Did I Waste My Morning?

byTJ Books

13.8K followers

Updated 8 years ago

Helping Others

I spent the first hour and 15 minutes this morning helping others. Did I waste my time?

First I helped a new writer, whose native tongue does not seem to be English with her writing. She is trying to earn money on fiverr.com but her writing is sub par. I told her to:

1. Start from an outline and follow it. Make sure the outline contains all important points and areas that must be covered.

2. Use short paragraphs of one or two sentences. Vary the length of your sentences.

3. Right from your own point of view and avoid copying PLR articles and other such sources.

4. Use a keyword tool and a spellchecker. Some might consider a grammar checker but these things are often more confusing than they are worth.

5. Keep things up front and personal.

6. Edit your work. Have a family member or friend read it before you publish it and don't publish it the same day you write it. Let it stew!

Well, that is not what I told her, exactly. But if I can develop her as a writer, I might be able to use her again in the future. I had some of the things I wanted her to do but she is not ready for that now. But I have a new friend rather than a disappointed enemy.

That I filled out Loes survey. She has 25 questions she wants answered.

Following this I replied to WP member who invited to PM me with his question. I told him where to find a free autoresponder that works: http://www.listwire.com/ I also answered a couple of other questions about a list and why he should have one.

So did this keep me from writing the blogs I'm working on? Of course it did. However, I wasn't put on this earth to write blogs, I was put on this earth to help others.

You know the saying:

11 Cast your bread upon the waters, for you will find it after many days.

Ecclesiastes 11 English Standard Version (ESV)

Everyone needs help in this world. When we refuse to give it, we hurt ourselves. I know many Internet marketers who do not want to take the time to help others because it interferes with their work, they may set up some system to help others such as a FAQ page.

The Poor Widow

According to the Gospel of Luke 18:1-8, a judge (who is both atheistic and lacking compassion) is repeatedly approached by a poor widow, seeking justice. Initially rejecting her demands, he eventually honors her request so he will not be worn out by her persistence.

This is the way of some of us.

The important thing is that we give help to others that need it. We learn from this and we make new friends and acquaintances.

That is something I can take with me wherever I go—or end up. LOL

There I go wasting more time, mine and yours, by writing this post.

John

Pics. Flower in my front yard. Juncos in my back yard.