If you are new to
seo, the best on the market is "
seo made easy by brad callen"
It gives you an understanding, it is detailed, and simple language you can follow as a beginner, just do not use link exchange. Do a search for it as I have it in quotes and you will find it, it is free. Then look for link building threads here on 5 star and learn the right way to build traffic and links.
Sorry for being so blunt, but LeadinBiz, motivation without any direction will get you nothing but frustration. you have to understand the basic concepts before you can be successful in
SEO.
Take your time, learn the basics then expand from there.