My Rank Is In Danger!

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I don't know. I've been working so hard on my sites and on Wealthy Affiliate but this week I've just not been around here as much. If I keep this up my rank is not going to stay #5.

So what have I been doing?

  • Earning a little money on writing sites to keep my financial head above water.
  • Cleaning up the yard and garden for upcoming gardening season.
  • Welcoming the foreign exchange students to the house.
  • Putting out fires in my secular job.
  • Helping the nephews with their homework
  • Working with my brother to get his new venture off the ground (this is the time killer)

Do what can I do? The first thing I am going to do is write a list of things I need to get accomplished today, and under the subheading "Wealthy Affiliate" I am going to assign a specific amount of time to each goal. Then I'm going to stick to that goal. If it's not enough, it's not enough.

Is rank important to me? In a way--I am very goal-oriented.

But these other things, they are important to me as well. So as long as I can interact with the other members here, and make comments, and do a couple of feedbacks for websites, I am happy to let #5 go if it isn't enough.

I'm so grateful for this site as it is--the people I interact with here are great and I value the community and resources more than I can adequately say in writing.

Time's up!

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I personally no longer pay attention to ranking. If that is one of your goals then that is great. But, rank can change very quickly. I also found that the more I was here trying to improve a ranking that I was losing valuable time trying to earn money for my own websites.

If I get a question from one of my referrals then I be sure one way or another that it is answered. Then if while I drop in here I can help someone else then I do.

I do appreciate all the people that do contribute to helping keep WA a great platform. Like I said I do my part when I can.

Yeah, the rank isn't important--it's a goal-oriented compulsive twitch I have.

In my opinion, your #1 ranking concern is your family. Yes, I think it is important to keep a high ranking here at WA as well, but only you know what your priorities are. If you allocate X amount of time to WA each day, no matter what that figure is, then you should be able to maintain, or stay near, your current ranking. I applaud you for doing what you have already done.

Why thanks Rich, kind of you to say so! My family has always come first.

Hi, its nice to have a good ranking, but we still have many things to keep on top of outside of W.A. so whatever your rank is, don't worry about it too much as you can only do so much, people see my rank of 248 and must think that I know loads, but its far from the truth. Just enjoy W.A. and if your rank goes down it doesn't change you, your experience or the help you unselfishly give.

Good thoughts to keep in mind, Derek. Thanks very much.

Reading your "what have I been doing" makes me wonder how you made it to Rank 5. You are obviously very good at what you do and I envy your ability to accomplish.

I think it's not me so much as the support I get not only at WA but at home as well. That's why my family comes first always--because what is important to me is important to them. I always try not to take advantage of that; it's precious beyond compare.

Just being an ambassador is hard work, you added much more to it! Enjoy life and the exchange students. WA will be here for you to be an ambassador if you really want this as a top priority! You have done amazingly so far!

Thanks, Terea! They are amazing, those exchange students. One is from Korea; his name is Alex and I just love him, he's 11 years old. Just like my nephew, who is also 11. He's actually going back home in a couple of weeks for a holiday, but the new one is from China and he's 17. Just the nicest kid. Thank you so much for the encouraging words!

You have contributed so much Rowena - so it's not a surprise you made it to 5 and many people have benefitted and appreciated your comments and your advice.

But whatever you do has to feel what is right for you and everyone has to be realistic - you cannot keep up that pace all the time probably without it affecting your own stuff. So just do what you feel you want to do. :) Beverley

Coming from you Beverly, whom I respect so much, such a comment makes me feel so much better. Thank you kindly.

Hi Rowena,

Whatever you been doing, you have done it very well those past 2+ months you joined WA. There is a lot for me to learn from you, I very much like your motivational spirit.

Sometimes I think the journey to good ranking is a really stiff up hill one but seeing others able to do it I know it is doable. You have done so well Rowena, I wish you all the best

Terenzia



Thanks Terenzia! I just have to keep plugging away and keep trying my best to manage my time. Thanks for the encouragement! :)

keep up the good work! I just posted on my profile about my time management being my biggest challenge but I am working at it well now.

Good for you, Jimmy! We all get these times in our lives when we "bog down" in stuff that just has to be dealt with. Well done for successfully managing your time!

Heck I have less than 1/2 on my plate as you and wouldn't be able to stay at a rank of 5. I think you have your priorities straight and would just put WA on your to due list each day. If you slip a bit do not worry as if everyone is like myself we are not looking at you due to your ranking but due to your knowledge.
Rich

That's about the nicest thing I ever heard. Thank you so much, Rich--I appreciate the comforting thought no end.

Max, Sounds like you have a very full plate and I can definitely understand the position you are in.

Life is all about finding the right balance with everything and with your goal oriented & planning ways, I am sure you will find it.

Keep working it!

Absolutely, James. Life seems so crazy right now and I don't think it's going to settle down any time soon. But that's way better than sitting around having nothing to do!

Very true Max!

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