Forget About Money If You Want To Make Money
Wealth, Money, Success and Freedom. Four simple words everyone thinks of when they search the internet for ways how to make some extra money and then being able to replace their job with it.
Lately I see quite a few new members asking the same questions.
- How long does it take to make money?
- Is Wealthy Affiliate legit?
- Does it work?
- Etc.
The answers are usually the same. It’s not a get rich quick theme. It takes time. It depends on you how successful you are. Let’s stop right there for a minute.
It depends on YOU is such a strong phrase, yet many seem to misinterpret it and that’s usually the case with those dropping out within their first three months. They keep misinterpreting what wealth, money, success and freedom truly means. Yes, the dictionaries have their own good explanations but it’s a whole different story when it comes to put those words into action and achieve what they mean.
Let’s assume that Wealth, Money, Success and Freedom were strangers and they decided to knock on your door. Would you let the strangers in or even bother to open the door just wide enough to see who’s there? Probably not because we see the stranger in them and NOT their potential good they have for us.
That’s pretty much the same with Wealthy Affiliate. Every new member has the same potential than any other member. It’s up to THEM if they see Wealth, Money, Success and Freedom at the end of their journey. This is the first time we encounter that it depends on US.
The usual time that members quit is around the three months mark with a fairly high quote. I believe that the drop out quote is much higher within the first week of being a member at WA though, because Wealthy Affiliate is nothing else but a stranger to them and they don’t see the potential in it.
Don’t Think Money if You Want to Make Money!
Sounds confusing? Let’s assume you want to learn a foreign language. Do you think you would have it down over night or in one week? If you’re good, you can manage to say Hello the next day and that’s it. What does it take to learn a foreign language? Correct, it takes time and years to perfection.
Now look at the “language” you need to learn to achieve Wealth, Money, Success and Freedom. You can’t do this in a day, week or month.
So, how do you learn the language of Wealth, Money, Success and Freedom?
The answer: Forget about the money and just do it! Remember, every member here is offered the same potential than everyone else and it is UP TO YOU what you do with it. If it’s all a bunch of strangers to you, then keep that door shut and go on with your life just like you did before you joined WA.
Wealthy Affiliate and what it offers is NOT just about money and making money online. The potential it gives you is a reflection of what you can do with it and the lifestyle you can create, including Wealth, Money, Success and Freedom.
Do you see why committed members always answer with “It depends on YOU”? Because this is the one and only answer there is if you want to know how money is made with and/or within Wealthy Affiliate.
Don’t think money if you want to make money. I know it’s almost impossible to not think about money when you want to create an online business but trust me, it’s a crucial factor if you want long-term success with a passive income for years to come.
It won’t work if you think money. I know because that’s what I did and I failed. :)
5 Tips Before I let You Move on
(1) Commit yourself, also subconsciously. Commitment is the ultimate power to make everything happen, including making money.
(2) Organize your life to adapt to your commitment. If you want to make this work, you need to not only change yourself, but also your life and lifestyle. If you’re a couch potato, what are the chances that you’re creating a successful online business if you can’t get off the couch and leave the TV alone? Zero chance!
(3) Plan your week. Include your daily routine like your job, homework with kids, etc. and plan at least 1 hour for your business. Stick to this plan and let NOTHING ELSE interfere with it.
(4) Educate yourself and get help when you need it. If you don’t understand a task or have never heard about SEO (search engine optimization) before, then don’t let the lack of knowledge discourage you. WA has a great community and support. We’re more than happy to help you with anything. No question is a stupid question. Just reach out and we’re there to catch you and bring you back on the right track.
(5) Don’t give up. There will be times where you want nothing more than to just quit and leave. Don’t let this affect you, because if you quit, you lose any potential given to achieve Wealth, Money, Success and Freedom. Trial and Error belong to this like air to our lungs. Thomas A. Edison once said: “Many of life's failures are people who did not realize how close they were to success when they gave up.”
Remember, it’s UP TO YOU!
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Thank you for this and we have been discussing this topic lately.
Yes this is true because by "wanting" money out of it, you actually push it away. It is when you do not worry about it that it will flow like a river.
Remember that YOU are already successful, free, wealthy and abundant - follow your passion and you will be supported.
Jade & Lovane
Can't say it any better. As I started out, I didn't want nothing more than make money as quick as possible. You're right, the more you think money and want it, the farther it is to reach. Only if you forget about it you'll achieve your dreams.
Thank you and all the best. :)
How refreshing to see somebody actually saying what I've always believed but only fairly recently understood fully. Freedom and happiness have nothing to do with the accumulation of money but more to do with the choices it allows.
Many people who live in those third world countries who have never known anything except poverty are always smiling while most people here in the so called developed world are going around with such misery, stress, struggle and unhappiness.
True wealth is when you have everything you need not everything you want, Also in order to get more money most people forget the universal law that first you have to give and what you give should always be value. Help people solve their problems first and then they will reward you by buying from you.
Stephen & Jennifer.
It took me time to understand as well. I was thinking money for a while and was frustrated that it didn't work. Once we understand the full meaning of achieving our dreams and goals, we see that it has nothing to do with money.
Those people in the third world may be poor but they are happy because they are already wealthy in their own way.
You're correct. We need to give FIRST if we want to get what we want. It feels great to be able to help others and the grateful reactions you get are worth more than any amount of money.
Thank you for you comment and I wish you a great weekend and ongoing success. :)
Hi Nichole,
To add to what we wrote before, the secret to wealth is to serve others. To find a profitable niche, solve their problems, and overdeliver with your solution. The greater what you give the greater amount of money you will receive.
We also believe that building a list within your niche before selling is also the best way to build a life long lasting business online.
All the best,
Stephen & Jennifer.
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Hey Nicole! Wanted to drop back by...I didn;t have time to read through any of your blog roll when I found you to follow you.
WOW! You have an impressive list of great information and in much of it I see awesome support for the new person who seems to get stuck and then just quits instead of pushing through with their study and development in their site.
I especially liked the "6 months at WA and Counting".
Just wanted to come by again for the visit that I promised. Thanks for following me back. As you create, you are bubbling great things to the surface. I'm glad to capture a bit of them now and again. "-)
Linda
Hi Linda,
it's been such a long time you've left this comment here. I apologize for taking time to get back to you. I haven't forgotten your comments at all, yet they've been in the back of my head while I've been busy with real life and business.
Your feedback is highly appreciated and means a lot to me. Thank you for taking the time to read my blog posts and being in my network. :)
All the best and many blessings!
Nicole
Its okay. I get getting busy. I have tried for two weeks to spend focused time on writing two posts for which that I have most of the research done but can't seem to get my block of time free to get the writing done.
Craziness with the kids, and now their deceased father's half-sister wanting to take me to court over visitation. UGG. Just one more thing to have to juggle into my days and takes time, so much time to work up the legal approach to present to a judge. UGGG
So back to work I go.... "-) I left a comment in your site again. Its looking fantastic and I learned a bunch from your recommended plugins.
Thanks for ALL you do.
Linda
Ah, those kind of court cases are horrible. At the end it's the kids suffering the most. I get that you've been taking care for them since such a long time, so there isn't any reason given that the court wouldn't side with you. But I do understand your concerns. Everything will be fine. :)
This is probably part of the reason why you need that much time to get things done for your business. Real life interferes when we don't need it and the head is full of it, leaving no room for anything else.
Thank you very much for the great comment you've left on my website and I'm sending you many prayers and strength!
All the best and thank you for being part of this community. :)
Nicole
Thank you ever so much for your kind words and encouragement. Anything that goes to court can become convoluted and I don't feel like I should have to defend myself. But I anticipate I will have to show the court what has been going on and that is always difficult when emotions are running high.
You are welcome for the comment and thank you ever so much for your prayers and strength.
I'll check back in again in a bit, after I get my little one off to school.
Linda
Hi Linda,
you're right and you shouldn't feel like it. As I said. You've been doing a great job in taking care of your grandchildren for a long time and any judge will take this positive.
The best way is to stay as calm as possible because it is what it is in the end. Emotions will boil hot and cause more pain than needed.
All the best and I say it again. Everything will be fine. :)
Nicole