Would You Look For Gold Without A Metal Detector?

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Just curious here...

If somebody told you there was gold hidden on a beach... Would you try to guess where it was & look for it without any tools, or would you invest in a low-cost metal detector to help you find it more easily?

I'm pretty confident you'd invest in a metal detector. Or at least, I'd hope you would, anyway... Because whilst you *could* find it without one, it's certainly going to take you a heck of a lot longer.

And that's a good example of how tools can make our lives a LOT easier.

So when it comes to the Premium & Premium Plus+ memberships Wealthy Affiliate, I like to use this same analogy.

Can you build a website & earn commissions without upgrading?

*Maybe*... But let's face it... If you're brand new, you're going to need the training, tools & support more than anybody.

So why make life harder for yourself?

Just upgrade! Leverage the additional tools, training & support inside of Premium & shortcut your journey to success, rather than trying to figure it out on your own.

It always frustrates me seeing the phrase "I'll try out the free membership & see if I make any money, then think about upgrading" because I know those people are holding themselves back.

So don't be one of those people.

Be the person that gets metal detector! Go Premium! And work smarter, not harder. 😊

...I appreciate this is kind of a random blog post, but it's just one I felt like sharing because I've been using this analogy a lot recently & I feel it puts into perspective how valuable the Premium/Premium Plus+ memberships are.

So if you see anybody using that phrase or questioning if they should upgrade, feel free to send them here. Let's help people to work smart, rather than work hard. 💪

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Great analogy, Dale.

I was noticing that my checking acct had a small leak in it, so I did some investigating and determined that I had two Amazon subscriptions that I didn't need. One was 10 bucks a month. The other was 16 a month. 26 bucks are no longer going out. Now I just need to come up with another 24 a month to pay for a premium subscription that could ensure a sound financial future.

Crazy daddio, crazy! Just do it, indeed.

Find a way to upgrade, friends. You'll love yourself for it.

Dave

I certainly wouldn't venture out into the wild, searching for gold without my trusty metal detector Dale! (although it has let me down on the odd occasion)!!

To achieve any success in all aspects of life, some type of investment has to be made in my opinion!

Appreciate the share my friend! :-)

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Exactly right Nick :) thanks for the comment! :)

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An interesting observation, Nick.
Bux

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You're most welcome my friend and thanks for the post! :-)

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Cheers Bux, I hope all is well my friend... :-)

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Yep, all is well.
Its a good as you make it.
Rain and strong winds here, are you back in Lyon now.

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Happy to hear that Bux and you are spot on there!

I definitely witnessed the howling wind and horizontal rain while there, but now I am back in Lyon my friend...

Take care ok!

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Will do Nick. the doctors are all on strike here, so taking care is paramount.
Trouble again in Paris I see. Stay lucky my friend.
Bux

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Cheers buddy!

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Very interesting Dale. I hadn't looked at things that way.
Thank you.
Bux

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Glad it gave you a different perspective :) thanks for commenting :)

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Nice Dale! Very well phrased! As a newbie to WA, I can relate to this analogy. As a premium member, I am very thankful for the tools I have been given!

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Cheers Jessica! Thanks for commenting :)

I love your analogy to this, Dale! Well done!

Jeff

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Cheers Jeff :)

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You bet, my friend! Keep them coming!

Jeff

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