being a now recovering addict at checking stats, i just thought I'd post this to make some guys aware of the problem.
It kinda creates a bad pattern in the way I work.. I wake up, and the first thing I want to check is my stats. It's kinda ok when you're campaigns are running smooth... the problem is when you're in the testing phases..
For me, I would wake up, check stats, if it's not super profitable then I'm pissed, then this shit kinda starts my day with the wrong foot.
You're doing shit in reaction mode... like if your stats own you you can't really follow a plan for your campaign like:
If x doesn't work (which it could not) then try Y and then Z.
The problem ive seen is that if im checking stats every five minutes or in between tasks then you lose track of x y and z, and it's easier to start thinking that the fucking campaign is not going to work or that the networks must be scrubbing, your computer is a whore etc etc.
so my solution for this is just layout a reasonable plan, most things wont work as smooth but just stick to it, and forget about the stats while executing.. just check stats twice a day (whenever you want.. I wouln't suggest starting your day with it.. specially if your campaign is not profitable yet).
The first thing you need to be successfull is to have your mind right.. so instead of depending whether youre making money or not (being your stat's bitch) you have to get your mind right... think about your goals and what you want to achieve with your campaign... take a look at your plan of action and execute.
This way you get more emotionally detached and you keep your head straight in this crazy business full of ups and downs.
cheers,
D
It kinda creates a bad pattern in the way I work.. I wake up, and the first thing I want to check is my stats. It's kinda ok when you're campaigns are running smooth... the problem is when you're in the testing phases..
For me, I would wake up, check stats, if it's not super profitable then I'm pissed, then this shit kinda starts my day with the wrong foot.
You're doing shit in reaction mode... like if your stats own you you can't really follow a plan for your campaign like:
If x doesn't work (which it could not) then try Y and then Z.
The problem ive seen is that if im checking stats every five minutes or in between tasks then you lose track of x y and z, and it's easier to start thinking that the fucking campaign is not going to work or that the networks must be scrubbing, your computer is a whore etc etc.
so my solution for this is just layout a reasonable plan, most things wont work as smooth but just stick to it, and forget about the stats while executing.. just check stats twice a day (whenever you want.. I wouln't suggest starting your day with it.. specially if your campaign is not profitable yet).
The first thing you need to be successfull is to have your mind right.. so instead of depending whether youre making money or not (being your stat's bitch) you have to get your mind right... think about your goals and what you want to achieve with your campaign... take a look at your plan of action and execute.
This way you get more emotionally detached and you keep your head straight in this crazy business full of ups and downs.
cheers,
D
