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5 Year WA anniversary, a journey that has just started.

Deanlan

Published on July 16, 2019

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It was 5 years ago when I first joined WA. I was 21 years old back then and I could remember vividly that summer I wasn't sure if this whole thing of affiliate marketing would work or not. But I tried anyway, thinking that what could I possibly lose? I was still in college and fiugring out what to do next.

Right now my site has generated over 2M in sales in the past 4 or so years and I've opened up so many new opportunities and connections by simply telling this true story of myself. Every time I share with someone I'm always felt with excitement, and people could see my passion and really make a connection then.

Soon after I graduated in 2016 December, when I made my biggest month of earning ever back then, net 8k in a single month, I eventually convinced my dad that I will do this full time and see how it goes.

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I started a travel startup soon after then and throughout my startup journey I'v met different people in the industry and really brought me to the next level. Right now I'm looking to share my knowledge more people as I think everyone desires to know that there's this better way of pursuing their dream and goal, and that if they are curious and eager enough, they'll find their way to success through various means.

Even though I'm normally not active on WA, it has always been my home and I feel strongly connected to the positive community. I hope everyone here is always open to learning, trying things out, getting out of their comfort zone. You will find your opprotunity and you will take it.

I'm coming back to document my journey and I wish that you find it somewhat inspiring. You can achieve greater things than you believe you can, and step by step, you will gain confidence with each small win you collect along the way.

Keep up the good work, and you will thank yourself later.

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