Well it’s now the second day of the new year and I’m really stoked about what I’m working on for January.  Oddly enough it’s not really got a lot to do with affiliate marketing.  It’s got a lot to do with creating products that I can sell myself and keep 100% of the profit.

The affiliate marketing side of things is pretty low on the priority scale - because as of right now I don’t have a lot of control over how I’m getting people to the site and purchasing.  It’s got to do with a budget - or lack of a marketing budget.  I just don’t have enough capital to put into a marketing campaign - which would be so awesome and I’ve got ideas on how to kick start it, after 2 failed attempts.  “Failed” probably isn’t the right word to use here.   On one hand I didn’t make any money from my PPC campaigns BUT I did learn what I should try next time that I think will make me a few dollars and even the score.  It’s all about that learning curve and sometimes those failures are just what you need to do better next time.

The $1000 goal for January is a pretty lofty one, but I think setting such a big goal makes me more determined.   Honestly after breaking it all down - I can do it.  It’s just going to take a bit of work.  I also think a dash or two of luck wouldn’t go a miss either.  But after breaking the $1000 goal down into manageable chunks makes it realistic.  Why I didn’t do this before I’ll never know.  Now it seems so easy… you know.  If I don’t make my goal - I’m not going to be heartbroken.  I might be a little sad, but in a way that too is very motivating.  Crazy?  I think I might be, but how am I going to be more successful - I really need a plan.  I have a plan and a big goal.  It’s kind of exciting and a bit of a game to see how far I get.  If I don’t reach it - I’ll be able to fine-tune February’s goals to see where I can make more money.

So I’m off to work on the first thing on my to-do list for January and see what comes of it!

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Happy New Year everyone!

I am guessing that most of you have cranked out a “My 2008 to-do list” and you know I’m right there with you on that one.  You’d think it would be an easy thing to do - creating a to-do list.  But honestly I’ve had one hell of a time.  It’s not that I don’t have enough to put on the list, it’s a matter of getting everything done on the list that seems to trip me up every time.

Often I find myself stuck on tasks that wouldn’t normally be all that hard - like updating websites.  You know, those ones that are actually interesting and I like to update, but don’t because I’m caught up in RSS feeds or hooked on a coding dilemma.  It’s crazy those things that trip me up.

So this year I’m trying my to-do list a little differently.

I’ve actually set myself goals for January.  Then I wrote up a to-do list of things to accomplish to reach those goals I’ve created for January.

I was almost relieved when I finished that list.

… it’s not all that long.  It’s not even all that time consuming.  I’m hoping that it works - that I reach my goals or at least get pretty close to it.  I guess I’ve set my goals a little higher than usual.  I’m thinking this will push me to take a few extra steps to accomplish the task and move forward and see where it takes me.  If I didn’t set them a little more lofty… I might be a bit more inclined to be a bit more lazy and just not do it.

It’s the psychology of it all I guess - and I’m trying to work myself into a place where I can see things happening.  Goals being reached.  Money being earned and learn from each month and set new goals and try new ideas.  Write it down and see where I was and where I’ve gotten by the end of the month… end of the year.  Always keeping track.

This is where I’ve faltered on before and I’m hoping the way I’ve set it up this year I’m on the right track

What are my goals exactly?  I’m working on different avenues of income.  I don’t want to be relying heavily on one thing over others - I would like to spread that out a little bit more this month.  So I’m setting up the different areas to make a bit of income in and see what works - what bombs - so I can change it for next month if needed.

My monetary goal for January is $1000.

This is a bit lofty considering I make less than $500 a month right now.  But I’m aiming high.  I want to do it.  I want this year to be the most successful year yet for me.

Have you made a list?  Have you set any goals for 2008?  If you have, leave a comment on where we can find them.  I’d love to hear what you have in mind!

Good luck everyone, I know 2008 is going to be a really great year for everyone!

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