Why people don’t get started and a simple plan that may get you motivated

Do you want to get on in affiliate marketing but can’t get take that first step? If so its possible you fit into one of these categories:

• Are you in your comfort zone? If you are perfectly content with how things are at present you will find it difficult to make changes.
• Do you only look at the now? If you merely think about the task you are on with and not how it can affect your life you will have difficulty getting on with it.
• Are you plain lazy? If all  you want to do is slob out in front of the TV don’t expect to suddenly become successful.
• Do you lack motivation? If you cant see any reason for doing the job you have been set or have given yourself to do you will go out of your way to avoid doing it.

All of the above are reasons for standing still and if thats what you really want its fine by me, however seeing as you are reading this maybe you do want to get on in life. I cant really help if you are happy with your lot or are just lazy however if you fit into one of the other two slots I will try to give you a shove in the right direction.

If you are involved or want to be involved in affiliate marketing your first step pick a subject you are enthusiastic about, otherwise you will fall at the lack of motivation hurdle, a great source of ideas and inspiration can be found here help and advice for newbies and people who need a kick up the backside in 2009 I must warn you that at the time of writing this the thread is 1100 posts long, however there are some gems in there.

OK you have your chosen subject, (eg “Fishing”, “Tibet”, “Fishing in Tibet”)what would you like it to lead to, for example are you going to build a website, write a blog, simply run pcc.

Decide how much time you are going to devote to the project, and if necessary work out a time slot you will dedicate to working on it.

Research the subject, not only content but merchants and products you can promote.

Before going any further are you still upbeat about what you have planned? If not go back and pick something else or else lack of motivation may kick in, otherwise carry on reading.

Set a target how many words / articles etc a day you are going to write, be realistic no point trying to do too much all at once.

Schedule in rest periods, give yourself a break do something completely different for an hour after 2 hours work, (or half a hour every hour if that suit you better).

Look at the bigger picture what do you want to achieve, make it measurable and attainable

Wrong ~ I want to be rich (very nice but doesn’t set up any success habits)

Right ~ I am going to write 3 articles a day and in 12 months be an acknowledged resource on Fishing in Tibet. (this helps keep you going seeing the bigger picture rather than just the task in hand)

The ultimate goal is in most cases to earn revenue from your project however without motivation and without looking ahead and seeing the bigger picture you are unlikely to get very far.

This formula works for me most of the time although I do sometimes shoot off at a tangent or some other project will take over, it may not work for you however feel free to give it a try it may just be the kick up the pants you have been looking for.