Sometimes We Need Help on the Way Up
How did I get here?!
A sequence of seemingly random events and uncharacteristic decisions brought me here, "by accident", less than 2 months ago. I am not known for being one to "take action". I'm usually very cautious and realistic when it comes to "finding new ways for making an income". And yet, here I am.
These past couple of months have been an interesting lesson for me, as I allowed myself (for the first time in a long time) to fantasize about what it would be like if I could actually make a lot of money, without having to work impossible hours (so that I still had time left to enjoy it). I started daydreaming about what it would be like if I had a constant income that allowed me the freedom to do a lot of things that seem out of reach today.
I kept telling myself that if nothing else - even if this adventure doesn't actually earn me a single dollar - just the fact that I finally allowed myself to want it... that's already worth it for me.
Dreams can come true!
But something about Wealthy Affiliates made it seem possible and within reach. All I have to do is stick with the program, have some patience, do my homework, get all my tasks done - and the money will start pouring in.... (what, you mean that's not how it works?!).
It started out very fast. I couldn't wait for the end of the day, after putting my baby to bed, to get back on my laptop and complete my next lesson. I got through all the technical parts very quickly and figured this was going to be a piece of cake..
But then.... then I had to start working on my website. I had to start writing content. And then I got into my perfectionist mode, and if it's not perfect and interesting and funny and meets all the requirements then it's not enough. And I started slowing down... I was still moving and still in the process, but suddenly it felt much more like an uphill climb..
Some help on my way to the top
Every now and then, when I visited the Wealthy Affiliates website, I would see posts by other people and it would always give me a boost of motivation. So I figured that yes - I absolutely need some "help" on my way up. Not necessarily technical help, at this point, but your success stories are a great form of support for me, showing me I'm in the right direction and that with some persistence, patience and work - I will get there!
So just know that sharing your success stories is very helpful!
Thanks and best of luck to you all.
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Thank you for sharing your testimony! I seriously thought I was the only one experiencing this!
I loved the "click here", "toggle that", "choose something here" lessons and when it came to writing content I actually got panicked and stopped completely over December.
I'm in my 4th month now and I was hoping to start seeing some external results, but because I allowed fear to stop me I am now still in the training and struggling to move on.
My husband is (as always) my saving grace. He's also joined me in the online business industry and he needed help setting up a website. Thank goodness I know of this little place, WA...
I was a bit worried when it came to writing time, but for some reason doing it for him has taken away the panic... I guess it's because it's his site and I wont feel directly judged for the content and writing style?
I'm just grateful that I'm getting over this fear of writing because I actually enjoy it and (if I say so myself) I am rather good dat it.
Good luck with the writing side of your content. If you ever need help with editing or proof reading, you're welcome to give me a shout! I look forward to seeing your work.
Hey, thanks! I relate - I love writing and I also think I'm pretty good at it, but I guess you're right, something about the fear of "being judged" about the website, the content, the design, it's like "it's my baby", it's all my work, my decisions, my taste, I can't blame anyone else if it doesn't go well... :)
But my goal is to keep going, and not allow my fear or any small set-backs to stop me altogether.
Good luck to you too!
And I'd love for you to take a look at my website here:
https://findthemissingpiece.com/
This is my 1st website, I decided to start with a small niche that's a hobby of mine, and see how it goes and I can make all my beginner mistakes here, and then maybe choose something else later on.
Best of luck to us both - I really think with WA we can find all the tools and support we need, we just have to keep at it.
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Don't be to hard on yourself
Just get your post on your website
Have a great day
Tommy