Are you learning just for the sake of accumulating knowledge – or are you trying to earn from what you know? The difference is huge, especially in your wallet.
One of the most frequent comments you’ll hear when discussing internet marketing is “I’ve spent a fortune on products – but I’m still not earning any money.” Yet in the same breath they’ll say “But ole Larry – he found the secret – and he’s raking it in!”
So what’s the difference? Why do some people “get it” and others continue to search for the Magic Button?
The secret lies in the way they use the information. As you know there is a lot of information available on how to make money online. You can buy reports, audios, videos and full blown home study courses. You can use the free information or $7 reports. The possibilities for finding great information products is endless.
The difference is what you do after you have the information. Those who earn a living online consume the information then immediately apply it in their business.
Those who are still struggling consume the information, say “that’s good to know” then move on to the next piece of information. They are constantly in the “search and consume” mode. They never get to the Take Action step.
And that’s the difference – Action. You cannot expect to make money just from what you know. That’s like putting your textbooks under your pillow expecting to pass the test! You know people who tried it – and it didn’t work then either!
Instead, pledge to learn one tactic that you can apply immediately to your business. Then actually use it. For best success, use it more than once, so you can perfect it for your purposes.
Only when you’ve mastered that tactic – or determined that it’s not applicable to your business – should you go on to learn something new.
Will this slow down your learning? Yes, but it will increase your earning. And that’s really why you’re learning about internet marketing in the first place. Pledge today to commit to “Learn to Earn.”
This is something we all need to hear. I always go for the next shiny object and don’t implement the last one. I have to stop that and i’m hoping that your coming course will help me start that. I can’t wait for this course to be announced officially. and I just love the way you’ve done your book series too. You are such a pro, Jeanette. Thank you for being in my business and personal life!
Terrie
And thank YOU Terrie for your always helpful comments. Yes, we all suffer from that bright shiny object syndrome – but we WILL overcome!
You nailed it – or should I say you nailed me. I look at the new information and say yes, I want to learn that. But then I get in a hurry to finish what I am going through. So I tell my self that I will get to it later.
Later never comes and I forget what I wanted to learn or where I saved it.
Putting a new technique in place immediately will eliminate that “I’ll do it later” syndrome.
Thanks Jeanette!
Carol – I’m with you. I tend to rush through a task so I can get to the next shiny object. Yet if we just stop and pay 100% attention to the current task – and even repeat it to REALLY learn it – we will be a lot further ahead. So the next time you are tempted to get to the next great thing – remind yourself to Learn (so that you can) Earn. Learn, then earn, then learn the next thing.
Great reminder, Jeanette! I was told that after you learn, earn enough money to make up for the price you paid for it and then you aren’t out anything. If you make more than that, then that’s even better!
That’s a nice idea – “pay” for the product through your earnings. Smart advice, Mimi!
Information is simply information unless you implement. Wonderful message!
I’m just as guilty as the next gal at not taking action on some of the valuable information I’ve gathered over the years, Jeanette. Reading your post makes me want to kick myself in the butt.
Who among us would not be black and blue? Instead, choose ONE thing you have learned and actually DO it! That will turn the tide and get you started down the earning while you’re learning path.
And thanks for the Pin, Melanie. It was a delight to be scrolling through Pinterest and see the Learn/Earn image appear. Appreciate it!