Quit Quitting in 2010

Posted on 30. Dec, 2009 by Holly in Honest Marketing Methods, Inspirational People

This morning, I pondered a noticeable trend among marketers in 2009 – so many people who started on the road to working online quit. What makes people quit things that they start? Some reasons people continually quit are: feelings of being overwhelmed, fear of failure, feelings of confusion, being easily distracted, lack of resources or guidance, and a poor habit of not following-through with something. But, there is an odd solution – quit quitting!

People Who Persevere

Do you want to be the person who perseveres? I know I do! Anything that is worth having will take a lot of work and discipline. Working online isn’t as easy as some people believe it to be. But, it is well worth it!

I receive a lot of emails from people who ask me about all the newest products they hear about online, and they jump into so many different directions that they may never settle into any one of them. That can be a major downfall for certain people who are trying to get started online, yet lack in total focus in one direction. Imagine physically walking down a dirt path, then you see another one across the way and you start walking on that one, then you see another pathway – and before long you are mentally confused about which way to go. You get flustered and it is exactly the same way with working online and getting pulled left and right, when you may have success if you do the research and stick with one path at a time. If the path you choose does not work out after really trying it out and giving it time, then you can move onto another one. The perseverance will pay off!

Inspirational Marketers

Some of the most inspirational people I’ve met online in the Internet Marketing field – have been the types to never quit! I’d like to mention some of these amazing individuals, and share with you what their perseverance has produced. I hope they inspire you like they’ve inspired me.

Davin Ogden: An extremely kind, motivated person who has greatly inspired me in my online marketing and in my life. Davin bought my book years ago and we have been friends ever since – he started out with very little online experience, sought information, sought true answers and used his knowledge and growth to positively help others. He built up his business and created a solid foundation, and shares openly what he can, to help “pay it foward,” to other people who are starting out. Without Davin, I would not be where I am at today. Some people are good at multi-tasking, and for others that can cause too many distractions to fully focus on a project at hand. Davin, although involved in so many things at once, seems to always seek a balance and follow through 100% – I admire him for that. Checkout Davin’s website here: The Viral Sanctuary and he also gives away his Viral Sanctuary eBook for free, teaching others how to use Viral Marketing tactics to increase their income online.

“Many of the world’s most successful people, were deemed complete failures at some point in their life. What a beautiful thing it is, that people can have a second chance at life, and turn such failures into triumph overcoming adversity at all costs. It is built into each one of us, and all of us have the power within ourselves to rise up and conquer the obstacles in front of us.” Quote from Davin on his website.

JK Swopes: One word to describe this inspiring person – REAL. Online marketing has changed drastically since I started working online in 2004/2005 and the old shady tactics and sales letters no longer work well. What does work, and many of us have realized – is being REAL and being HONEST. JK Swopes is just that – and he is such an inspirational marketer and person because he is who he is – and his personality is so entertaining, caring and insightful that people love to learn from him. I think he’s been successful online because of his perseverance and drive to succeed and make it work. Checkout JK’s website here: Personality Marketing.

“If you show interest in the individuals you come across, they are more inclined to work with you, and tell others about you.” Quote from JK on his site.

David Risley: Another honest marketer and professional blogger who has had major success online. David Risley, although I do not know him personally, is a major inspiration to people who want to work online. His approach, just like JK and Davin is one that is REAL and HONEST. He openly shares his methods to success, teaches others how he makes his income, and even shares exactly what he makes per month. He is a professional blogger who has learned how to integrate Internet Marketing methods with his blogging – and the combination created is very profitable. He is an inspiration to me because I have learned a lot from his material and can see how he uses his methods to make an income the way he does. Checkout David’s website here: David Risley.

“Today, I’m a family man who still pursues my ultimate lifestyle via the Internet. My family now depends on what I do online. This adds a new level of necessity and a new drive to what I do. I do what I do because it is loads of fun. But, the fact that I can give my little girl a good lifestyle is what it all comes down to now.” Quote from David Risley on his website.

What Do they Have In Common?

There are so many others who have inspired me in life and in working online – and they all have their stories, their triumphs, setbacks and successes. The thing that the three people mentioned above have in common is that they are being true to themselves and turning that into something useful for others and profitable at the same time. They have all persevered.

2010 Will Be a Successful New Year

I just want to encourage you to make 2010 a new start for you – and if you have felt too overwhelmed to continue with your online endeavors, you can decide to give it a second chance and start fresh. If you are at the point right now, in which you feel overwhelmed with information, here is a great resource to help you clear the mental clutter and figure out what to do to make your online marketing a success: 10 Ways to Cure Information Overload. I wrote the article because I saw a trend with people who were breaking into the online marketing world, where they were getting overwhelmed and many would give up before beginning. I hope you find it useful. My main advice for when you feel frustrated and overwhelmed is to NEVER GIVE UP. Take a break, ask for help and start again!

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18 Responses to “Quit Quitting in 2010”

Irish Tom

30. Dec, 2009

This is a great article to bring us in to 2010 and for me has come at a great time. I intend to make 2010 a Big Success.
I will need a little help with setting up a new web site and will tackle this first week in January.
This last month has been very distracting for me..partly my own fault, but with the holidays moving out of the way, now I need to concentrate.
Your article on “10 ways to cure information overload” is so beneficial.
Glad to see you blogging on your site again and may I wish you and Josh a very Happy, Healthy and Prosperous New Year.
God Bless
Tom

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Holly

30. Dec, 2009

Thank you Tom!!! You are also one of the most inspirational people I’ve been so fortunate to know and “meet” online. I hope 2010 is such a great year for everyone!

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Melvin

30. Dec, 2009

Thank You Holly. Inspiration article. You, Davin has been my biggest influence in online marketing. I am making headway in PPC – CPA Marketing and quitting my job soon to do it fulltime.

Hope to see you in real person soon

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Holly

30. Dec, 2009

Melvin that is awesome news!!! I am so happy to hear that.

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Garry

30. Dec, 2009

Great post Holly . . .and good to see you back.

I am a BIG believer is perseverance. The need to commit and recommit constantly.

One quality (of many) I see that truly divides the successful from the unsuccessful: Too many people approach something new with, “I don’t know how to do that.” or even “I can’t do that.” The successful turn it around to “How can I learn to do that?” or “How can I do that?”

Successful people ask questions in the face of the unknowns. Whittle away and increase what they know.

Commitment, discipline and learning . . . qualities that must be constant. Once we embrace it, there is plenty of room for fun and creativity.

I’ve always said that to be serious does not mean that we have to be “heavy” or “morose” In fact the more “Light” we bring in, the easier it is to see.

That balance. Total commitment while trusting and enjoying. What magic that is when it comes together!!

Thanks again Holly.

Good luck y’all. Do well and good in 2010. Smell them roses and believe in yourself!

GARRY

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- Holly
  
  03. Jan, 2010
  
  Wow Garry – very insightful truth you’ve shared here. You are right! I think sometimes people underestimate what they can do and what they can learn. I understand how overwhelming it can be, at any age, for a person to embark into the online marketing. My mom, for example, was not at all familiar with the computer and she didn’t know how to attach photos and download zip files, etc. She wanted to get into online marketing and she was very flustered – VERY overwhelmed. She would get so upset that something didn’t make sense or it wasn’t working or she didn’t understand – and it was all so new to her. But the great thing is that she didn’t give up. I think she took breaks from it to recover from the learning, but shortly after she had her own wordpress blog and understood all about it and most other marketing methods. So it may take some people longer and others may just “get it” right away – but if you seek help, tutorials, guides or a mentor – you can pursue online marketing.
  
  When I look at my son, he thinks he can accomplish anything and the world is a playground to him. I try to teach him that with hard work and learning, anything is possible and I do believe it. If we can try to keep the attitude and openness of a child into our adult years, that love of learning and trying new things really really helps in this online marketing field. It is pretty much necessary that you can continually handle learning and adapting – to make it with marketing. Anyway, I love what you wrote Garry and definitely agree with it. I really hope 2010 is a wonderful year for all of us.
Paul

30. Dec, 2009

Thankyou Holly for such an appropriate and inspirational piece. Good luck to you and all your followers for 2010.
Happy New Year to All!
Paul (aka Nonthawat)

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Annie T. Baxter

30. Dec, 2009

Great post Holly!

I think learning to work online is like Jello…it just takes a while for it to firm up!

Patience is such an important part of learning anything, IM being no exception. When it feels like forward progression is at a standstill, don’t give into feeling like you might as well walk away…stand your ground with yourself and wait for your 2nd, or 3rd, or 4th wind.

Building an online business is, afterall, a journey. Enjoy the experience and trust that when you find your final destination, you’ll know it….but, not if you quit before you get there!

Dream-Build-Succeed….The time is now!

Happy 2010!

Annie

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Holly

31. Dec, 2009

Wow Annie you could be an inspirational speaker – I agree with you! Thank you so much for the insight and it is definitely a journey.

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Davin-The Viral Sanctuary

31. Dec, 2009

Holly, thank you for the kind mention.

As well, I wouldn’t be where I am today without you either.

The fact that God chose to bless me by placing the great friend that I found in yourself in my life has always played a MAJOR role in helping me to persevere..and not quit…..so hey…thank you..just for being YOU.

Hope you have a very inspiring and successful 2010 Holly…..all the best…

Davorski

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Holly

31. Dec, 2009

Thank you Davin – you too. I also believe we meet people for a reason and you have been very uplifting and inspiring to me. Thank you for always being there for me, even though I have not been in contact lately. You will always be a great friend and hope 2010 is an incredible year for you!

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Jenny

31. Dec, 2009

Holly,

You hit the nail on the head with all my bad habits:0 I started off 2009 heading in the right direction and then did exactly what you stated, paying attention to all the flashy sites and new products that come along.

In the beginning, I paid attention to those whom I respected and trusted and then got sidetracked. I intend to get back on track in 2010 and thanks to this post I am even more motivated.

Being overwhelmed can cause doubt which was what was happening to me, I even thought of quitting. I then remembered one mentor saying to me when I started with an MLM company, “if you could work extremely hard for a year or two to have it pay off in the long run would you do it?” I said yes and the residual checks keep coming.

So I thank you so much for this post and I am going to focus on the people I trust to learn more from in 2010 including you, Davin, Anna, and a few more.

Have a Happy New Year!

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Jerry

01. Jan, 2010

Great article with great timing Miss Mann! Life is all about relationships on so many levels. And those relationships and the people we interact with can be what keeps us commited to our dreams and what inspires us to remain focused.

I can well relate to what Annie said. I believe life is a journey and not a destination. And how you get somewhere is as important as where you are going.

“People Will Forget What You Said, People Will Forget What You Did, but People Will Never Forget How You Made Them Feel.”

Happy 2010!

Jerry

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Jacinta Dean

02. Jan, 2010

Hi Holly,

Great Post! And boy can I relate to it! However 2009 was better than 2008 and I am sure 2010 will be better still!

Considering I first bought your book back in 2007, I am moving along slowly. Yes I have been sidetracked by the latest Guru product and yes I have wasted a LOT of money on crap! However it has all been a learning experience and one I do not regret.

In 2010 I now know how to create a blog from scratch, create an ebook, create a mini site and I am now an active blogger. In the new year I want to learn about list building, traffic generation and SEO.

I do believe I am on the right path and I would like to thank you. It was your book back in 2007 that got me excited to change my future for my daughter. You have been one of my inspirations!

I hope you have had a great festive season.

See you back here soon!

Jacinta

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- Holly
  
  03. Jan, 2010
  
  Hey my sister Jacinta! I am so glad to see you stop by here! I know it’s been a while. I love your attitude and little by little I think we can all whittle away at the bad habits. We aren’t machines though and it can be so tough sometimes to balance everything – especially with working at home. No boss to tell you what to do – and I think people are used to getting and following orders. I noticed if I have a freelance job to do for someone, I end up putting in 150% until it is completed, usually way early and if I put that much effort into my own websites at times, I know the result would be major. So, I have some of the bad habits too. But, like you said, this year is going to be awesome and I wish you nothing but success and happiness
Bill Vlasak

03. Jan, 2010

Me.Give up.Never.Just too darn stubborn..
My main problem is still staying focused.Distractions make for good excuses but mindset should be able to overcome this.
People like you, Davin, and Irish Tom and Garry D., along with only a few others have become my inspiration to continue onward and upward. My successes may be small but are more and more frequent. A really good sign of still better things to come.
Your topic is very timely and I thank you for it.The format you use is quite unique to you and uplifting in spirit.May your friendships continue in their fullest for inspiration to you and to others and may you find more friendships in the year hence.

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Josh

03. Jan, 2010

Indeed Holly. Thanks for the powerful insight. I can’t remember who said but it struck a chord: “Nothing worthwhile is ever easy” – at least in the beginning. Hope that the many who read from you will have a renewed mind. A renewed perspective and reality that anything can be achieved is what I believe to be the first step to our freedom.

Have a great New Year Everyone!!!

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Jeff

09. Jan, 2010

Holly,

I am so glad you are back posting and back to your true roots, “honesty in marketing”. Not that you really ever left it. I wish you and your son the best 2010 and beyond.

I do have to say that I really don’t visit the forum any longer since, to me anyway has become commercialized with that added team.

God Bless,
Jeff

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