Still Waiting

I'm still waiting on my course to come. In the meantime, I am busy with getting ready for my son's third birthday and cluttering my mind with all kinds of business information.

This happens to me periodically. I start listening to a person and they lead me through their "funnel". Then I get sucked into their joint venture (JV) partners' funnels.

The worst is when someone is promoting their new book and if you go and buy it on Amazon, etc. you get all of these free things from JV partners. The deal is you have to opt in to their mailing lists.

It really becomes so much information that you end up not using any of it.

A lot of this may be due to the fact that most of it has an Internet marketing focus. It really is a glutted topic on the Internet.

I recently responded to a similar promotion to help a needy family. The family runs an online homeschooling business and they have a sick child. A group of people who also have online homechooling businesses got together and ran one of these freebie promotional campaigns.

For a suggested donation of $27 I got a ton of homeschooling resources. I found that promotion to be very helpful for me and not as much of a mental clutter problem. I also learned some new techniques called notebooking and lapbooking that I am really excited about.

The promotion was a success and they earned over $85,000 for the family with a two-week promotion.

You hear a lot about people making fast money like that online. Although, it's not really fast, because all of those people had build up their businesses enough where they had large mailing lists to work with.

For me, it's hard to stick with one product idea because I have so many of them. It's also easy to get bogged down in the details and never get the idea developed in depth.

This is the time when I start opting out of things, making mind maps, and work to find my focus. I'm trying to create my system, and for me it is a difficult process.

Best to You,
Deborah

I Like Jim Edwards

There's a "guru" that I will listen to quite often. His name is Jim Edwards, and he doesn't like being called a "guru", but I don't have another classification for him.

I heard him at a seminar a couple of years ago. I didn't buy his product at the seminar, but what he said stuck with me enough that I have been a consistent reader and customer for the last two years.

He had a great webinar this past Thursday night. He told the story of how he earned his first million dollars. I've heard part of his story before, but this was more in depth. Plus, I like hearing his story because there's a lot of similarity with my struggles -- except I'm still on the poor end of things.

He was making a four digit annual salary and lived in an old single-wide trailer. He struggled for years doing all of the wrong things or the right things the wrong way. His story really helps me find focus and counteracts some of the discouragement I often feel.

Jim can be a little coarse sometimes, but the thing I like about him is he tells it like it is. He doesn't sugar coat it and he points out the weaknesses and difficulties of things.

My dear husband, Gary, pointed out how what he says makes sense and is very logical. We're anti-hype at our house, so this is very important to us.

You can watch the webinar at
http://myonlinevideohosting.com/myfirstmilliondollarswebinarEDITED/. As with most things like this, it is promoting one of his products. (He doesn't promote the product until the very end though.) Jim always give great content with anything he does so it's worth checking it out to get some encouragement and learn a few things.

To your best,
Deborah

PS: I didn't buy his product because I had already purchased The 7 Figure Code which I feel is a better choice for me right now and I have committed to focus on one thing. (I don't think he'll mind though since I bought it through his affiliate link.)

Mistakes

One of the mistakes I have made in most of my life is the "jack-of-all-trades" way of living. I can't really escape from that because I am naturally curious and things interest me.

I am trying to make a practice of finding a few things to focus on and carry them through to the the end. The reality is that if you do everything, you end up doing nothing. I'm trying to find out how to keep the balance between diversity of interests and doing things completely, thoroughly, and well.

I'm starting to realize that I'm not giving up on all these little things, I'm gaining some wonderful big things.

This isn't just in business. A while back I decided "no new crafts". I got rid of some supplies for crafts that I knew I would not pursue diligently and narrowed it down to only embroidery, sewing, papercrafts, leatherwork, and metalwork.

It still sounds like a lot, but that's more focused for me. Part of that was an embargo on buying new craft supplies until I use what I've got. I will give in on some tools and organizational supplies if I can state...

1. how I will use it,
2. where I will put it, and
3. if it will it be a serious help for me.

In business I have packed away real estate, options trading, eBay, vending, and service type businesses like sewing for people. My current focus is Internet marketing, Shaklee, H&R Block.

Internet marketing is my biggie and even within that realm I've had to glean. I am still maintaining my Shaklee business, but the traditional MLM business model is not a good fit for me. I will be doing more online, so it overlaps with my Internet market focus to a great degree.

H&R Block is a great place to work, but I'm not in it for the money. Robert Kiyosaki, writer of the book Rich Dad, Poor Dad says "Don't work to earn, work to learn". The education and experience I am getting is phenomenal!

The classes available to me are top notch. I'm taking a ton of them. Plus, I am in an office that has more complicated tax returns so I get great hands on experience in business tax, depreciation, all types of K-1 income, investments, AMT, retirement plans, tax planning, and more.

Added to that, they give us lots of marketing tools and I have had the experience of taking a leadership role in marketing.

Starting next month I will start as a trainer teaching their Basic Building Blocks class. This is something I've really needed because I need to brush up on my speaking skills.

Finding focus is only in the beginning stages for me, but if I really look back on where I was and where I am I can see substantial change. That alone is building momentum in me.

To your best,
Deborah

E-Z Pay Plan Announced for the 7 Figure Code

I got this email today...

We JUST ADDED a 3 EZ pay option,but only for the next 72 hours or less. Get
The7FC shipped to you TODAY

Payment #1 - $147 (shipped today)(learn and start making money)

Payment #2 - $197 (30 days)

Payment #3 - $197 (30 days) Done Deal -So that's it...

If you had your eyes on The7FigureCode,there has NEVER been a better
time to buy it.

http://7figurecode.rethinkingwealth.com/

Thanks,
Mike Filsaime

PS - Remember, we have a money back guarantee for a full 30 days. Heck, for $147, there is no risk at all, and everything to gain. Do not regret this $147 opportunity, the 3 EZ pay option goes away and we raise the
price at the same time by $300 forever...

Do not miss out. http://7figurecode.rethinkingwealth.com/

(EZ pay price includes shipping)

I've decided to do an experiment. I purchased a home study course on internet marketing that seems to fit the needs I am having right now. It's called The 7 Figure Code.

As part of my commitment to put what I learn into action, I am going to post my progress and my observations on this blog.

I should receive my course in about a week. Keep checking to see what happens or go to http://www.rethinkingwealth.com/7figurecode/7fc-blog-optin.html to receive the posts by email.

I sent an email to some family and friends to make them aware of course and the special price that ends July 14, 2007. You can read it below.

If you would like to ask questions or discuss it further comment on this blog or drop me an email at deborah@rethinkingwealth.com.

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My recent email...

There's a new thing I've discovered that I'd like to tell you about.

I've gone through a spell of buying business information that sounded good at the time, but I am much more cautious now. A few days ago I got an email from a "guru" who I have found trustworthy. He was promoting a home study course that was based on a seminar that the attendees paid $5000 to attend. Since the man making the recommendation has always given me great info I checked it out.

The name of the course is the 7 Figure Code. It was put together by another internet marketer named Mike Filsaime and features workshops from many of the current upper eschalon of internet marketing.

I've been wanting to have a business using the internet, but I have had difficulty with the gaps in my knowledge and inability to focus on one thing. After reading the web page very carefully and watching the video clips from the seminar on that page, I decided this may fill those gaps for me. My first condition for purchasing was that I make the personal commitment to dig into it immediatly and put it into action before the 30 guarantee expires.

Normally, I would wait to check out a product before recommending it to other people, but there is an introductory promotion until Friday July 14th. After that the price goes up by $300. I wanted to make you aware of this before the promotion runs out just in case it is a good fit.

The current cost of the course is $497, so that means that after Friday it will be $797. I pondered a few days about whether I wanted to put money out toward yet another information product. What made me decide to jump in was...

1. I need something to help me develop my system
2. My past experience has proven that when I try to teach myself I have too many gaps and more of a struggle.
3. The course is on DVD with seminarsthat have PowerPoint presentations. This is a good way of learning for me.
4. The video clips on their website gave very useful and practical information. It appears that their "no fluff" claim may be true.
5. The testimonials seemed to have more meat and less hype.
6. I can return it within 30 days.
7. I am at a place where I need some indepth training to bring me over the hump.
8. I tired of spinning my wheels and getting bits of information all over the place that just adds to my mental clutter.
9. Usually when I want to learn something indepth I take classes. This is no
   different.

That's what's going on with me. If you are interested in
checking this out you can go to http://7figurecode.rethinkingwealth.com/

I will be getting my course in about a week. I will let you know my progress.

To your best,
Deborah

Web Design Tools

Many new internet business people start with little or no understanding of how to build a website. Here are a few tools that may help.

CoffeeCup - HTML Editor & Web Design Software

Website ABC's

Here's to your journey,
Deborah

Do You Have a Wealthy Attitude?

Here is an interesting article by affiliate marketing guru Rosalind Gardner


Wealthy people are conniving, selfish, lazy monsters who will steal your last penny if you let them, or so that's what I was raised to believe.

Fortunately, through my work and various associations, I've spent time with many of these 'monsters', and discovered that nothing could be farther from the truth.

In fact, over the years I've learned that wealthy people are the hardest working, most generous people one could ever meet.

Obviously, the fear-based attitudes about money that were instilled during my childhood were not only incorrect, they didn't produce more for me than a steady job.

And no job, no paycheck. No matter how well-paid you are, that's not wealth, that's a dangerous rut.

To me, wealth means income that is generated on a continuous and ongoing basis, whether or not I'm working specifically on that project or investment at any given time.

I knew that if I wanted to live a richer, fuller life, I'd have to let go of my old beliefs and adopt healthier, more productive attitudes to acquiring wealth.

So I set out to learn about the commonly held beliefs and values shared by wealthy people.

The first commonality was obvious. Wealthy people all value their time too highly to exchange it for a paycheck, and therefore they work for themselves. The exception to this is made when they'll work for a company in their chosen industry to gain experience or be mentored.

Truly wealthy folks know that there is no such thing as 'get r*ch quick' and understand that businesses are built, and wealth is acquired, through being of service to others. They find a need and fill it with excellent products and highly quality customer service. Having their customers' trust and support, their businesses stand the test of time. All, without fail, regularly give a portion of their time and money to help those less fortunate.

The wealthy also place great emphasis on healthy nutrition and regular exercise. After their work day is over, rather than flop on the couch to watch a rerun of 'Friends' (and West Wing, and Coronation Street, and Frasier...) they'll opt for a run or a friendly game of squash. They understand that exercise is an activity that creates energy, whereas succumbing to the temptation to 'flake-out' leaves you feeling even more exhausted.

While out on that run, they put the increased oxygen flow to good use by thinking, thinking and thinking some more. They forumulate business plans and strategies for the short, medium and long-term. They know that their vision for a happy, solid future for themselves and their familes is built on goals and the specific plans to achieve them. Family is their top priority. Everything they do is for the purpose of helping to improve the lives of their family members.

Above all, they approach life with gratitude. They know in their hearts that there is more than enough wealth on the planet for everyone to share. They know that whatever effort they make, whatever they choose to give, will be returned to them many times over.

From that perspective, they have no fear, and it's fear, not money, that is the root of all evil. Fear causes people to hold on tight and act in greedy, selfish ways. Give to receive.. it's really that simple.

The 'good life' may seem like a lot of hard work, and it is! But if you truly want to enjoy the good life, then do the 'work' of setting goals, staying healthy, and being of service to others with joy and an open heart. You'll be delighted by the rewards work can bring when you approach life with a wealthy attitude.

About The Author
Article by Rosalind Gardner, author of the best-selling "Super Affiliate Handbook: How I Made $436,797 in One Year Selling Other People's Stuff Online". To learn how you too can suceed in Internet and affiliate marketing, go to: http://NetProfitsToday.com.

Ups and Downs

In the beginning stages of anything there is the learning curve. I like learning, but it gets a little harried when you need results rather than learning for the sake of learning. I have been encouraged be a few quotes lately...

• All things are difficult before they are easy.
  Dr. Thomas Fuller
  



• Success requires first expending ten units of effort to produce one unit of results. Your momentum will then produce ten units of results with each unit of effort.
  Charles J. Givens
  




• Use the losses and failures of the past as a reason for action, not inaction.
  Charles J. Givens
  



• If your position is everywhere, your momentum is zero.
  William N. Lipscomb, Jr.
  



• 2 Then the Lord answered me and said: "Write the vision And make it plain on tablets, That he may run who reads it.
  3 For the vision is yet for an appointed time; But at the end it will speak, and it will not lie. Though it tarries, wait for it; Because it will surely come, It will not tarry.
  Habakkuk 2:2-3 New King James Version
  
  
  
  Here's to your Journey,
  Deborah

Get Out of My Inbox!

As I wrote about earlier, I like to hold on to things that are interesting to me. I don't see this as bad, just as a characteristic that needs some discipline.

Since my last blog, I have seen the fruit of opting out of those unread email lists.
I cleaned out my inbox of 7600+ emails.

If you think that is bad, that is with my deleting email almost every day

AND...
That was only about 6 months of email.

AND...
My deleted items were 11,000+ for fewer months than that.

AND...
That does not include the email that is filtered into the folders I've set up.


It took me quite a while to opt out of all of them, but I cut them out with a vengance.

I guess it was writing down my frustration in the earlier blog that gave me whatever I needed to realize that I wasn't going to miss out on something special if I closed communication with some of these people. (I know that sentence is too long, but I'm not going to change it)

I don't need Target sending me an emails every week telling me I can get 10% off my online order.

Even in the realm of learning things for business, I was receiving so many emails that I wasn't reading any of them You can never really catch up when things get like that.

Some of these internet marketers are sending emails on a near daily basis. One of them said they sent out there newsletters 15 times a month. Good Grief!

The whole delete button idea didn't work either. I used to spend so much time deleting the bad stuff that I couldn't get a chance to read the good stuff (hence the full inbox). Having a toddler doesn't give you big blocks of time to check your email, either.

It has been very freeing to have control over my email. It gives me motivation to get other information sources under control, and I believe it has been a factor in the successes I have seen this week.

I must say that I am on a roll.

What else can I delete out of my life?

I'm feeling bold so I will attempt the greatest of the dejunking feats.. PAPER (OOH! GASP!!)

Can I be so brazen to attempt this?!

Stay tuned...

Here's to your Journey,

Deborah