When I first began doing well in the infoproduct business there was one single trait (besides my writing skills) that I attributed to profitability.

If I hadn’t incorporated that trait into my life at that time, I don’t think I’d be sitting here writing this blog. I’d be in the bed, resting up for my 9-to-5.

Don’t get me wrong… Occasionally I still struggle to fully incorporate this particular trait into my life. But I’m finding this particular struggle is lessening in intensity. It was a hurricane several years ago. Today it’s a light breeze.

So what is this problem? What do other infopreneurs frequently confess as their biggest downfall?

Lack of focus.

The inability to complete one project at a time, without being mentally sidetracked by another idea that appears 1,000 times more profitable. The grass always looks greener on the other side-syndrome.

Although it frequently masks itself as (ahem) ‘productivity,’ it is anything but. At the very least you’ll constantly be running around in circles, never truly achieving your highest potential. And left unchecked, it can completely ruin your business.

Frustrating thought, isn’t it?

To know you have this problem, and yet also be working with the emperor of focus grabbers – the Internet.

I’ll be honest with you, 60% of solving this problem involves implementing nothing but sheer will power. If you can’t get it in your mind to stay focused, you won’t.

The other 40% of the “magic pill” is a plan. And I’m not talking about writing your goals down and taking it from there.

That stuff doesn’t work for people like you and me. My notebooks and online files are LITTERED with traditional lists of goals. Lists that I write and never look at again.

Just like a diabetic needs to follow certain dietary restrictions, you need a plan that fits your type of business personality.

And what’s worked for me is outlined in Business Goal Bootcamp.

Business Goal Bootcamp is a plan that I outlined for myself several years ago when I let my lack of focus nearly ruin my life.

It wasn’t something that I planned on releasing to the general public. But I’ve been seeing such positive results from my clients who have used it, that I decided it might be a good thing for all.

As 2008 rapidly descends upon us, New Year’s resolutions are in the works for many.

Don’t keep playing the same “I-can-do-it-game.” It doesn’t work. I repeat… IT DOESN’T WORK.

Check out Business Goal Bootcamp, and set the stage for a productivity and success.

I’m up in the middle of the night eating Oreo cookies and drinking milk. Such is the life of Momma-Claus.

I wish you all a happy and healthy holiday.

May you be blessed with the most productive Christmas gift of them all – a great e-book idea that practically writes itself.

Love,

Alexis

As 2007 rapidly comes to an end you’ve probably begun your end-of-the-year assessment. It’s either as exciting as a first kiss – or as dismal as withdrawing $500 from the ATM, and then losing your wallet 15 minutes later.

For me, 2006 was very productive. And it wasn’t because I made more money. Admittedly I made less in 2007 than I did in 2006.

This past year ended up being productive because I was able to take a good chunk of my time to think and pray and re-energize myself on a spiritual level. A phase that I needed as much as a waterless man in the desert.

But even though I took a break, less money didn’t equate to less-than cushy lifestyle.

In 2007 we moved from Canada to New York City – (after spending an awesome year in Montreal). I was able to put my daughter in a bilingual kindergarten where the yearly tuition costs as much as a fresh-off-the-assembly-line 2008 Toyota. With the crazy US economy I’ve been able to make some decent investments. And yes… I am still the sole breadwinner of my household.

I don’t tell you this to brag or boast. Trust me when I say that I am no more special than the next man or woman.

I simply want you to understand that you don’t have to continuously work hard, if you make a conscious decision to continuously work smart.

For me, working smart meant writing a few e-books targeted towards desperate buyers, that ended up sustaining me and my family FOR YEARS. Traditional print book authors think they have it sweet when they get a royalty check. But my royalties arrive almost daily. And I expect them to.

The world may change, but heart-wrenching problems don’t.

So as you’re mentally sizing up 2007, I want you to ask yourself:

* Is this (infoproduct business) something that I truly want to do, day after day, week after week, month after month?

* Am I truly putting forth the necessary energy to make this business work?

* Am I staying focused? (Probably one of the most important questions – and yet one of the most neglected. If this is your downfall, see Business Goal Bootcamp.)

No matter where you are right now, you can always get a tighter hold of the reigns and take your business wherever you want it to go.