Thanks Steve, I really enjoyed this post and I LOVE your artistic signature!

I've been telling myself that I have accepted the fact that I won't make money right away. But still I was intrigued by your link to this post so I clicked on it.

While reading it I realized that in the back of my very busy little brain is this voice that's say "But you'll be different!" Ha ha. Not sure if that's because of my positive, never give up attitude or if I'm just deluding myself.

I just thought it would be fun to post this, be real, ya know?

Wondering how many other's have this same little thought in the back of their mind. Or maybe that's a BIG thought!

I'm not going to give up on Wealthy Affiliate! After several years researching all kinds of business ops and buying lots of shiny objects I have come to the conclusion that Wealthy Affiliate has
EVERYTHING I need to become the success I know I can be. And it's the business model that suits my personality!

Thank you for this down to earth post. I'm following you now.

Veronica

PS I love the images you chose for this post. Wondering if those came from the WA library of images?

Reality check type post. Enjoyed it very much. I too have fallen victim to thinking money could be had just like that! It takes hard, nose grinding work and perseverance. I've come back to WA to once and for all do something the right way on-line. I'm shy by nature but have actually enjoyed meeting the community and hearing inspiring life stories. We're all not so different. We want the same things out of life - financial freedom and the desire to help our fellow man get through this thing called life. Hearing everyone's encouragement has lit a fire under me. Thank you again, Steve, for your post.

Regards,
Linda

Accepting that you will, undoubtedly, fail at some point, and then the ability to turn that failure around to a lesson is vital I think. Apart from that, focusing on what will actually "move the needle" in your business is crucial. As you say, continuously watching your stats won't move you forward, but learning and creating will.

Thanks for a great post!

Hi Steve,

You have answered the the question in hand very simply and beautifully. This leads me to apply the much needed shift in my focus which will take me in the right direction.

I am blessed to be a part of this community where there are many people to guide and show the right path to success. I am able to continuously steer my ship to keep it in course and not drift away.

Thank you very much for your post.
Srinivasan

Your advise is spot on, and I know from experience. This is more inspiration for me since I've been putting time into the site for several years and have had modest sales from it as it is. I'm excited to use the new WA arsenal to bring it to the next level.

I really enjoyed this. This matures my perspective as to what this business is all about. I like that, what DO I need to do, not WHEN. If culture and society didn't push us here any faster, I am at least happy to learn something new away from the fast pace that can sometimes cause a scarcity mindset (new blog post for you!).

Thank you very much Steve you were very insightful and helpful and having people like you, as well as digging in and putting the work in, following the program is a MAJOR factor in regards to my success being just within reach I will take what i received from this post and apply it.

with extreme Gratitude
Jay.

Thank you Steve I really appreciate this. Steve I but out a post a couple days ago and nobody responded. I'm still learning the WA computer system. I want to share with you the post.
What we love to do

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