2009 Review: 2010 Preview

Well..Where do I start?

I know a few of you will be  familiar with my story – but some may not.

I started my first website on the 17th Feb 2009, after becoming bored of my job as an trainee accountant. I never wanted to be an ‘employee’ and always knew that one day, I would work for myself – I just didn’t expect things to happen so fast.

After starting my fist site, I struggled for months and months – wasted over $3,000 on ebooks/video courses that I did nothing with. You have probably been there yourself (and you may still be there) – the only advice I can give is put your credit card AWAY!

In June of 2009, I was told by a friend that Alex Jeffreys was reopening his coaching program, and with an investment of $997 – it was going to be the most I had spent in one go, and it was a massive commitment for me. I was actually on holiday in Zante (Greece)  when the coaching went live, but I still made sure I was by a computer to book my place.

A few weeks after starting the coaching, I had met loads of like minded people, and 4 guys in particular I now consider to be my ‘inner circle”. They are Josh Bartlett, Matt Wolfe, David Walker and Joe Fier. I have had so much help off these guys, and I can honestly say that these relationships I have built are worth a lot more than the $997 I paid for the coaching.

Moving through the coaching, things started to click into place for me and on 2nd November 2009 after a bad day at the office – I quit my job. It was a hard decision to make, support from friends and family wasn’t great as they didn’t completely understand what I was doing online, and in some cases I think they like the idea of me being an accountant.

I was now at a stage where I was making more online than I had done in my job, and in December 2009, I was asked to help out on a product launch as affiliate manager. After speaking with Josh Bartlett (thanks for the advice) I decided that this was an avenue I wanted to pursue, and I am currently Josh’s affiliate manager for his upcoming launch of Easy Video Player.

So that is a brief overview of 2009, what I want to do now is tell you about 2010. My goals and ambitions. Why am I doing this? because if I post it here for the world to see. then I am accountable to all you guys, and that is a powerful mental trigger, plus – I’m pretty competitive and don’t want you to see me fail!

So – My goals for 2010.

Business Goals

• Build my subscriber base to 30,000. I will do this by using adswaps and also through various product launches.
• Build my income to a consistent $20,000 per month.
• Build my own free affiliate training community.
• Work on at least five 6 figure product launches as affiliate manager in 2010.
• Redevelop my blog with a redesign and more content updates (at least 1 per week), as I’ve been slacking somewhat!
• Go to at least 5 networking events in the USA.
• Have my own 6 figure product launch.

Personal Goals

• Travel to Mexico, New Zealand, USA and China during 2010.
• Buy my own house (I’m still living with my parents).
• Lose 1 1/2 stone (21ls) in weight.
• Go to the gym at least 3 times a week and also get a personal trainer.
• Spend next new year in New York with my girlfriend.

This final goal I would say is a personal and a business goal. I want to give at least one person the power to do what I have done and earn a full time living online.

So there you have it – I’ve told you what I want to do in 2010..I challenge you to tell me what you are going to do!

My goals may look quite intimidating to you – Hell, they look intimidating to me, but I will achieve them all in 2010. I guarantee it.

Your goals may be earning your first $ online, or getting 1000 subscribes, it doesn’t matter how big, or how small they are, you just need to make sure you have them and that you work towards them everyday.

That is the secret to success. Create goals —> Take action.