Don’t Let Slow Progress Fool You

Hey WA fam, 👋

Just wanted to share a little piece of my journey with you (again) 😊.

If you’ve ever felt like giving up or wondered if this is really worth it, I hope this encourages you today.

🎯 A Dream Fueled by Purpose

When I joined WA, my goal was clear: quit my job, go back home, and become a full-time affiliate marketer and blogger. I upgraded to Premium even before the 7-day trial ended, excited to grab the $19/month deal and eager to chase success like the many members whose stories inspired me.

🚧 Reality Hit Hard

At first, I really thought I’d “make it” within a few months. But between a demanding full-time job and life happening, I made excuses, slowed down, and published content only when I could.

Still, I made some progress: got approved as an Amazon affiliate after 8 months, saw one of my posts rank on page one of three major search engines, and even got my first WA starter referral. But when my Amazon earnings barely hit $5/month, I laughed and thought, “Well, this isn’t quite the dream income I had in mind!”

📉 Breaks, Burnout, and Coming Back

I stepped away for months, no publishing, no logging in. But a glance at my Google Analytics pulled me back. Many of my posts were ranking well. Maybe, just maybe… this could still work.

After another break during the pandemic to care for my family, I returned again, wiser, more focused, and more determined to see it through.

📈 A Breakthrough at Last

From 2018 to early 2025, I had 44 starter referrals. None upgraded. I eventually stopped actively promoting WA and focused on the site I’m most passionate about.

Then two days ago, out of the blue, I got a notification. A referral finished their profile, created their business hub, and even posted their money goals. Shortly after, I received an email from Kyle and Carson: my first sale ever. Premium Plus Monthly. I hadn’t even updated my campaign message, it still said, “Hi {First Name},” 😅

Oh, and the funny part? I have no idea which of my sites the referral came from, I didn’t even use a tracking link. 😅

💡 The Bottom Line

So here’s what I’ve learned: slow progress is still progress. Your efforts are working, even when it feels like nothing’s happening.

If you’re thinking of quitting, don’t. You’ve come too far to stop now.