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How Running An Ebay Business Isn't All Hard Work And Can Be Fun.
Why is it we always associate making money on eBay and with business generally with hard work and subsequently something we shouldn't enjoy? So many people believe it is not possible to do something you really enjoy and make money at the same time.
Why is it we always associate making money on eBay and with business generally with hard work and subsequently something we shouldn’t enjoy? So many people believe it is not possible to do something you really enjoy and make money at the same time.
I have noticed the cynical attitude of people with regards to the thought of having a good time. People believe they should feel almost guilty if what they do to make money is enjoyable and they should stop doing it and get real job.
The interesting thing is that the people who are really earning good money on the Internet are having lots fun.
When I have had the chance to speak to successful internet entreprenuers they can’t understand why people are so hung up with the idea of making easy stress free money and having fun. Also they can’t understand why anyone would go back to building a real brick and mortar business or take a job with all the restrictions that entails.
Anyone who takes the time to question the theory behind the puritan work ethic might come up with some interesting facts.
However on the other side of the coin are those who enjoy making their money. On the whole they are more content, less stressed.With their bank accounts full and their sanity in tact they could not care less about working to retirement as they face every single day with renewed challenge and enthusiasm. Why retire from that?
Consider the possibility of making a serious amount of money on eBay.
Most people fall into two categories here: those that believe that they need to muster some kind of superhuman capacity and those that believe that they cannot begin to compete with the big fish in this giant entrepreneurial pond. Both end up in the same place. Unsuccessful.
The most common challenge I face when coaching is breaking down this limiting belief. To many people are so hung up on the rules and expectations. Where as if they went with the flow they could be succesful and make a lot of money and have fun doing it with a virtual business.
To master eBay and make a lot of money you don’t need to tie yourself up with the intricate details but you do need a fertile imagination and to be happy to stray away from the herd. To many people focus on unimportant stuff and miss the opportunities to have fun.
Chris Lakey a leading internet marketing professional says “ People seem to think too big at the start they figure they have to have it all worked out before even getting started”
Having spoken to a number of highly successful players on eBay the one thing they all said about newbies was they feel intimidated when they start to think of the millions of dollars some people are already making on eBay. Their first reaction is one of excitement the second one of sheer terror.
“The most important thing is just to get started”. This is the mantra from those that have succeeded. You must have the capacity to think big but you must be content with starting small and going slow until you have it down.
So in my opinion and also those who have seen huge success on eBay just get some thing going and start having fun and before you know it you will wonder why you are having so much fun making money.