Journey to Sucess Part 5
Never Give Up, Focus and Hard Work
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Journey to Success Part 1: Passionate Focused Thinking
Journey to Success Part 2: Develop Specific Goals to Attain Your Dreams
Journey to Success Part 3: Taking Action – Specific Steps Leading to Your Goals
Journey to Success Part 4: Learning as you go
If you remember from Part 4; I covered Learning as You Go, and discussed securing a good Teacher / Mentor, keeping up with current trends, and the use of Social Media in Marketing. Remember without Action you will never achieve your Goals. Here’s a quick reminder if you missed it ……
Remember to always take Action!
Ok! Onto Part 5 …… Never Give Up. Focus and Hard Work
As I have previously discussed in past posts; all of us at some point on the Journey we embark on online; we get to a point where we feel like giving up. We can’t get traffic to our site, we are struggling with that new product creation, we don’t fully understand WordPress, it does’nt matter what the reason; we just feel like giving up!
The truth is sometimes we even give up before we even start, because we convince ourselves the task is too great!
I know the situation well and I have also struggled with problems during my Internet career. Even today it is not always easy. But on my journey, I have found reasons why it is important to……..
Never Give Up
Firstly; You’re not alone
Even if you think that you’re the only one experiencing how you feel – which is true to some extent – because nobody feels like you, I promise you there are more people out there with the similar issues and problems, probably more than you think!
Sometimes it just looks like everybody is successful and happy with their Online business but that’s simply not true. You’re not alone.
Talk about it.
Speak to your Internet buddies. In hard times I have had the best experiences with my Internet friends (that I trust) when i shared my problems I was having openly and honestly. I was really surprised by many reactions. Many said : “Oh, yes – I know that! I had this problem …”- others said “Hang in there, you can do it!” and then others said “Try this it worked for me”
Its truly amazing how much support you have out there if you are prepared to seek it! Remember there have been many before you and you will definitely wont be the last!
You Are Allowed to Make Mistakes
You know sometimes the only way to learn is by making a mistake; seeing that you have made an error and corrected it leaves you in good stead in the future …. you could pass on your knowledge to someone else and prevent them making the same mistake!
Mistakes are okay. They belong in the online journey your taking. Sure, we want to avoid them and delete them from our memory. But in life there is no delete – because mistakes happen and they are okay.
Just sit back for a minute and think about some of the people that are successful online … What do you see? The good blogs, excellent websites, success stories, wealth.
But …… what you don’t see is the many mistakes they have made on their journey! Believe me without the mistakes these successful people would never have come so far. They belong to the journey. Only those who make mistakes can learn from them.
Success you deserve
To help you find success and reach your goals in this life, then try adopting and embracing this powerful mantra, Never give up is a potent mental soundtrack that we silently play in our heads as an accompaniment to our daily lives.
Think of it as an invisible mental iPod pumping motivation and perseverance into every cell in your body thereby impacting the very essence of who you are as a person.
“Never, Never, Never give up.”
To be successful in your life and business, here is what Winston Churchill told us:
“The pessimist sees the problems in every opportunity. Whereas the optimist sees the opportunity in every problem”
Continue on your Journey and try to be the best you can be, inside you is the potential for you to be whatever you want to be. Even though at times it may seem too difficult to continue, hold on to your dream.
One day you will find that you are the person you dreamed of, doing what you wanted to do, simply because you had the courage to believe in your potential; never give up and hold on to your dream.
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Twitter: barry_wells
Hi Ian,
Are you trying to make me cry? You keep putting videos up that bring a lump to my throat and you may just get a tear mate, please leave it out
You’re absolutley right here Ian, we have all made mistakes and wanted to throw the towel in. I’ve nearly done it myself a few times but like you said… reach out and ask and more times than not you’ll get the help you need.
Mistakes are only mistakes if we keep making the same ones over and over. If we make a mistake and learn from it then it was a lesson, or as some would say “mistakes are stepping stones to success”.
When we do make mistakes and find the solution it’s a good idea to make notes of them, especially if they’re complicated. I often make little ebooks of how i fixed something for future refference. Or create a video
Another great post in the series Ian, well done mate.
Love the new look here Ian, congratulations mate, it’s looking goooooooooood
Respect and Regards, Barry
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Hi Barry
Thanks for dropping in and sharing your thoughts mate I appreciate it
I’m sorry about the video Barry, but I thought it really brought the message home in a way we can all relate too. I did not want to make you cry buddy, but I will let you on a secret I nearly did when I first saw it!
I can actually remember when it happend as I was watching it!
I like what you said Barry “Mistakes are stepping stones to success” make a mistake and learn from it … yes indeed a lesson which most will remember!
How true you are; I have a directory on my computer full of guidance notes on things that I have messed up in the past. As you say it makes for a great reference for the future!
Yes indeed make a video… we are getting the practice!
Glad you liked the post mate, should of had it up sooner though!
I am quite pleased with the way the new look is developing still working on it fine tuning it here and there. I think the tweeking will continue for a while yet! ….
Thanks again Barry
Take Care, catch up soon
Ian
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Yes we should always view our mistakes and hurdles as stepping stones to getting it right. Many people thrive on making mistakes so they can solve them and tell others how to get over them.
I had a comment this morning from an online friend who’s having issues updating wordpress to the new version and in his comment he said that once he solves it he’ll create a video showing others how he done it. I think this is excellent Ian as it gives him fresh content and he’s helping others.
All from hitting a hurdle and being determined enough to solve it and move on.
Catch up soon mate, have a great weekend
Barry
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Hi Barry
I have to admit I do thrive and get a huge buzz when I rectify a mistake or solve a problem, more so if I can pass that experience and knowledge on!
With reference to making a video to show others how to solve a problem is brilliant is out there for everyone to see and benefit from.
Mind going back to problems, I think what we are experiencing at the moment with our mutual CPU issues is really putting our patience to the test
Thanks for popping back mate ….
Take care, catch up soon
Ian
Twitter: jmd164
Geez Ian, I got goosebumps watching that video – the song, brilliant!
Mistakes; frustrating, annoying and many other things but the feeling of accomplishment and self pride once you’ve corrected it, is great.
Good old Winston, my father was a great fan of his.
Top post Ian, thanks – goosebumps and all
Take Care
Julie
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Hi Julie
Thanks for dropping in and sharing your thoughts, I appreciate it
Glad to hear you had a great time at the Rocky Horror Show! It’s one of my favourite shows, seen it a couple of times.
Glad you liked the video, must admit when I saw it, I knew I had to use it in this post as it really brings the message home I think. I think the music sets the mood for most videos, if you take out the sound tracks they are nowhere near the same!
Your absolutely right Julie the feeling one gets when we accomplish something far out way the headaches we sometimes experience when trying to accomplish the task! It really gives a sense of pride and makes you feel as though you can tackle anything!
Imagine how you felt when you completed your first video
Popping over to see you soon Julie….
Take care, catch up soon
Ian
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Ever since my Dad died Ian, I’m a big baby and can cry at the drop of a hat where before it would have taken everything in the world to get me to cry. That video, although I’ve seen it before, did just that. Had be bawling over here because man can I ever sympathize with what that poor guy when through.
It took me a long time before I realized that I was not really alone trying to figure all this out here online. Because of the friends I have made since being here I’m thrilled that I can email them or reach for advice if I need it. That’s such a great feeling too. To know that I’m not the only one thinking this or having gone through that. Wow, what a relief.
Appreciate this reminder and fabulous video my friend. Yep, I do love them even if I do catch myself crying through the whole thing!
By the way, LOVE the new look of your blog. Very well done and the header is great. Job well done my friend. Looks really good.
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Hi Adrienne
Thanks for dropping in and sharing your thoughts, I appreciate it
You know I can remember this event when it happened back in 1992 I was watching it unfold on the television! It was heart wrenching then and still is today each time I watch this video. I have seen some amazing videos that touches people’s hearts and this is definitely one of them and is in my collection!
Many a time I’ll come across something Adrienne which reminds me of my Grand-Parents, who are no longer with us and the tears will flow, and each it happens it reminds me that they are still with me in my heart!
I am so glad that you eventually realized that we are not alone online, only this week I have had a problem which I tried for a long time to fix, but my patience got the better of me; I contacted a colleague explained my problem and “Hey Presto” no more problem he had the answer!
We are never alone!
I am glad you liked the video and post Adrienne, did not mean to make you cry though!
Thanks also for the mention on my new blog look; I do think its looks better than my old one?
Take care, catch up soon
Ian
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Hi Ian,
So glad to know you are moving along so well. Your blog is looking terrific. Keep up the good work.
I’ve seen the video you’ve posted up on here before and it gets me every time. It almost brings tears to my eyes.
As you know my dad is taken ill and I’m going through a rough time right now. I can surly tell everyone how easy it is to give into the feelings of giving up right now.
I’ve got a lot of catching up to do and doing the best I can right now. I love the saying If you don’t give up, you never will fail.
Keep on keeping on Ian,
Terry Conti
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Hi Terry
Thanks for vising my friend, hope all is a little better at your end. Thinking of you buddy ?
Been working on the new look blog now for just over a week, and I think it is definitely a cleaner look and not so cluttered as my last one! Still have a few tweaks to make and I am having some teething issues with some of my plugins, but as they say patience is a virtue!
Like you buddy this is a video that pulls at the heart strings no matter how many times you see it, it gets me every time!
I know you are going through a real rough time right now Terry with your Dad being ill, but please take comfort in knowing that you have a lot of friends and support online buddy, and we are all thinking of you and send our best wishes to you, your Dad and Family.
I can understand where you are coming from Terry when you say “give in to the feelings of giving up” especially now, but your Dad and Family come first my friend and you are where you’re supposed to be, so don’t worry about catching up, when the time is right you’ll be back into it in no time!
It’s so true Terry; “If you don’t give up, you will never fail”
You take good care my friend, and we’ll catch up soon
All the very best
Ian
Twitter: kathydobson
Very inspiring Ian.
I think working online particularly scares people off early because there is so much new stuff to learn and they just don’t have the tenacity to see it through.
But, in this business, it truly is “survival of the fittest”…which in my mind is simply “those that want it the most”…
Wanting something badly is a strong driving force within us. It gives us the tenacity, patience and will power to see things through when we hit those low spots…
and, anyone who has worked online for any amount of time has experienced one or many of these…I know I have.
I want this really bad…and it keeps driving me on…and on and on…
I just won’t give up…and, I see the “will” in you too
Kathy
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Hi Kathy
My apologies for not replying sooner, but I have issues with the resources to my blog and its causing few problems, it’s been a nightmare.
Thanks for dropping in Kathy and sharing your thoughts I really appreciate it
There is a lot of truth in what you have said regarding “having the tenacity to see it through” and I agree with you; the feeling of wanting something badly enough can be a great driving force.
I believe that when people experience those moments when they are at a point of giving up, they have to step back, take a break and remind themselves of why they chose this path, what it means to them, how badly they want it.
Having the feeling of wanting something badly enough is one thing, but doing something about it is another, always move forward and take action, action, and more action!
When the bad times come, seek advice, share your thoughts, and quickly realize you’re not alone!
You and me both Kathy we both want this really bad! If I ever get down I’ll give you a call!
Take care, catch up soon
Ian
A really inspirational post Ian. Sadly we can so often focus on our failures and become depressed. We all fail but we are not alone. We can bounce ideas off each other and those of us in John’s MasterClass have a fantastic, friendly, forum of fellow classmates we can turn to for help and encouragement when we feel out of our depth and on the verge of giving up. Alone we are weak and vulnerable but together we are strong. Together we can help each other regain our focus along our journey to success.
Love the new look blog!
Ian.
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Hi Ian
Thanks for dropping in and your comment, much appreciated my friend
That is so true Ian; we make a mistake and we let it affect our whole being and beat ourselves up about it. What we should be doing is looking at the mistake and learning from it, often our mistakes can help other people who may experience the same thing.
You are absolutely right; it’s important to remember that we are not alone in this area, and we can always ask for help and assistance and support one another!
Like you I have found this to be so true in JT’s Masterclass there are a great bunch of students, both past and present that are always will to help and support.
What’s that saying “Together we stand, divided we fall”
Always remember “You are never alone, and never give up”
I am so pleased that you liked the post Ian, and thank you for your support. I think my new blog is coming together now; however I am currently having a few Resource issues!
Take care, catch up soon
Ian
Twitter: sallyneill
Hey Ian
Woot wooooooooooo @ you… loving the new blog design it’s so professional and clean looking, much nicer than your old one!
And also lovely to see your face smiling back at us too.
Mistakes are my mates! I love making them, seriously I do, cos like you said I can find the solution and help others who fall into the same trap.
Many people are too lazy to look for solutions, but there are some of us who will sit there for hours and find that solution if it kills us (which it obv wont lol)
Lovely video, I am adding that too my youtube favs, I have a lil personal list of videos that pick me up on the dark days…
Catch ya later
Sally
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Hi Sally
I have to admit I really like this new design, and your right it looks so much cleaner and more professional. As you can see I have done away with nearly all the Ads and promotions on my blog.
There will be some going back on but only the ones that are producing results.
I don’t know about my beaming smiling face staring back at you, but I do like the new header
Like you I get a great buzz feeling when I get a problem or I have made a mistake and I correct it or solve the problem, I fell really happy with myself, and I love being able to pass that on to others when needed!
However having said Sally the issues I am having at the moment with my blog resources and CPU issues is really testing my Patience!
Glad you liked the Video Sally it’s one of my favourites, I can remember watching it unfold on TV when it happened! Definitely pulls on the old heart strings.
Take care, catch up soon
Ian
Twitter: russellpurkiss
Wonderful post indeed! I had seen this footage once before, I came to tears then and I did again! What an example pf perseverance, and it is never easy, it even hurts and times! And like it says, if you follow through you cannot fail! Thank you for this inspiring post! Take care Ian!
Twitter: IanIebablog
Hi Rusty
Thanks for dropping in and sharing your thoughts, I really appreciate it.
This video is in my collection and I find it so inspiring, so I am glad you liked it Rusty.
At some point in our online journey we all have moments where we want to throw the towel in and give up. Thats the time we have to dig deep and remind ourselves of our dream and our goals.
Remind ourselves that we are not alone, our online colleagues are there to help if only we are prepared to seek it!
And always remember “never give up” and you can’t fail.
Whats that saying; ” A Quitter never wins, and a winner never quits!
Take care, catch up soon
Ian
Twitter: deeannrice
Ian,
That video made me cry. It got your point across though. We just have to keep going.
I know the feeling of making mistakes. Some days it seems that all I do is make mistakes. Those are the times that I just want to quit. But I know that if I quit every mistake I have made will be for not. I might as well keep going so there is some benefit to the mistakes.
Great post and really well done.
Dee Ann Rice
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Hi Dee Ann
Firstly I apologize for not replying sooner, but this past week has been a bit of a nightmare what with trying to sort out my blog following some major issues.
But that’s all fixed now so here I am!
Thank you for dropping in and sharing your thoughts I really appreciate it.
The last thing I wanted to do was make you cry so again I apologize! You are so right Dee Ann to be successful we really so have to carry on and keep going and get over the hurdles that life throws at us, and sometimes does it throw us a curveball!
As you rightly say making mistakes can get us down, and make us feel like we want to give up, but if we learn from them so we don’t make the same mistake again then that’s ok; making mistakes is part of our online journey and we can use the mistakes we make to help others in the future.
I am pleased you enjoyed the post Dee Ann and remember never, never give up ….
Take care; catch up soon (on your blog)
Ian
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Hi Ian,
Great part 5 post and man does it ring true!
I read this thing the other day in the paper about this guy who has no sponsors and no full time job but is slowly ticking off his 100 things to do before he dies. Incredible things like helping deliver a random persons baby, getting shot, Skydive nude, walk across a country – you get the idea. When people ask how he does it with no full time income he says “all I have is a positive attitude, I just believe that I can do anything I put my mind to”.
Its always hard to have that blind faith and I rationalise it working because I consider that when you believe you can do something it alters your actions and helps make it happen. Anyway let us know how you go.
It sounds like Sally is a really good mentor!
Nick
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Hi Nick
Apologies for not replying sooner, but had a nightmare week sorting my blog out after some really serious issues; all ok now thank heavens.
Thanks so much for dropping in Nick and leaving your comment I really appreciate it
I do agree Nick; having a positive mindset and belief that you can achieve anything is a good thing, but having all the will and the desire in the world will count for nothing if action is not taken toward achieving your goal.
During our journey we will come across many hurdles and make many mistakes, as long as we can learn from them and put that knowledge to good use in the future then that’s ok its all part of our online journey.
As we continue on journey we must try to be the best we can be and no matter what … never give up, never give in, and one day we just may find we are that person we dreamed, doing what we wanted to do simply because we believed in ourselves and never gave up.
Sally’s Course Nick is truly amazing, I am doing things that I never thought I could do, and its gone way beyond my expectations, in just a few short weeks I have learnt so much. Not only is Sally a great teacher, but she is also a great motivator!
Glad you enjoyed the post Nick, and I’ll see you soon on your blog …
Take care
Ian
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Hi Ian
Now here’s a post that brings back a lot of memories, I agree with you Ian… everyone at some point or another has been overwhelmed when trying to figure out what way to approach their online business, I know I’ve had my fair share.
You mentioned a quote from Winston Churchill above and it rings so true.
I have a favorite and one that I often reflect on when the going gets tough, it’s one I heard a long time back now – but it always sat well in the back of my mind when I felt like doing what Barry mentioned above “throwing in that Towel”
“How To Succeed?” “Try Hard Enough!” — Malcolm Forbes
Eamon.
Twitter: IanIebablog
Hi Eamon
Thanks for popping over and your comment I really appreciate it mate
Sorry for the delay in my reply as you know mate I am playing catch up what with the week I had with my blog!
It happens to us all at some point Eamon your right about that mate, we have struggled and thought this is just way to difficult or I can’t get the hang of this!
No matter what the issue or problem we try to convince ourselves to give up! It’s at this point we have to dig deep, and realize that if we don’t quit we will triumph!
It’s alright for us to make mistakes as long as we can learn from them, and use them to our best advantage.
I love Winston Churchill’s quotes Eamon and I like the one you mentioned, it certainly gets the message across.
Thanks again for dropping in Eamon and I’ll see you soon on your blog, oh! And thank you for your help the other day with Camtasia!
Take care
Ian
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You’re not alone.
My mother suffered insurmountable difficulties with cancer. when she went to hospital, she felt a bit relieved when she saw people with more serious health problems. That helped her get a long at that time. She passed away about 3 weeks ago and she is living in peace now.
I think one needs to compare himself with people who suffer more problems. If you think your blog has less comments, compare it with another blog that gets no comments. If you think your car is too old, compare yourself with the one who doesn’t have a car. Only then can you realize the blessings you have. That’s not easy to do I have to admit. But one needs to try. I do try to do that everyday.
Thanks Ian for the wonderful post and videos. This is one of my favorite blog posts ever.
Have a great day.
Mouh
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Hi Mouh
My thoughts and my heart are with you buddy, and I am so sorry for your loss if there’s anything I can do to help just let me know Mouh.
It is true what you say Mouh; at times when we are suffering we all feel like the whole world is against us for one reason or another, life can really throw us some pretty nasty and heart-breaking curveballs at times, but just like we are not alone in those experiences we are also not alone in getting through them. We only have to hold out a hand and a friend or another loved one will be there to hold it, comfort us and help us through it.
And that is the same for our online activities, even though we struggle at times, make mistakes and feel like giving up, if we just reach out and seek help from our online friends; help and advice is always there!
You take real good care Mouh and I will catch up with you soon, you’re in my prayers buddy…
Take care
Ian
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