In my humble opinion this is one of the better posts on BHW - I would imagine that pretty much everyone goes through the information overload when they first discover this forum. There is so much terrific information here one tends to become an information junkie, I know, I've been there. The cure is simple, it's called work! If you're working you are automatically taking action.
When I finally got so pissed off with myself from doing nothing I made a poster in Photshop (any word program would do) that I printed out and put up all over the house so I would see it wherever I was with a very simple message to myself stating.
I also started using affirmations which I still use even today. Every day just as I wake up I repeat the following 20 times, then again at lunch time and again when I go to bed, they may not be your thing but they work for me.
Success is achieved by those who try and keep on trying with a positive metal attitude.
If there is nothing to lose by trying and a great deal to gain if successful by all means try.
DO IT NOW!
Because I wanted to work for myself I wrote a letter to myself applying for the job, listing every thing I could bring to the table and what I was prepared to do to get the job and then I posted it to myself.
It was a great job application but if I wanted the job I have to complete one more task, I had to compile and sign a contract committing myself to a set of goals with set profit amount, an action plan to achieve these goals and when they would be achieve, my daily work schedule and the reports I would submit, (if you want to be your own boss you had better think and act like one).
I signed this contract and again I put it in the mail to myself and I also mailed a copy to my wife, (my commitment).
As has been highlighted in other posts here, Make a commitment, take immediate action by setting writen goals and get to work. When you find a successful formula for youself rinse and repeat.
Another great post to read is http://www.blackhatworld.com/blackhat-seo/black-hat-seo/125-blackhat-sucess-never-give-up.html
Go Well
PS I got the job
When I finally got so pissed off with myself from doing nothing I made a poster in Photshop (any word program would do) that I printed out and put up all over the house so I would see it wherever I was with a very simple message to myself stating.
I AM THE SUM TOTAL OF ALL MY THOUGHS AND ACTIONS
THE ONLY PLACE SUCCESS COMES BEFORE WORK IS IN THE DICTIONARY!
THE ONLY PLACE SUCCESS COMES BEFORE WORK IS IN THE DICTIONARY!
I also started using affirmations which I still use even today. Every day just as I wake up I repeat the following 20 times, then again at lunch time and again when I go to bed, they may not be your thing but they work for me.
Success is achieved by those who try and keep on trying with a positive metal attitude.
If there is nothing to lose by trying and a great deal to gain if successful by all means try.
DO IT NOW!
Because I wanted to work for myself I wrote a letter to myself applying for the job, listing every thing I could bring to the table and what I was prepared to do to get the job and then I posted it to myself.
It was a great job application but if I wanted the job I have to complete one more task, I had to compile and sign a contract committing myself to a set of goals with set profit amount, an action plan to achieve these goals and when they would be achieve, my daily work schedule and the reports I would submit, (if you want to be your own boss you had better think and act like one).
I signed this contract and again I put it in the mail to myself and I also mailed a copy to my wife, (my commitment).
As has been highlighted in other posts here, Make a commitment, take immediate action by setting writen goals and get to work. When you find a successful formula for youself rinse and repeat.
Another great post to read is http://www.blackhatworld.com/blackhat-seo/black-hat-seo/125-blackhat-sucess-never-give-up.html
Go Well
PS I got the job