Mein Schatzi

What a couple of ego crushing days.  I don't believe there is anyone that can mentally punish you more than yourself.

I have created a test site for marketing ClickBank music related stuff.  Take a look: http://lessonsinmusic.blogspot.com/

I wanted to make a pure marketing site to see if it's possible to make some cash without much mental input.  Humans, always looking for the easiest path to riches.  Well, I'm definitely a human.  I have enjoyed the technical and design end of creating the site, very easy with Blogger, but the next test is to see if I can drive traffic to it.  So, I believe I must learn about Keywords and Search Engine Optimization.  Move along little doggies, giddyup, rawhide.

The mentally punishing part for me is considering the morality of convincing folks to spend money via the devices I create.  I have always had low respect for salesmen and marketing.  I do, however, see the absolute need for it especially when working in the internet.  What value am I creating?  Hell, what value is this blog creating for anyone but me?  All of the entrepreneurial inspiration materials I've reviewed basically say just to push through the self-doubt as it's a manifestation of your fear of success.  So that's what I'm going to do.  Damn the torpedoes, full speed ahead.

I notice that it's easy to recognize and condemn the ego and insecurity in others, but balancing it in yourself is challenging.  I think I'll try what the Dalai Lama suggests, compassion for all, including yourself.