“The greatest griefs are those we cause ourselves.”

-Sophocles

I like todays thought because it’s about the choices we make. It makes me stop and think about what I’m doing from day to day because these choices will affect my future… for better or worse. Have you ever thought about that?

We can stop the griefs that we cause ourselves by replacing bad actions with good actions.

Bad actions are the things that keep us “broke”… these are the things we need to stop doing. Good actions are the things that bring us “wealth”… these are the things we want to cultivate and turn into daily habits.

If your goal is to get more traffic to your website then you need to do the things that are productive to that end…

That spoken, I want to introduce you to my friend Peter.

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I got a chance to try out this new software the other day and it is amazing! It’s so simple to use, which makes it completely “newbie” friendly. All you have to do is fill in a couple lines on a form, click a couple of buttons, and watch while the software does it’s stuff.

Peter will only be allowing a few people to access this software on Tuesday so your window of opportunity is very small… but he’s willing to give you some facinating details and a chance to try it for only $1… IF YOU ARE QUICK!

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If you’re using Twitter please follow me. I will follow you back because I believe communication is a two way street.

If you’re not using Twitter bookmark these sites so you can keep up with the little stuff… which could become big stuff… that you would want to know about.

Enjoy!

ShellyJo

P.S. Since I’ve got your attention I just want to remind you to do some surfing at PrizeHunters today.

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“The achieve of, the mastery of the thing!”
-Gerard Manley Hopkins 

Have you ever wondered how difficult it is to achieve mastery over a bad habit? It’s not easy!

What if it was 1 bad habit that was holding you back from doing the thing you want to do most? Could you identify it?

I ask because some people are not willing to look at themselves as being the one with the problem. They always want to blame it on something or someone else.

Take a look at what you’re doing… is there something there that’s counter productive?

For myself, my problem is communcating. I watch successful marketers communicate regularly with their lists and downlines, and yet I seem to have problems grasping that skill.

 

Offline, I communicate just fine, as I’m always told I’m very personable… I just find it difficult to be personable and consistent online. I recognize this as a fault within myself, but how do I correct it? 

Once you’ve identified the bad habit, would you take steps to change it?

I ask this because many people, even though they know it’s their own actions that cause them to fail, will not take steps to change it.

Some people refuse to change because they’re lazy… they just don’t want to work at changing their situation.

Some people won’t change because of fear… they’re afraid of success, afraid that their friends or family will no longer like them, or they’re afraid of failure and possible ridicule.

It takes great courage to go out on the limb and reach for the fruit.

For myself, I’m still trying to climb the tree. Some how I get a hold on the trunk and get a few feet off of the ground, but then I loose my footing and slide back down the trunk. If only I could get high enough to grab that first branch!

 

Even though I may slide back down, people can see that I’m still trying to climb that big ol’ tree.  

What does it take to get mastery?

This part is easy! You know that you’ve gained mastery over it once you stop falling down… once you can do it without thinking about it… once it becomes a habit!

How long does it take to get mastery?

That depends on the person. Some people are able to do so very easily… but for most people this will take time and a lot of effort.

How do you know when you’ve gained mastery?

They say that, if you can do it successfully, right on time, 21 times in a row, you have made it a habit… once you can do it without thinking about it… you have gained mastery of it!

Of course, if you slip and fall down, you have to start counting all over again…

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One.

ShellyJodotcom

PackratPreneur

ShellyLeroux

If you’re using Twitter please follow me. I will follow you back because I believe communication is a two way street.

If you’re not using Twitter bookmark these sites so you can keep up with the little stuff… which could become big stuff… that you would want to know about.

That’s it for today.

ShellyJo

P.S. Since I’ve got your attention I just want to remind you to do some surfing at PrizeHunters today.

“Riches come in many forms – and most of them have absolutely nothing to do… with money.”
-Carey Martin

My riches come from collecting and creating. At TheTrafficExchangePortal.com I collect every traffic exchange I can. For me it’s fun. )

I’m working on the new upgrades for The Traffic Exchange Portal right now. Once the alterations are complete I’ll be able to turn my attention to updating PrizeHunters. (Yeah! I’m almost there.)

A Couple Reminders:

Free Affiliate Tools

If you haven’t checked out the new free affiliate tools site I finished last week, I invite you to do so now. Go to www.ShellyJo.com/freetools

The first wave of tools are installed. This is a site I will be adding items to regularly. Yes, you can make money with this stuff. (Affiliate Program Included)

Follow Me On Twitter

I have three accounts:

ShellyJodotcom
(As recommended by mentor. Focus is free affiliate tools.)

PackratPreneur
(As recommended by me… I like lot’s of other sites.)

ShellyLeroux
(This one is where I post more personal and family oriented stuff.)

If you’re using Twitter please follow me. I will follow you back because I believe communication is a two way street.

If you’re not using Twitter bookmark these sites so you can keep up with the little stuff… which could become big stuff… that you would want to know about.

Enjoy the rest of the week!

ShellyJo

P.S. Since I’ve got your attention I just want to remind you to do some surfing at PrizeHunters today.

This weeks “Monday Motivator”:

” A goal is not always meant to be reached. It often serves simply as something to aim at.”
-Found on Twitter

I cannot stress enough, the importance of setting goals, and I’m not the best goal setter… (LOL)

But, I’ve accomplished so much more these past few weeks simply because my mentor forced me to take the time to plan out where I wanted to go and how I was going to get there. (Accountablility is a big factor too.)

From the outside looking in, it may appear that things are not happening, but that would be wrong. I’m pretty much on target… if not on time. LOL.

The point is, you have to have something to aim at. Hence the saying “shoot for the moon, even if you miss, you’ll land among the stars.” If you’re goals are reasonable and attainable, you’ll hit the mark more often then not.

Here’s what’s going on today:

Free Affiliate Tools

I’ve (finally) finished the free affiliate tools site (that I had no idea I was going to be doing when I started this mentoring stuff.) It’s by invitation only and you are here by cordially invited. Go to www.ShellyJo.com/freetools

The first wave of tools are installed. This is a site I will be adding items to regularly. Yes, you can make money with this stuff. (Affiliate Program Included)

Twitter – is addictive!

I now have three accounts:

ShellyJodotcom
(As recommended by mentor. Focus is free affiliate tools.)

PackratPreneur
(As recommended by me… I like lot’s of other sites.)

ShellyLeroux
(This one is where I post more personal and family oriented stuff.)

If you’re using Twitter please follow me. I will follow you back because I believe communication is a two way street.

If you’re not using Twitter bookmark these sites so you can keep up with the little stuff… which could become big stuff… that you would want to know about.

Enjoy the rest of the week!

ShellyJo

P.S. Since I’ve got your attention I just want to remind you to do some surfing at PrizeHunters today.

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” The person who is certain to advance is the one who is too big for his place, who has a clear concept of what he wants to be, who knows that he can become what he wants to be, and who is determined to be what he wants to be.”

-From the book “The Science of Getting Rich”

Can you relate to this statement? I certainly can!

I’m finally doing what I love most and it is truely awesome.

Here’s what’s going on today:

I’ve added a twitter badge to my three blogs:

• ShellyJo.com
• PrizeHunters.com/blog and
• TheTrafficExchangePortal.com/blog

According to my mentor this will keep me more focused and you more informed. (I TOLD you he wanted me to make daily posts!)

I signed up last night. It’s fun so far… Let’s see how long it takes before it totally distracts me. LOL.

Lastly, I’m putting the finishing touches on a new section of my personal website where I’m giving away free affiliate tools.

You’ll find things like custom designed web templates and unique twitter backgrounds that I’ve created (click here to see mine). There’s more to come… I’ve got hundreds of them on my hard drive! But, this is the first time I’m making them available to anyone else. (It was my mentors idea.) I’ve also added a few good training tutorials I found.

My “secret stash” page will be finished in less then 24 hours… I’ll announce it on Twitter when it’s completely ready to go.

I’m about 24 hours behind schedule for phase one… but I’m more then 24 hours “ahead of schedule” for phase two… if that makes any sense! LOL.

Enjoy the rest of the week!

ShellyJo

P.S. Since I’ve got your attention I just want to remind you to do some surfing at PrizeHunters today.

“You are not here merely to make a living.

You are here in order to enable the world to live more amply, with greater vision, with a finer spirit of hope and achievement.

You are here to enrich the world, and you impoverish yourself if you forget the errand.”

-Woodrow T. Wilson

To enrich the world does not mean doing the impossible. It can be done in small ways too – a sincere smile, a cordial “Thank you”, an act of kindness.

Enjoy the rest of the week!

ShellyJo

P.S. Since I’ve got your attention I just want to remind you to do some surfing at PrizeHunters today.

I’ve got a true story to go along with this quote…

At the end of March (2009) there was this little elderly lady that came up to the cash register were I work to pay for her meal. I was the cashier that day and as I’m ringing up the bill her husband comes over and says “What’d she do! Sneak something in there?” then turning to her he said, “What are you buying?”…

I quickly stated, matter of factly, that she was paying for the meal. “Can’t be!” he responded back, “I already paid the bill!” Then turning to her again he said, “What are you doing?”

All the while the man’s wife had this great big smile on her face. When we finished the transaction she turned to her husband and said, “Did you see that young family that was seated near us? The ones with the five little children? It takes a lot to feed a family that size. I wanted to do something nice for them. So, I paid their bill.”

The man looked at her for a moment. The he smiled. Put his arm around her and they walked out of the restaurant.

The father of the young children never found out who had paid their bill, but he was very appreciative of it. He was almost in tears when he came to the register and told me what someone had done for them. It was a pleasant surprise.

For those two families – it was a perfect day.

Enjoy the rest of the week!

ShellyJo

P.S. Since I’ve got your attention I just want to remind you to do some surfing at PrizeHunters today.