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Online business and online systems are much like snowboarding! An insider story…

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Hey there and welcome to another edition of The Keyword Informer, :D

In this article, you and I will be taking look at the interesting nature of how online business and online business systems are much like snowboarding!

No, seriously!  This came to me after having many number of experiences on the big white hill known as Blackcomb in beautiful Whistler, Canada on a recent trip.

By the time you reach the end of this article, it will be all to clear and I bring to you a case study with me to prove what I’m saying is absolutely true.

But more on that in a moment.

This is a continuation of my earlier articles that will get you mentally prepared for the battle of reaching the kind of success you wish to encounter with your online business.

Whether that be to earn a little extra money, get the recognition you deserve in your field of endeavor, become recognized as an expert at what you do, bring hoards of traffic to your site, achieve high search engine rankings for not just one but many keywords, whatever you may wish!

So what were the two earlier articles I am referring to that lead up to this one right here?

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  • http://www.closeprotectionworld.co.uk Close Protection

    Hi Jim

    What you say makes great sense. I’ve bought many packages recently, I sometimes go through my paypal account to make sure I’ve not alreay bought what I’m looking at. The problem is I get easily distracted and am forever looking at new ways to promote instead of concentrating on the tools I already own

    Mally

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    Nice article Jim,

    How’s the back end? And I don’t mean the offer after the sale is made LOL! Persistence is the single most important trait that separates the successful from the unsuccessful. It is not intelligence, luck, or who you know that will get you to where you want to be. Persistence is the key.

    Ted

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    The big difference between snowboarding and online marketing is that with snowboarding – at some point you are at the top of the hill… and you look down, and it’s either pass or fail. That pushes us to pass…

    However, in online marketing you are really not pushed to “pass or fail” until you have no money left to spend on “magic pills”. I hit the “pass or fail” point at $10k in debt. Now, I always give myself goals to achieve, and challenge myself to accomplish them, without spending more money on “how-to” books.

  • http://www.money-now.net Frank ReCouper, Sr.

    What a wonderful story its where I’m at present. I have alot of software, e books, memberships and acquired knowledge that I’m at a point of being truly overwhelmed. I’m 68 years old and have made a living on the Internet for 21 years a (white hat site), have master a lot of the seo tricks and methods. Y ou would think that its a piece of cake. WRONG
    Still I’m trying new things and I am scared or its “the fear of failing”. I am at the point of starting (after getting ready to get ready). I think of a quote that I’ve embellished
    “love, fear, intimidation its all bulls*it, ACTION is what
    counts OR rather what you DO that counts” “DO IT NOW”
    Well Jim with that off my chest, I want to tell you I’ve
    followed your career over the years and am truly impressed
    and I must say that you are one of the few people that
    I feel I can trust. I think your the real deal. Best of Luck for the future.

  • john b

    I’m sure I’m not the only one who can add that trying to make it through “the dip” can have even harsher outcomes. “I’ll bypass getting any of that beginner stuff down. I’m already indoctrinated to the intermediate things. I’ll go straight up to expert!” I did the snow example in 1975 after having some good experience – - and lessons already. On one such attempt, a small patch of icy snow grabbed the tip of my ski and wouldn’t let go. I watched my knee twist outward 90 degrees. It took many years to recover, and ever since, it’s been a strong reminder to myself and others. Wanting to take a bite out of something is ok… just try to make sure it won’t be biting back even harder somehow.

  • Ramon Pena

    Hey jim!
    Thanks for sharing that story. I want you to know that it connected with my experiences and also serves to motivate me in going forward with my project. I been procrastinating, but several weeks ago took the first step and here I am. I have committed several blunders, but I know that I gotta keep going!

    Thank you Jim.

    Sincerely
    Ray

  • Andy

    Thanks for the great story. I am new to this game and I am trying to learn all I can as I map out my internet future. I found the inspirational words very helpful as the only people who seem to believe in what I am trying to do are the gurus who want to sell me something. I felt like a kindred spirit reading your words.
    Thanks
    Andy Bacon

  • Marlene

    Thanks, Jim, for that very engaging and encouraging story and article.

    If I had the time, I’d offer to be your proof-reader – not that anyone seems to mind.

    Blessings,

    Marlene

  • http://www.fullinfaw.usana.com Claude Fullinfaw

    Hi Jim

    I really enjoyed your blog this morning melting here in hot sunny queensland heat, ie in Brisbane,Australia. If you dont mind I am going to copy this link and send it off to a friend of mine that needs some needling and the best person to do that is you.

    In the mean time I must say I have started to rank in the frist 10 in Google for my specific keyworks and i am getting now 20 hits a day on my landing page all from article writing sourcing out keywords from you.

    Thanks a million again

  • http://www.zerobsmarketing.com Pete Moore

    Lol Jim,

    That was a funny story. It’s amazing how much stuff we talk ourselves out of. The majority of the time we are our own worst enemy.

    Sometimes you just have to say what the hell and give it a go.

    Thanks
    Pete Moore

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    Hey Jim,
    Thanks, thanks and lots of thanks for this article. I actually copied and saved this on my PC and have just finished reading it and the latest article.

    Really I am short of words, because saying I’d gleaned some gems to help me focus is an understatement. You see, Jim, a lot of us most times, get side tracked into other projects instead of focusing on one good idea and see it true.

    Just few days ago, a newbie who bought a product I sell sent me a rather rude email wanting refund. Why? Not because the product wasn’t good or that it was below his expectations … but he complained bitterly that he find it difficult to follow and therefore think internet marketing is difficult.

    But what he needs to read is your piece – even experience marketers and entrepreneurs will learn a lot from this.
    Thanks :)

  • http://waterforgas.realitiesinfo.com Jackson (waterforgas) Neshah

    Jim,

    Your story is very encouraging. Fear is the worst enemy of man. It is very clear to me now that, in spite of any self doubt that might sneak into my mind, should never give up on my goal.

    I enjoy your writing a lot, keep up the good work and thanks a bundle for all the help and encouragement.

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