Some people think marketing success is merely about applying consumer psychology. Others say it’s a rigorous mix of consumer psychology and testing. Still others swear it’s the persistent grunt work that creates marketing success.
What’s Happening
Marketing opportunities are now growing exponentially due to the internet. Experts emerge from their new-found discoveries. Their followers scurry close behind. And then everybody else wants to get on board. As these marketing success secrets reach the masses, newer approaches are being uncovered. And the cycle continues at an accelerated pace.
All these things can make for great fun, but if that’s all there is to it, even when brilliantly executed, something is deeply missing. Without drawing upon a core essence to apply these techniques, success is eluded, or short lived at best. And stress starts its merciless ravishing, destroying even the enjoyment of what has already been accomplished.
What’s Really Going On
The great marketers have “IT”. It may not always be visible, articulated or understood, but it’s felt nonetheless. Most of us, too, have experienced “IT” in one form or other:
* You know, that certain kick-start for an idea that comes out of no-where only when you’ve let go of needing it.
* Or it’s a barely contained joy of discovery, just bursting to be expressed.
* It sometimes shows up as a slow-burning passion that keeps you going in the thick of the battle.
* And it’s present when you deeply know all is well, regardless of what’s going on around you.
* It’s like true love. It’s always present, even in pleasure and in pain.
“IT” Factor
I call it the Spirit of Marketing. And it knows no bounds. For me, it’s a true measure of success. It enlivens me, sustains me and keeps me centered. In its presence I can fully enjoy the fruits of my marketing efforts. And in its absence I feel empty. It permeates every field of endeavour. At its core is the process of creating and sharing (or marketing) an idea, selling a product or rendering a service that didn’t exist in quite the same way before.
It’s truly an entrepreneurial thing, and there’s nothing like it! It’s the essence of creating something out of nothing. That’s fine you say, but how can YOU get some of it? Well, I’ve found a truly remarkable resource book to help me look inside my heart and find what I’m seeking to express (or market) in some way. I reference it often. The book is called Ancient Secrets of Success for Today’s World by Tulshi Sen.
How to Get “IT”
Sometimes when I’m stuck about something, I close my eyes, take a few deep breaths and open the book at a random page, and wherever my eyes fall on the page, I read. It’s uncanny how accurate the message is for that situation. Other times, when I just need to get centered again, I practice the secrets it contains. This is my true productivity resource.
Sources of inspiration can be found through several ways such as Journaling, a walk in nature, yoga, inspirational music and books. There’s no limit, really. I found it’s the willingness to surrender and refresh your mind, even for a few moments that makes the big difference in your level of creativity. The whole idea is to go back to your source of inspiration to refresh yourself. It really works.
May you find your own Spirit of Marketing Success!
Aditi Walsh is a conscious entrepreneur, helping people create and manifest their visions of success. She shares ideas and reviews of success principles, strategies and tools for the online entrepreneur at webmarketingrebel.com