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getagrip
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# Posted: 20 Feb 2007 03:25
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Sometimes, when I do online marketing from home, it seems like there are many distractions. For some reason, when I go to the university library and do my work on a computer there - or even if I go to a local bookstore WITHOUT a computer, I can sometimes get a good amount of stuff done the old fashioned way - with paper and ink.
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arunkumarsuri
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# Posted: 20 Feb 2007 03:43
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I think we should not treat online business as a water tight compartment but integrate it with our lives. In fact there is no substitute for person to person contact and taking an opportunity to talk to people about online business may be more effective than sending 100 autoresponder messages.
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Vishal P. Rao
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# Posted: 20 Feb 2007 05:47
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Very true Keith. There is another reason behind it. When you are in front of your PC, it's stressing (Try reading an ebook and you know what I'm talking). And when you are stressed, you can't be productive and creative. So the mantra is to stay away from your PC (and may be home) when you need your creative juices to start flowing.
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Anna
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# Posted: 21 Feb 2007 22:33
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Agree, when I am sitting in front of my computer I often get either sidetracked, or end up staring at the screen for ten minutes and then realize I was completely thinking about something else... when I sit on my bed with paper and a pen, I feel like I could write forever... just shows the good and bad computers bring in our lives! (Don't get me wrong I could never live without one!) 
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Chaz T
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# Posted: 27 Feb 2007 03:17 · Edited by: Chaz T
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Quoting: getagrip I can sometimes get a good amount of stuff done the old fashioned way - with paper and ink.
Paper and Ink? Huh what's that? (hah)
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Anna
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# Posted: 27 Feb 2007 23:18
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Haha exactly Chaz.. a lot of people have forgotten what paper and ink is... from school to business... Im surprised Bic is still selling as many products as they do!!!
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talfighel
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# Posted: 25 Jun 2007 13:50
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I get distracted many times when I am online and "working" on my internet business.
The one thing that I like to do is to close the door in my room, put some nice music on, and do what ever I need to be doing.
The only distraction that I get is when a phone rings.
If you have small kids, it can be almost impossible to do anything so you will need to leave the house, get someone to babysit and go to nice quiet place.
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ka7952
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# Posted: 12 Dec 2007 23:42
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The other solutions are working during late night hours when everybody else in your home is sleeping or early morning when nobody wakes up yet.
It is very peaceful and your brain works better. Especially in early morning if your go to bed early.
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juno44444
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# Posted: 16 Dec 2007 06:34
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I agree so much!
For me it's the library. I go there and get a coffee and take the laptop and just work and work with no distractions. I can be completely focused.
The other thing is late nights when everyone is sleeping. It's a fantastic time for me but only works when I won't have to get up early the next day ...
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Marktech
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# Posted: 9 Apr 2008 23:44
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I can't see myself going to the library to work but I find that if I just take a walk around the block it clears the cobwebs and helps me focus when I sit back down at the computer.
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ownyourlife
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# Posted: 17 Apr 2008 16:39
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Treat your online business as if it were any other business. You need to take a break from it. Set up a schedule and discipline yourself. I make it a point to only work 2-3 hours a day and then make sure I have time for everything else.
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MyNameJoshRocks
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# Posted: 19 Apr 2008 02:07
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Yes, I like this topic. I'm mostly on the computer during the day. I play games when I get kind of cranky. Go stretch your legs and body right now, do it. You'll feel more relaxed and may go on to something else.
Being productive is also sleeping and doing other tasks other than business. Go play games or something, get that mind flowing. Relax your body.
LOL I love Anna's post. Thanks for the honesty.
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jschuman
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# Posted: 24 Apr 2008 17:05
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There are a lot of good replies to this post. I work long days, but I do take several breaks throughout including taking a walk, taking a nap, eating, watching some TV etc.
What helps me is having a to do list set up that I can work off of which helps me keep focused and motivated to accomplish things throughout the day.
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