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Published on January 28, 2015

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I just joined the premium membership and have the feeling that this is finally the right thing, because it is a long-term business creation and the success depends on my level of dedication and knowledge.

I have recently tried out some of the money-making websites that I stumble upon so often. Since I didn't have the experience I wanted to try out myself and see if they are all really just scam or if there is actually anything to it. I did it very calculated, checked out around 50 website-opportunities and joined in around 15. My conclusion is, about 30% I joined were simply scam, promising or lying to trick you in. Another 30-40% are based on traffic exchange concepts - they are no scam in that sense, but most of the systems stall after a while, because that kind of traffic they generate is pretty much worthless. The last category are classical MLM systems or hidden ponzi schemes that run for a while and then stall. I didn't lose all of my money but enough to get a very clear picture on what is going on there and also to developme my "Scam BS detector".

Now how is a program like WA fundamentally different from the others:

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1. the other programs are businesses or websites owned by other people, so no matter how promising they might sound, you still "invest" money into someone else's system. Now WA does not promise you any money or profit, but they teach you how to become your own boss and create your own business.

2. WA focuses on long-term perspective, self-education, becoming independent and self-sufficient. Whereas the other systems do quite the opposite, have fast and short-sighted profit goals, make people become dependent on their system with an investment and hence giving away your responsibility.

Actually I could have guessed that, or I could have just researched and read websites about that topic right away. Actually this is also how I found my sponsor Nathaniell here at WA. But now with my own experience I know 100% for sure. So just in case you come across those money making websites promising you high and fast return of investment: Don't do it!

Now I am really looking forward to learn all the valuable lessons here at WA.
Cheers!

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