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Learning the Hard Way?

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Published on July 15, 2014

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It would seem that not too long ago that I had no hope of learning this affiliate marketing "thang." I knew no one who could or would coach me. Not only did I not know what "traffic" was but also I kept getting distracted by all the groups and messages on Facebook. What I did, finally, was to break down and formally join this well-known group called Wealthy Affiliate. It was pretty obvious that it was a really close community, but all were strangers. Was I wrong!

The first question I dared to post at the top of my profile page brought what seemed like hundreds of responses. I picked a name at random and got my answer plus, plus, plus good feelings and my entire attitude changed. Just like that! I belonged and began to feel less alone. This chain reaction has really opened my outlook on this affiliate marketing.

Finally, as if all of you would not know this....the men in charge and with the brilliant minds...yes, young enough to be my children...have made me feel very welcome too. When I stray too far from my training regime, up pops an email on my gmail!

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