We chatted extensively on phone and struck a deal. I would install affiliate program software, place affiliate program on affiliate directories that counted and find super affiliates to start generating sales as quickly as possible. We agreed that I would receive my hot tub when goals and objectives were met. I achieved them within a month which worked out to around 40 hours work, not a bad deal I thought.

I have since Bartered for a Plasma TV, an MP3 player, 2 Digital Cameras and am now looking for a car.

I have started a online community forum that is specifically for people want to start Bartering or even for people who Barter already view site here http://www.barterwise.com.

The Barter system is a fantastic opportunity for people to gain what they want by offering what is some surplus stock or some time.

So what did Jerry do?

He spoke with his boss who agreed to a compromise. Unfortunately that only lasted two weeks and Jerry found himself in same situation.

He did what he knew deep down he should have done months ago but couldn't be bothered doing as it was more pressure in his life. He allowed time to go job-hunting. I suggested he use our weekly planner so he could plan his week effectively with key focus on finding a new position.

He contacted everyone he knew and told them about his situation. Jerry scoured internet for vacancies and weekend papers. He invested time and energy into his own life. Within three weeks he had a new position handling legal matters in a medium sized business (not a legal practice).

By taking action Jerry moved forward. He got himself organised and focussed and took control of his life. He realised he had power to make change.

Are you holding yourself back? Is it time for you to stop drowning and start swimming?

5 Ways to Get Off Your Butt and Out of Rut #1 Make a list of what you'd like to change. (eg. Change job, lose weight, find a partner)

#2 Prioritise which item on that list is most important and write no. 1 next to it. Continue numbering rest of items.

#3 Look at first item and prepare a list of possible solutions. (e.g. Change job - contact everyone I know and see if they know of any openings. Contact companies I'd like to work for. Start my own business - attend a small business course)

#4 Decide which of those solutions is first one to take action on. (e.g. Change job - contact everyone I know and see if they know of any openings)

#5 Act! (e.g. Phone or email everyone you know and make sure you follow up)

The Final Word

Whatever is happening in your life it is all down to you. If you’re happy and content with both your work and home life that’s fantastic.

If you’re not, then maybe it’s time you got off your butt and out of your rut. You can either do nothing or take action. The choice is yours.