by Mark Mason | Aug 16, 2010 | Articles On Motivation
We hear it constantly: hard work is the key to success. Hustle harder. Grind more. Sleep when you are dead. And while consistent effort is absolutely essential for building an internet business, there is a point where working harder stops being productive and starts...
by Mark Mason | Aug 9, 2010 | Articles On Motivation
One of the most effective motivation strategies I have seen in my years of internet marketing is also one of the simplest: tell other people what you plan to accomplish. Commitment Devices Work Behavioral economists call them “commitment devices” —...
by Mark Mason | Aug 2, 2010 | Articles On Motivation
One of the most destructive habits I see in part-time entrepreneurs is all-or-nothing thinking. You set a goal, you miss the deadline, and suddenly you feel like a complete failure. I have been there, and I can tell you it is a trap. The Problem with Black-and-White...
by Mark Mason | Jul 26, 2010 | Articles On Motivation
One of the simplest motivation strategies I have used throughout my years of building internet businesses is also one of the most overlooked: rewarding yourself when you hit your targets. Why Self-Rewards Work Behavioral science backs this up. When you tie a tangible...
by Mark Mason | Jul 19, 2010 | Articles On Motivation
Of all the productivity advice I have encountered in my years of building internet businesses, writing your goals down remains one of the simplest and most powerful things you can do. Until your goals exist on paper or on a screen, they are just wishes floating around...
by Mark Mason | Jul 12, 2010 | Articles On Motivation
When it comes to achieving your business goals, few things matter as much as truly understanding who you are, what drives you, and how you respond when things get difficult. Self-awareness is not some soft, feel-good concept — it is a practical business skill...
