Confessions of an Adrenaline Junkie
The last little while I've been noticing how I always tell people about my favorite products, and surprisingly, others often choose to listen. Actually, I've always seemed to have an influence on people. In the past I percieved certain others in my life as 'copying' me, but you know what they say - "imitation is the greatest form of flattery". I suppose this is true, however, in some instances I beg to differ and have just called it 'annoying'. However, if I was making money from referring people to products, now this is a whole different story.
Anyway, back to affiliate marketing. As much as I wanted to succeed at this amazing business when I was first introduced to it, real life always seemed to get in the way. I could never seem to find the time - you know that other saying 'if you really want to do something you find a way, if not you will find an excuse.' Ok - I suppose looking back you could call it excuses - But everything just seemed to be so much more of a priority, not to mention, more exciting!
Hello, my name is Krystal and I am an adrenaline junkie. Yep, that's me - through and through. I love excitement, living on the edge, pushing limits, and doing crazy new things! I've denied this in the past (which all real addicts do) however, after having this pointed out time and time again, I've finally come to accept it.
The majority of the best moments of my life have been to create that rush of adrenaline - flying an airplane (with an instructor, for now anyway), going on every zipline, roller coaster and other thrilling ride I've encountered, quitting every job I've had once it bored me, and buying, then selling, then buying more property in a foreign country. This is a very short list of decisions that I've made because I liked the rush of energy that I experienced at the time.
Now, although I love learning, since I finished college I haven't done much 'book learning'. Honestly, I think that I was slightly traumatized by the 18+ years that I was involved in the education system, and I had a mental block regarding any more "education". This is the only 'excuse' I can think of for not pursuing affiliate marketing sooner.
Even though I had not been putting forth an effort, it's been in the back of my mind. I've always said that I have no regrets in life, however, not actually trying this business before I quit and moved onto the next thing was becoming close to a regret. So, I decided that I want to keep living with no regrets.
A very surprising thing began to happen – I realized I'm experiencing the all too familiar feeling I love – I'm getting an adrenaline rush from learning about affiliate marketing! I came to this realization when I found myself lying in bed – feeling the buzz- the one that keeps you up at night thinking. Except this time I found myself thinking about what I was going to market, websites, networking, and writing.
A bit of a deviation from the usual planning of the next 'adventure' in life, but thrilling and inspiring all the same!
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Hi Krystal. I kind of have the same issue with the on and off. Three months in and I'm still going through course 2 at lesson 6, building the website, learning and, of coarse, life still goes on. There are other responsibilities like work, wife and home.
But, that said, I am not quitting and I see that you aren't either. They said we can do this and I truly believe that we can. And, like you say, If one wants something bad enough they will do whatever it takes to get there. It's a matter of attitude, of positive thinking and realizing that we CAN do this. Many have so why not us.
The best to you in 2016 and beyond.
Thank you Wayne! Best to you as well - now I have to say in 2017 though.....lol.
And I do believe that as long as we don't quit, we will move ahead - I just wrote a post about the divine timing of things - maybe those of us who move a little slower are doing just great too!
Take Care
:)
Krystal, universal law has brought us together. I know about Law of Attraction, but this is universal law how our energy flows around the universe. It's the same as if I were to call you over the telephone. My energy is flowing to people like you. Great post!
Yes, I can definitely feel the connection - I put an intention out awhile back that I NEEDED to find more like-minded people to keep my soul going... Little did I know I already knew where to find them - lol I've been on WA awhile now (on and off, but mostly off as I have not been putting much effort in), but lately the spark is renewed! Thanks so much for your support and like mindedness - I look forward to more connections soon! :)
Challenge, Excitement and the Reward of accomplishment.... I trust you are enjoying the fruits of your labor! :)
Eileen, when you have a passion for helping others to succeed, the energy that flows is very contagious. I am finding other like-minded individuals with my energy attraction coming my way. God bless you!
Thanks Eileen - and honestly the fruits of my labor are pretty sparse these days, BUT my spark has been dimmed lately too.... life's circumstances got to me, but I feel the energy coming back. I feel like WA and it's people have helped me 'pull out' of the funk lately - such a great community to find kind people. And it's funny - I have not shared much on here at all and will start - when I read the above post, it was written so long ago and I have grown so much since... time for some updates...lol And through going back to this last post, I can now see the downfalls clearly of being an 'adrenaline junkie' - sometimes you get hurt putting it all out there.... But the passion in me never totally went out - I look forward to getting to know you better and continuing on this journey together :)
I can understand being annoyed when someone "copies". You do all the work and then someone jumps in and does it with less work or maybe even improves. However, if they are copying you, that means they like what you are doing and it must means it's working.
Very intersting,but I believe WE are not different from others.I am also self motivating myself.I've rreached that HUH- HUH moments.Full speed ahead for me,and much
sucess to you.
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Great blog. I think most of us procrastinate a little. Need some inspiration?!
Thank you!
And great picture!
I went skydiving for the 1st time in September - talk about an adrenaline jump....lol - it was amazing! I found a piece of my soul again on the way down :)
Best of luck to you with everything!