Comments on: One of the most valuable things I've learned http://www.frankhaywood.com/most-valuable-things/ Product Creation, Traffic, List Building, Automation = Internet Business Tue, 17 Jan 2012 09:43:56 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.1.4 By: Kelley Brown http://www.frankhaywood.com/most-valuable-things/comment-page-1/#comment-2493 Kelley Brown Fri, 13 Jul 2007 17:05:27 +0000 http://www.frankhaywood.com/2007/06/27/most-valuable-things/#comment-2493 Hey Frank: I totally agree with you and many others that have responded to this post. Most newbies are so overwhelmed with every new product that comes out, and with every 'Guru' or 'Expert' telling them to do this, no do that, that they end up, using your words, "chasing their tail". I too, did this when I first started with Internet Marketing. And I too, spent a fortune trying to find the answer. And I too, had many long, long nights doing research into this Internet thing. And, I too, am a strong follower of Mike Filsaime. I would also recommend that everyone at least look at what Frank is offering you with regards to interviews with Mike Filsaime. I have listened to this recordings several times and I get something new out of them each time I listen. My best advice, like Frank's, is to find a mentor that works in the same fashion that you would like to, and that gives of themselves without digging into your pocket every day or every week. Once you find that mentor, or possibly two mentors, tops, unsubscribe from everyone else and follow the mentor you have chosen. There will always be a difference of opinion between people, in anything in life. Save yourself from questioning each and every decision you make, simply because one Guru says this and another Guru says that, and follow your leader. I like to follow Mike Filsaime and Michael Cheney, but you may find other mentors that you want to follow. The idea is to find a mentor and listen to what they say. After all, they're the ones with the bank account, they can surely help you on your way. Above all else, you MUST TAKE ACTION! No mentor can help you if you aren't willing to help yourself. If you haven't already, please check out http://thenewbiecentre.com for more newbie insights. Good health and much prosperity to everyone.

Hey Frank:

I totally agree with you and many others that have responded to this post. Most newbies are so overwhelmed with every new product that comes out, and with every 'Guru' or 'Expert' telling them to do this, no do that, that they end up, using your words, "chasing their tail".

I too, did this when I first started with Internet Marketing.
And I too, spent a fortune trying to find the answer.
And I too, had many long, long nights doing research into this Internet thing.
And, I too, am a strong follower of Mike Filsaime.

I would also recommend that everyone at least look at what Frank is offering you with regards to interviews with Mike Filsaime. I have listened to this recordings several times and I get something new out of them each time I listen.

My best advice, like Frank's, is to find a mentor that works in the same fashion that you would like to, and that gives of themselves without digging into your pocket every day or every week. Once you find that mentor, or possibly two mentors, tops, unsubscribe from everyone else and follow the mentor you have chosen.

There will always be a difference of opinion between people, in anything in life. Save yourself from questioning each and every decision you make, simply because one Guru says this and another Guru says that, and follow your leader.

I like to follow Mike Filsaime and Michael Cheney, but you may find other mentors that you want to follow. The idea is to find a mentor and listen to what they say. After all, they're the ones with the bank account, they can surely help you on your way.

Above all else, you MUST TAKE ACTION!
No mentor can help you if you aren't willing to help yourself.

If you haven't already, please check out http://thenewbiecentre.com for more newbie insights.

Good health and much prosperity to everyone.

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]]> By: David Zimmerman http://www.frankhaywood.com/most-valuable-things/comment-page-1/#comment-2181 David Zimmerman Tue, 03 Jul 2007 18:44:32 +0000 http://www.frankhaywood.com/2007/06/27/most-valuable-things/#comment-2181 I can agree that I have bit off more than I can chew. I am the same way when it comes to finishing unfinished projects. I have a hard time doing one project, only to start another and not finishing it, then another and not finishing it, and on and on. I have a hard time keeping focus on just one project at a time and sticking to it until it is finished before starting another. To me, I have to think about what is all involved in running a website, such as autoresponders, mailing lists, seo/keyword optimization, linking and so on and so forth. I feel that I have to get everything in place for each site just right before I can start on any other project at all. My problem is that I want to make sure all parts are working right on all of the mini sites at once, or all at the same time before proceeding to the next project. (It also helps to have someone on the other end to test out my work to make sure all is working right...paypal & etc). The same goes for my main website, at present. I have been working at it for almost a year, and it still isn't finished all the way. (Which is why I just recently placed an 'under construction' sign on it). I hate the fact that I tend to be one who procrastinates and puts off unfinished business. What I got to keep thinking and realize is...'the sooner I get this done, the sooner I can start making money... which means the sooner I start making money, the sooner I can begin increasing my money streams...and the sooner I can create more money streams, the sooner I don't have to work for somebody else'. To that, I say 'Yeahhhh!' To end, I can give credit to the one who got me inspired and interested in information products in the first place, Jim Daniels. (Bizweb2000.com, make-a-living-online .com) I have learned alot since from many online infoprenuers (and have more than enough emails from them to last a life time--have to start paring back on that soon). Anyways, this is from my perspective. Thanks much David

I can agree that I have bit off more than I can chew. I am the same way
when it comes to finishing unfinished projects.
I have a hard time doing one project, only to start another and
not finishing it, then another and not finishing it, and on and on. I have a hard time
keeping focus on just one project at a time and sticking to it until it
is finished before starting another.

To me, I have to think about what is all involved in running a website,
such as autoresponders, mailing lists, seo/keyword optimization, linking and so on and
so forth. I feel that I have to get everything in place for each site just right
before I can start on any other project at all. My problem is that I want to
make sure all parts are working right on all of the mini sites at once, or all at
the same time before
proceeding to the next project. (It also helps to have someone on the other end
to test out my work to make sure all is working right…paypal & etc).

The same goes for my main website, at present. I have been working at it for almost
a year, and it still isn't finished all the way. (Which is why I just recently
placed an 'under construction' sign on it). I hate the fact that I tend to be one
who procrastinates and puts off unfinished business. What I got to keep thinking
and realize is…'the sooner I get this done, the sooner I can start making money…
which means the sooner I start making money, the sooner I can begin increasing my
money streams…and the sooner I can create more money streams, the sooner I don't
have to work for somebody else'. To that, I say 'Yeahhhh!'

To end, I can give credit to the one who got me inspired and interested in information
products in the first place, Jim Daniels. (Bizweb2000.com, make-a-living-online
.com) I have learned alot since from many online infoprenuers (and have more than enough emails
from them to last a life time–have to start paring back on that soon).

Anyways, this is from my perspective.

Thanks much
David

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]]> By: KokPang Yeo http://www.frankhaywood.com/most-valuable-things/comment-page-1/#comment-2019 KokPang Yeo Fri, 29 Jun 2007 07:59:40 +0000 http://www.frankhaywood.com/2007/06/27/most-valuable-things/#comment-2019 Hi Frank, I know that rule: Focus on 1 project at a time till it's done... [Beep! You got mail! Hmm... Let's see what's this in my inbox... Hey, it's an email from Frank. What's this about the valuable things he has learned...] Now, that's a good rule. But you know what? It's easier said than done. I mean, there are so many distractions in... [Ding dong! Who's at the door at this hour? I better go see...] ...our life it isn't easy to focus on a project. But, with determin... [Rrring... Hello? Yeah, yeah, yada yada...] ..ation and constant reminder, I'm sure we can do it. You can always start small. Like, I've decided to focus on finishing this comment and I did it. That's an accomplishment, I must say. Now, who says you can't focus on 1 project at a time? ;) With tongue in cheek, KokPang

Hi Frank,

I know that rule: Focus on 1 project at a time till it's done…

[Beep! You got mail! Hmm... Let's see what's this in my inbox... Hey, it's an email from Frank. What's this about the valuable things he has learned...]

Now, that's a good rule. But you know what? It's easier said than done. I mean, there are so many distractions in…

[Ding dong! Who's at the door at this hour? I better go see...]

…our life it isn't easy to focus on a project. But, with determin…

[Rrring... Hello? Yeah, yeah, yada yada...]

..ation and constant reminder, I'm sure we can do it.

You can always start small. Like, I've decided to focus on finishing this comment and I did it. That's an accomplishment, I must say.

Now, who says you can't focus on 1 project at a time? ;)

With tongue in cheek,
KokPang

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]]> By: Thalia http://www.frankhaywood.com/most-valuable-things/comment-page-1/#comment-1997 Thalia Thu, 28 Jun 2007 17:02:19 +0000 http://www.frankhaywood.com/2007/06/27/most-valuable-things/#comment-1997 So true... unfortunately. I've been working on getting a site ready for an embarrassingly long time partly because I get side-tracked by other online and offline projects such as my other sites, my other products in development, my other sales channels, not to mention my home life which includes raising 5 kids. Another problem I'm facing is perfectionism or something like it. I have heard the horror stories of launches gone wrong so I'm determined to get everything just right. I don't want to put affiliates through awkward mishaps, and as a result I've been painstakingly attending to details with my programmer and pouring over a script while dealing with my own technical learning curve. It sort of feels like remodeling a house. It always takes longer than you think it will and cost at least twice as much. I know what I have to do. I just need to *focus* and do it. Thanks for your words of wisdom, Thalia

So true… unfortunately. I've been working on getting a site ready for an embarrassingly long time partly because I get side-tracked by other online and offline projects such as my other sites, my other products in development, my other sales channels, not to mention my home life which includes raising 5 kids.

Another problem I'm facing is perfectionism or something like it. I have heard the horror stories of launches gone wrong so I'm determined to get everything just right. I don't want to put affiliates through awkward mishaps, and as a result I've been painstakingly attending to details with my programmer and pouring over a script while dealing with my own technical learning curve.

It sort of feels like remodeling a house. It always takes longer than you think it will and cost at least twice as much.

I know what I have to do. I just need to *focus* and do it.

Thanks for your words of wisdom,
Thalia

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]]> By: Stu http://www.frankhaywood.com/most-valuable-things/comment-page-1/#comment-1988 Stu Thu, 28 Jun 2007 10:30:55 +0000 http://www.frankhaywood.com/2007/06/27/most-valuable-things/#comment-1988 Hiya, couldn't agree more - as a newbie a couple of months ago I was signing up for everyhting that came my way - now it takes me over an hour to sort through my bloody inbox!! - I'm gonna unsubscribe!! - it does show you though how many people are using the same emails as each other and how transparent some of that crap is. I'm diagonally parked in a parallel universe - I think!! cheers Stu

Hiya, couldn't agree more – as a newbie a couple of months ago I was signing up for everyhting that came my way – now it takes me over an hour to sort through my bloody inbox!! – I'm gonna unsubscribe!! – it does show you though how many people are using the same emails as each other and how transparent some of that crap is.
I'm diagonally parked in a parallel universe – I think!!
cheers
Stu

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]]> By: Wallace Schempp http://www.frankhaywood.com/most-valuable-things/comment-page-1/#comment-1977 Wallace Schempp Thu, 28 Jun 2007 02:35:42 +0000 http://www.frankhaywood.com/2007/06/27/most-valuable-things/#comment-1977 Working full time as well as internet projects. Time is a important factor. Focus is a must to make the most of that time. But, like most people yes there are hundreds directions to go with new ones everyday. You are on the mark with your advice "Focus and Time Frame Projects"

Working full time as well as internet projects. Time is a important factor.
Focus is a must to make the most of that time.
But, like most people yes there are hundreds directions to go with
new ones everyday.
You are on the mark with your advice "Focus and Time Frame Projects"

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]]> By: Conrad King http://www.frankhaywood.com/most-valuable-things/comment-page-1/#comment-1975 Conrad King Thu, 28 Jun 2007 01:07:34 +0000 http://www.frankhaywood.com/2007/06/27/most-valuable-things/#comment-1975 First let me thank you for an outstanding product in smartdd, this has helped me greatly in being able to accomplish more with less time spent. I also have a tendency to attempt to tackle many projects at once and have found it slowing all of them down and detracting from the final quality of each one. It is posts like this that help me to step back and refocus on what priority projects are.

First let me thank you for an outstanding product in smartdd, this has helped me greatly in being able to accomplish more with less time spent.
I also have a tendency to attempt to tackle many projects at once and have found it slowing all of them down and detracting from the final quality of each one. It is posts like this that help me to step back and refocus on what priority projects are.

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]]> By: Evangeline http://www.frankhaywood.com/most-valuable-things/comment-page-1/#comment-1970 Evangeline Wed, 27 Jun 2007 23:03:57 +0000 http://www.frankhaywood.com/2007/06/27/most-valuable-things/#comment-1970 Hi Frank Your piece really confirmed to me what the main trouble is for me with internet marketing - jumping from one idea to another, one project to another and getting nowhere fast. I have accumulated so many emails coming in now that I seem to spend most of my time just reading and/or deleting. I have to unsubscribe from some or drown in them! Thanks for focusing me on the problem again.

Hi Frank

Your piece really confirmed to me what the main trouble is for me with internet marketing – jumping from one idea to another, one project to another and getting nowhere fast. I have accumulated so many emails coming in now that I seem to spend most of my time just reading and/or deleting. I have to unsubscribe from some or drown in them! Thanks for focusing me on the problem again.

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]]> By: Justin http://www.frankhaywood.com/most-valuable-things/comment-page-1/#comment-1968 Justin Wed, 27 Jun 2007 21:16:34 +0000 http://www.frankhaywood.com/2007/06/27/most-valuable-things/#comment-1968 Frank, I have been and am doing that. Doing about a thousand things at once and getting absolutely none of them done. I have been unloading news letters like crazy and not even taking on any new freebie downloads. Clearing my plate so I can do just what you are so kind to remind us all about. Thanks for the reminder. Justin

Frank,

I have been and am doing that. Doing about a thousand things at once and getting absolutely none of them done.

I have been unloading news letters like crazy and not even taking on any new freebie downloads. Clearing my plate so I can do just what you are so kind to remind us all about.

Thanks for the reminder.

Justin

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]]> By: Raul Garcia http://www.frankhaywood.com/most-valuable-things/comment-page-1/#comment-1967 Raul Garcia Wed, 27 Jun 2007 21:14:20 +0000 http://www.frankhaywood.com/2007/06/27/most-valuable-things/#comment-1967 Hi Frank, You are right, This has been happening to me, It's interesting how your ideas flows in your brain and you start loosing your focus in the project you are working on. I realize now the importance of focusing in one project. Thank you!

Hi Frank,
You are right, This has been happening to me, It's interesting how your ideas flows in your brain and you start loosing your focus in the project you are working on.
I realize now the importance of focusing in one project.

Thank you!

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