No matter where you turn and what you try it just doesn't seem to work and little by little you find yourself going deeper into debt. The end result is you go away negative, frustrated, dreams smashed to pieces never to trust your instincts again regarding internet marketing or any other opportunity for that matter. Too bad.

It's a shame that such an awesome opportunity that internet marketing presents has to be tainted by the unscrupulous business ethics of some. However that does not negate the fact that an individual can still come online today and start earning a decent income despite their lack of experience.

If your suspecting that internet marketing is one big scam, take a moment to examine why this kind of thinking may occur. You can win online if you know what to avoid.

Listed are 5 reasons why some people may think internet marketing is a scam and you don't have to fall victim like 95% of 'newbies' do.

1) Negative Thinking - Often times due to past experiences or pre-conceived ideas the inexperienced marketer is too unsure of themselves to take steps in any direction for fear of being scammed again.

2) Lack of committment - How much time and effort are you willing to put into breaking free from your job? Have you ever seen a destitute person on the side of the road displaying a sign saying "will work for food?" At least they're motivated enough to try and make it happen. Unfortunately many people get online today under the assumption that they won't have to work for food.

3) Unteachable - Ever work with someone that knew it all? Even the brightest superstars had coaches. Avoid the know-it-all mentality. There is alot to learn and many are willing to teach. Take advantage.

4) Easily misled by many opinions - Everyone has a different spin or twist on doing things, many of which lead to the same result and if that result is failure, than that means everyone can't be right. Pick a path and go in it. Regardless of all the opinions out there no one is going to care enough to step out of their personal circumstances and hold your hand 'til you make it.

5) Lack of Resolve - How many problems will it take for you to quit? Whether you do this or something else, you're going to have problems, so take the wheel and drive in the direction of your success. Be rest assured that despite many of lifes little traffic jams, the road to success in internet marketing is still being paved.

Internet marketing and the opportunities it continues to present are the very lifeline of what drives the internet today. If you've been burned before or had an unpleasant experience consider the five points above and seriously reconsider your decision to write your success off.

You can always hit the reset button and start again.