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I am Derek, born and raised in the UK. As my picture shows I am no longer a youngster but I am willing to learn as much as I can to improve my financial well being. (Who said you can't teach an old dog new tricks).
Some will say I am past my use by date but I just ignore them and carry on anyway.
I have been meddling on the internet for some time, but I have always found an excuse for not being successful, or possibly for not following things through to a conclusion. Procrastination plays a big part in this.
I thought it was time to do something useful with the rest of my life, but to do this I also need to earn an income. (A basic state pension is not at all a good one).
I will be happy to hear from other users and also happy to share my life experiences.
Here we are a month down the line and although I have not progressed as quickly as some may have I am pleased with the progress made so far. Although I have other online blogs I have started to realize why they are not making me money.
Once I get my present blog running the way I want it I will have to go back to these other blogs and rebuild them. All I can say is thankyou WA and the WA community. I have learned more about blogging in a month here than I have learned in years elsewhere.
Some will say I am past my use by date but I just ignore them and carry on anyway.
I have been meddling on the internet for some time, but I have always found an excuse for not being successful, or possibly for not following things through to a conclusion. Procrastination plays a big part in this.
I thought it was time to do something useful with the rest of my life, but to do this I also need to earn an income. (A basic state pension is not at all a good one).
I will be happy to hear from other users and also happy to share my life experiences.
Here we are a month down the line and although I have not progressed as quickly as some may have I am pleased with the progress made so far. Although I have other online blogs I have started to realize why they are not making me money.
Once I get my present blog running the way I want it I will have to go back to these other blogs and rebuild them. All I can say is thankyou WA and the WA community. I have learned more about blogging in a month here than I have learned in years elsewhere.
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Mike177
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Hi, Derek-
Thanks for the follow. It looks like you are moving along nicely based upon all of the badges on your profile.
Continued success to you. We older guys still have a few things to prove-especially about making money to supplement retirement income. I'm in the same boat as you.
Mike
Thanks for the follow. It looks like you are moving along nicely based upon all of the badges on your profile.
Continued success to you. We older guys still have a few things to prove-especially about making money to supplement retirement income. I'm in the same boat as you.
Mike
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Lindat3473
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AMen and Amen. I also am past my prime, or so they tell me, but i too am learning new things. Just keep on going. There are great people here that can teach us a lot. By the way I hear that social security is as bad as state pensions. Welcome.
Peterken1
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Thanks for the follow! Followed you also.
This is truly the real deal. If one is coachable and willing to learn, chances of serious success online increase dramatically.
I wish you all the best!.
FYI- Age is just a number! ( Check out Colonel Sanders Story of the KFC Fame) lol!.
This is truly the real deal. If one is coachable and willing to learn, chances of serious success online increase dramatically.
I wish you all the best!.
FYI- Age is just a number! ( Check out Colonel Sanders Story of the KFC Fame) lol!.
GeeEss
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Thanks a lot, Derek for the follow!
I'm so lucky to find myself in your circle.
May I request you to please check my blogs and help me with your feedback on them?
https://easypracticaltips.com
https://lightlybrowse.com
I am following you back in reciprocation.
Wish you all the best.
GeeEss
You can keep in touch with me at:
https://in.pinterest.com/iamgautamseth/
https://www.facebook.com/Easy-Practical-Tips-2467980343217067/
https://www.facebook.com/lightlybrowse/
https://www.facebook.com/urbansimba/
I'm so lucky to find myself in your circle.
May I request you to please check my blogs and help me with your feedback on them?
https://easypracticaltips.com
https://lightlybrowse.com
I am following you back in reciprocation.
Wish you all the best.
GeeEss
You can keep in touch with me at:
https://in.pinterest.com/iamgautamseth/
https://www.facebook.com/Easy-Practical-Tips-2467980343217067/
https://www.facebook.com/lightlybrowse/
https://www.facebook.com/urbansimba/
yangetmaij
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Sir Derek,
Indeed, thank you so much for the follow which I have just reciprocate. You have an amazing profile that I really enjoyed reading and laughed hard about it as it speaks of my personal predicament as well. Yes, indeed, you just made my evening more enjoyable than ever on this island paradise on the other side away from your world. I like your fantabulous humor.
I thought I would be working extra harder now that I have all the time on my hand, but as you eloquently expressed...procrastination is the culprit.
You have a great one. Good luck and God Bless.
Indeed, thank you so much for the follow which I have just reciprocate. You have an amazing profile that I really enjoyed reading and laughed hard about it as it speaks of my personal predicament as well. Yes, indeed, you just made my evening more enjoyable than ever on this island paradise on the other side away from your world. I like your fantabulous humor.
I thought I would be working extra harder now that I have all the time on my hand, but as you eloquently expressed...procrastination is the culprit.
You have a great one. Good luck and God Bless.
caljones6750
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Hi, Derek.
Like you, I am no spring chicken, but that's okay. I am a strong proponent of age being more than just a number. I earned every gray hair, bad back, and sore joint that I have. I am a proud old man. Thanks for the follow. Let's show them youngsters how to do this thing.
Like you, I am no spring chicken, but that's okay. I am a strong proponent of age being more than just a number. I earned every gray hair, bad back, and sore joint that I have. I am a proud old man. Thanks for the follow. Let's show them youngsters how to do this thing.
Curly65
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Hello, Derek, and welcome to Wealthy Affiliate. Lots of opportunities to learn from the great training lesson available. Friendly members available to lend a hand when you need it. As a man named Mr. Henry Ford stated, "Anyone who stops learning is old, whether at twenty or eighty. Anyone who keeps learning is young." Carry on, Derek. Thanks for the follow.
JJCortez
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Hi Derek - Thanks for reaching out and the follow. I can certainly relate to your comment about not progressing quicker...I just wrote my first post on my WA blog on that very topic, see below link. Refusing to Quit! You got the right attitude, keeping pushing forward!! Wishing you all the best and much success!!
KC1953
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Hey Derek! I didn't know I had a twin brother in the UK! From your description, we sound an awful lot alike. LOL
Thanks for adding me to your network. I have returned the favor. Here's to your success with WA. Everything's here for us to make a go of it. We just have to make a go for it!
Cheers!
Thanks for adding me to your network. I have returned the favor. Here's to your success with WA. Everything's here for us to make a go of it. We just have to make a go for it!
Cheers!
CianDreamer
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Thanks for following Derek! I am glad to be here learning from so many fabulous people! It is never too late to start something if you know that is what you want!
What I believe is that online marketing can change my life. I just have to find my path to success! It is hard but I will succeed!
If you like coffee and different travel experience you can visit my website: imcians.com
All the best in WA
Cian
What I believe is that online marketing can change my life. I just have to find my path to success! It is hard but I will succeed!
If you like coffee and different travel experience you can visit my website: imcians.com
All the best in WA
Cian
basilty
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Hi Derek.
Thank for the follow.
I salute your courage and pushing forward in your life to learn and benefits from your life and time.
As you say their is always new things you can learn whatever age or experience you have.
keep move forward you will finally get what you want.
Basil.
Thank for the follow.
I salute your courage and pushing forward in your life to learn and benefits from your life and time.
As you say their is always new things you can learn whatever age or experience you have.
keep move forward you will finally get what you want.
Basil.
Tony56pt
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That was a good change you made Firstlearn. It shows your not going to just lay around, your zeal for knowledge has grown over the years like what happened with me. Keep up the good positive thinking and let no one tell you any different about yourself other than your self. They are not your world and know nothing about u other what you told them.
KoenGerard
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Hey, Derek nice meeting you. I checked your bio and just have read your last post. Very nice. I like your attitude. I had also an encounter with somebody here on this site. The person was asking for comments on his posts. In his eyes, I was giving comments on his website and not the post ( I did actually both ) he declined the comment and sent me a long mail telling who stupid I actually reacted. I was just honest and tried to help him with the best...pfff. some people really don't get it.
anyway. A really nice meeting.
Koen
anyway. A really nice meeting.
Koen
firstlearn
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Hello Koen,
It's nice to meet you. Thank you very much for the follow back.
I wish you success in all you do.
Some people are not satisfied but it did put me off for quite a while.
Derek
It's nice to meet you. Thank you very much for the follow back.
I wish you success in all you do.
Some people are not satisfied but it did put me off for quite a while.
Derek
SStubbins1
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It is my pleasure to follow you. Regard less of your age or mine there Is always a learning curve. We all learn by our mistakes, there for, you are now in the family of WA, with all of its glory and assistance just for the asking. I'm happy to know that you will go back and upgrade your blogs and begin making money. Best wishes for an extremely extensive financial future.
Peace💗
Peace💗
OSegun
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Hi Derek, Thank you for following me.
A big clap to you for your determination this time round. Procrastination is a coward but it appears as a huge problem, because not many people confront it.
Believe you, me, if you decide on taking little steps regularly, you will cover so much ground in a short time. Just be consistent with the little steps, progress is certain.
I wish you all the best. Segun
A big clap to you for your determination this time round. Procrastination is a coward but it appears as a huge problem, because not many people confront it.
Believe you, me, if you decide on taking little steps regularly, you will cover so much ground in a short time. Just be consistent with the little steps, progress is certain.
I wish you all the best. Segun
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GuineaPig
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Thank you for following me. I would say you are progressing nicely, procrastination and all. I am still trying to stay on track. Being a little older than some here I do get bogged down easily but I am sure I will learn a lot by reading your posts like "Once again the dreaded depression" thanks again!
MarleenaT
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you're just starting sweety because every 10 lessons it give you even more to teach you how to make and run sites and when you think awe it's over I'm done and they give you more to learn just keep plow deep and grow big you have the same reason most of us are with WA I have had other affiliate I checked into and they want you to pay a lot more than WA they are the best you are going to find . Still plugging
along waiting to find my hot spot that people want read .blog and post and
don't lose faith in the business.
Marleena
along waiting to find my hot spot that people want read .blog and post and
don't lose faith in the business.
Marleena
Carl9
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I do believe I sure do see myself in you.
although I don't have many blogs that I have used that is the only thing i don't have that you do. I to have been doing a lot on the internet and am a procrastinator almost as bad as you have been. I do need to get of and running to get my site proof read to hopefully get things going in the right direction. Good Luck and Best Wishes to you going forward.
although I don't have many blogs that I have used that is the only thing i don't have that you do. I to have been doing a lot on the internet and am a procrastinator almost as bad as you have been. I do need to get of and running to get my site proof read to hopefully get things going in the right direction. Good Luck and Best Wishes to you going forward.
firstlearn
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DanHoek
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Hi Derek, I just read your last two blogs. ("If you are a procrastinator or not" and "Have I really achieved anything") I relate a lot to both of them.
So thank you for writing them, they have given me encouragement knowing I am not the only one who deals with procrastination and wondering if I have achieved anything!
Thanks,
Dan
So thank you for writing them, they have given me encouragement knowing I am not the only one who deals with procrastination and wondering if I have achieved anything!
Thanks,
Dan
Pengekassa
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Hello Derek. I saw your post today and it got me curious. How does it work? cost? I am a desperate mother of three trying to make it out there and I need a money on the side thing while at home. So how does this clickbank work? Thank you for taking the time to read this :-)
firstlearn
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Hello Carolina,
With ClickBank you promote their products and get paid commission for products that are sold.
You get 50% + commission on the products.
Derek
With ClickBank you promote their products and get paid commission for products that are sold.
You get 50% + commission on the products.
Derek
Ian840
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Hello Derek and thank you for following, I too wish to follow you in return.
I congratulate you on choosing to join Wealthy Affiliate, and I am sure you will be happy with all there is to offer here.
I wish you every success in your online adventure.
Kindest regards - Ian from Western Australia
I congratulate you on choosing to join Wealthy Affiliate, and I am sure you will be happy with all there is to offer here.
I wish you every success in your online adventure.
Kindest regards - Ian from Western Australia
petepavasqu
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Hi Derek, I am retired myself since 1999. I often wonder why I didn't join this business earlier. But this is where we are at now. I believe there is still time left to build this business and enjoy life at the same time. As long as we are around might as well make the most of it.
firstlearn
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I think when I started I was too impatient and wanted to learn everything as quickly as possible.
Of course, I set myself an all but impossible task. Now I am just going with the flow, ok so I won't be earning as quickly as some but I am doing a more thorough job of it now.
Derek
Of course, I set myself an all but impossible task. Now I am just going with the flow, ok so I won't be earning as quickly as some but I am doing a more thorough job of it now.
Derek
haiderkh87
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Thanks for following me. I'm following you back :)
I've been part of the Wealthy Affiliate community since August 2017 and absolutely loving it.
Please feel free to follow me on social media:
Twitter - https://twitter.com/OurTechPlanet
Google+ - http://plus.google.com/+HaiderKhalid_1987
Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/ourtechplanet/
LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/haider-khalid-82689722/
Share yours too and I would love to connect with you on Social media as well. Wish you the very best :)
I've been part of the Wealthy Affiliate community since August 2017 and absolutely loving it.
Please feel free to follow me on social media:
Twitter - https://twitter.com/OurTechPlanet
Google+ - http://plus.google.com/+HaiderKhalid_1987
Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/ourtechplanet/
LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/haider-khalid-82689722/
Share yours too and I would love to connect with you on Social media as well. Wish you the very best :)
Petra4
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Hi and thank you for the follow. Just a side note, after reading your post - small progress is better than no progress at all. Also, by acknowledging your mistakes (or to even realise why they are not making money) has already made you progress more than you realised - well done :)
kmer6
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Good evening to you Derek, my name is Ken and I welcome you to WA and thank you for the follow. I'm following you back.
I am also here to make sure my income going into retirement will continue to grow. You are in good company and the only thing keeping you from a six figure income is you. Consistency is the key - that and never quit!
I look forward to answering any questions you may seek. I wish you much enjoyment and success in your online journey.
Ken
I am also here to make sure my income going into retirement will continue to grow. You are in good company and the only thing keeping you from a six figure income is you. Consistency is the key - that and never quit!
I look forward to answering any questions you may seek. I wish you much enjoyment and success in your online journey.
Ken
DaveStarr
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Don't listen to those "use by date" people. You have many, many years to go. You mentioned one of my main interests there also. Making retirement a little more comfortable by supplementing whatever pensions a person my have.
I hate the mental picture so many people have of the helpless and almost penniless old and weak pensioner.
Remember that your income in old age is only "fixed" is you allow it to be that way.
I hate the mental picture so many people have of the helpless and almost penniless old and weak pensioner.
Remember that your income in old age is only "fixed" is you allow it to be that way.
firstlearn
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You are certainly right Dave. That is why I am not sitting around festering like others that I know.
Derek
Derek
Sherylvc
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Hi Derek,
Thank you for the follow, I am also following you.It is an awesome place to learn new skills for us getting older lot..
The training is awesome! You will get as much help as you need by asking questions on live chat or joining a discussion.
Also find people to follow on the Top 200 read up on their bios and look at their blogs see who can give you the help you require when you need it.
Wishing you the best of everything on your journey
Thank you for the follow, I am also following you.It is an awesome place to learn new skills for us getting older lot..
The training is awesome! You will get as much help as you need by asking questions on live chat or joining a discussion.
Also find people to follow on the Top 200 read up on their bios and look at their blogs see who can give you the help you require when you need it.
Wishing you the best of everything on your journey
RPalinkas
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Thank you, FirstLearn for the follow. You are absolutely right I am going to be 63 in September and I am still following my dream!
Living on S.S.I is not enough to pay the rent and put food in your stomach. I have been trying to be successful at an online business since 1999. I have a good feeling about Wealthy Affiliate. While leaving comments on websites that are finished made me realize all the errors I have to correct on my website. A good learning tool, not an easy one. If they don't like your comment you get disapproved. Wrote 5 comments so far 2 are approved.
Much Success,
RP
Living on S.S.I is not enough to pay the rent and put food in your stomach. I have been trying to be successful at an online business since 1999. I have a good feeling about Wealthy Affiliate. While leaving comments on websites that are finished made me realize all the errors I have to correct on my website. A good learning tool, not an easy one. If they don't like your comment you get disapproved. Wrote 5 comments so far 2 are approved.
Much Success,
RP
Nancy29
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Hi Derek,
Thanks for adding me to your network; I’m adding you to mine as well. I read your bio and was struck by the notion that some people say you’re past your “use by” date. Just remind them that George Elliot said “It’s never too late to be who you might have been.” It’s my new mantra!
Best,
Nancy
Thanks for adding me to your network; I’m adding you to mine as well. I read your bio and was struck by the notion that some people say you’re past your “use by” date. Just remind them that George Elliot said “It’s never too late to be who you might have been.” It’s my new mantra!
Best,
Nancy
christinewar
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Hi Derek, yes it's really good, I am not too far in front of you, and I have learned a lot also, I knew squat, nothing before I joined WA I have to say I am enjoying it most of the time, especially posting my content I like the writing, and still myself in training on level 5.
So good luck to you wish you success.
So good luck to you wish you success.
despatis
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Dear Derek, thanks for sharing and for adding me to your WA network, much appreciated. Success with your course, keep on track and let's stay in touch.
Desmond We are here to help!
Desmond We are here to help!
JosonInc
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Hello Derek ! Thanks for the follow. Following you right back. My Dad lived to be 102 and at age 97 told me he was not old. He continued to be productive through ideas a lot of which were translated to reality by others for him.
The best to you here at WA and BEYOND !
Joe
The best to you here at WA and BEYOND !
Joe
JamesHarvey1
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Hi Derek. Welcome
to something that is most unusual to
other ventures you have tried. You will have loads of help
doing WA.
Thanks for the follow, I am now following you in return
Let the training work for you and you can make it
pay off for you.
Blessings to you
James
to something that is most unusual to
other ventures you have tried. You will have loads of help
doing WA.
Thanks for the follow, I am now following you in return
Let the training work for you and you can make it
pay off for you.
Blessings to you
James
frmcf
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Hi Derek, thanks for the follow. I read your Bio. I to am not a youngster, but that has not held me back. I now have three Blogs and two websites. One of the Blogs and websites is for my better half Trish. I have built them for her. I really didn't know what I was doing before joining WA. If you do each course and complete each assignment without skipping any you can't help but be successful. It was through WA that I have been able to accomplish what I have. Another great thing about WA is the Community. If you get stuck on something and can't figure it out ask the Community. Let me tell you, there is so much talent and knowledge out there it is unbelievable. Also I am following you now. We can watch each other grow. I wish you the best of everything. :-) Frank
Urlaina
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Hi Derek! Thanks so much for adding me to your network. I've added you to mine as well.
I completely understand the procrastinating issue. I'm great at that myself. ;) May we both overcome that little quirk of ours. :)
I wish you much success on your journey here at WA! You're definitely in the right place for it to happen!
Kris
I completely understand the procrastinating issue. I'm great at that myself. ;) May we both overcome that little quirk of ours. :)
I wish you much success on your journey here at WA! You're definitely in the right place for it to happen!
Kris
kimwolfe
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Howdy Derek!
Glad you are here :)
You've found a great thriving community and place to learn new skills that can really pay out. Internet Marketing is fast paced and can seem a little complex at times.
My best advice to you is to not only start, but also finish the Online Entrepreneur Certification (OEC). By completing all 5 courses, you will have learned how to use this platform and have good base skillset to get your online business going.
Thanks for follow. Glad we're connected. Look forward to learning from each other!
Kim Wolfe
Glad you are here :)
You've found a great thriving community and place to learn new skills that can really pay out. Internet Marketing is fast paced and can seem a little complex at times.
My best advice to you is to not only start, but also finish the Online Entrepreneur Certification (OEC). By completing all 5 courses, you will have learned how to use this platform and have good base skillset to get your online business going.
Thanks for follow. Glad we're connected. Look forward to learning from each other!
Kim Wolfe
alan47
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Its was great to hear from you, I also live in UK and like yourself have been looking to build an on-line business since I retired from mental health nursing in the NHS. I am making slow but steady progress and will try to look out for you and offer support wherever or whenever I feel able to. Will also follow you. Wishing you every success.
Bryced19
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Hello Derek:
Nice to meet you and thank you so much for adding me to your network. I agree with that if you follow things to a logical completion most times you will be successful. That is very true here at Wealthy Affiliate. The training is second to none and the help from the community is great also. Focus on the training follow them closely. Good luck. I have followed you back.
Nice to meet you and thank you so much for adding me to your network. I agree with that if you follow things to a logical completion most times you will be successful. That is very true here at Wealthy Affiliate. The training is second to none and the help from the community is great also. Focus on the training follow them closely. Good luck. I have followed you back.
ThimGraFort
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Hey Firstlearn!
Thanks for the connexion.
I wish you all the best here at WA.
My prayer for you is that you recieve grace to give it all that it takes for success to answer you because even mere wishes and prayers from holiest persons on earth cannot help a lazzy fellow out of trouble!
God bless you!
Cheers
Boaz Ethan
Thanks for the connexion.
I wish you all the best here at WA.
My prayer for you is that you recieve grace to give it all that it takes for success to answer you because even mere wishes and prayers from holiest persons on earth cannot help a lazzy fellow out of trouble!
God bless you!
Cheers
Boaz Ethan
Energyess
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Hello Derek love your Spirit and good on you for joining WA. It would do you well to follow the suggestions from our leaders and go over and start the training, chip away at the levels daily and at the end you will have an amazing skill under your belt, where you to will understand the ins and outs of owning your own online business. Welcome to WA Derek we have everything here to make that dream goal come true, the tools, resources anda great pay-it-forward community it comes down to you now Derek. Hoping to see you succeed to the end. Many joys and success sent your way.
heikob
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Hello Derek, welcome to the WA community.I truly believe that you are never too old to learn new things. As a matter of fact it does not matter whether you enroll again at the local college or do things online, do research ect.. We are all lifelong learners, even my late Grandfather believed in that. I will follow as well and thanks for the follow. I love the UK. Been there many times.
Ongchannel
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Hi Derek, thanks for the follow and following u back.
There is a Chinese saying "as we live to old age, we learn as we aged" so the only time we stop learning is 6 feet under ground although in land scarce Singapore ,it is confine to a minority
I was also poking around the internet and although can't complain some dollars made through offline marketing (selling solutions), decided to equip myself so I can quickly set things up without having to wait for some help. Lol it is certainly an asset to be able to roll up the shelves and get cracking
Now the proverbial truth, the more I learn the more I discover I don't know. :)
All the best
Ongchanmel
There is a Chinese saying "as we live to old age, we learn as we aged" so the only time we stop learning is 6 feet under ground although in land scarce Singapore ,it is confine to a minority
I was also poking around the internet and although can't complain some dollars made through offline marketing (selling solutions), decided to equip myself so I can quickly set things up without having to wait for some help. Lol it is certainly an asset to be able to roll up the shelves and get cracking
Now the proverbial truth, the more I learn the more I discover I don't know. :)
All the best
Ongchanmel
SueKolman1
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Thanks for the follow Firstlearn and I'm following you back. I too am steadily plodding along with the training and I know I could be further along than I am but I have a job and disabled husband and let's face it, there's only so many hours in a day! Plus some days I just need to take a break from the computer and take my dogs for a day at the river!
Interesting how you put it..."meddling on the internet"
Best of luck to you. It's difficult at times but help is everywhere. I think I've run into every possible glitch so far!
Interesting how you put it..."meddling on the internet"
Best of luck to you. It's difficult at times but help is everywhere. I think I've run into every possible glitch so far!
CandP
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Thanks for the follow, Derek, and we follow you back.
As you can see, we are not youngsters, either! But we are still active and we need to produce an income (see our blog post on WA from yesterday if you want to see what we are doing) and WA is the perfect platform for all of us, right?
We are so happy we found this platform. The training is taking us awhile as there is so much tech stuff we need to learn but we are loving it. The community support is great too, isn't it?
Well, we wish you all the best and we are right here with you on this journey!
Colette and Philip
As you can see, we are not youngsters, either! But we are still active and we need to produce an income (see our blog post on WA from yesterday if you want to see what we are doing) and WA is the perfect platform for all of us, right?
We are so happy we found this platform. The training is taking us awhile as there is so much tech stuff we need to learn but we are loving it. The community support is great too, isn't it?
Well, we wish you all the best and we are right here with you on this journey!
Colette and Philip
Harrysastar2
Premium
Hi, Derek, thanks for the follow, returned, You're never too old to learn, as they say, and quite right,
I'm still learning things, thanks to two of my youngest grandsons. "Out of the mouth of babes and sucklings . . . " to quote a passage from Psalm 8.2.
Hope you're finding WA everything you thought it would be, and best wishes for much success with your online endeavors.
I'm still learning things, thanks to two of my youngest grandsons. "Out of the mouth of babes and sucklings . . . " to quote a passage from Psalm 8.2.
Hope you're finding WA everything you thought it would be, and best wishes for much success with your online endeavors.
petervcrisp
Premium
There is a famous quote from Mark Twain:
"If it's your job to eat a frog, it's best to do it first thing in the morning. And if it's your job to eat two frogs, it's best to eat the biggest one first."
And that just means - do your hardest task first or at least as soon as you can in the morning. If you do this then the rest of your day is easy from there!
ANYWAY…
Hello,Derek thanks for the follow and welcome to WA. You are definitely in the right place!
People have plenty to share and there is plenty to learn also so take your time and enjoy the experience.
I may not be among the top 200 anymore (because I don’t socialize here much) but I do have many interesting posts on my site (no seriously I do!) and some you might really like, many people do. I have over 6,000 positive comments, so take a look and get some ideas as to what you can do with your site.
Let me know if I can help you in any way
Cheers Peter :)
P.S You might like this page one ranked post:
http://onlineaffiliatewealth.com/the-missing-magic-internet-marketing-ingredient
"If it's your job to eat a frog, it's best to do it first thing in the morning. And if it's your job to eat two frogs, it's best to eat the biggest one first."
And that just means - do your hardest task first or at least as soon as you can in the morning. If you do this then the rest of your day is easy from there!
ANYWAY…
Hello,Derek thanks for the follow and welcome to WA. You are definitely in the right place!
People have plenty to share and there is plenty to learn also so take your time and enjoy the experience.
I may not be among the top 200 anymore (because I don’t socialize here much) but I do have many interesting posts on my site (no seriously I do!) and some you might really like, many people do. I have over 6,000 positive comments, so take a look and get some ideas as to what you can do with your site.
Let me know if I can help you in any way
Cheers Peter :)
P.S You might like this page one ranked post:
http://onlineaffiliatewealth.com/the-missing-magic-internet-marketing-ingredient
Hi-Im-Fran
Premium
Thank you for following me, Derek. The great part about Wealthy Affiliate is that we can work at our on pace. the training will be right here waiting for us. We are never behind when we do this on OUR time.
I am proof that you can teach OLD DOGS new tricks. lol
I wish you all the best' Have a great day!
I am proof that you can teach OLD DOGS new tricks. lol
I wish you all the best' Have a great day!
Sui_generis
Premium
Thank you for following me, Derek and you're still a "newbie" to WA. Don't be so hard on yourself.
I'm no longer a youngster either but then I don't even want to be at this point. I love retirement. Some people are past their "use by" date in their 40s. Age is just a number to ignore.
This is a great place to be and I wish you much success.
~Debbi
I'm no longer a youngster either but then I don't even want to be at this point. I love retirement. Some people are past their "use by" date in their 40s. Age is just a number to ignore.
This is a great place to be and I wish you much success.
~Debbi
BradB18
Premium
Gooday' Derek,
Thanks for the follow and it is great to meet you.
AND about the rule of teaching an old dog new tricks, definitely does not apply here in WA. You are going to learn heaps and will continue to do so because the internet is always changing.
Cheers Derek and all the best in both health and wealth.
Brad
Thanks for the follow and it is great to meet you.
AND about the rule of teaching an old dog new tricks, definitely does not apply here in WA. You are going to learn heaps and will continue to do so because the internet is always changing.
Cheers Derek and all the best in both health and wealth.
Brad
firstlearn
Premium
McWord
Premium
Hello, Derek!
Welcome to the WA Community and thank you for following me! I'm following you back!!
You'll find the community has tons of help for anyone who needs it, so don't hesitate to reach out. We are interested in our mutual success and there are plenty of people willing and able to assist!
All the best,
mitch
Welcome to the WA Community and thank you for following me! I'm following you back!!
You'll find the community has tons of help for anyone who needs it, so don't hesitate to reach out. We are interested in our mutual success and there are plenty of people willing and able to assist!
All the best,
mitch
LindaRose1
Premium
Hi Derek,
Thanks for adding me to your network. I have added you to mine. I agree, we can progress, learn and add a lot to the world no matter how old we are. I heard of an elderly lady saying "I am the synthesis of all my life's experiences." Imagine what she could teach us! Wishing you the best on your journey here at WA!
Linda
Thanks for adding me to your network. I have added you to mine. I agree, we can progress, learn and add a lot to the world no matter how old we are. I heard of an elderly lady saying "I am the synthesis of all my life's experiences." Imagine what she could teach us! Wishing you the best on your journey here at WA!
Linda
bill808
Premium
I get P.Oed when someone says old people are useless. My niche is working with retired people to help them find their purpose for living and plan their new career. Guess what I recommend WA as a tool they need.
Hey Derek, have you found out yet that it costs money to get old.
88 in October.
Bill
Hey Derek, have you found out yet that it costs money to get old.
88 in October.
Bill
firstlearn
Premium
1Summer
Premium
Derek,
Life as you know is about continuous learning! And the more we learn, the more we realize just how little we know of what there is to learn from all the knowledge that abounds...
If there is anyone that thinks that they know everything, they are just fooling themselves!
So you keep going, you are doing well!
Enjoy your evening, I know you're about 6 hrs. ahead of us where you're at!
:)
Life as you know is about continuous learning! And the more we learn, the more we realize just how little we know of what there is to learn from all the knowledge that abounds...
If there is anyone that thinks that they know everything, they are just fooling themselves!
So you keep going, you are doing well!
Enjoy your evening, I know you're about 6 hrs. ahead of us where you're at!
:)
firstlearn
Premium
terrycarroll
Premium
Hi Derek and thank you for following. I am of course delighted to follow you in return.
Best wishes here on WA. I am sure you will find everything you need here in the way of help and support.
Please let me know if we can help each other at any time.
Terry
Best wishes here on WA. I am sure you will find everything you need here in the way of help and support.
Please let me know if we can help each other at any time.
Terry
MojalefaR
Premium
Thanks for following me, Derek. I know the pain and consequence of procrastination much too well! As a result I have been a non-finisher at some endeavors. Thanks to the support and positive atmosphere at WA, I do not believe this will happen at WA.
All the best for you here at WA, the place for success as you put in the work.
Awesomeness!
Mojalefa.
All the best for you here at WA, the place for success as you put in the work.
Awesomeness!
Mojalefa.
firstlearn
Premium
PMindra
Premium
Hi, Derek.
Paul Mindra here from Ontario, Canada.
Thank you for inviting me to be a part of your network. I graciously accept by following you back.
Welcome to the Wealthy Affiliate Community.
You, my 'young' new friend will do extremely well here if you follow the direction.
We 'Old Dogs' will dominate after the learning. I have been here for almost 2 years now, have a couple of 'strategic' sites in place and am revisiting the 'Bootcamp' to start to monetize.
Yes, there is a 'game plan.'
I continue at a pace that fits with my ability as I am classified as disabled. My goals here are long term with a matching business plan.
I am very pleased to make your acquaintance.
Feel free to private message me if you have something to talk about that may not be found here on the open forum.
We are all committed to your success.
Again, thank you for invitation. Very nice.
Kindest regards,
@PMindra
Paul.
Paul Mindra here from Ontario, Canada.
Thank you for inviting me to be a part of your network. I graciously accept by following you back.
Welcome to the Wealthy Affiliate Community.
You, my 'young' new friend will do extremely well here if you follow the direction.
We 'Old Dogs' will dominate after the learning. I have been here for almost 2 years now, have a couple of 'strategic' sites in place and am revisiting the 'Bootcamp' to start to monetize.
Yes, there is a 'game plan.'
I continue at a pace that fits with my ability as I am classified as disabled. My goals here are long term with a matching business plan.
I am very pleased to make your acquaintance.
Feel free to private message me if you have something to talk about that may not be found here on the open forum.
We are all committed to your success.
Again, thank you for invitation. Very nice.
Kindest regards,
@PMindra
Paul.
PMindra
Premium
You are most welcome, Derek.
Over and out for now.
Have a great day/night depending
where in the World you are.
Paul.
Over and out for now.
Have a great day/night depending
where in the World you are.
Paul.
verna8767
Premium
Hi Derek. Welcome to WA. Thanks for the follow. Wishing you much success in meeting your goals as you journey through WA.
I am a woman of a certain age too and I don't move as swiftly as others, but I stay determined and keep making strives until I reach my goal post.
My recommendation to you is to never quit!
I am a woman of a certain age too and I don't move as swiftly as others, but I stay determined and keep making strives until I reach my goal post.
My recommendation to you is to never quit!
Hennry
Premium
Hi Derek, Thanks for adding me to your network. We are both going at a similar pace. Not break-neck speed but quickly enough. There's plenty to be done and we are doing it thoroughly. I once read a bio of a young gentleman that's been with us for while now; it taken him a long while putting the work in and he said nothing happened for quite some time but the small amounts of daily work he had been putting in, suddenly started to have an accumulative effect on the visitors he was receiving and he now travels the world living off the income of his affiliate business thanks to WA.
Take care,
Henry
Take care,
Henry
firstlearn
Premium
Marcus2020
Premium
Hi Derek,
thank you for your following note. I am also a boomer just don't have gray hair and being thankful for having always practice sports.
I really believe WA will help you and me through the training program. I need better understanding social media marketing and all tools and a deeper knowledge of marketing tools and I intend to acquire it at this time. If down further ahead I feel a need some clarification to succeed I get it privately help inside WA.
I also like to travel and stay for while where I go to do this I have to be generating money.
Being younger or older is a state of mind, my friend, just accept it but never stop evolving and update your motherboard.
I wish you success and I will be following you from now.
Take care and success with your blogs and affiliate products.
Marcus
thank you for your following note. I am also a boomer just don't have gray hair and being thankful for having always practice sports.
I really believe WA will help you and me through the training program. I need better understanding social media marketing and all tools and a deeper knowledge of marketing tools and I intend to acquire it at this time. If down further ahead I feel a need some clarification to succeed I get it privately help inside WA.
I also like to travel and stay for while where I go to do this I have to be generating money.
Being younger or older is a state of mind, my friend, just accept it but never stop evolving and update your motherboard.
I wish you success and I will be following you from now.
Take care and success with your blogs and affiliate products.
Marcus
firstlearn
Premium
Thank you Marcus. We will certainly be learnin. a lot at WA. The training I have completed so far is second to none and the help from the community is absolutely fantastic.
Derek
Derek
5-qpq
Premium
Hi Derek,
Thanks for sharing with me about having learned more about blogging than any where else. That’s pretty cool.
I enjoyed reading your bio and I appreciate where you’re coming from. Can’t teach a dog new tricks, lol...love your reply.
Thanks for the follow and I’m following you back.
Kindly,
Becky
P.S. I think many of us are procrastinators but the question is...how long are we going to procrastinate before we do something about it, lol? Well till we get fed up with watching everyone else succeed around us, lol. I’m speaking from experience, lol.
P..S.S. Iron sharpens iron as they say.
Thanks for sharing with me about having learned more about blogging than any where else. That’s pretty cool.
I enjoyed reading your bio and I appreciate where you’re coming from. Can’t teach a dog new tricks, lol...love your reply.
Thanks for the follow and I’m following you back.
Kindly,
Becky
P.S. I think many of us are procrastinators but the question is...how long are we going to procrastinate before we do something about it, lol? Well till we get fed up with watching everyone else succeed around us, lol. I’m speaking from experience, lol.
P..S.S. Iron sharpens iron as they say.
5-qpq
Premium
Hi Derek,
My pleasure and I enjoy reading what you have to say.
Kindly,
Becky
P.S. You have the right mindset and you are going to have extraordinary results from your online business. I just know it.
My pleasure and I enjoy reading what you have to say.
Kindly,
Becky
P.S. You have the right mindset and you are going to have extraordinary results from your online business. I just know it.
kdforsman
Premium
Hi Derek
Thanks so much for the follow, I'm following you back too :)
If you need some inspiration for your WA journey, feel free to check out my recent post:
Make Money Online Inspirational Business Success Stories I'm sure you'll agree, there's some awesome tools on here for Wealthy Affiliate members.
I use Jaaxy for all of my Keyword research and SiteContent to draft all of my posts for my website. Here's a little trick that will show you how beautifully these tools integrate and also SAVE you time:
Wow! Saving JAAXY Keyword Ideas just got SUPER EASY Canva is also a great tool that's quite popular with other WA members, to design stylish graphics, like headers etc, for their websites.
Using Canva to create a theme, brand or a 'style' for your website Wishing you every success and feel free to drop me a line anytime!
Cheers, Karen
West Coast, New Zealand
Thanks so much for the follow, I'm following you back too :)
If you need some inspiration for your WA journey, feel free to check out my recent post:
Make Money Online Inspirational Business Success Stories I'm sure you'll agree, there's some awesome tools on here for Wealthy Affiliate members.
I use Jaaxy for all of my Keyword research and SiteContent to draft all of my posts for my website. Here's a little trick that will show you how beautifully these tools integrate and also SAVE you time:
Wow! Saving JAAXY Keyword Ideas just got SUPER EASY Canva is also a great tool that's quite popular with other WA members, to design stylish graphics, like headers etc, for their websites.
Using Canva to create a theme, brand or a 'style' for your website Wishing you every success and feel free to drop me a line anytime!
Cheers, Karen
West Coast, New Zealand
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