My Online Journey - Shameful or Proud
My Online Journey
I have been here for more than one year. What have I learned? What is my accomplishment?
It may surprise many that I have not even finished my Certification course. Are you surprised? Yes, no...
I started in Oct 2016 when I were looking for a part-time work from home job. Being a stay-at-home mom, trying to earn some income, I found Wealthy Affiliate. Having read all its reviews, I said to myself, "Why not?".
Moreover, it is time for me to learn something new as my kids are growing up fast and soon be leaving our nest. It is best to equip myself with more knowledge especially the online world. "Let's make a career comeback", I told myself. Isn't it nice to be your own boss? In my case, I can be my own boss.
From the very start of my journey, I knew it would not be easy because I am
- clueless on most of the online terms and jargon and big words and etc etc
- not a techie
- not a fan of social media
- not a writer
- mostly a private person
But I am determined to learn and I know perseverance is much needed and I have these.
Am I Shameful
Still, at Course 4 after one year?!! What gives?
Everyday life interference. What does it mean to be a stay-at-home mom? Well, I am not gonna answer this. One word to describe all - Multitasking.
Being meticulous, too meticulous. It took me a long, long time to build my website, the layout, the pages, the contents. You name it, in every task, in every lesson, if all do not meet my own expectations, I will redo. I will find ways to do them better if not the best.
I followed the training thoroughly and don't like leaving a box uncheck.
When I encountered any problem on any task, I don't skip, making sure that the answers are found and done.
Here comes the BIG reason.
I was stuck for the longest period at Level 4 - Mastering Social Engagement. I am still at it!
I am not a fan of social media, especially Facebook. Being a private person does not help either. Going to and fro in this area without any progress until Bo Tipton came to the rescue!
Following the Gogetters' Training, I know I need to change.
Bo's advice was to use it as a tool, thus I will look at it differently.
Perhaps one day, I should write a post, I Dislike Facebook - Why?
Am I Proud
Should I be proud of my achievement so far?
Well, I have built my OWN website.
More than one year on, I am still around, still learning and still doing all the tasks that need to be done.
My knowledge of the online world is much better and I am doing better and progressing.
My Key Learning
Don't be TOO meticulous. Striving for perfection is good but know that not everything are perfect.
Do NOT stop. When come to a road block, know that there is always a way to go around it. Know that the Wealthy Affiliate Community is always around to help. Just reach out.
So, the big question here is, am I
Shameful or Proud
Is the glass half empty or half full?
A positive mindset is an important value to have. It keeps me going. Together with determination and perseverance, I will achieve my dream of being successful in my online journey.
I feel proud of my journey this far but choose to remain humble.
The glass is half full and I am going to fill it up to the rim.
To all fellow members who are still trying to make your journey a success, do NOT give up. We may be slow but consistent and persistent will get us there.
Now, tell me - at first sight, how did you describe the glass? Half empty or half full?
Btw, can the feeling of proud and being humble exist together? This question suddenly pop up in my mind while I was writing my sentence.
Thanks for reading. Please don't go before leaving a note or two.
Good Day!
Recent Comments
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I think the glass is half full, which to me means that there's still a lot to learn as we journey here at WA.
There's still much space in the glass, much improvement for us as we continue to be open to new ideas.
Being humble and proud can go together I believe; we can be proud of our achievements and be humble in many ways to accept that we still have a lot to learn and we need to keep on going.
Congratulations on what you have achieved so far and continue to be persevering and you will get there.
God bless,
Marita
Hi Marita,
Thank you for the positive, kind and encouraging words. It means a lot to me.
And thank you for taking your time to read this little post of mine and leaving your comments. Appreciate it.
Cheers,
Sharon
Hi Sharon. Good for you! You’ve done so well! Perseverance wins out. It also looks like you’ve grown as a person, too. I think WA instills confidence in many of us. We call all do this journey. You should be very proud!
Oh....I see the glass as half full.
Thank you so much, Lisa.
Let's learn and grow together. Enjoy the journey too...
Cheers,
Sharon
Hello, Sharon. My first reaction is that you have all the right to be proud of you progress so far. Why? Because we all have our own pace and at the moment at which we succeed, it is the right moment. There are many successful people on earth who achieved at different moments in their life. I am particularly reminded of Colonel Saunders. He was 75 when he got his moment, did he not?
Can pride and humility co-exist? Pride will diminish humility if it is arrogantly flaunted to project yourself as better than another or others. But walking quietly tall in your success, spreading kindness and pleasantness abundantly, there, coexists pride and humility.
Forever Grateful
Mojalefa.
Hi Mojalefa,
Firstly, thanks for taking the time to read my journey here. Reading your comments, I have this soothing feeling which makes me feel comforted and warm. Thank you for the reassuring and kind words.
You made my day!
Sharon
Hi Sharon. Well done on writing a great post (who said you weren't a writer?!) This a wonderful motivation and I am definitely a half full kind of girl. You have done some great achievements and you should definitely be proud of what you've achieved. It is not a race, and every step you take will take you closer to what you want to achieve. I agree that social media can be a bit confusing, but looking at it like a tool is excellent advice. It's just a means to an end and you can do it.
So well done and I'm looking forward to you next post. All the best. Gail
Hi Gail,
It took me a few hours to write that few hundred words. Not good:-(
Thanks a lot for the kind words and motivation.
Cheers,
Sharon
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Hi Sharon, re Facebook, the founders declared recently their goal achieved of "bringing the world together". Now they are tidying it up by cleaning up the nast stuff. The best for marketers is their monetizing tools. Alllowing communication to narrow groups.
They love ups to pay but there's heaps of free.
Re Proud and Humble. I don't believe they can be "together. Humble is the best one.
Just thought to share.
Love your story. Very encouraging.
Hello Ken. Nice to see you here and thanks for taking the time sharing your thoughts. I believe in being humble and I keep reminding my kids to stay humble.
Warm regards,
Sharon