Distractions!!

Sun, May 21, 2006

Working at Home

I am entirely too connected the the internet. Every idea that runs through my head for more than ten minutes has me looking for an appropriate domain name!  I have to fight it off.

Last year I had to get serious about being focused with my business. I drop kicked several projects and brought what I do back to the basics. I identified my target market and decided what needs my target market have that I want to meet.

I have to work hard every day to maintain that focus and leave all those other ideas to fend for themselves.

Can you relate?

This summer I am expanding my audio product, ‘The Power of a Focused Business‘. There is so much more to say about being focused! So much more to say about knowing your target market and acheiving a unique position in the marketplace.

And yes, so much more to say about Distractions!

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Kelly McCausey is the host of Work at Home Moms Talk Radio and owner of Mom's Talk Network. She has built a successful internet based home business and helps other moms do the same.

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  • I am glad to hear that I'm not the only one with this problem. LOL

    Anyone else have domain name-itis. I've had so many ideas -- and domain names lying around -- that it's a joke between my business partners and I.

    I have a few of them up for sale, but the others are just waiting for me to do something with them.

    Now, back to focusing on my business...LOL
  • Hi Kelly,

    I have struggled with this problem for SO long! I had often wondered if there were others who were overwhelmed by this problem too (glad to know that I'm not alone).

    I have implemented 2 things that have helped me tremendously! One, I have created an "Idea Box". I picked up a very pretty box at the local store and each time I have an idea hit me, I document it along with my ideas for that project and tuck it away safely in my box promising myself that I will come back to my box as soon as I finish my current project.

    The other thing that I implemented (as a suggestion I saw from a very successful internet marketer) was to have a 90-day rule for yourself. When you start a project, you dedicate yourself to that project "alone" (without starting another one) for 90 days.....no if's and's or buts....no exceptions. Together the combination of these two are working wonderfully for me! Maybe someone else will find these useful too.

    Warmly,

    Teresa Love
    www.PartyPlanTips.com
  • I do a similar thing with affiliate programs. I've signed up for countless programs that I've never done anything with. Now instead of signing up when I first find them, I send myself an email with the link in it. All those emails are stored in a folder in my inbox for when I have the time. Needless to say, most will never get any other attention, but this way I feel like I'm not completely passing up an opportunity. :)

    The Internet is just filled with fun distractions!
  • Hi Kelly,

    I can totally relate to this post. I'm bursting with ideas! It's so easy for me to get distracted. I have purchased tons of domains for the very reason you mentioned.

    While I love the freedom to let myself explore and wander to my hearts content...I get nothing done. These days, I try to really stay focused on what I can do best (even though I want to do it all) - which happens to be health care, aging and women.

    Namaste,

    Barbara
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