80% of outcomes stem from 20% of efforts.
The Pareto principle as applied to entrepreneurship and digital marketing by Russel Brunson. In his teachings, Brunson introduces the concept of “The Big Domino,” which refers to identifying and addressing the one pivotal challenge that, once overcome, makes all other obstacles easier to tackle or irrelevant.
If you’ve ever dabbled in Affiliate Marketing but never saw real results, you’re not alone. I’ve been there—jumping from one opportunity to another, hoping something would click.
But, as you surely know by now, everything changed when I read The Iceberg Effect by Dean Holland (see also: “How I started Affiliate Marketing”).
That book opened my eyes to what I was doing wrong. It made me realize that I had been treating affiliate marketing like a passive side hustle rather than a real business.
The book emphasized the importance of structure, commitment, and following a proven system—something I had never done before.
Instead of chasing quick wins, I needed to develop a long-term vision and take consistent, strategic action. I realized I had been approaching Affiliate Marketing all wrong.
My attempts with ClickBank, ShareASale, and Amazon weren’t serious. I was spreading myself thin, trying different things without any clear direction. In my mind, making money online was as simple as grabbing an affiliate link, putting it out there, and waiting for commissions to roll in. But that’s not how real business works.
The truth is, success requires focus, structure, and a long-term commitment.
In affiliate marketing, focus helps you avoid distractions and stick to a proven strategy, structure ensures you have a clear roadmap to follow, and a long-term commitment allows you to build trust, refine your skills, and see real growth over time.
I needed to stop experimenting without a plan and start treating my business like a real entrepreneur. That meant setting clear goals, defining my why, and following a proven roadmap to success.
One of the biggest mindset shifts I made was accepting that results wouldn’t come overnight. I remember checking my affiliate dashboard every day, expecting to see commissions rolling in. When that didn’t happen, frustration set in.
It wasn’t until I committed to consistent effort—writing content, building relationships, and refining my strategy—that I started seeing real progress. I had to stop wanting instant success and instead focus on consistent, meaningful efforts that would build a sustainable business over time. Patience, persistence, and discipline became my new guiding principles.
If you’re still hesitating, ask yourself:
What’s holding me back? Fear? Overthinking?
The belief that you need to figure everything out before starting?
Maybe you’ve watched countless tutorials, read endless articles, and still feel paralyzed by indecision. The truth is, no one starts with everything figured out (as when I started this post by the way😉)
The best advice I can give is to find a proven plan, commit to it, and trust in your ability to make it work.
Stop waiting for the perfect moment—just start.
Your breakthrough begins when you stop treating affiliate marketing like a side hobby and start embracing the mindset of an entrepreneur. The sooner you commit, the sooner you’ll see real progress.
Break the ice, take the leap, and build the business you’ve always wanted.
Success starts with action—commit today, stay consistent, and watch your efforts pay off over time.
If you still don’t know where to commit, take a look at my latest offer here.
Leave a comment below I would love to hear from you. If you still hesitate to start your business, I want to know what is holding you back.
Let’s chat soon,
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