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It's Been A Year - Should I Stay or Should I Go?

GaryJr

Published on September 13, 2017

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

Way back in the day when I was in high school, if you would have told me I'd be doing this, there's NO WAY I would have believed it. I absolutely hated writing, but I am enjoying this.

This morning I got my 1 year badge, and it's hard to believe that it's been a year already. I knew absolutely nothing about building websites or affiliate marketing before I stumbled upon WA. I have learned so much, and I think I even managed to help a few people.

Yes, like others, I thought about giving up many times.

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I wish that I could say that I was making money with my websites. When I started out, I had my mind made up that I would give up after 1 year, if I wasn't making money consistently. However, I still believe I can do this, and I'm determined to make it happen.

My plan is to stay focused on ONE site, keep plugging away, and keep creating as much quality content as I can. I keep reminding myself that even slow progress is progress.

Thank you to Kyle, Carson, and everyone in this great community.

P.S. Stay tuned. My success story is yet to come. Maybe, it will be year 2.

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