Personal Goals and Multiple Streams Of Internet Income
September 8, 2009 · Print This Article
I find that I operate best when I have goals, big and little, to go after. You probably do too. If I don’t have goals, I just kind of wander aimlessly. This is true with not only my Internet Marketing business, but my personal business as well.
I was thinking the other day about my business in conjunction with a new personal goal I set for myself.
I want to run a 25 minute 5K (3.1 miles) at Race For The Cure.
That’s my goal!
Can I do it?
Hell no.
Let’s look at where I am now, what I’ve got going: The race is in 26 days. I can do 3 miles without stopping right now although it’s ugly. I haven’t timed myself but I’m pretty sure I’m at over 30 minutes for a 5K.
So I’ve reset my goal… 27 minutes for this 5K. Then shoot for the 25 minutes for another race on Thanksgiving day. Now both of these are doable if…
I come up with a plan to get there. A plan is crucial! I can’t just wish and hope for a great race, I’ve got to pin down what I want and how I’m going to achieve it. Just like with my online business, I can’t just wish for 5 figures a month and not do anything to reach for it.
And I need to cover all aspects…
Proper nutrition - I need to do some research on what foods will fuel me and help me recover quicker after runs. Same with the IM business, research what I need to know to help me reach my goal(s).
Good shoes - This is the foundation of this whole project. With good shoes I minimize the risk of injury and start off on the right foot. 
This is like having the right platform before going forward with Internet Marketing. HTML editor? WP plug-ins? Scripts? Other tools?
Great attitude - I need to talk with runner friends because this is what motivates me. I can bounce ideas off them and listen to their tips. I can model myself after other successful runners just as I can model my online business after successful marketers.
Running plan - This is what will get me from dream to goal. I will follow an established plan and interestingly enough, it’s not about doing one thing. It involves doing many different things that when put together, will enable me to reach my goal. So rather than run my ass off every day, I’ll have some long slow days, some speed work days, and some rest days. I’ll spend time with weights and on abdominal exercises. I’ll also work on perfecting my technique. Just doing one of these things will not make a huge difference in my running time, but doing them all will make my goal reachable.
This makes me think about how having multiple streams of income will help me reach my business goals. Just one of them will not get me to 5 figures a month but several of them, working together, can get me there. One of my streams is writing and selling PLR in packs and through a membership site. Another is my Cookin’ Kids website. I also create and sell info products and have several niche sites.
The next stream I’m going to add is eBay niche stores. I’ve been inside Alan Petersen’s Niche Stores Unleashed and watched every video. It’s my kind of thing… easy to implement and more hands-off. I was impressed by Alan’s take-you-by-the-hand-step-by-step approach.
What about you? Are you taking action that will get you to your goals?
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Go for it! I’m getting back on track after a summer hiatus of interruptions. Will I make it? IF I stick to a routine and a plan!
Hey Peggy,
Good luck with your goals and the running. I’m no good at running and so I have the greatest respect for you.
I set a goal to write 4 articles a day. 2 for ezinearticles and the other for other blogs. It works. the only thing is, I need to get up at 5.30am in the morning
to do them as I have two offline businesses that take up the rest of my day.
I think it’s all about routine. If you can get into one you’ll get a lot more achieved.
Sorry, just to add. It’ll be nice to partake in more discussion groups and forum. You know, do a bit of networking. I love your model, since it puts you intouch with a lot of marketers. Do you find it helps?
Des.
Nice post, Peggy. Upbeat & full of good information.
Good luck with your race. I think you’re crazy.
Pat Graham
Hi Pat,
Thanks for speaking your mind
Some days I think I’m crazy too. But if I don’t have goals that are just a bit out of reach when I begin, I won’t challenge myself and get where I want to go.
Peggy
Hi Des,
Writing 4 articles a day is a noble endeavor and when you see the paybacks of that, it will help get you out of your comfy bed, right? If it makes you feel any better, I got up at 5:45 am this morning.
I write articles pretty much everyday as I have to keep the PLR membership site (along with Pat who thinks I’m crazy in her comments here) filled up. Plus I also do article marketing. One thing I’ve started doing with EZA is writing shorter articles to point to my niche sites. This makes it much easier and less time consuming for me!
It took me a while to figure out I didn’t want to be an island, as in “no man is an island”. I enjoy the give and take of networking and that’s when things started taking off for me.
Cheers,
Peggy
Hey Al,
“Go for it!” says the man who brings his laptop to the gym. LOL
I have no doubt you’ve got a plan and more than a few goals. And I believe you’ll reach those goals too.
Peggy
It certainly doesn’t surprise me that you have outstanding goals. I, too, try to keep on path but at time I seem to fall into the swamp.
I don’t get up at 5:30 but I think old age has caught up with me in another way. I spend at least 2 and usually 3 hours a day awake. I know it sounds weird but I sleep in a recliner because of back problems. My computer is right beside my chair. I just turn it back on and pull it over.
I have no doubt that you will make your 27 minute goal.
Carol Smith
Great post Peggy!
Have a plan, stick to it and work it.
Isn’t that the best way to do almost everything?
Good luck on the run…I used to do that and I, like Pat, think you’re crazy.
Got some giveaway info coming your way….stay tuned.
Carol,
I am constantly amazed by your good attitude despite your back problems. You just keep on keeping on and I applaud you for that.
Thanks for your confidence in me. Now I’ve got to make my 27 minute goal.
Peggy
Hey Ron,
Thanks for sending some luck my way! I need it as I’m off to do a long run.
“Have a plan, stick to it and work it.” Wise words!
Cheers,
Peggy
I’m Peggy’s husband and I can attest to the fact that she is a goal setter and that she usually achieves her goals. Nineteen years ago she set a goal to marry the perfect man, and she did……that would be me. Of course I am kidding about the perfect man part, but I have no doubt Peggy will reach her 27 minute goal.
Hey Hubs,
It wasn’t so hard to catch you… but I’m glad I did.
Thanks for supporting my goals, no matter how wacky some of them may seem.