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.

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Good Day!