What sets very productive marketers apart from those who aren’t as productive? It’s the entrepreneur’s question of a lifetime. If you’re like many people I work with and speak to, then you probably, unfortunately, put yourself in the not-very-productive category.
I’m sure that it’s not for lack of trying. You’re undoubtedly a hard worker. Honestly, much of your productivity problem probably has to do with the nature of online marketing and not in anything that’s wrong with you.
There are an incredible number of distractions online. It simply part of human nature to get distracted when there’s so much to do, so much going on, and so much incredibly entertaining and interesting stuff on the web.
In fact, more than one person has told me that they never had a problem being productive in the past, but they were suddenly filled with problems as they started working online. They can’t seem to concentrate, get anything done, or finish any projects at all.
Would you like to change that, starting today? You can quickly become more productive if you tap into the habits of the most productive marketers. Just imagine how much more money you could earn if you were able to stay focused and productive every day– it’s like a dream. The sky is truly the limit.
If you want to make it happen, then you need to emulate those who are already successful and productive in the Internet marketing industry. Below, I’m going to detail 5 habits I notice among the most productive and successful online marketers… and I’ve had the pleasure of working with some of the very best.
Productive Habit #1:
They Plan What They Are Doing Each Day
This is one of the biggest problems Internet marketers face. It’s next to impossible to be productive if you don’t have a plan for what you’re doing each day. If you just plop down at your computer with only a vague idea of what you want to get done, nothing will get done at all.
It’s important for you to spend your working time actually working instead of figuring out what to do. You have to give yourself a clear, step-by-step to-do list every single day.
That doesn’t mean your to-do list needs to be overwhelmingly long. It should be clear, to the point, and part of a bigger picture. Even if you only have 2 or 4 or 6 items on your to-do list, wouldn’t it be better to get all of those done than to end the day with nothing to show for it?
Concise, planned to-do lists are what very productive and successful marketers have. So, go ahead and make your list the night before your workday. You can wake up refreshed start getting more done. In fact, while you sleep, your subconscious mind will already be working on your list for you, isn’t that cool?
Try putting your most profitable and important to-do item first so you can make sure it gets done, no matter what. This tip alone will make you a lot more productive and a lot more successful, I guarantee it.
Productive Habit #2:
Day-To-Day Plans Are Part of a Very Well Thought out Strategy
It’s one thing to have a daily to-do list, it’s another thing to make sure your to-do list is part of a solid business plan. Productive marketers make sure they’re working toward much larger goals and projects.
You’ve heard the great question, “How do you eat an elephant? Answer: One bite at a time. “
Make sure you take a bite out of the elephant every day.
Productive and successful people have goals and they have a business plan. They don’t doubt themselves and they know that they are working toward something that fulfills their Reason Why for being in business. Nothing holds them back and they don’t doubt they will be successful with their plan. They don’t get overwhelmed because they’re constantly getting things done.
In fact, they don’t mind taking one step backward now and then, as long as they take more forward steps overall.
This is what you need to figure out for yourself. You need to have long-term and short-term goals and a real business plan. Don’t treat this like a hobby – treat it like a business. Chip away at your success every single day.
Productive Habit #3:
They Don’t Take Too Long to Make Important Decisions
Being indecisive kills productivity. How long does it take you to make an important decision?
If you want to be more productive, you need to get better at making decisions. You can’t let little things hold you back. You can’t hem and haw over something that doesn’t matter all that much in the end.
Your work time has to be work time. All decisions should be made ahead of time, as often as possible. That way, you can get down to business and pay attention to what really matters.
When you have to make a decision, pay attention to facts, do your research, and try to leave your emotions out of it. It’s okay to take chances and make mistakes. In the end, your instincts will guide you more often than not– rely on them. Don’t be afraid of failure because it brings you that much closer to success.
One strategy very productive and successful marketers use is giving themselves only 60 seconds to make most decisions. Restricting your time will help cut the clutter from your mind, force you to look at only the most relevant facts, and help you make a great decision more often than not.
Productive Habit #4:
They Remain Focused While Working
This habit might seem obvious. Clearly, if you want to be more productive, then you need to remain focused while working. But that’s easier said than done. You really have to set yourself up the right way if you truly want to succeed with this habit.
You have to clear distractions before you get started working. Make sure your friends and family members know what your work hours are. Make sure you adhere to your work hours. Sure, you work for yourself but that doesn’t mean it’s a free-for-all. Clear yourself from distractions and you’ll be a lot more likely to stay on task.
A messy workplace is also a distraction, so I also recommend keeping your desk or work area clutter free, it will definitely make a big difference.
Very productive people also have clear goals. If you don’t know what you’re aiming toward, it will be hard to stay focused and on task because you won’t truly know which direction you’re headed in.
Playtime is later. Work time is work time. If you remain focused while you’re working, then you’ll have a lot more time to pay attention to habit #5.
Productive Habit #5:
They Take Time to Enjoy Life
All work and no play makes for a dull life. If you want to be able to focus and stay productive, then you need to let yourself have time for fun. Part of the problem is that many people spend all day long “working” at the computer but they don’t actually get anything done because they’re too burned out.
If you separate your work life and your time for fun, you’ll be a lot more productive and enjoy life more overall. There has to be a work and life separation. Without this separation, all the edges bleed together and it can be very discouraging. This is when you feel like you’re treading water and can never get ahead.
Very productive people know they’ll get a lot more done if they let themselves relax and have time away from the computer. Adopt this habit into your life and you’ll no doubt notice your productivity and happiness skyrocket.
Get More Done And Be Happier
There you have it. If you follow these productive habits, I promise you’ll get a whole lot more done and you’ll be a lot happier with your work. These are habits and secrets very productive marketers keep close to their heart because they work.
Sure, you may get distracted and you might find yourself getting off task sometimes. You have a great advantage now– you know these habits are the foundation for becoming more productive and more successful overall.
You’ve always known there was something that sets very productive and successful marketers apart from those who aren’t. Now you can become part of the productive set you admire so much.
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