The first realization that you should make is that you do not have the knowledge to conduct a marketing campaign on your own. By having some humility you will be able to learn at a much faster pace than your hot headed counterpart.

As I was beginning my marketing career, I thought that I knew everything there was to marketing a product. I mean come on, how hard could it be? I was sadly mistaken though and it wasn't until years later I finally started doing well, after being taught.

I feel your pain when it comes to finding that "one" perfect plan to follow. I was so confused when I got started because there were simply so many programs to choose from. If this is you, then I know how you feel.

The point I am stressing here is that you have to focus on one plan and one plan only. By jumping around from program to program and product to product, you are not only wasting your time, but your money.

Think of it like this. Each time you start a new program or a new plan, you are starting from the bottom up. Since it takes a while for any plan to work, you are litterally always starting with nothing. Build upon what you already have.

As long as you stick to your plans and are always trying to push ahead, you will get to where you want to be. Envision yourself as what you want to achieve, and you will start to work better.

Just stop and think of how upset you would be, if you gave up marketing, yet you would have been a success if you stuck with it just a few weeks longer. It's a horrible thought isn't it?