List Building for Beginners - 3 Thoughts To Avoid

Thoughts are powerful. The thoughts you hold in your mind as you begin your list building journey will have a great impact on the success that you achieve.

Here are three thoughts to avoid:

1. Thinking that you need to build a list just for the sake of it

Building a list of subscribers is recommended by many gurus online. You often hear phrases such as “the money is in the list” and “having a list is like having your own ATM”.

Building a list just to have a list will not ensure your success. A large part of your success will be determined by how much value you give to your subscribers, as well as the relationships you foster. It will take time and effort to develop your expertise, and to build trust and loyalty.

Determine your purpose for building a list…”begin at the end” as Steven Covey recommends. Decide what you ultimately want to contribute to your list and what you hope to receive in return. Build your list because you want to build it, and not because others tell you to do it.

2. Thinking that it is bad to get unsubscribers

People unsubscribe for a variety of reasons…not what they expected…not interested anymore…just wanted the free gift…

As long as you are treating them with respect, and not bombarding them with promotional offers…accept unsubscribers as a natural, integral part of list building. Don’t waste your time taking it personal and wondering why they unsubscribed. There will be many reasons that have absolutely nothing to do with you.

3. Thinking that you need a huge list to succeed

What is your list building goal? Is it to build a huge list of thousands, or is it to build a responsive list? It is very important to know because “your focus will determine your reality”.

It is not very useful to have a huge list full of unresponsive subscribers. If one of your primary goals is to make money from your list, focus on building a responsive list from the start. Learn all you can about building a solid relationship with your subscribers. With this focus, you will not worry about unsubscribers, because you will be left with those who are loyal and responsive.

A large part of success and failure is mental. Eradicate these three thoughts from your mind and you will accelerate your list building success.

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