9. DRUNK WITH INTERNET MARKETING

Affiliate, or Internet Marketing; what a rush! Once a person learns some of the tricks of the trade, and begins to apply them, and begins to see results... money, it's a hell of a feeling - almost euphoric. It's so much fun to read the posts in the private forum I belong to of a newbie in this field, announcing their FIRST SALE! They describe how they jumped out of the chair and did a dance, and started yelling "yeah man!", "oh my God!", "HOoooly ______!" "I can't believe it!", "This is amazing". Now everyone else begins to cheer them on... "That a way to go", "Congratulations, It's only gets better from here!" "Keep up the good work!" "If you need any help on future projects, just ask us."

THE MONEY'S COMIN IN! Then as time passes, they hone their skills a bit more where it now begins to feel more natural applying what they've learned from their teachers. They begin to take for granted the money making aspect of it all. "Heh, it's not such a big deal making money on the Internet? I can do this in my sleep. Just keep doing what the same thing. If it worked once, it'll keep working".

DRUNK WITH POWER When some money begins to roll in, whether a person works, or takes a couple of days off, one can become a little drunk with power... it's as though a money-making machine was found; and in a sense, that's true! - Now, all they have to do is just turn it on, and Wha-La, mo money, mo money, mo money. Now, all these feelings are natural, and expected, and... ok for the beginner - and he should enjoy these feelings - for a while that is. But, at some point soon, while still celebrating, it's time to take a deep breath and calm down. To focus. To stay grounded with two feet firmly attached to the Internet Marketing ground. It's time to humble yourself. Not so easy at times - because there ARE traps out there in Internet Marketing land...

WOW! THERE'S SO MUCH GREAT STUFF ABOUT THIS ON THE INTERNET! They must not let their minds wander about, looking at all kinds of other systems or methods all claiming to make them tons of money, fast! They must stay focused, building on what they have learned and accomplished, while at the same time learning and applying various other methods passed on to them by their teachers and fellow Internet Marketers.

SO... NOW WHAT DO WE HAVE? We have an Internet Marketer that is cool, calm and collected. He is focused on the task at hand. He has a half dozen techniques in motion - all working behind the scenes increasing his daily income. And he never thinks he knows it all. He continues to learn and refine the knowledge he has gained, so as to become a skilled and creative money-making machine!

ANOTHER TASK THAT INCREASES SKILLS One method of internalizing this information, is to take on another special task... the task of helping others that are coming up - beginners. When a person takes on the roll of teacher, he finds that by the explanations he offers to his new pupils, and helping them over the rough beginning bumps, he becomes clearer in his own thinking. The more he teaches, the better understanding he will have of his craft. By helping others to accomplish their beginning goal, another great feeling is obtained to go along with the great feelings of being the master of your own financial fate - the feeling of giving something back! This is quite possibly the most important feeling the you should work towards... It WILL create more success in your endeavors as you grow and apply your newfound skills.

Remember: "It Takes a Lot of Pressure to Make a Diamond"

Great Success To You And Yours Cliff P.

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Aside from his love of Internet Marketing, Cliff P. loves to write. He strives to write articles that will mean something to the folks who may read them - articles that will help people to achieve financial success and freedom. He is a huge believer in 'paying it forward!'

CLIFF PANETTA