The Birth of a Successful
Internet Business
Part one of ten -- Soul-Searching
By Shelley Lowery
Developing a successful Internet business is the ultimate goal of the
Internet entrepreneur. However, statistics show that most Internet businesses never make
any real money.
Making money on the Internet isn't easy -- it takes a great deal of time and effort and
requires a total commitment. You must be completely passionate about your business and
have a sincere desire to succeed. Anything less will be a complete waste of your time and
will most likely result in failure.
You must also realize that success isn't going to happen overnight. There will be many
obstacles along the way and a great deal to be learned. However, anything worth having is
worth working towards and won't come easy. There will be many long days and sleepless
nights. However, if everything falls into place, and you plan each step very carefully,
the end will justify the means.
The largest obstacle you will ever encounter is fear -- fear of the unknown -- fear of
change -- fear of failing. Fear is the root of failure and prevents dreamers from living
their true passion. They fail to try.
Above all else, you must take the first step to overcome your fears. With each step you
take, you will become a little closer to achieving your dreams. As long as you keep
trying, you'll never fail.
There are many common characteristics shared by successful Internet entrepreneurs. Below
are some of the most important:
Set Your Goals
Set your goals and write them down on a piece of paper. Set short-term reachable goals and
long-term higher goals. However, don't set them too high, as this will cause you to become
discouraged if you don't achieve them.
Work consistently towards accomplishing your goals each day, each week and each month
until you reach your short-term goals. When you have attained your short-term goals, set
them a little higher each time. Ultimately you will achieve your long-term goals.
Self-Disciplined
Get up early each day just as if you were working outside your home. You have to take your
business very seriously and be completely self-disciplined.
Self-Motivated
Set up a daily schedule and stick to it. Your own personal drive will have a great impact
on your success. You must have the ability to work independently and stay on task.
Positive Attitude
Your attitude is one of the most important factors that will determine your success. Your
attitude will either guarantee your success or guarantee your failure. If you have a
positive attitude and believe in yourself above all else, you will succeed.
Organizational Skills
Create a list of all the things you want to accomplish during the day. This will give you
an organized approach to each day.
Attention to Detail
Whatever you're doing, do it to the best of your ability. Pay close attention to detail.
Nothing is ever going to be perfect, as you're only human. However, if something is worth
doing, it's worth doing right.
Developing your own Internet business is one of the most difficult, yet rewarding
experiences of a lifetime. It is a continuous learning experience and will be filled with
many valuable lessons you will carry with you for the rest of your life -- some good, some
bad, but lessons still the same.
Although there aren't any shortcuts to achieving your dreams, there is something you can
do to speed up the process -- Don't try to reinvent the wheel. Follow in the footsteps of
successful Internet entrepreneurs who are already successful. Not only will you save
yourself a lot of time and money, but you'll also have a road map to success.
Copyright © Shelley Lowery 2002. All Rights Reserved
About the Author:
Shelley Lowery is the author of several successful ebooks including Web Design Mastery -
An in-depth guide to professional web design. Ebook Starter - A Complete Ebook Design Kit,
and eZines: A Complete Guide to Publishing for Profit. Subscribe to Etips and receive a
free copy of her highly acclaimed ebook, "Killer Internet Marketing Strategies."
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