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Be honest w/ yourself...What do you SUCK at?

by ktlasm
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Hey good people,

Just had a quick question to ask all who read this thread. It's no mystery the WF was created for a plethora of ideas, techniques, etc to be deposited for all to benefit from. But, as I've bounced around the WF for almost a year now and gained a lot of insight as to how people think, build their business, or simply fail to build their business. I have this one question in mind.

"What skill or aspect of your business do you SUCK at which you really want to get better at?"

Peace & Tranquility!
#honest #w or #yourselfwhat
  • Profile picture of the author Steven Wagenheim
    I don't think I really suck at anything but there are 2 areas I wish I was
    better at:

    1. Graphic design
    2. Programming.
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    • Profile picture of the author Dylantk
      Making money online ^^

      Yep only one survey site, Has actually made me some money.

      I can't do affiliate marketing yet and I can't seem to get down writing articles.

      But I'm young I still got time!
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    • Profile picture of the author Lisa aka LJ
      Technology. I can't seem to get past the belief that it's out to get me.
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    • Profile picture of the author KenJ
      Hi Kevin

      Well I'm pretty well near perfect as far as I can see.

      OK. I am very impatient with people who offer what they cannot deliver. e.g. make ?????? a month using my system.

      I also suck at coding. I use other peoples' knowledge to get me through this problem
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  • Profile picture of the author Jason Pereira
    Coding, design, sales copy and focusing. I get distracted easily.
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      I suck at HTML....no clue
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  • Profile picture of the author John Atkins
    What do I suck at? .... Patience!

    That's my no.1 drawback in IM, because we all know that you have to be patient in this business.
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  • Profile picture of the author debra
    Originally Posted by ktlasm View Post

    Hey good people,

    Just had a quick question to ask all who read this thread. It's no mystery the WF was created for a plethora of ideas, techniques, etc to be deposited for all to benefit from. But, as I've bounced around the WF for almost a year now and gained a lot of insight as to how people think, build their business, or simply fail to build their business. I have this one question in mind.

    "What skill or aspect of your business do you SUCK at which you really want to get better at?"

    Peace & Tranquility!
    I've got it all down. The:

    content writing
    seo onpage/offpage
    nodes
    every traffic module known to mankind
    most programming
    tweaking
    ...you name it...

    EXCEPT...

    Sales Copy!

    I've tried, Lord knows I've tried. I just don't have any "fairy dust hype" on my shelve.

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    Nothing..I'm Perfect.
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  • Profile picture of the author Nathan Hangen
    Letting go of the small stuff so I can concentrate on the big stuff.
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  • Profile picture of the author Brad Gosse
    I suck at writing copy. I also suck at math lol.

    I outsource those jobs to people who are awesome at it.
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  • Profile picture of the author Randy Bheites
    Obsessing over detail. That's why I was never happy doing a lot of high-end PPC, everything has to be micromanaged by the minute if you don't want to lose your shirt.

    I'm more a 'set-and-forget' kind of marketer.
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  • Profile picture of the author TMJonsson
    I get too easily distracted by Project D while I am still trying to finish Project A.

    And even once Project A is "Done" but needs to have Links built and content created, the call of Project D is just too strong!!!

    That, plus I hate making graphics.
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  • Profile picture of the author Droopy Dawg
    I absolutel;y SUCK at content creation... every other aspect I'm good.

    I outsource all of my articles and content, but I do everything else. I even built my own custom autoresponder (I'm a ColdFusion developer) from the ground-up, man I can't write for ****!
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  • Profile picture of the author ktlasm
    You guys truly rock man...I'm sure this thread actually allows people to feel that their not alone in the quest to crack the code of IM success...I've received several PM's from a number of you asking more about me, what I do etc. I appreciate the "nosey" ones who found out just how successful I've been in the past...lol.(you know who you are), but at this time I choose not to disclose much. Following me on Twitter is the best way to get to know me and how I do things. To be honest, I'm still riding off of 3 sites I created 4yrs ago, so nothing new just yet...Thanks anyway! Now lets get back to this thread will ya..lol.
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  • Profile picture of the author BlaineGlynn
    A big thing for me personally is learning to outsource and delegate. I bet there are a lot of people in the same boat, because really I know that I will do a good job. If I give it to someone else I have to go back over their work and fix things..

    Anyone else have this problem?
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    • Profile picture of the author graphicsgenie
      Originally Posted by BlaineGlynn View Post

      A big thing for me personally is learning to outsource and delegate. I bet there are a lot of people in the same boat, because really I know that I will do a good job. If I give it to someone else I have to go back over their work and fix things..

      Anyone else have this problem?
      What work do you outsource?
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        Jumping all over the place trying to do 238472304 tasks at once. Killer for me.
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        • Profile picture of the author PatriciaJ
          I used to suck at anything to do with understanding coding and building websites but with a lot of patience I'm getting there slowly.

          What I really suck at is building a list and mailing them. I just don't like to because the invasion of my inbox bugs me and I don't want to do to others what I don't like.

          Odd because I had no problem with regularly mailing my customers with new offers when I operated in direct mail.
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    convincing people to buy from me.
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  • Profile picture of the author creativeblogger
    I really suck at reading hideous 'indentikit' sales letters that are churned out by the bulk of direct response copywriters.

    I have tried and tried to get through at least one, but I can't manage it.
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  • Profile picture of the author Brett2000
    I'd have to agree, copywriting is what I suck at! I can write all day long, but making it sizzle so the customer wants to buy, and keeping it that way is hard for me to do beyond 1-2 pages.
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    I suck at time management!
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  • Profile picture of the author James Seward
    I really suck at website design which is bad for me as I am a writer (i could get content) and a good graphich designer (ecovers, headers, website design I could do)... i am trying to learn it as fast as I can so i can launch a website about something... I really just have to pick a niche...
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    • Profile picture of the author graphicsgenie
      Originally Posted by James Seward View Post

      I really suck at website design which is bad for me as I am a writer (i could get content) and a good graphich designer (ecovers, headers, website design I could do)... i am trying to learn it as fast as I can so i can launch a website about something... I really just have to pick a niche...
      Hi James, why not swap your services for professional graphics, would be better for your product and you end up doing what your good at

      PM me if interested

      Darren
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  • Profile picture of the author bauger
    I suck totoally a content creation. I couldn't write to save my life. I also dont like creating websites even though I can do it. I just hate coding
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    I suck at salescopy.
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  • Profile picture of the author Josh Gould
    I presently struggle with focusing on one thing and then scaling that thing after it's successfully made me moola, rather than skipping onto the next idea, method or tactic.

    With the help of Mike Filsaime's "The 7 Figure Secrets" (fox/hedgehog concept) and some Anthony Robbins stuff, I'm improving the whole "concentrated focus" thing though!
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  • Profile picture of the author sogeshirts
    I get intimidated by technology that is new or a new system of doing things. Not a good thing to suck at if you want to be successful in IM. Trying to get rid of those weaknesses here.
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    • Profile picture of the author mrmatt
      The lure of the next project or idea. Much of my anxiety has disappeared now that I finish projects before starting the next one. Quite frankly I wish I had an army of a staff so that with each idea I come up with I could just bark some orders and have it done and up and running in 24hrs.

      Other than that it's:
      Graphics
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  • Profile picture of the author DavidTheMavin
    It used to be sales, but then I got thrown into a sales position and now I'm not bad.

    I'd say probably presenting, but I've got a big one tomorrow I'm going to kick butt on!

    Fingers crossed lol
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    • Profile picture of the author JamesFrancisIM
      Originally Posted by DavidTheMavin View Post

      I'd say probably presenting, but I've got a big one tomorrow I'm going to kick butt on!

      Fingers crossed lol
      Good luck! You'll be fine

      I'd say I suck the most at programming.

      I'm a dab-hand at HTML and CSS, but anything past that is beyond me, and I make this face -> :confused:

      lol

      - James.
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    I am pretty new to IM so I am still trying to learn everything, so in that respect I suck at everything.
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  • Profile picture of the author valerieSONORA
    I suck at life.
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    • Profile picture of the author ktlasm
      I hope you were just making a joke when you said you suck at life my friend...What's up with that?
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      I'm pretty cool if I say so myself...lol, and I know my stuff, folks. I'm 31 years old and I'm full, full, full time on the internet. No part timing around this way...I'm here because I simply enjoy spreading as much love & light as I possibly can. Check me out on facebook,& say Hi. http://www.facebook.com/kevingmadison or twitter http://www.twitter.com/kevinmadison

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  • Profile picture of the author Fernando Veloso
    Writing. I am Portuguese and my writing skills are just awful. That is EN writing, thank god (and 15 years in media) i can write pretty well in PT.

    If only i had Paul Myers writing skills?!?!!?

    *note to self: keep on dreaming*
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  • Profile picture of the author Cosmo Demopoulos
    Finishing most things. I can do SEO, write, build web sites, write copy, keyword research etc.

    I'd go as far as saying that I don't suck really bigtime anymore at most of these.

    But focus, finishing things, that I lack.

    In part that's just the way I am, in part it's because I make far more money consulting and jump when my clients call, and I tend to love my clients, or they become ex-clients!
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  • Profile picture of the author traces2757
    Sales copy. I'm a good writer, can craft a fine article, know my way around keywords like nobody's business, but I stammer and stutter when it comes to creating effective sales copy. I'd never make it as a used car salesperson.
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  • Profile picture of the author Christie Love
    I must say my weakness definitely has to do with technology. I can write my butt off, but when it comes to html and all that jazz, my mind literally goes blank. I'm so glad there are new programs out people can use to create websites that don't involve html, dreamweaver, or any other techno power tools.
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  • Profile picture of the author nicholasb
    all of the techie stuff is really frustrating and confusing for me, I just outsource it now but at first it was very hard and frustrating
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  • Profile picture of the author ktlasm
    By tomorrow I will definitely know what the common "suck" attribute many of us are plagued by...I think you do as well, it's pretty consistent here wouldn't ya say?

    Ciao my wonderful WF soldiers!
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    I'm pretty cool if I say so myself...lol, and I know my stuff, folks. I'm 31 years old and I'm full, full, full time on the internet. No part timing around this way...I'm here because I simply enjoy spreading as much love & light as I possibly can. Check me out on facebook,& say Hi. http://www.facebook.com/kevingmadison or twitter http://www.twitter.com/kevinmadison

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    I would have to say that the two things that I struggle with are writing and graphic design. My strengths are more technical like programming.
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  • Profile picture of the author LordXenu
    I definitely suck at coding, though it's something I am focusing on learning more and more in order to automate my campaigns and daily tasks.

    Also i suck at the patience required when writing sales copy, which is why I just outsource the majority of it and tweak as I feel necessary to better the pitch
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    • Profile picture of the author ktlasm
      So, is it safe to say most suck at "tech" and "focus"....That's what I'm getting...you?
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      I'm pretty cool if I say so myself...lol, and I know my stuff, folks. I'm 31 years old and I'm full, full, full time on the internet. No part timing around this way...I'm here because I simply enjoy spreading as much love & light as I possibly can. Check me out on facebook,& say Hi. http://www.facebook.com/kevingmadison or twitter http://www.twitter.com/kevinmadison

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  • Profile picture of the author bombdiggity
    Reading everything that comes my way. I've been a bookworm since I was a kid (and I love reading), so I can't help but read everything that gets shoved in front of my face. It takes time away from me that I could be spending working on my business, but I guess there are worse vices out there. At least I'm learning along the way.
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    • Profile picture of the author Rich Williams
      Graphic design for me. I used to waste hours trying to make a page look nice.
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  • Profile picture of the author Mike Long
    I'm always amazed that I've done as well as I have considering I really do suck at:

    1. HTML
    2. Graphic Design
    3. Copywriting

    All I can say is thank goodness I'm good at Article Marketing and building content sites! That combo has made me a lot of money over the years.

    ~Mike
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  • Profile picture of the author Dean Martin
    My biggest weakness is spending too much time making decisions. I like to think I'm a very logical person and so I weigh everything carefully to the point that ...

    If you've narrowed things down to 2 choices that are close to 50/50 it's better to just choose one and try it. Sitting on the fence for hours / days / weeks / months / years is completely counterproductive.

    Just Do It! (I think I stole that from somewhere)
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    Sleeping - the brain does NOT want to shut down at night.

    Housekeeping - THAT I outsource ;-)

    Getting better at web design because it's a creative outlet for me - so I have been flipping sites a lot lately just because I don't sleep a lot and it is a fun way to let the 'frustrated artist' in me get out once in awhile.

    Racquetball - I suck really bad but it's fun so I don't care!
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  • Profile picture of the author 4deb
    Graphics...thankfully I can buy what I can't make!

    I'm a writer to the core, and any attempt at graphics looks like a 3rd grader did it (ha, no offense to 3rd graders!)
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  • Profile picture of the author superstylefactor
    currently, basically everything that goes under the definition of IM! lol... well, i'm working n it though, and i've got some great business ideas along the way!
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      superstylefactor, probably the funnies post yet boss...lol. Kudos!
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    I suck at writing sales letter - absolutely hopeless at it!
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    I suck at managing all the money I make.
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  • Profile picture of the author Dennis Gaskill
    I suck at...um, let's see now. I know I wanted to say something here, after all, I started typing. Gosh...now what was the question again?

    Oh yeah, I suck at remembering things. I lose focus. My my wanders and I would like fries and a coke with that, and don't forget to set the dog and take the alarm for a walk. Thank you for your kind words, they are pudding to my ears.
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    I suck at Copywriting, I'll get better at it as I grow up
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  • Profile picture of the author Li Weng
    I absolutely suck at PPC.

    I never had too much interest in it since it seemed
    kinda daunting with all that QS business.

    Didn't start to really learn it until very recently, so
    still in the process to grasp how to run and manage
    campaigns in Google's search/content networks...
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    Getting traffic to my sites. It completely eludes me.

    It's blows my mind when I see stats from people showing thousands of hits per day when I can't break the 20 mark!
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    After agonizingly watch my site slowly drop in position on google for some key words despite my best efforts, I'd have to say

    backlinking
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