Hi Andrew,

I have a serious problem with time management, working a full time job makes it even worse!

Problem is that I do want to build an eBay business (already working on it) but just can’t find those extra hours to put into it!

Is it even possible to work full time and run an eBay business at same time?

Really looking forward to your advice!

Thanks,
Carmela, UK

Hi Carmela,

Thanks for your question.

Everything is possible and you know that!

I’m sure you have heard stories about people taking 3 jobs OR people becoming millionaires starting at McDonald’s till. So yes, everything is possible and it really comes down to your ability to take action and do what you have to do!

But it will be very difficult to achieve anything without a clear goal AND motivation! I’d say motivation here plays the biggest role – if you’re really motivated, you’ll do ANYTHING (and I mean it) to achieve your goals! Be it sleepless nights, 2 jobs or no holiday policy for 5 years – if you’re motivate enough, you’ll achieve everything you want.

Surely, I don’t want  you to become a sleepless robot and sacrifice everything for the sake of business (I’m not saying that’s not an option but still – I believe there’s a better way to do it). My recommendation would be to start off by cutting off TIME WASTERS!

Time Wasters? What’s that? Time Wasters – all those few things you do throughout the day eating a lot of your time! If you can cut them off your daily routine AND consolidate in say – once a week activity, you’ll save yourself a LOT of time!

For example – if you pay bills via online banking – don’t pay them as soon as you receive them! Pay your bills once a week or even once every two weeks. Another example – if you still do daily shopping, STOP! Do your grocery shopping once a week or max twice a week.

Calling your best friend every day? Stop doing it! It’s not productive and I’m sure your friend will understand if you’ll call every second day.

Checking all your online social profiles, e-mail ten times a day? Don’t do it! Once a day is max! Don’t worry – Facebook will still be there next day!

I’m sure there are many more TIME WASTERS in your daily routine – try to cut them off or consolidate into weekly/bi-weekly/monthly tasks and you’ll be amazed how much time you can save this way! Quality time you can spend on your eBay business.

Thanks,
Andrew

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