Get Your Priorities Straight!

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I've read a lot of posts over time about going Premium in WA. Some will say, "I'd starve to death if I went Premium right now." Or, "That's a stretch to my budget."

Well I thought the same thing when I started. And one of the great things about WA is being able to get started in this internet arena without putting money up front. You get to "get your feet wet" before diving in!

After lying awake during one of my many sleepless nights a realization came to me. Here I was, wanting to get my new life underway and desperately wanting to realize a new found income on line, but not taking advantage of what was being offered to me. I knew that access to more education, one-on-one help, community support and just the overall access to more of everything at WA would expedite my goals. But, I was letting truly a small amount of money stop me. I DEFINITELY did not have my priorities straight!

I made it an easy decision by making a minute change in priorities. And I mean MINUTE. And I'm confident that probably everyone out there that frets over the extra money going out each month could do the same and not realize that they can.

I had a bad habit, (to me it was a good one) of buying myself a nice cold coke at some point during the day when I took a break from my house rehabbing. "Ok", I thought. "Do I want my Coke each day (and this is besides the stock I had in my fridge at home, mind you), "or would I rather rocket my monthly income in a much faster fashion?" Duh.....

The Coke each day including tax was a $1.69 and over 30 days cost me $50.70. I simply waited until I got home and enjoyed my reward of refreshment and immediately went Premium with WA. A no brainer.

A simple adjustment of Priorities. Do I miss my mid-day Coke? Maybe. Would I trade it for all the education, help and camaraderie here at WA? NEVER!!

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Totally believable and easy to understand your point, I just dont even have daily coke or any other habit I can give up... though I am working on it! -

It would be one thing if it was just my husband and I who would literally starve of WA doesn't pay off within the first two weeks, but I have three children who also would not be able to eat. For same of us the choose is, get the Premium package now, instead of food, and spent the amount of time it takes to start making money with actual empty cupboard, and refrigerator. Or make sure your children eat, and wait. Unfortunately, I think many people assume that everyone here can do things like, Buy a Starbucks coffee or soda everyday. I, and I'm sure more then I few on this site are already living on ramen noodles, and sometimes even just one meal a day. If you are living that rough, you actually have to give up something else if you want a Coke one afternoon.

No, I don't think everyone assumes you can so a Starbucks every day. I know I couldn't, but I also know that premium offers so much more. Only upgrade when you can. Feed the kids first, and do whatever else it takes to learn this. Follow those that are making money. They are doing something right. Just don't give up.

I completely agree, I am already on a very tight budget. $49 is actually over $60 for me after the Canadian exchange, and that's over two weeks worth of groceries I'd have to give up, not a luxury like a Coke a day. I understand the idea that it's worth the 'sacrifice' if you're able, but it's just not possible for everybody.

I completely understand Emery and Amanda! I meant no disrespect. I have certainly been there when I was raising mine. This is just to get folks to think things out thoroughly. There's a lot of folks that spend a lot more extra money than they think and it's way to put that toward something that will help them rather than on something frivolous. By all means, family is ALWAYS first and foremost and you must do what you have to do. I hope with all sincerity that you find success with your online endeavors and things become easier financially. Stay strong, and mainly DO NOT GIVE UP. That's where many fail. No matter how long it takes, tell yourself it WILL come and it will. Contact me if you need any help whatsoever! I'm here to help if at all possible.

I'd get a real secure job at Kmart, say.

I would like to see some conversions since I have been a WA member for a year now. But no sales or anything and my site ranks high, has about 200 blogs yadayada.....I wonder how many start then give up and is that really where the money is with 3 months here of payments. Six months here...You get my drift. While the training is great I wonder if people even believe in network marketing anymore. Its so easy to buy what you need on Amazon and I don't think the masses are looking for another online deal to try much less pay for. Wondering what your thoughts are on that. BTW ....you can buy coke for 2.49/a 12 pack here at the grocery store or pay 1.00 per soda at a vending machine.

lol Yeah, I know I can get coke cheaper, but, I like the taste of McDonald's coke and going there to get it also gave me a break to look forward to. And, yes, I'm positive many, many give up after one month, not to mention three or six. Everyone has their limit. Always before, if I didnt have results fast, I moved on. Always distracted by the shiny objects. And, yes there were times I've fought the urge here, but I promised myself, I'd not give up. And I was spending the money anyway on junk so why not this? I'm like you, and have been here for a year, with not much conversions going on, but as soon as I started to get that giving up feeling, all of a sudden, I started getting conversions. Not only here, but on three other affiliate sites I had been involved with. So, yeah, I'm in the red, for now, but with the passive income and the monthly snowball effect, it wont take long to be back in the black. And lord knows, if you go to college for a degree, you're studying and learning for two to four years before reaping any benefits and sometimes longer. And you can make at this just as much as any other job out there. Patience if the key. And it's hard, but it will be worth it in the end. Just my belief and thought. I wish you good luck and the best in whatever you decide, David.

That's cool. Yea, it is what it is like anything. But I have grown to distrust many of the stuff that people say are possible when it comes to making a buck especially online. I don't really care I just wish people were honest and upfront but there always seems be some underlying B.S. I have a good radar for it but getting to the age I don't care either way. I do have a side hustle that pays for my membership here so at least it doesn't come out of my pocket.
On the upside anything is possible. Look at Don Lepre. Or Bernie Madoff. All legends in their own minds...lol Let's not forget the smooth talking Kevin Trudeau.
I guess when I think of online programs I did instantly think of those peeps. Lol....
On the upside here I have to admit the training is pretty good. I'm sure you can learn the basics through searching and most is basic common sense but its well put together at least.

I guess I'll believe when that first sale or referral comes in. Best.

Hi David, and I can relate to the no sales yet. I 100% believe this can happen as I see others doing it. I think I am missing something in either my content or keywords chosen. Like any business, you have to get noticed and that takes work. :) A lot do start and quit as they don't see anything happening. Patience and work and re-work ( if you know what I mean) I think we have to consider how many people are trying to do this too. Huge #'s.

True, of does get frustrating because I have spent over 1000 hours working on content and going through lessons. But, I have to considers something. I come from a strictly blue collar background not really of my choosing. I was in the Marines at 17 which set me up for that kind of life. I was one of those type that didn't have money for college and everything I did was back bereaking work. I know there are some with some awesome tech and computer skills as wells as experience in marketing which I lack. I'm just a stubborn red blooded guy or Irish descent which works against me at times. I n be brash too so I need to work on that. I just don't like to admit I've been beaten but I just may have met my match here. Its more of a bumer than anything else but I will survive it. Thanks for understanding and hopefully you will have better success than I did

Thanks, David. I think most of us are in that same 'blue collar' upbringing and still there or worse. Your stubborn streak could pay off big time! Follow what the people you see making money are doing. Visit their sites and read some of the blogs. You are not beaten, so maybe just take a wee break and see what the others are doing that you are not. That is my plan.

That's a good way of looking at and yes you're right. My situation is not dire its more of a damn I can't figure this out! I went through 4 years of electrical school and got that right but this ias tough. I am not so much in it to make a boatload of money but to see how and why it works. I learned some hard lessons when I bought my house in Calif. and worked like a pig only to see the housing market and construction go south. I have no bills anymore and a pension so I am fortunate at 53 but that was 30 years of work. I think there are some crafty people in this industry with some great skills though. I'm probly just ma dinosaur in this ballpark.

PS When it gets too overwhelming I say forget everything and go walk 2-3 miles. Its nice here in NC now with the colder weather but not too cold. Soon it will be fishing season!

Good to know David. And smart you must be to do that. I think this is hard for a lot of people but when the lights come on....WOW!! I wish you the best, now go for that walk and come back refreshed! :) ' _ '

Yep----I agree wholeheartedly.

-Eve

Very encouraging thanks! Mine is a problem of getting prepaid cards to link with my PayPal account. I have applied and the bank told me to check late next week. As soon as I get it iam going premium.

Hi Grant. Very well said. I also had to make some adjustments to afford premium membership but considering what the possible rewards are it was a no brainer. All the best to you!!....Sandy

So well said! Nice job.

I like your blog Grant. I think It's inspiring and very true to life.

This is so true. I, myself, hesitated to go premium for those very reasons. But when I made the decision I also made a promise to myself that I would give it a fair shot before giving up on it. I've made so much progress and have learned more here than I would have just trying it on my own.

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