Wow… One Year In — And Still Just Getting Started

Hey WA Fam,

Today I received my 1-Year Dedication Badge, and when I look at it—I don’t just see an icon.

I see a year of growth, consistency, and real progress.

I see the beginning of something real.
Something that pulled me out of one of the darkest seasons of my life—and helped me rebuild from the inside out.

I came into this space like so many others… just wanting more out of life.
More freedom. More purpose. More connection.
But to be honest—I wasn’t sure if this would work.
I didn’t know where I stood. I had just lost my cousin, and the pain of that loss left me spinning. I didn’t come here with a business plan. I came here because I needed a place to write down my thoughts… to clear my head… to figure things out.

And somehow… that turned into this.

A New Direction, A New Me

These days, I’m a happy guy. Not because life’s perfect.
Not because the pain is gone—it still hits me in waves.
But because I know my cousin would be smiling down, seeing what I’ve built and who I’ve become. That keeps me going.

I didn’t follow a strict blueprint.
But I did follow what this platform and the coaches showed me—what they showed all of us.
Then I figured out how to put my own spin on it.

And here’s the truth: I’ve earned money this year because of it.
Not just once—but consistently.
So yeah… that’s a win.

I built it my way, using their guidance, the tools, and this amazing community.
And guess what?

It worked.

That’s the thing no one tells you—this platform is 100% legit…
But it only works if you do.

It reminds me of my Bigfoot page. Some believe. Some don’t.
But as I always say to my audience:

"If your heart believes, your mind will follow."

And that’s exactly what happened here.

These Badges? They Mean More Than You Think

But behind each one is a decision. A breakthrough. A moment where I could’ve quit—but didn’t.

Joined – That nervous energy. That leap of faith.

First Website – My first real build. The first time I saw my ideas live.

Account Setup – I showed up. I made it mine.

Google Indexing – The day Google said, “We see you.” That one hit different

Top 200 → Rank 7 – Proof that consistency beats perfection.

Ambassador – Built by helping, not just hustling

1-Year Dedication Badge – Not a badge for success. A badge for staying. For growing. For believing.

Real Thanks to Real People

To Kyle, Carson, and the team behind the curtain—thank you. You built more than a platform. You built a path.

To the community—you’ve been everything. The support. The motivation. The reason these badges matter.

And to those who taught me directly, Jay, Vitaliy, Eric our coaches, Your lessons, tips, and straight-up honesty played a huge part in where I am right now. I soaked it up, applied it, and watched it work. Much respect.

In the past year, I’ve met people here who became real friends. People who lift each other up, speak from the heart, and show up with no ego—just passion.

Without all of you, these badges are just icons.
But with this community?
They’re reminders.

Reminders that I’m not alone.
That I belong.
That I’ve found something real.

Final Thoughts

If you’re new, doubting, or somewhere in the middle—hear this:
You don’t need to have it all figured out.
You just need to believe—just enough to start.

The clarity, the confidence, the wins?
Those come later. But only if you show up.

Here’s to the first year.
Here’s to every person chasing something bigger.
And here’s to Year 2 more growth, more belief, and more building.

Let’s keep going. Let’s keep building.

Shawn Thomas