Hey guys
This is an article I sent out to my newsletter (in the affiliate marketing industry) a little while ago, which was quite well received.
It's a very simple, yet very effective strategy for overcoming the "mental blockage" that seems to sabotage projects before they even start.
Defeating the "enemy within", so to speak.
And though this was sent to affiliate marketers, it really applies to any field of entrepreneurship.
Hopefully you enjoy it...
---------------------------
Hi {!name}
This is a long email.
And for anyone who struggles with the simple act of actually "getting stuff done" (like yours truly) - this is well, well worth the read.
Stay with me - and prepare for a shock to the system...
How to Actually Get Out of a Rut and See Results:
------------------------------
I think it's safe to say that feeling "stuck" is a common symptom when you're trying to get things going online.
And I'd also bet that - 9 times out of 10 - the challenge really isn't about "the task".
Sure, lots of people struggle with things like getting traffic, etc. But that's really more of a side-effect than the actual root cause of WHY we get "stuck".
Unfortunately... it's a bit more complex.
I've received literally hundreds of emails from people over the years expressing that "if they could only get more traffic", or "if they could only find the right market" - or whatever - then everything would work out. The dream would become reality. If only.
"IF..."
That's one dangerous little word.
You see - and I'm saying this as somebody who still struggles DAILY to get stuff done, make progress, etc. - the REAL problem when we're "stuck" is NOT that we don't know what to do. Hell - most of the roughly 30,000 people reading this right now probably know enough to teach a college course on Internet Marketing.
(Not kidding - that's the truth).
Instead - and pay very close attention here - the REAL Problem is this:
***********************************
We Don't Believe In Ourselves...
So We Mask That Weakness With a Scapegoat ("IF Only _____")...
...Because Dreaming is SAFER than Trying
***********************************
I think that will resonate with a lot of people reading this.
Well, maybe I'm wrong - but I know it sure resonates with ME. Over the years, I've come to see that "inner struggle" as my TRUE challenge.
When a project goes stale, or runs out of steam... it's not because I "couldn't find the right keywords". Or "get enough traffic".
Those are things that are easily quantifiable (and in many cases "copy-able"), and it's just a matter of doing.
Instead - when something flops, stalls or gets "STUCK"... it's because I've internally CHOSEN things like escapism, distraction and "reactive action" (ie. checking emails all day, checking stats, etc.)...
...as opposed to actually doing very simple, fundamental things that drive results.
(And that's another "nugget" takeaway from this - the big results are from "boring" fundamentals. Content, links & list-building. Not "tricks", "hacks", "secrets", etc. That's basically just ebook fodder in this market.)
Okay, so...
***********************************
How Does Somebody Overcome the "Inner Roadblocks"
And Embrace REAL RESULTS Instead of SAFE DREAMS?
***********************************
That is - quite literally - the million dollar question.
It's very similar to dieting/exercise. It ain't no secret, folks. Eat less + exercise more = Guaranteed Results.
(And it's not really even that hard to do.) The tough part is summoning the inner resolve - the WILL - to act.
But why is the WILL TO ACT so freakin' hard!!??
I honestly don't know.
Maybe it's just one of those human-condition things.
But I DO know that over the years, I've only found ONE strategy that always seems to work when I encounter this sort of "mental rut"...
...and it's very, very simple.
Now, because of that, be careful not to understimate the power of what I'm about to share. Actually TRY doing this, and you'll be amazed at the mental clarity it produces...
Going Nowhere? Get Yourself a Hammer & Nails...
-----------------------------------------------
If you know my "success story", you know that it was actually (initially) an accidental wave of results, which then basically ignited an intense wave of motivation and drive within myself to essentially repeat the same, mundane, "boring" process over and over again.
With the result being that I generated 6 figures in about 6 months time, and by the end of that year I was routinely seeing $1K/day in net affiliate commissions.
And what always went through my mind as I was eagerly pushing out sites, doing basic link-building, basic content creation, etc. was - really - just how straightforward it all is.
"IT'S JUST LIKE BUILDING A DECK"...
You get your supplies, your hammer, and some nails, and then you just nail it together piece by piece.
Until it's done.
And that's all there is to it.
Pure simplicity in action. There's no "secret searching". No "discovering the way".
Just build a damn deck, and when you run into obstacles, Google your way around them. Not hard.
WHAT'S HARD IS BRINGING YOURSELF TO DO IT.
And the only thing that has worked for me, over the years, to stay on task and maintain progress is to revert my thinking back to "Building a Deck". Forget about the inner doubts. The "fear" of too many options. The subtle negativity that says "don't try too hard in case it flops".
Forget "magic formulas". Forget "wishing really hard to be successful so that the universe will unlock the magical success vibrations in your direction", etc.
JUST BUILD A DAMN DECK.
-------------------------
Building "Decks" has opened a lot of doors for me.
It's actually pretty mind-blowing.
But everything I've done that has produced real results - and I mean EVERYTHING - has been the result of what was initially just a few days of "production mode". Making a plan based on simple, common-sense observations. Getting domains, getting content, getting links, etc.
Building my proverbial decks.
Scouring forums hasn't made me a single dime. Neither has daydreaming. Nor has complaining, wishing, whining, etc.
But my little "decks" always work.
That's what works for me, anyway.
And this simple, single "adjustment" in mindset everytime I get myself stuck has worked wonders.
-------------------------
Now - here's a question...
"Do you think this area of REAL challenges is covered enough for internet marketers?"
(My guess is you said "no").
If that's the case - be sure to check this out:
>> [Link Removed out of Respect for the Forum Rules]
This is sort of like the "Bible" of "Build a Deck" thinking. And it's produced by a marketer who I can truly call a good friend (we normally spend hours each month on the phone talking shop), and I'm continually inspired by him.
He's the online millionaire who is BLIND FROM BIRTH.
His name is Matt Wadsworth, and he is the definition of Unstoppable.
For those who would appreciate this kind of "real life" training from a REAL marketer (ie. doesn't make their living as a "Guru"), then this has my highest recommendation.
Matt is the real deal, folks.
And what he's developed here makes my "Build a Deck" principle look like a footnote.
Well worth your time to check out:
>> [Link Removed out of Respect for the Forum Rules]
-------------------------
Okay... long email.
Wheww!
Well - hopefully that struck a chord with some folks.
And more importantly - maybe it will inspire even just one person to dump the "noise" and embrace the raw simplicity of doing things that get results.
Just like building a deck.
Plain, simple - and life changing.
All the best, {!name}
Cheers
Chris Rempel
This is an article I sent out to my newsletter (in the affiliate marketing industry) a little while ago, which was quite well received.
It's a very simple, yet very effective strategy for overcoming the "mental blockage" that seems to sabotage projects before they even start.
Defeating the "enemy within", so to speak.
And though this was sent to affiliate marketers, it really applies to any field of entrepreneurship.
Hopefully you enjoy it...
---------------------------
Hi {!name}
This is a long email.
And for anyone who struggles with the simple act of actually "getting stuff done" (like yours truly) - this is well, well worth the read.
Stay with me - and prepare for a shock to the system...
How to Actually Get Out of a Rut and See Results:
------------------------------
I think it's safe to say that feeling "stuck" is a common symptom when you're trying to get things going online.
And I'd also bet that - 9 times out of 10 - the challenge really isn't about "the task".
Sure, lots of people struggle with things like getting traffic, etc. But that's really more of a side-effect than the actual root cause of WHY we get "stuck".
Unfortunately... it's a bit more complex.
I've received literally hundreds of emails from people over the years expressing that "if they could only get more traffic", or "if they could only find the right market" - or whatever - then everything would work out. The dream would become reality. If only.
"IF..."
That's one dangerous little word.
You see - and I'm saying this as somebody who still struggles DAILY to get stuff done, make progress, etc. - the REAL problem when we're "stuck" is NOT that we don't know what to do. Hell - most of the roughly 30,000 people reading this right now probably know enough to teach a college course on Internet Marketing.
(Not kidding - that's the truth).
Instead - and pay very close attention here - the REAL Problem is this:
***********************************
We Don't Believe In Ourselves...
So We Mask That Weakness With a Scapegoat ("IF Only _____")...
...Because Dreaming is SAFER than Trying
***********************************
I think that will resonate with a lot of people reading this.
Well, maybe I'm wrong - but I know it sure resonates with ME. Over the years, I've come to see that "inner struggle" as my TRUE challenge.
When a project goes stale, or runs out of steam... it's not because I "couldn't find the right keywords". Or "get enough traffic".
Those are things that are easily quantifiable (and in many cases "copy-able"), and it's just a matter of doing.
Instead - when something flops, stalls or gets "STUCK"... it's because I've internally CHOSEN things like escapism, distraction and "reactive action" (ie. checking emails all day, checking stats, etc.)...
...as opposed to actually doing very simple, fundamental things that drive results.
(And that's another "nugget" takeaway from this - the big results are from "boring" fundamentals. Content, links & list-building. Not "tricks", "hacks", "secrets", etc. That's basically just ebook fodder in this market.)
Okay, so...
***********************************
How Does Somebody Overcome the "Inner Roadblocks"
And Embrace REAL RESULTS Instead of SAFE DREAMS?
***********************************
That is - quite literally - the million dollar question.
It's very similar to dieting/exercise. It ain't no secret, folks. Eat less + exercise more = Guaranteed Results.
(And it's not really even that hard to do.) The tough part is summoning the inner resolve - the WILL - to act.
But why is the WILL TO ACT so freakin' hard!!??
I honestly don't know.
Maybe it's just one of those human-condition things.
But I DO know that over the years, I've only found ONE strategy that always seems to work when I encounter this sort of "mental rut"...
...and it's very, very simple.
Now, because of that, be careful not to understimate the power of what I'm about to share. Actually TRY doing this, and you'll be amazed at the mental clarity it produces...
Going Nowhere? Get Yourself a Hammer & Nails...
-----------------------------------------------
If you know my "success story", you know that it was actually (initially) an accidental wave of results, which then basically ignited an intense wave of motivation and drive within myself to essentially repeat the same, mundane, "boring" process over and over again.
With the result being that I generated 6 figures in about 6 months time, and by the end of that year I was routinely seeing $1K/day in net affiliate commissions.
And what always went through my mind as I was eagerly pushing out sites, doing basic link-building, basic content creation, etc. was - really - just how straightforward it all is.
"IT'S JUST LIKE BUILDING A DECK"...
You get your supplies, your hammer, and some nails, and then you just nail it together piece by piece.
Until it's done.
And that's all there is to it.
Pure simplicity in action. There's no "secret searching". No "discovering the way".
Just build a damn deck, and when you run into obstacles, Google your way around them. Not hard.
WHAT'S HARD IS BRINGING YOURSELF TO DO IT.
And the only thing that has worked for me, over the years, to stay on task and maintain progress is to revert my thinking back to "Building a Deck". Forget about the inner doubts. The "fear" of too many options. The subtle negativity that says "don't try too hard in case it flops".
Forget "magic formulas". Forget "wishing really hard to be successful so that the universe will unlock the magical success vibrations in your direction", etc.
JUST BUILD A DAMN DECK.
-------------------------
Building "Decks" has opened a lot of doors for me.
It's actually pretty mind-blowing.
But everything I've done that has produced real results - and I mean EVERYTHING - has been the result of what was initially just a few days of "production mode". Making a plan based on simple, common-sense observations. Getting domains, getting content, getting links, etc.
Building my proverbial decks.
Scouring forums hasn't made me a single dime. Neither has daydreaming. Nor has complaining, wishing, whining, etc.
But my little "decks" always work.
That's what works for me, anyway.
And this simple, single "adjustment" in mindset everytime I get myself stuck has worked wonders.
-------------------------
Now - here's a question...
"Do you think this area of REAL challenges is covered enough for internet marketers?"
(My guess is you said "no").
If that's the case - be sure to check this out:
>> [Link Removed out of Respect for the Forum Rules]
This is sort of like the "Bible" of "Build a Deck" thinking. And it's produced by a marketer who I can truly call a good friend (we normally spend hours each month on the phone talking shop), and I'm continually inspired by him.
He's the online millionaire who is BLIND FROM BIRTH.
His name is Matt Wadsworth, and he is the definition of Unstoppable.
For those who would appreciate this kind of "real life" training from a REAL marketer (ie. doesn't make their living as a "Guru"), then this has my highest recommendation.
Matt is the real deal, folks.
And what he's developed here makes my "Build a Deck" principle look like a footnote.
Well worth your time to check out:
>> [Link Removed out of Respect for the Forum Rules]
-------------------------
Okay... long email.
Wheww!
Well - hopefully that struck a chord with some folks.
And more importantly - maybe it will inspire even just one person to dump the "noise" and embrace the raw simplicity of doing things that get results.
Just like building a deck.
Plain, simple - and life changing.
All the best, {!name}
Cheers
Chris Rempel
Dislike ads? Become a Fastlane member:
Subscribe today and surround yourself with winners and millionaire mentors, not those broke friends who only want to drink beer and play video games. :-)
Last edited:
Membership Required: Upgrade to Expose Nearly 1,000,000 Posts
Ready to Unleash the Millionaire Entrepreneur in You?
Become a member of the Fastlane Forum, the private community founded by best-selling author and multi-millionaire entrepreneur MJ DeMarco. Since 2007, MJ DeMarco has poured his heart and soul into the Fastlane Forum, helping entrepreneurs reclaim their time, win their financial freedom, and live their best life.
With more than 39,000 posts packed with insights, strategies, and advice, you’re not just a member—you’re stepping into MJ’s inner-circle, a place where you’ll never be left alone.
Become a member and gain immediate access to...
- Active Community: Ever join a community only to find it DEAD? Not at Fastlane! As you can see from our home page, life-changing content is posted dozens of times daily.
- Exclusive Insights: Direct access to MJ DeMarco’s daily contributions and wisdom.
- Powerful Networking Opportunities: Connect with a diverse group of successful entrepreneurs who can offer mentorship, collaboration, and opportunities.
- Proven Strategies: Learn from the best in the business, with actionable advice and strategies that can accelerate your success.
"You are the average of the five people you surround yourself with the most..."
Who are you surrounding yourself with? Surround yourself with millionaire success. Join Fastlane today!
Join Today
