As I delved into the online world, I couldn’t help but notice the emergence of some bad habits.

It’s unbelievable how the mind sometimes seems to:

  • Can’t stop searching for stimuli left and right.

  • Can’t resist the urge to bask in the dopamine rush of accomplishments.

  • Can’t break free from its own animalistic, instinctive, emotional tendencies.

  • Can’t find inner calm and silence the noise.

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There comes a point where you catch yourself engaging in useless, unnecessary, and even detrimental behaviors.

When you work from home on the internet, issues come to light — things that in a traditional employment setting would have been suppressed.

Throughout the years (with their ups and downs), I’ve discovered a series of quirks and bad habits that can demolish our successes, leading us into vicious cycles, seeking validation for our actions — even when we’re on the right track.

That’s why I want to share with you five of these quirks, obsessions, and compulsions I’ve fallen into (and still catch myself committing from time to time).

I can’t promise that merely being aware of them will bring about change, but it definitely goes a long way.

Later on, you’ll realize that knowledge alone isn’t sufficient.

Taking action is crucial — that’s when real transformation happens. It’s like following through on the seeds planted in your mind.

Let’s dive in.

1. Constantly checking statistics, metrics, or earnings

After receiving feedback from people, the second-best way to gauge your performance is through statistics.

Statistics provide an excellent measure of how your online projects are performing.

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They offer insights you wouldn’t otherwise have and help you discover new avenues that can yield impressive returns.

However, there’s a distinction between setting specific timelines and deadlines for reviewing this data and obsessively using it to verify if you’re on the right track.

No, statistics won’t instantly tell you if you’re doing things correctly, you know that while you’re in the process.

Statistics merely serve to validate your existing knowledge and open up new possibilities.

2. Inconsistency, lack of discipline, and lack of passion

Without consistency, you’ll never truly know if you’re doing things right.

Without discipline, you won’t be able to determine if you’re on the right path.

Without passion, you won’t derive as much enjoyment from the results as you would if you were passionate — plus, your outcomes won’t be as outstanding as when you relish the journey.

If you don’t find joy in it, others won’t either.

3. Setting unrealistic expectations

Forget about setting unattainable short-term expectations, unless you stumble upon a stroke of luck, they won’t materialize.

Expectations divert your attention from your goals, turning the process into a headache instead of an enjoyable and motivating experience.

This is when the process contradicts your expectations, confusing your mind and throwing you off course.

4. Placing excessive focus on a single idea or project

I agree that finding your niche and wholeheartedly dedicating yourself to it is a reliable way to achieve favorable outcomes.

It’s what everyone says, and the truth is, they’re right. However, it doesn’t always work that way.

I mean, sometimes you gotta break down a project into subprojects devoted to diverse sources of income and growth.

Because if you focus solely on one endeavor, you may end up bitterly disappointed later on.

5. Overdiversification

In the online realm, there are countless avenues to earn money and live the life you desire.

There are so many options that it would take years to comprehend each and every one of them.

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I’ve seen people (myself included) fall into the trap of pursuing too many income streams and expansions.

Let me tell you, it’s an utter waste of time.

Seriously, avoid it at all costs, it simply doesn’t work. You can certainly diversify, but do so within the boundaries of your niche.

Macro niches belong to the realm of large corporations and businesses. A single person can’t handle such an extensive scope.

Conclusion

Here’s the recap of today’s post:

  1. Limit constantly checking statistics, metrics, or earnings.

  2. Be consistent, disciplined, and passionate.

  3. Set realistic expectations.

  4. Focus on more than one idea or project.

  5. Avoid overdiversification.

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