motivation

Motivational Tip #32 – Make a Good Playlist

by Mark Mason on December 20, 2011

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OK -- I know it's Tuesday.  Running behind as usual.  This week's topic is music for motivation.  (I am listening to the Beatles as I write this).

I'll buy you a diamond ring my friend
If it makes you feel all right
I'll get you anything my friend
If it makes you feel all right
Cause I don't care too much for money
For money can't buy me love

One good way to motivate yourself to keep working on your internet business is by using music. Music, if used correctly, can sustain a good mood. For me this is especially critical late at night -- when every bit of extra energy is needed.

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Motivational Tip #31 – Create a Blog

by Mark Mason on October 25, 2011

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And now for a Motivational Monday post on Tuesday!

Last week, I wrote a post about how to create a blog, but I did not really talk about why you might want to create one.  There are obvious "internet marketing" reasons, like affiliate marketing product promotion.  There are also other popular reasons, like carving out a space on the internet to talk about something that you care about.  You could create a blog to promote your business or product.  The uses for a blog and the reasons to create one are limited only by your imagination.

But in the context of Motivational Monday, a great reason to create a blog is "Motivation."

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Motivational Tip #30 – Create a Personal Slogan

by Mark Mason April 18, 2011

My experience is that sometimes we can get so lost in the details of what we are trying to accomplish, we forget why we are doing it in the first place.  Yet, the reason for moving forward is usually our best motivational tool. Now, this might sound silly, but have you considered creating a personal [...]

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Motivational Tip #29 – Let Yourself Day Dream A Little

by Mark Mason April 11, 2011

Everyone knows how important goals are in business (and in life). Day dreaming can go a long way in helping you to stay motivated. It can help you to visualize how you will feel and how your life will be tangibly different when you finally accomplish a goal. And from these day dreams, you can [...]

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Motivational Tip #28 – Start Your Day Early

by Mark Mason February 14, 2011

OK — this is going to sound goofy coming from the “Late Night Internet Marketing Guy”.  But it turns out that many successful individuals follow a very similar morning routine – they get up early and work on the most critical parts of their business first.  Oftentimes, I hear people make the excuse that they [...]


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Motivational Tip #27 – Stretch and Take Walks

by Mark Mason January 23, 2011

OK — so you might think this is crazy.  But from time to time you need to actually stop working, get up from your computer and stretch.  I am not talking about procrastinating — I am talking about taking a break.  Case in point:  Jason Van Orden from Internet Business Mastery actually sets a timer [...]


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Motivational Tip #26 – Avoid Procrastinating

by Mark Mason January 18, 2011

OK — I know it is not Monday. The truth is that I have a confession to make – I have been meaning to get back to “Motivational Monday” posts for some time, but I have been procrastinating.  I’ve actually been procrastinating about a lot of internet marketing things in the last few months. Maybe [...]

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Motivational Tip #24 – Don’t Fear Failure

by Mark Mason November 15, 2010

This is one of those things that you hear all internet marketer’s talking about.  You need to “get yourself out there.”  You miss every shot that you don’t take.  Edison failed hundreds of times while inventing the light bulb.  If at first you don’t succeed, try, try again. Why so many cliches?  Usually, when there [...]

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