Gratitude and Weathy Affiliate

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My Journey to Wealthy Affiliate


My journey to Wealthy Affiliate started a number of years ago, when Wealthy Affiliate was just starting out. At that time, I think the deal was I had 30 days to try it out for free, then I would have to pay monthly.

My strategy was to get as much knowledge as I could for free, then shut down my membership so I could continue on with that knowledge and build my business.

It didn't work out.

Here are the reasons it didn't:

  1. I didn't pay anything. That means I didn't have a vested interest in succeeding. Now that I'm paying for Premium membership, I'm way more motivated to keep going and work on it whenever I can.
  2. I tried to get something of value for free. A close cousin to the point above, this means in my subconscious, I was trying to get something for nothing. (This was mostly fear based - I didn't want to lose any more money). This just doesn't work. In order for something to work well (or at all) for you, there has to be a value placed on it. Right now, I place a high value on my membership because currently, it takes up a significant portion of my budget. Because I put a high value on my membership, I try to squeeze as much training, support and action steps as I can from it.
  3. I only gave myself a month. That amount of time, especially working full-time as well, wasn't nearly enough to explore the training, support and and tools fully. Now, I'm on my 3rd month and I feel I've just explored the tip of the iceberg when it comes to what's here at Wealthy Affiliate.
  4. I wasn't willing to risk anything. Let's face it. Business is about taking a risk that in the long run, it won't work out. Yes, even here at Wealthy Affiliate, there are people who don't succeed (shocking, I know) :-o There are many reasons for this such as unrealistic expectations, lack of motivation, fear etc. But I've learned that true entrepreneurial spirit is about taking risks, keeping at it when things look bleak, looking at the unknowns and risk as the things that make it an adventure.

My Return to Wealthy Affiliate


After a number of years of looking at that other stuff (you know what I mean), I returned here. This time I have a whole new attitude.

  1. I'm grateful for being here. My gratitude is not only for this great community, but to Kyle and Carson for building it and overseeing such a wonderful way of learning and growing in a very supportive environment.
  2. I'm investing time and money. This time, I'm serious about investing my time and money into this. And guess what? I'm getting so much more out of it! Hmm.
  3. I'm not pressuring myself about time. Now, this may seen contradictory to what I've been saying so far, but bear with me. What I mean here is that I'm not expecting myself to make a certain amount within a month or 3 months or I quit. What I am expecting myself to do is to spend at least an hour a day on this. The results will happen with consistent effort and enough time.
  4. I'm being kind to myself. This is really important. If I have a goal of spending an hour each day at Wealthy Affiliate and get sick or I need to do some emergency repairs or maintenance or something else really important gets in the way of that, I don't beat myself up. I try to look at each day as a new beginning. A new chance to make my commitments here afresh. Like a gentle parent, I mentally pick myself up, brush away the dirt, and send myself on my way with a blessing.

Please let me know about your journey.

I'd be really interested to hear about it (what's like mine and what isn't).

Blessings and Namaste,

Michael

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You made some valid points!
Ed

Thanks Ed.

Good for you!

Thanks for the encouragement, Genni.

Really enjoyed reading your post. There are a lot of good points. I think my problem has been taking risks. It's scary. I don't like taking risks. I like the last point about being kind to yourself.

I have went the scam way and lost. Here at WA I've learned so much, still haven't pushed through the barrier yet, but I think I'm getting there.

Thank you for sharing. :)

I'm glad you enjoyed it Judy. I enjoyed writing it.

You have learned much sometimes we need to give up something to realize the value it had in the first place

Thanks Katie,
I didn't believe it when I first heard it.
(Trying to get something for nothing and being stubborn)
But after many years of "hard knocks" I think I get it.

Hi,
You have learned a lot of valuable lessons. A lot of folks don't....Dick

Hi Dick, what I've learned from watching people (including myself) after a hard lesson is this: There's always a fork in the road.
One way is the one most folks take, which is complaining and blaming.
The other is to take responsibility for the part I played in the way things turned out, learn what I can, and continue on.
The second choice is harder, but it's where success lies.
You definitely get it.
- Michael

Like to think so. We never stop learning.

Hi Michael thank you for sharing . Sounds like your journey will be very positive this time around . For me I have travelled around the internet looking at all there is to offer . I came across WA by accident and am so glad that I did . I have to agree with your sentiments .
Alexander

Hi Alexander,
Was it an accident or a culmination of events that led you here?
Chance, blind luck, or attraction?
Hmm...
Thanks for your response.
Michael

I spent about two years running around in circles trying to make it online with minimal results. Now that I am here at Wealthy Affiliate I am convinced it is no longer a pipe dream and if I put in the effort I will succeed.

Hi Erica,
Definitely you'll succeed with the right attitude here!
Kind regards,
Michael

Hi Michael,

I came to WA fairly soon after I started exploring the online marketing world, but not before I had paid the newbie price of wasting about 1000 USD and 2 months time from my life lol.

The requirements were not even clear as to what I was looking for, and there is so much garbage out there that preys on the likes of me at that time, it is no wonder that many get taken in...

Once I did happen on the site, through a review of a yet another program I was considering investing in led me here, and this is where I stayed/will stay from here on out!

I came into the effort with the following: I was willing but unable...I know am at the stage of willing and able (to a degree)...The problem many have is they have a mind set (as you describe) that makes it nigh near impossible to succeed...

They are unwilling and unable, or unwilling but able, and are not ready to make that mind set shift to the willing and able perspective for tackling this business...

You obviously have made that shift from before to now, and that is what will turn the corner for you this time around! Good topic for discussion, it forces people to do some critical thinking, never a bad thing!

Cheers!
Dave
: )

Hi David, Looks like you've got the stuff now to make it happen! You're right, there are some bumps along this journey (some bigger than others) and you get that what we hold in our minds will eventually happen. It's just a matter of time.
Best of success in your endeavours!
- Michael

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