02 Jul 09 9:39 pm
Hi Frank. Yes, it is very easy to get distracted. Here's what I do: I make a schedule for myself. I decide how many hours per day I want to spend on affiliate marketing. If you're working full time, maybe only 1-2 hours is feasible.
Once you decide how many hours a day and how many days a week you plan to work on affiliate marketing, DO IT NO MATTER WHAT. Turn off your emails, turn off the phone, and don't click on any other links other than what you are working on.
To accomplish this, you MUST:
1) Plan what you will be working on the night before
2) Write it down
3) THEN...
4) TAKE ACTION
5) TAKE ACTION
6) TAKE ACTION
7) TAKE ACTION
There will always be distractions - if you allow it.
So for me, every day, I have committed 4 hours to affiliate marketing after I finish my other work during the day. That means for me, I have to get up extra early and sometimes, I don't take a lunch hour - but that's me. You've got to see for yourself what you are willing to sacrifice. My favorite television show is Law and Order but I give that hour up in favor of that extra hour to put into affiliate marketing.
Start with the committment to do 1 hour every day towards affiliate marketing. But be very clear on what that hour will entail, i.e, writing an article, reading in the forums, posting on your blog, etc. whatever it is have a plan. I'm really good at time management! If you need help, please feel free to ask - I've got a ton more suggestions:)