Read These: The Little Book of Talent - by Daniel Coyle | Derek Sivers (Short), Turning Pro - by Steven Pressfield | Derek Sivers
You have to find out what works for you. People learn, track, implement ideas, and get s*** done in different ways, and with all of the technology out today you may find what best suits your personality.
For me, having a SPECIFIC goal sheet w/ a deadline is very helpful for me. All of these short-term goals build up to my 5 year goal, which is what I cap it at because you can never predict where you will be in 5 years. So 3 month, 1 year, and 5 year goals.
I revisit these goals everyday, and make sure that I am working toward them with every action I take. A checklist helps me stay accountable each day - 5-10 task that I must get done before I even think about relaxing. If I get these things done, than I feel (pretty) accomplished for the day.
But if you are working on a project/business to make cold, hard dough, you have to put ALL your effort into it. Everyday you should be putting in AT LEAST 5 hours into it (depending on your current J.O.B situation and lifestyle). I have a friend who jumps from lilypad to lilypad each 3-5 months, and while he makes marginal cash, if he put all his focus into it he could be automating and banking like a boss. Hope this helps a bit
You have to find out what works for you. People learn, track, implement ideas, and get s*** done in different ways, and with all of the technology out today you may find what best suits your personality.
For me, having a SPECIFIC goal sheet w/ a deadline is very helpful for me. All of these short-term goals build up to my 5 year goal, which is what I cap it at because you can never predict where you will be in 5 years. So 3 month, 1 year, and 5 year goals.
I revisit these goals everyday, and make sure that I am working toward them with every action I take. A checklist helps me stay accountable each day - 5-10 task that I must get done before I even think about relaxing. If I get these things done, than I feel (pretty) accomplished for the day.
But if you are working on a project/business to make cold, hard dough, you have to put ALL your effort into it. Everyday you should be putting in AT LEAST 5 hours into it (depending on your current J.O.B situation and lifestyle). I have a friend who jumps from lilypad to lilypad each 3-5 months, and while he makes marginal cash, if he put all his focus into it he could be automating and banking like a boss. Hope this helps a bit