7 Awesomely Useful Tips for Newcomers

Music and Health Care, 180-degree turn

I have been a member of Wealthy Affiliate for nine months. I might be able to give you my 2 cents worth about choosing a niche, a theme, writing engaging content, web design, social media, and paying it forward. I joined as a total and complete newbie. My knowledge of the computer extended to getting my documentation done at work. I hadn't written anything in a good long while, so this was 180 degree turn for me.

Made it very difficult to see and work on the computer

I joined Wealthy Affiliate in July, and about one week later I got this horrendously stinky, nasty, infection that infected my sinuses and eyes. I went to the doctor and they did not give me antibiotics, but prescribed some other stuff that helped my immune system fight it off. The infection made it very difficult to see and work on the computer. It drained my energy and took a ____ of a long time to get rid of. Several practitioners and appointments later, in the last month, I'm feeling much more like myself. I am either finally over the infection or have become accustomed to the new level of health. Enough excuses.

Choosing a website niche was very easy

I am very passionate about music, been a student and performer of music all of my life, so choosing my passion for a website niche was very easy. Narrowing it down was very difficult. I felt a website about flute playing or singing technique was going to be rather dry and uninteresting to a large group of people.

I thought I would change focus

I instead started to write about how music enhances our lives, reduces pain, decreases stress, relieves anxiety, depression, promotes relaxation and helps heal our bodies.

I have progressed a great deal and learned much, but still have so much to do. The real job hasn't even started yet!

So this is for all you newcomers out there: (Don't do like I did)

1. Follow the training step-by-step and STAY FOCUSED. Do not get distracted by shiny objects or anything else that comes up.
2. Ask questions: Lots of them, even if they sound silly, even if you don't have the subject vocabulary enabling you to ask. Do it anyway!
3. Make at least a small step of progress every day and commend yourself for it.
4. The idea of paying it forward is a beautiful, loving concept. Paying it forward is very important. It is joyful to share and give back, what other people have been graciously willing to teach about their profession. Every time you teach, share and encourage someone what you have learned, you not only help them, but you strengthen your own understanding of the material as well.
5. Like Arnold says: "Work your butt off".
6. Practice your blogging skills.
7. Like my Dad used to say, "Don't quit, cause quitters never win".

Best Wishes for Happiness, Success and Great Health!

And May All Your Dreams Come True!

EJ