a "time management matrix" and divide your projects and activities into four sections according to whether each job is "important/not important" and "urgent/not urgent" 1 = urgent & important - get them done first! 2 = not urgent but important - your big projects: make time for these. 3 = urgent but not important - interruptions, pressing matters, popular activities. 4 = not urgent & not important - trivia, time wasters, etc. Reduce time spent on this stuff! Thinking about things in this way will help you to prioritize your activities. There is a wealth of information in the book and it is well worth reading.