Ok, Enough With The Excuses!
So today is day 92 of being a part of the Wealthy Affiliates program. I thought at this point things would be going a little more smoothly and that I would be raking in the dough. Boy, was I wrong.My site is up and running, I have affiliate links in place. What gives?
What is wrong with this system? Why isn't it working for me? These are the questions I keep asking myself. Maybe I am just not cut out for this whole Blogging thing. These are the things that I keep thinking about day in and day out.
My family thinks I am crazy at this point. My husband hasn't even looked at my website, except when I had asked for his opinion on one post. Being that he builds houses for a living, his input might help.Well, So I thought anyway. Wrong again! It's like they all can care less. How can I believe in myself if the people I love so much don't believe I can do it?
So I have chosen to wallow an endless hole of self-pity. I have neglected my training and website almost all together. I have little hope of making all this work out like I had desperately wanted. The one thing I can say I wanted in this world, just for me, will never happen.
That was until Eddy with a "y" sent me a message regarding my 3 month anniversary. In that message was a link to a blog he wrote. It talked about family support and failures. Mostly importantly it talked about not giving up hope when things look the worst and doing this for me.
After reading this, I realized that my reason for doing this website were not actually for ME. I was doing this for everyone else. Although my intentions were pure and true as far as wanting to provide for my family, I began to realize that this whole thing is not just about them and money. Yes, I value the surrounding opinions, but when not one of them have been in my shoes and knows the dedication I have put into all of this, then their opinions are actually irreverent.
I have hit a low of all lows at this part of the game but its time for me to stop with the stupid excuses that I have trained my brain into believing. At the end of the day, I need to do this for me. Forget about the money and what others think. Do it for ME! I have spent my life taking care of others and now It's OK to be a little selfish and want something all for ME .I know now that it is OK to have days or even weeks when I feel like everything is beyond my grasp and control.
What's not OK is to stop writing when I don't see instant results. It's not OK to quit following the path that WA has laid for me through this training. It's also not OK to keep using these excuses to justify the actions that I am solely responsible for.
I am the only person who has control and if I keep choosing to implement this stinkin thinking in my daily life then failure is the only option.
I choose to be one of the elite in this game. I choose to succeed against all odds. Maybe I won't ever rank number one on Google or make a 5 digit income and that's OK. Or maybe, just maybe I will. I need to start believing in myself and I know if I put in the hard work that results will follow.
This path I choose isn't an easy one. It won't be for some others who are struggling to succeed in this world but STOP USING EXCUSES and keep on keepin on! I have to believe things will work out. Isn't that is what faith is. Believing in something you can't see but can feel? I actually feel so much better after writing this all down. It like a breath of fresh air. Time for me to begin again with new hopes and dreams.
Wishing you all the best for success. Don't give up!!!
Tanya
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I also was under the impression that results would show up a little more strongly within a few months. We're trained to do it through content development primarily, and that is slower. Hopefully, after some time the results will get favorable at an increasing rate as time goes on. Good luck.
Joe
Nothing in life comes easy that is for sure. I guess that is how we learn to appreciate those thing so much more when they do happen. Hang in there with me Joe. We can do this!
Tanya
Always keep in mind the story of the tortoise and the hare. The tortoise kept plugging away till he overtook the hare and won the race. So don't give up, have faith, keep training and working on your websites and you will see your way.
It is kind of like that story! Very well put Niagara1. Glad to see you are still with us also. Best wishes!
Tanya
Well said Tanya. You get it! The thing about this business is that it's a marathon. You have to keep running even when you can't see the finish line. And you can't expect people who have never been where you want to go to support or understand your race. That's why we have this community. When you're at your lows there are others here who have been there as well. So lean on them. You're not alone.
Since you enjoyed my other post, you'll like this one: WA Lied! You're A Farmer Not A Business Blogger!
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Hi Tanya.
It is hard to stay focussed when we don't get the support from the ones we want it from. I struggle with this as well.
We need to stay true to ourselves and stay the course .
You can PM me anytime you are feeling like you want to give up.
All the best!
Wanda
Thank you Wanda. It has taken me awhile to figure out that I am not alone I have all of you as my support system. I may take you up on that offer in the future. Best wishes to you also.
Tanya