What Drives Me
Published on August 27, 2015
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I'm working my second out of three double shifts for the week. I work eight shifts a week. I make decent money, and along with not having health insurance and cutting costs virtually everywhere I possibly can, we are surviving paycheck to paycheck. When extra costs come along, like when I blew the engine in my car on my way to work the other day, I get deeper into debt regardless of how many hours I work or how many hours I spend away from my family or how many birthdays and holidays I miss. Just making it from week to week has taken it's toll on this 55 year old. No matter how hard I try, I just can't seem to get ahead. The problem is that I need a residual income that keeps coming whether I work or not. That keeps coming and growing with my efforts instead of shrinking like paychecks seem to. One that I can rely on even if I'm sick and can't leave the house. It would be great to build something that builds in value that I can leave to my children and grandchildren. I've always wanted to own a business, but never had the money to invest to get started. Never had a rich relative die or anyone help me with something like that. It's better that way anyways because then I wouldn't owe anybody anything. I have researched the web almost since PCs became a household commodity. I have tried many things, ebay, affiliate marketing, the earliest versions of niche stores online, you name it. I was actually trying to get through an online business and website building course when I stumbled across a link for WA. I clicked and really liked what I saw. I started a trial membership, and by the end of the day I was a premium. I am learning much more in a way that really clicks with me. The material I had been studying was confusing and lacking. I found myself searching for other sites to embellish the tutorials. Here at WA, everything is here. Step by step guide to do exactly what I've been trying to do for years. I am confident and with renewed energy to build my business. And when things pop up that cost extra money, like they always do, I won't fear them anymore, wondering how I'm going to pay for them. I will have more joy in my heart and much less stress. Maybe I'll even start feeling younger than 75 or 80. Maybe! :)
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