Hi Wendy,

I look forward to reaching where you are at now. I'm not under any illusion that this is going to be a walk in the park.

As you have experienced what I am going through I'm sure you would have a fair idea of my motivation to succeed at this endeavour.

Would you please define for me "hard work?" Time is not a factor but I would like to know what activities are going to push my brain to its limit. Is there lots of research involved? Lots and lots of writing?

Thanks for the warm welcome and yes this is better than facebook:)

Joe

Well, I'd say it was a lot of hard work at first because I arrived here with ZERO knowledge, I had to learn everything from the ground up and the learning curve is huge. I also got frustrated many times because of a few technical things here and there, so it was definitely a lot harder and more stressful for me in the beginning. So yes initially there is a lot of learning involved.

Yes there is quite a bit of writing involved, and I was not a very good writer when I first started out, and it was very difficult for me to continuously research and write new articles on a consistent basis. After doing it for quite some time now, it flows a lot smoother and is a lot easier.

Nowadays I wouldn't say the work is actually *hard*, but it's definitely a lot of work. It just can be time consuming (especially in the beginning).

Thanks for sharing Wendy.

Thanks for the advice Ricardo:) It is by experience in the short time I have been here that I believe your every word. As for faith..

"Faith without works is dead."

I am taking action and following through.

Hi JoeButler:)

There can never be enough of us Joes. I like to believe that where ever we (Joe) are is because Divine inspiration led us there for various reasons. Where there is a need, there will be a Joe.

I interpret your name to mean "May God add Service."

I am "May God add Lover of Horses?" WTH???

It's a pleasure and honour to have you read and comment on my blog.

May your name remainxD

Hey Hannah, I suffered from social anxiety years and years ago. It wasn't until I became a substitute teacher that I slowly emerged from my shell. I was a piano performance major and I couldn't even perform a mandatory recital so I could proceed to be a senior.

That aside, I learned a lot from talking to kids. Don't know why, but it worked for me. I've been making a living mainly as a private piano teacher, but when I hold recitals for the kiddos I have to address a large crowd. I was a nervous wreck and had to take a pill just to get through it before - say ten years ago. Now I can talk to crowds and it's easy peasy. You just have to think about helping people who are listening to you. And DON"T even think for one second about yourself, your outfit, your hair, your demeanor.

Maybe you could start out by reading to kids at the library. They always need people like that. This suggestion could also go for Joe.

But to cut to the quick, WA is a great place to learn Internet marketing and become an expert in putting up a web site. But what's so cool here is that the people are here to help you do whatever it is you may be having problems with. Whether technical, writing or inspirational issues. We're all here for the same reason.

Good for you. Breath deep and think good thoughts.

Thanks Hannah for your understanding. Yes anxiety sucks and thankfully most of the time it's manageable.

Good for you that you recognise lounging all day is not good for the health.. neither is being nagged at aye? lol.

Our primary jobseekers website in NZ is 'seek'nz. Their slogan is "seek and you will find" which is basically your experience as well!

Wish I was smart when I was your age to seek out an opportunity like this but hey there's no better time than NOW.

May your focus lead you to the success you desire:)

@tntgoodrich: Strangely I have no fear of public speaking. My star sign is Leo and many of the characteristics do not resonate with me but the love of being in the spot light. Now that I mention it the words "drama-queen" come to mind hahaha. Seriously, I enjoy giving speeches as I have been a Toastmaster in the past and did very well. Love the stage and love owning it.

Hi ivanjane, couldn't agree more with you about the wealth of knowledge we're getting, even for myself as a starter member.

I did read Victorias blog and yes it does inspire. She's on level star trek. I found out about affiliate marketing around the same time but my mind was not ready. The support we have today was not readily available as it is now with better internet speeds. Here in NZ we were still on dial up speed back then. Ultra fast fibre optic speed is not here yet so we're still behind the rest of the world.

Thank you for validating my decision to join and may your success bless you and your loved ones:)

Thanks Patty for the kind words. Perhaps suicide is too strong a word to use. "Give up" I reckon would have been better to use as I have more than enough hope in my tank. The comments on this blog are evidence of a caring community.

Blessings to you and your family:)