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Lets Jump into the Pool!!!

ddjones

Published on April 11, 2014

Published on Wealthy Affiliate — a platform for building real online businesses with modern training and AI.

Ready, Set, Go..... ok maybe not the pool literally, but metaphorically. Im referring to WA, on my first day here I was ready to spend endless hours online promoting the WA community. I wanted to dive right in, I had my domain name I started writing content, but one thing was missing......

I hadn't even finished the first course of training yet. Yes I'm guilty I was so ready to jump right into the deep end, without even considering the fact that, without the basic foundation and knowledge of how things work here, I was sure to drown. Ok I'm done with the metaphors, well maybe not quite yet." HA"

Having experienced the MLM programs and get rich quick scams and the countless network marketing programs, I picked up some bad habits of thinking results have to happen fast. Being in this community has taught me that success takes time, patience, knowledge and developed skills. So before you go jumping right in to promoting and selling make sure you have your foundation together and the knowledge to help any affiliate coming into the community. It will only help you and others in the community sustain the good reputation of Wealthy affiliate.

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