DISQUS

Julie · 1 year ago

Thanks for the reminder that being unique does not only involve giving good information but heartfelt, engaging, real story information that touch people's lives. I think all people when first blogging suffer a little from stage fright. When there is little traffic at first, it can also feel like a soliloquy to an empty theatre. Thanks for all the fantastic information you give so generously, in this sense you truly walk the talk . I have learned a lot from you and wanted you to know that silent, or hidden, or shy - I am certain that many other people feel as I do - grateful for insightful comments, useful information but also an acceptance that we are all unique and blogging is a performance art.

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The Adventurist · 1 year ago

Very well put, Jack!

A positive attitude and work ethic is 90% of the battle. I put in long hours, but I don't complain and am being rewarded with being one of the top sites in my niche. The mindset definitely plays a big role in development. People are attracted to positives. Be a positive force and you will be found.

Cheers-
Jason A. Hendricks
Recruiting Director
Skinny Moose Media

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JackHumphrey · 1 year ago

Julie,

"blogging is a performance art" I really wish I had thought of that!

JackHumphrey · 1 year ago

David,

Yep - everything about this is about "being" the thing. Not pretending to be anything.

Heart gets you points where you might lack in other areas. Heart gets you to the top of Everest where you can then proudly proclaim the accomplishment.

JackHumphrey · 1 year ago

Jason,

You and David are bringing the mountain theme here! Love it! What are the odds, lol.

Keep up the great, hard, rewarding work man!

Tribute Band Reviews · 1 year ago

I like the point you made about not having to actually be THE BEST in order to be successful, you can just be better than your competition to make it BIG! - I don't know about you but I'm so bored by companies who's daily mantra seems to be that they've got the best service, the best products...blah, blah, blah, it's a major turn off to me when they say this because EVERYBODY says this and no one ever actually delivers the goods when it comes down to it. I hate it when you walk into a shop and go to pay for your stuff and the staff almost ignore you, they'll serve you whilst continuing to talk the their colleagues about what they did last night and what they're going to do over the weekend etc, etc - How rude is that? It's like you're an invisible customer!

Every now and then you do actually receive outstanding service and when you do, you jump up and down punching the air with your fist because you can't actually believe that someone actually lived up to all the hype. Companies like this deserve to succeed beyond their wildest dreams because they stand out in a major way and treat people with respect.

I'll get off my soapbox now...sorry for rambling on and on and on.

Thank you Jack for continuing to be 'Remarkable'.

John O'Hara
United Kingdom

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JackHumphrey · 1 year ago

John,

So right, but there is a platinum lining to this: ALL you have to do is provide the service, content, support, and products in the way people want products delivered and they want to be treated and you are pretty much out-performing all your competition right there.

It is the BIG SECRET to success online. As long as everyone continues to ignore it, those of us who "get it" will prosper by only having to do what all businesses should be doing.

Surprising service, content, products, etc. is a major selling point for future purchases.

I think that's pretty cool. And so do customers!

Tom At The Home Business Archi · 1 year ago

Excellent post. To become the best you need to think big and have good work ethic.Provide the best content, the best service and the best customer support.

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Jon · 1 year ago

It is all about striving to be the best that you can be. Sounds a bit like a commercial slogan but it is the truth. You might not be the best but why leave anything on n the table. What are you waiting for?

Being willing to work long and hard is great but the real goal should be to work smarter.

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Greg · 1 year ago

I like that remark. "Here’s to never having to be the best to have one hell of a life!" I think I'm going to forward this to a couple of people I know.

And what's "the best" anyway? We test drove an Acura, a BMW, and a Lexus. We found the Aura to be "the best," but the car mags like the beemer, and the lexus is "the best" for the "must be pampered" crowd.

Thanks.

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Brisbane Internet Consultant · 1 year ago

The other aspect that do don't cover is time. Even if you are the best in a particular field, it takes time to build a following and reputation. Many online entrepreneurs chop and change every few months not realising that what they started with may be the answer if only they had persisted.

Thanks for an interesting post.

Eric@Car Donation Program · 11 months ago

I think I may have to settle with being the best I can be. No sense in competing with all the other yahoos out there.

Eric @ Listen to Free Online R · 11 months ago

I think there is a little luck and personality that play in here as well. There are a lot of people that are very good at what they do but are real jerks or they just don't have the personality to capitalize on the asset. It takes a little business savvy to build any kind of successful business.

Web design Brisbane · 11 months ago

The harder I work, the luckier I get goes the old saying. Yes, business savvy and persistence are important in any venture be it offline or online.

Matt @ Gold Money · 9 months ago

It always sounds cliche, but being the best isn't about being the best. You gotta have the drive and the vision and the thick skin to pull it off.

Blog Shot@SEO packages · 9 months ago

It's all about finding a niche that has a nice ratio of profit potential to competitors. A friend of mine does very well in an interesting niche. His niche is toad traps ! He designed this thing, got it made and now sells them around the world. There is a real need and not much competition.

Thanks for the post.

Rick @ VoIP Call Center · 8 months ago

Your Point #11 is probably the most challenging one to live up: "Work harder and longer than everyone else is willing to work.. stop complaining about how much work it is and get to work!" Unfortunately I don't see it in the youth of today (I hope some people can prove me wrong)... that willingness to work hard at something--that entrepreneurial spirit should be in everything we approach, even if we're not trying to start a brand new venture, but also we should apply it in our daily personal endeavors as well. Thanks for the article.