When You Lose Your Incentive to Try: My Wake-Up Call in Affiliate Marketing that helped kick start my career for another time
The Moment I Realized I Was Drowning in Problems
Have you ever been so overwhelmed with problems that you lost sight of what really mattered? It happened to me.
I found myself caught up in a whirlwind of issues—some personal, some business-related, and others just the general chaos life throws at you. The to-do list kept growing, and like any rational person, I tackled the most urgent ones first.
But in doing so, I made a critical mistake.
The Critical Error: Ignoring My Income Stream
I was solving problems left and right, crossing off tasks like a productivity machine. Yet, I overlooked the one thing that made all the other tasks possible—my income.
My focus had shifted entirely to fixing things that seemed pressing at the moment, but I wasn’t paying attention to the foundation that sustained everything else. Bills, expenses, and even opportunities all depended on one thing—income. And I had unknowingly put mine on the back burner.
The Lifeline That Saved Me
Fortunately, I had a backup. My affiliate marketing income—particularly from the Cheney group—was still trickling in. Had it not been for that, I might not have made it through.
That’s the power of affiliate marketing. It works even when you’re too distracted to actively manage it. The effort I had put in earlier continued to pay off, buying me the time I needed to regain my focus.
But that experience served as a harsh reminder: no matter how many fires you’re putting out, never forget to fuel the engine that keeps everything running.
Why Many Entrepreneurs Lose Their Motivation
Losing the drive to try isn’t just about being overwhelmed. Sometimes, it’s about discouragement, slow results, or the feeling that you’re spinning your wheels without getting anywhere. I’ve been there, and I know many others have too.
The key to overcoming this is recognizing what’s draining your motivation and addressing it before it derails you completely.
The Wake-Up Call: Refocusing on Income-Generating Activities
Once I realized my mistake, I shifted my priorities. Instead of just fixing problems, I made sure that every day included activities that sustained or grew my income.
Here’s what helped me get back on track:
1. Re-Evaluating My Priorities
I created a new list—not just of problems to solve but of income-generating actions that needed daily attention.
2. Focusing on What Works
Instead of chasing every opportunity or trying to fix everything at once, I doubled down on what was already bringing in results—my affiliate marketing business.
3. Building More Automation
I learned that while having passive income was a safety net, I needed more systems in place to ensure it continued growing even when I was busy elsewhere.
4. Committing to Daily Income-Driven Actions
Even if I could only manage 30 minutes a day, I made sure those 30 minutes were spent on something that directly contributed to my income.
The Lesson: Never Forget the Source That Sustains You
If you’ve lost your motivation or found yourself drowning in problems, take a step back and ask yourself:
- Am I prioritizing the right things?
- Therefore am I making time for income-producing activities?
- Or am I relying too much on putting out fires instead of building something sustainable?
For me, affiliate marketing was a lifesaver. It was the one thing that kept working even when I wasn’t able to give it my full attention. But it also taught me that while passive income is great, it still needs nurturing.
So, if you’ve been neglecting the financial engine that keeps your life and business running, now’s the time to refocus. Because when you lose your incentive to try, the first step back is remembering why you started in the first place.