Aug
17

10 Traits For Success: Do You Have Them All?

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It’s still a sad fact that 90% of those who begin the process of Internet marketing never get past “go”. Another 7% or so give it a good try…until frustration gets the best of them. Sometimes that is in a few weeks, months, or in some cases even years.

Am I really saying that only around 3% of those who attempt some form of Internet marketing have success?

Yip, sad but true I’m afraid.

Now for the 64 THOUSAND dollar question: WHY did those 3 out of 100 have success while the other 97 ate dust?

First, let me point out what did NOT help them succeed:

The 3% are not simply “lucky” and they aren’t just bursting with brains. Luck and brains don’t open the doors here. Sure, it requires some “every-day” IQ, but nothing special at all. In fact, TOO many brains doing TOO much “thinking” can be a block instead of an open road to success.

Here’s what separates the 3% from rest in Internet marketing: (in no particular order of importance

  1. They are forever optimistic and positive. They KNOW success is just around the corner. They embrace Law of Attraction.
  2. “Fail Fast” is not a scary concept to them.
  3. Expecting “results by next week” isn’t on their mind.
  4. They DO NOT try to reinvent the wheel.
  5. Those who are successful understand what THEY “like and want” may not be what the masses “like and want”.
  6. They have no problems with asking for help and seek it out regularly.
  7. Persistence could be their middle name.
  8. They instinctively know not to put all their eggs in one basket.
  9. They enjoy the PROCESS of online marketing (not just the income).
  10. They treat Internet marketing as a business (vs. a lottery or get rich quick scheme)

I could go on, but those ten alone will get anyone into the 3% bracket easily.

Go back to #6. That’s where I come in. I can’t change you and make you “fit” into many of the other categories if it’s not your personality, but I can offer the help if you are looking and asking.

Grab onto the #4 concept too. Learn from others what works and what does not. I have been in this business since 2004. I know what works and what will cause you to crash and burn

Simply put, if you will listen and learn, I can detour you right around all the pits the other 97% fall into and never recover from. There is no rocket science here! Anyone with the fail fast attitude, has a positive mindset, and who treats Internet marketing like a business is already well on the right track.

 

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Comments

  1. chad says:

    I quoted your own article back to you.
    You had mentioned in our conversation a few days back that only 5% or less succeed in a online business and I quickly said that I had heard “somewhere” it was only 3%.
    As I reread your article today, I realized I had quoted your own statistics of 3% success rate back to you. Well, your article definitely made an impression!

  2. Steve says:

    Thanks Chad! yeah, it’s sad but true. Most don’t have the “stick with it” ability to reach success in the Internet business.

  3. patric says:

    Hi Steve
    I get very confused when it comes to placing ads on free classifieds,there are to many and i just dont know which one to choose.i would like you to give me advice.

  4. Steve says:

    Patric,

    I’ll solve that problem for you…..it’s easy….FORGET it.

    You are completely wasting your time with “free classified” sites. No one…and I mean NO ONE even looks at those except for the people like you who are trying to sell something.

    You have to learn how to get a site into the Google search results.

    Study my site well. I have tons of free info to get you started there.

  5. Frank Lomax says:

    Good advice.

    In my view, staying FOCUSED and not being sidetracked by other ‘opportunites’ will definitely help you get results.

    ‘Information overload’ is the killer for many people starting out and trying to earn online.

    I’ve been there and got several T-shirts!

Although I give away a LOT of info, I do promote some third party products that I use and find great value in.
Usually, I will receive a commission when these products are purchased from this site.
But as I said, I NEVER promote anything unless I find it valuable in my own business.