This is a guest post by lead generation expert Andy Nathan who previously shared his LinkedIn Lead Generation System Grows Your Income with GrowMap readers.
Sometimes you hear them crawling through the internet. Softly at first like a whisper, their squeaky clean sound encroaches upon the internet-marketing world. Then like dawn’s first embrace, you see them posting on Twitter, Facebook, Google+, WordPress, and other platforms.
You look at how they pitter-patter to one site with herculean stories of their victories in marketing. Building their reputation on this platform as they dish out a platter of woes on a separate forum.
Yes, we have seen the internet-marketing world’s greatest creature: The grotesque guru.
For those looking to define the modern era of the guru, let me help you with a modern interpretation that has nothing to do with the original Indian master of yore.
Guru: The word slithers from the tongue like a sharp deviled fork spewing blood and atrocities throughout the land. Who spoiled the online marketing world in their quest for the quick buck? Guru!
Forsaketh thee guru who damn the world with their vile spam of $42,164.38 in 2 hours. Lest you fail, or you have committed an atrocious crime that repels their automated mumbo jumbo into reality!
Alas, let us raise the heroes of yore to guide our newbies into a land where they can accomplish more good than wrong. Let them understand that the road to riches is paved not with pixies and fairies, but backbreaking work that spews forth your blood, sweat, and tears until a community of brothers and sisters begging at your feet for the products you craft.
So, how shall we vanquish the guru and release our plans upon the world? We will slice the guru in twine with a plan of action. One that is so brazen that it will scare away the teensy weensy guru from its paper machete lair.
First, we shall gather the Team of disciples around us. These disciples will have the brains to become leaders in their own right, and the willingness to listen to your ideas without negativity. They will become an extension of your thoughts, a mastermind of your audacious plan to make a difference in the world.
Second, train hard young Padawan. Use the force around you to gather the strength for the countless hours of training necessary to slay the mighty forces of the Guru.
Third, do not become so bogged down in your training that you forget to leave the keep. To crush the guru you must gird your loins and take action! Training is for the strong, and action for the brave! When the day comes, you must be ready.
Fourth, hold the line! “The line must be drawn here! No farther”, as the great Captain Picard would say. You must persist in your quest. Stay ever vigilant and focused as you approach your goals. While the path may be challenging, it is for this reason you must stay the course.
Fifth, you have to smile! Bring your personality to the table. Everyone else will give the same three or four lame ways to build your business online. However, if you pitter-patter to their normal plan, you will find it filled with normal results. That is the prize for following in the footsteps of everyone else.
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There is no excuse for putting the time in and knuckling down now as that is the way you are going to succeed. I for one am glad that these get rich quick schemes just don’t work anymore and everyone knows it.
So maybe google are on the right track lee
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I guess that the fifth point is the most important one) WE shouldn’t forget making everything more personal and real to make people believe in it
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“THERE ARE NO FREE LUNCHES IN THIS WORLD AND THERE IS NO SHORT CUT TO SUCCESS” very nice post thnax for sharing lovely post
this is true fact. hard work and hard work in the right direction can give you a way to achieve excellence. If you have planned every thing from the start and have a good mind then you can get your target easily.
No short cuts in success. Even the richest man in the world face trials and difficulties.
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What a lovely share!! I just loved reading this post from head to toe. It disseminates such valuable words, which can indeed act as building blocks for a great career. We all should believe in our own capabilities and determination, instead of lamely following some strategies. All strategies are good, but it depends upon the individual to decide which one to use and at what time. Thanks for the share.
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Good point here on this article Andy. It is my first time commenting on your blog, and now you picked me up with this writing. What can i say, i really hate that gurus that say they make 1000$ over night. I can advise people don’t trust them because that is their reason making 1000$ if the “product” is selled with 10$ and have 100 buyers. here you go 1000 buks in their pocket. The real thruth is hard working as you sayd. No one will give you a damn without hard work.
P.S. I need to follow your blog.
I simply loved reading this one, Andy. Everything in life requires hard work and dedication. There is nothing magical. Believing in oneself is better than falling into the trap of nice and attractive words. Thanks for sharing.
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January 16, 2013 at 8:36 am
Very interesting writing style Andy. I like it. A bit off the beaten path for sure but I would have to agree. In my own words, preparing, getting involved, working hard, and following through is a plan for success and surrounding your self with people that have the same goals, objectives and values, will lead to a variety of opportunities. The old saying still holds true, luck is when preparation meets opportunity.
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January 16, 2013 at 5:15 am
Great Post! I Did not think the timeline could be used for this. Good job!
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January 16, 2013 at 3:36 am
well, this is true fact. hard work and hard work in the right direction can give you a way to achieve excellence. If you have planned every thing from the start and have a good mind then you can get your target easily.
Thank you
Creativity matters but hard work is inevitable. You can simply copy a method that works and produce exceptional results if you are willing to work very hard. However, creativity without hard work will keep you in dreamland.
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Yes offcourse creativity matters in online marketing..a blogger should have to be creative to achieve targeted genuine audience..
There are forces within ourselves to make things happen. We need to tap into those feelings, be a force of nature. Within ourselves we have the push and drive to make all sorts of positive choices.
It\’s the old fashioned work ethic, work hard, be honest and the results will follow.
Putting yourself ahead of the pack and being determined, stead fast gets the job done.
There are no shortcuts to success and this applies in online world as much as it does in the ‘real’ world. For long term success, nothing can substitute hardwork and perseverance.
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Love your dedication to blogging regularly, and sharing valuable information.This is seriously impressive and it’s definitely got me overwhelmed!
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Candice,
Thank you very much! I see you everywhere as well, so you deserve some serious props for that!
Andy
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Happy to see you here Andy!!! I’ve started loving your sites! Keep it up!
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you are right Andy Nathan normal work will bring normal results on the other hand if you got the skills and work hard then you will see the results for yourself there is no alternative or hard work…
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Jawad,
Absolutely! Glad you agree with me on this point!
Andy
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January 14, 2013 at 9:31 pm
If you have creative mind to generate new ideas for any kind of work but specially for online work then you can do those things easily which are some difficult for others.
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Gurus are selling the marketing equivalent of snake oil. Don’t fall for easy tricks when it takes hard work to see results!
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Hard work is generally the answer! Sorry to tell some of the lazy people this, but tis true.
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