Thanks for the great efforts Daniel !

That’s some serious hours being logged there!

I can kind of relate to it, as it seems that it would become Compulsive behavior which drives them

That nagging feeling that more could be done, to improve the quality of work they are producing.

Also, due to their level of success, their levels of responsibility would in turn be much higher, so would need constant attention.

However they seem to be a lot more efficient at concentrating on their business income making strategies….probably what sets them apart from the rest….

Thanks for compiling and sharing this post.

Thanks again for compiling and sharing such a helpful post.

I think I would (and will) compare to Darren. My mornings and evenings are most energetic, so I’d try to force myself into a physical and mental state where I create or accomplish some difficult learning. Routine tasks and errands would be shifted to afternoons, because offices and shops are open then and I’m slumbering anyhow.

If you love what you do, sure every day’s a holiday, but I believe disconnecting regularly is important to charge batteries and switch off the mind. Especially forcing oneself to be offline in a major way once in a while looks like a healthy thing to do for an online entrepreneur.

They seem dedicate their life to make something different and valuable. What they do, not wholly people could follow it. Meaningful post.

Thanks for sharing…..

To Your Success,

Stacie Walker
WomanInLeadership.com
StacieWalker.com

I like the view of Dan Schawbel –

“Everyday is vacation when you’re doing what you love 😉 “

I don’t see why it matters, as long as they enjoy what they’re doing.

Working 50 hours a week on a blog is no different than many other careers which require 50+ hours a week of work.

Then there are others who move across the whole world and donate their whole life to charitable work. They do it because it’s their passion. 168 hours a week.

I agree, particularly for myself, that work-play balance is important. But that balance is something an individual picks for themselves, wouldn’t you agree?

Yes! Life is passing you by. You guys live for your work. You’re not working to live.

“Here lies Daniel Scocco.” Dead @ 30. “At least he had an awesome blog.”

Seriously, Daniel, people aren’t going to remember you, and if they do, it won’t be for long. Then on to the next one. You’re just a blogger. Outside the blogosphere that doesn’t hold much weight.

You’re not Elvis, you will be forgotten. Much like the majority of this list.

Great interview, Daniel. I enjoyed it.

Rework and 4 Hour Work Week are books that make compelling arguments for working smarter not harder. But then there’s Crush It which advocates working until your eyes bleed.

I don’t know what the best approach is -there seems to be a good mix in this sample of entrepreneurs working sane hours and those working insane hours.

quite contrasting here Daniel. I mean i dont have my own house yet so im living in my parents with a bunch of kids and cousins.. oftentimes its very distracting for me because of the noise..

But yep Im getting used to it..

Life is passing by? I think you are living fully if you are working to build something that will be useful, have a positive impact on society, and for which you’ll be remember respectfully afterward.

Personally that is what drives me too.

I always work in my home-office.

I get easily distracted by people and sounds, so I like it here because it is very quiet.

I was thinking similarly. This blog post, while totally awesome, was also a big-ol’ sausage-fest. (Horrible joke, I know.)

Hi,
you have misinterpreted my question. It was “How many hours these blogger put in blogging till now since starting?” So we can know how long they worked to achieve such a great position in blogging.
I am waiting for an answer.

I’ll say that 2 hours produced a great information which is, for me, worth than a week on my blog. I love this one! Interviews are really a great attraction and when it comes to 12 professional at one spot!

Also, like Steve said, you can be busy but not productive. So in essence, it’s not really how hard you work or how many hours you put in, but actually how much you get done each hour. Time = money right?

Great to hear from such successful people as all of you! Thanks!

Great point Steve! Working does not mean you are being productive always! In fact, sometimes you can put in more hours but be doing less. The key is to find the perfect balance. Easier said than done obviously.

At some point in you’re business, you have to think automation and delegation. Taking yourself farther and farther out of the equation as your business progresses.

Granted there are certain aspects you can’t outsource or automate, but for the most part, these guys have been around long enough that they should be “working” half of what they say they are.

Working on my website and blog for 2-3 hours every night doesn’t allow me to accomplish as much as I’d like, but that is all the time I can afford while working 40-55 hours a week at my full time job. Add in family time and some much-needed extra-curricular activities and the time just isn’t there. I’m looking forward to having enough money saved up over the next year or two so that I can commit at least a few months of time solely on my website and seeing where that gets me. If it fails…time to go back to work. If it succeeds after building a solid base over a couple years prior…I’ll run with it and never look back!

Daniel, that would be great if we could see your answers in the interview questions too. 😉

Regards,
Lee

Suggestion – 10 interviews from the non-famous that do have their own blog. This would help others and the interviewee determine what we’re doing wrong and how we can improve.

Great Job on this post!

Chris Martinez
Web Graphic Designer Enthusiast

I definitely don’t have the time to put in as many hours as these guys but I still take the lesson to heart. Internet marketing and blogging is still a job. You need to put in the time and effort if you want to see the return.

Daniel, we your loyal readers will definitely look forward to what you have to share with us… on your own working hours.