Start of an online Journey
This probably is one of the most daunting endeavor I have ever gotten myself into. It has been months since I started looking for an online job... which unfortunately proved to be futile.
It isn't entirely the fault of the World Wide Web that it didn't have something to offer me, which consequently led me being jobless for months; piling up stacks of terrifying bills to pay; and pummeling down my ever so indomitable fighting spirit. I knew that I was all to blame because I was one of those "oldies" who are terrified of this technology. Navigating the internet has always been a nauseating task. It is something I am never really "friends" with. Being an old school,., I love the smell of books, the smell of its paper, the sensation you get when you turn each page, hence, reading and learning through the Internet is absolutely not in my list of everyday to-do-list.
But I need to survive - financially. This technology has proven - probably in the past decade or so - that we really have evolved into the digital age. Earning has also been redefined. So, much as I would like to deny it... I need to join this ride or I would be left rotting in the corner. That is why I just jumped on taking the premium membership yesterday without completely understanding what to do or where to start.
I am certainly encouraging every bit of me in doing this daunting task. I feel like a toddler forced to absorb all the sententious talks of those Ivy League people. But then again I gotta do this - this is already a sink or swim situation.
I certainly know that I am not great at anything... some may even find me completely boring - no favorite hobby, no passion, no expertise. This is not to short sell myself but that is really a fact - I am a mere spectator who loves to watch, listen, and observe. Sadly these probably won't earn me a living. Therefore, I gotta do what I gotta do, because nobody would be doing this for me but me - Start and learn something new!
Well, I may not be great at online marketing, but I believe that I just need to begin, to take the leap, overcome the fears, do things one step at a time, and just hope that it my efforts will eventually pay off. Meanwhile, I just have to keep in mind the words of Zig Ziglar, "You don't have to be great to start, but you have to start to be great."
So with that simple reminder, I wish myself and all the NEWBIES here the best of luck! (while biting my nails :-) WE CAN DO THIS!
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My Dear EthelR1;
Right off the bat I am afraid that I must disagree with you. In reading your very first blog, I find that you have a great command of the English Language. You have a great talent for writing and I am certain that this will hold you in good stead for your future endeavours here at at Wealthy Affiliate.
I just happen to be an "Old Fogie" myself and I am surviving here. Remember that a computer is just a machine but you are in the drivers seat. If you ever get stuck just drop me a message.
Welcome to WA and I wish you all the very best. YOU can do this.
"THE ONLY THING TO FEAR IS FEAR ITSELF"
Peter.
Hello Mr. Phaeton,
Thanks so much for the compliment, and for your words of encouragement. I really appreciate it.
EthelR1