Don't Put it Off til Tomorrow 'Cuz Tomorrow Never Comes


© Patricia Dollar

The only way to make your Dream a reality is to do something about it. This is easier said than done because we all have a tendency to put things off until a more convenient time. The problem is that finding that convenient time is difficult. We all have family responsibilities. Some of us hold down full time jobs while we endeavor to create a better life through our efforts on the Web. Then there is just the time that we take for R&R (Rest and Relaxation).

The Internet, among other things, is the perfect medium to make our dreams come true. The Dream of "Firing Our Boss" and making a better living by working our online businesses. When we attempt to do just that a much bigger problem arises. There is no one to crack the whip. No one to tell us it is time to sit down and get something accomplished. You have to admit that with a 9 to 5 job, even one where you are a "self-starter," there is always someone who stands over your shoulder expecting things to be done in a relatively short period of time.

Having that same discipline over our own activities is a much more difficult task. It is time to sit down and set some realistic and attainable goals. The next step is to make a plan and work that plan.

Take a look at your work day at your 9 to 5 job. It is organized in such a way to ensure that certain things get accomplished. It is necessary for you to organize your time for your own business in much the same way. Allow yourself 30 minutes, for example, out of your day for promoting your site. Submit classified ads and links to Free Link pages etc. for a full half hour of each day.

Organize your time to accomplish your goals. The amount of time we each have to work our Internet business will be determined by the amount of time we are available away from other obligations.

If you "Plan Your Work and Work Your Plan" you cannot help but make your dreams a reality. If you have only been dreaming of becoming a successful netrepreneur, it is time to sit down and do some serious planning and focus on making your dream a reality. As each week passes and you see the results of your efforts begin to add up, your life will also become enriched with the realization of personal accomplishment, increased self-worth and giant strides toward the ultimate goal of "Firing your Boss." Don't Put it off until Tomorrow. Do it today.

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2.   Aug 19, 1999 3:38 PM
Dear ChakaZ:

If you ask this question to 1000 people you will get 1000 different answers. Think about what you know and know well. Just like writing a book, it will be more successful if you know t ...


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1.   Aug 18, 1999 8:56 PM
I am considering a business on the net and am curious what might be a good angle, product or service to base it around. Any ideas? ...

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