The dog ate my computer…. and other lame excuses for failure online
Posted by James in Affiliate, How To, James Schramko, Video
Some people make it really hard on themselves when it comes to getting up an running with an internet marketing business. I have heard many excuses that you would never believe. There are certainly some basics you need to have in place to make this whole ‘I.M’ (Internet Marketing) thing work and a computer is one of them…. The other is an internet connection. In this video I share some of the other major items you may want to get sorted before you throw in your day job….
(Do you like the scenery?)
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Lillea Woodlyns
08. Dec, 2009
Great scenery! You must love it at your new home.
Hmm, let’s see…
computer (a Mac) – check
high speed internet using wireless (I boosted the range with Tomato) – check
second screen – check
good desk w/o drawers – check
*good chair – not quite
white board – ordering soon (I may go for a chalkboard instead with colored chalk)
* workaround is to do a few things with my iPod Touch when I’m standing up to take the strain off my back
Once I properly complete this list I will make zillions.
Brenton Ford
08. Dec, 2009
Great tips thanks James.
P.S – LOVING the background.
James
09. Dec, 2009
@Lillea, when you see some of the other videos I am sure you will get more than a few ideas!
Lillea Woodlyns
09. Dec, 2009
I’m looking forward to watching them. Sometimes I’ll do just one small thing that you recommend and I will get back 2 or 3 times what I put in.
Helena Denley
09. Dec, 2009
You are such a tease James – that beach background looks fantastic.
Increases the hunger
Karol K.
09. Dec, 2009
I have probably the worst chair ever built. So after watching your video I think that it’s about time to get a new one.
John Paul
09. Dec, 2009
I think used these same excuses back in school,,lol
Listen success online just like in anything in life will take work, hard work, and working it hard each day.
There is no secret, the good news is the more you work, the more tips and strategies you will learn to slowly work a little less.
But the best tips technique or strategy means shit if you don’t get off your ass and implement it.
James
10. Dec, 2009
@Karol – a quality chair will make a HUGE difference. Post back with feedback once you have this sorted. Normally people who upgrade chairs tell me it far exceeded their expectations on productivity gains.
J
David
10. Dec, 2009
Been considering changing my office equipment and layout for a little while now… Hadn’t thought about doing away with the desk drawers. I like that for a concept!
The other vital requirement (of a different kind) – a Goal!
That’ll be coming soon in another JS video I’d guess??
Nice views!
Net Millionaire
10. Dec, 2009
I love how you put your post together, the title itself made me crack. Thanks for sharing!
PS your background looks really nice.
James
10. Dec, 2009
@David yes I am working my way to that stuff. mindset comes after the setting up of environment. Then comes strategies and tactics!!!
Luke
10. Dec, 2009
Hi James,
I am a recent customer – I bought your XSP cheat sheet and was very impressed! I now have an Internet Marketing blog of my own and wondered if it would be possible to do an Interview with you?
I have approached Steven Essa recently who was very happy to provide me with answers to my email Interview so I was wondering if you would do the same?
My email address is luke.etheridge (at) jlnproducts.com.
I look forward to your reply, It would be great to hear from you buddy.
Luke Etheridge
James
11. Dec, 2009
Hi Luke, (and any others) Check out the contact link at the top of my blog – I’ll be checking that once a day for requests etc..
Thank you
Franck Silvestre
13. Dec, 2009
Hi James,
I started without a desk (couldn’t afford it) back in the days. Now, I have all the equipment needed.
This is an excellent advice, and believe me guys, when you start without a desk and fight to keep your position (I’m a martial artist, so it helped me a lot), you really enjoy when you have all the right material.
Franck
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