I am my own boss. Period.

Dear netpreneur friends,

I would like to start this article with a question. What’s your motivation in doing an internet marketing business? I’m sure most of you can answer that question instantly. Yet the answers may vary for each person.

Now, let me share mine. The reason I was willing to be involved in IM is because of the time flexibility. My “real world” duty as a young doctor should come first. I was first introduced to IM by my dad. He already attended many seminars on IM and had spent a lot of money to learn IM as well. He asked me to help him.

At first, I was reluctant. I’ve already determined that I should focus on my medical clerkship, graduate as a general practitioner with good grades, so I can continue my study afterwards and be a specialist. The only thing that made me agree to IM was because this business can be managed whenever I have the spare time to do it. It is not demanding. I can do it in my own pace. If that’s the matter, then it’s OK.

During the process, an opportunity came and I rose up to the offer. Things progressed, something came up and it annoyed me very much. It takes a lot for me to be able to attend offline events. I’m still doing it because I’m committed to my so-called Smart Team and willing to work toward success. Although, it’s the only day of the week that I’ll be able to take a day off and spend time with my family, I still try to manage. I could just spend the time with my family or have a review on my study, but I still choose to attend the events instead (unless there’s more important event I should attend, like family gathering).

In my opinion, that’s already a big sacrifice on my side. So, after I did all the efforts, if someone starts to question my commitment, then it really get into my nerves. Nobody has ever questioned my commitment. My friends know I’m a person who highly value commitment. Probably they (who’ve been questioning my commitment) should try being a doctor once in a while and experience it themselves. Then, they will know how committed I am, a person who happens to be a young doctor, and STILL willing to be involved in IM and work my way to success.

I know that this is a business. For that matter, I think whenever a deal has been made, then that is a deal and should be fulfilled. In my current situation, it doesn’t work that way. I haven’t received what have been promised to me. I think that’s ridiculous!

In IM, you should be your own boss. I am my own boss. When somebody tries to take control over you, it’s a reason to reconsider (especially if a promise is, somehow, violated). For the record, I will not give up my career in medicine for any reason. I’ve been struggling for years to be a doctor. A lot of tears, sweat, and blood have been shed.

Being a doctor is what I’ve always wanted and I know I would not be just another doctor, I would not be a GOOD doctor, but I would be a GREAT doctor who treats patients with compassion.

All I want to say is that I am my own boss. Period.

My Hardest Obstacle in Learning Internet Marketing

My dearest netpreneur friends,

I am now finally back on track of getting online. For the past few weeks, I've been feeling a bit disturbed by internet marketing (IM). For a moment, I felt that IM is something that I need to put aside. I need to focus on my study. (Note : The picture enclosed was taken during tutorial break..Aspiring young doctors! Still managed to smile amidst our hectic schedule..).

On the other hand, I remember all the efforts I've made so far and it seems that the prospect of IM is too great to be ignored. I just can't do that. I can't stop now. I know it'll take hard work and persistent to be successful online. That's exactly what I'm going to do.

Honestly, this is the hardest obstacle that I've felt during the process of learning IM. When I'm busy and occupied with my study as a young doctor, even calls and short messages from people asking about IM can be really annoying. Especially if the person who send short messages tends to be demanding and just can't stop asking things.

I just couldn't get it, why people can be so insensitive to other people's life? I have another side in life where it doesn't involve IM and it happens that I am a young doctor who is responsible to help other people's ailing health. Why is it so hard for other people to understand? That is important, too.

After a couple of weeks, the "sickness" I felt towards IM gradually decreased. I guess I was just in a state of panic. The new responsibility as a young doctor is a bit overwhelming and I need to adjust things around it. It'll need some time to adapt. But, I'm sure I can make it.

Everything is possible. Nothing is impossible. It is I M possible. Internet Marketing possible. Internet Millionaire possible..hehe..

Wish me luck!

Offline Method : Is It A Disgrace For Internet Marketer?

Hello, everybody.
How's your weekend? I hope you're doing well. I just got back from a mini seminar on affiliate programs that I organized with my team. To make it easier, I'll name my team as my "Smart Team". We consist of three persons. The three of us are committed in learning internet marketing. Besides that, we also determine to share about internet marketing with others. That's why we organize mini seminars on various topics regarding internet marketing.

For those of you in Jakarta, Indonesia, I will keep you posted on our next events' schedule. (Note: for the time being, we only organize seminars in Jakarta. But, we're planning to go to other cities, as well. Will notify you on it). I'll try to post the schedule of upcoming event on my blog's sidebar. So, make sure that you keep checking on the new schedule. Next weekend, our Smart Team will hold another event. Further details will be uploaded later on.

Okay, that's for the schedule. Actually, there's something on my mind today. A friend said to me that internet marketing should be done online, and not supposed to be done offline. Well, internet is definitely an online method. But, it doesn't mean that we cannot communicate in an offline manner. For instance, you try to brand yourself as an internet marketer. Then, you create namecards that you give to other internet marketers in internet marketing seminars, such as Global Internet Summit. That is offline, right? Another example, my Smart Team organizes mini seminar. That's offline, too. There's nothing wrong with that.

The thing that I always write in this blog over and over is about having a and positive mindsetpositive attitude. Well, there's another complement to it : having an open mind. Be open-minded. Doing offline method for internet marketer does not make you less credible. In marketing, it will be better if you do any method available to build a solid network. A great network is your asset. The network can be your opt-in list or other internet marketers.

Today's conclusion: offline method is NOT a disgrace. Be open-minded to all possibilities of network building. Success is your right, indeed. But, in the process toward earning your success, you need other people along the way. You can either "meet" people online and also meet people offline. Again, be open-minded.

Cheers!

The Big N.O.: Spoonfeeding..

My dear netpreneur friends,
it's been a while since I last posted an article. I've started a new role for the past few days. Now, I am officially entitled to have a bachelor degree in medicine. (Note : I enclosed my graduation picture..Nice..He..he..) This makes me as a young doctor in the process of medical clerkship.

This new role is very exciting, more or less as excited as I first learned about internet marketing. My new world of junior clerkship is somehow similar to internet marketing. One thing for sure, we cannot expect to be spoonfed.

If we want to learn something, we have to be active. Nobody's going to give us the solution as simple as turning the back of our hands. Even the world's famous gurus will only give us the guidelines. After that, it is all up to us. If we don't force yourself to practice, to do it on our own, we'll never have any progress.

The best scenario is to be active. Though you most probably have your own learning group or even your own private guru, the process will not run if you don't want to improve yourself.

The ultimate way to learn is to have discussions and brainstorming sessions. These will only be effective if you know what you're discussing about. Don't be so stressed out. There's no such thing as impossible, right? So, just make sure that you're always active in this process of learning internet marketing. Sooner or later, you'll get the big picture. The more you are active, the sooner you shall get the hang of it. Then, you can go all the way..

Keep the spirit!

Nothing Is Impossible

My dear aspiring netpreneur friends,

I believe you've heard people saying that only 5% of people struggling in IM world will eventually succeed. Statistically, that's a very small portion. I know that some of you may feel discouraged after hearing that statement. Well, here's a story to inspire you.

Have you ever heard about Ladan Lashkari? She's an internet marketer. A young internet marketer. By now, you probably think, it's not unusual. Well, I'll tell you the thing that makes her unusual. She lives in IRAN where there are political, economical, and religious obstacles that make it difficult for anyone to be a successful internet marketer, and in most cases even more difficult for a woman to do so.

She had so many obstacles, such as

• language barrier (she wasn't born in an English-speaking family)
• disbelief from her surroundings
• cultural restrictions
• can't get a credit card
• can't open a PayPal account
• can't get a merchant account
• can't have a bank account in US dollars
• can't have any bank account that accepts wire transfers
• can't cash any USD checks
• can't travel (so, she can't attend IM seminars)
• the world negative views toward Iranians
  

Now, let us ask ourselves these questions...

• Do I have a credit card?
• Do I have a PayPal account?
  
• Can I open a US bank account?
• Can I receive US checks?
• Do I have the freedom to travel?
• Could I go to an internet marketing seminar?
• Am I fluent in English?
  

If you have at least ONE "yes" answer for those questions, then you are already starting one step ahead of Ladan.

Do you get what I'm trying to say to you here? I'm saying that if Ladan can do it, with sooo many obstacles she faced, then you absolutely can do it, too! Don't be discouraged. There's nothing that can hold you down. Our success will be achieved through a process. Just enjoy the process and focus.The only obstacle that you may find is yourself. So, just be positive. We CAN succeed and there's no limit to it.

Here's what Ladan says for IM newbies:

“When you are just getting started, you should know it might take some time to make the amount of money you expect, and you should keep on and don’t give up - no matter how people around you try to disappoint you. I think this is the most important and difficult part… it’s where most people give up.”

Read more about Ladan at her blog : www.ladanlashkari.com

Message of the day: NEVER GIVE UP!

The Joy of Internet Marketing

My dear netpreneur friends,

It’s been a while since I started this blog in January and I’ve been receiving quite a response from you already. I have only been introduced to internet marketing for a few months and still in progress to learn and learn and learn. Despite the fact of still being an amateur, to my amazement, I really feel the joy and excitement in learning internet marketing.

Do you know what I enjoy the most in internet marketing? Well, let me share it with you. Since I’ve been actively involved in this field, I receive e-mails, comments, instant messages (via Yahoo Messenger), and even phone calls from people who are interested in internet marketing from all over the world! I was a bit shocked at first, since all of my “new friends” (so far) are older than me. He..he..But, it’s OK. It’s an exciting way to build a network with so many new people from various backgrounds. Somehow my interaction with my new friends is enhancing my so-called people skills. I LOVE IT!

The other thing that amazed me is the worldwide power of internet. As you probably noticed, I use counter facility in all my blogs (yup! I have other blogs with various topics. You can also visit Mesotherapy Corner and Blogging for Dollars). From the compiled data, I could see the number of people who have visited my blogs, which countries they are from, etc. It turned out that the people who read my blogs came from around the world, even from countries I am not familiar of! How great is that!

Well, I know that most of you have that vision of earning a lot of money through the internet and all that. I can understand that. I also have the same desire. As I said, process is needed to achieve that specific goal, and the process itself certainly takes time. So, my advice is to try to enjoy the process and be positive in everything you do during this process. I’m sure that this positive mindset and attitude toward internet marketing will help a lot in achieving your goals. It keeps your focus, no matter how many and how hard the obstacles that you may find in the future. As for myself, I am enjoying the excitement of meeting new friends from various backgrounds. That really made my day.

Thanks, guys! Don’t hesitate to put your comments on any of my blogs and continue to follow my journey in internet marketing by visiting this blog!

As I have said, again and again, just keep your spirits flaming!!