Shiny Objects or Real Opportunities?

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Shiny Objects or Real Opportunities?

I hear time and time again about how many Friends here at WA are avoiding the "Shiny Object Syndrome" and are completely opposed to doing anything besides Wealthy Affiliate training and promoting it's affiliate program.

While I do agree that WA does have an amazing affiliate program and also that the Affiliate Platofrm within Wealthy Affiliate does Rock, I also know for sure that there are other great opportunities online as well.

Not one day has gone by in my 32 months here at WA have I not witnessed someone telling someone else that they aren't making money yet etc......

I have also many times seen that some Friends tell others that they won't make money for at least 6 months and maybe longer.

Since when is someone else's reality ok to be placed onto someone else?

Just because it may have taken you 6 months or more to start earning online, don't tell someone else that they can't or won't!

It's absolutely absurd to assume that and even more absurd to put your beliefs about earning online negatively upon someone else!

Do some people take 6 months or more to earn online?

Yes, of course.

Does that mean that everyone should expect to not earn for at least 6 months?

Absolutley Not!

I know for a fact that a complete newbie to internet marketing can start earning on their very first day because I have helped more than a few Friends accomplish this supposed undoable accomplishment.

I'm not saying that they "Get Rich Quick" just that in a very short amount of time they were able to cover the cost of the Wealthy Affiliate Membership so that they could concentrate upon their Niche website without worrying about monetizing it and/or sweating over not earning from it.

Would You like to be able to cover your cost of your WA Membership?

Would being able to cover the cost of your WA Membership help you to grow your website?

Would You become even more motivated and excited to earn even more online?

All Shiny Objects aren't bad, just like all people aren't bad.

Find someone that you like and trust, find out what they recommend and see where it takes you.

You're already spending time on the internet, wouldn't it be nice to start earning from your efforts while you wait for Google, Bing, Yahoo etc.... to find and rank your content?

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Thanks Tony for sharing this. I'm still new and trying to get this all going. I keep hearing the "6 months" and so by my nature I'm challenging myself to start earning at the 3 month point. Your post here as reassured me that it can (and most likely will) be a reality. Thanks!

~Matt

Tony, your posts are always informative and thought provoking. Thank you so much!! I answered yes to all three of your final questions. Can you tell me how to achieve positive answers to them? I've just entered my 2nd month with WA. I almost couldn't cover my membership this month and worry about next month already. I'm not looking to make massive riches (at least not immediately, LOL), just at least cover my costs here.

Thank you,
Candice

I agree, though I suspect that for some people,at least, it's probably more about not wanting to lose their focus. They want to give WA 100% and are afraid that looking into something else will be a distraction, but it doesn't have to be.

Like you said, if someone can get up and running and at least cover their costs, then it can be a great thing because it will allow them to relax and stop worrying about some of their bills while they learn.

I would love to be able to cover the cost of my WA membership. It's not happening for me yet - three months in. It might take me at least six at this rate.

I like to try to avoid the SOS because my time online is limited these days, and if my focus is on more than one thing, I'm not going to do any one of them well. But I'm sure it works differently for other people.

This sounds encouraging to me as well and thank goodness! I am trying very hard to put all my "extra" time on learning these courses/steps and I truly hope that it's true about how much work u put in it is the success you will have since I am working hard! I am 38 and have pretty much always lived pay check to pay check and I want more for me and my family then that! I really can't even afford the dues to be a member but I'm honestly hoping this will be the answers to our prayers!

Sounds very encouraging, Tony, and especially when you are in the earlier phases of creating your online business it helps to stay focussed. However, I'm quite aware that how quickly I can expect earnings depends very much on my efforts and on how much time I can spend on my tasks. It's just good to know that anything is possible.

I am struggling to make money with my website getting traffic but to date no cash that is down to me
I know the cash will come just got to keep putting in the work
Dont need help making money online last year making money ok buying jewellery on ebay flipping it on catawiki some items 200%
Does not interest me and unless i have massive budjet wont change my life but although to date note made anything with what i am learning here on wa this is far more powerfull this can change my life so i am keeping on learning and working and some day this post will have a image of me and the wife on a sunny beach earning while soaking up the sun
I have always dreamt of this i aim to acheave this if i do or dont i know can only be done with work an me working my way out myself good luck to everyone on wa
THIS IS THE BEST SITE TO GIVE THE EDGE KNOWLEDGE AND LIKE MINDED PEOPLE WILLING TO HELP

Some excellent points Tony, Some of the marketers that I follow are total legends, I am sure a few of them would give you the shirt off their backs, they have an amazing capacity to create and share their knowledge. We are in the same overall market but everyone is on their own particular journey, we should always try to extend ourselves if we remain open to new things we can take on some really positive influences which in turn can really add value to what we are trying to achieve.

Shiny objects are good in my books, they only become a problem if we jump from one to another expecting some miracle deliverance without taking any action. I guess at the end of the day that is what creates and drives our online position, we all of us need to do that and always be looking at ways we can improve our games and do things better and smarter. Take action every day!!!

The thing about WA is that the knowledge that we gain here enables us to venture out into the wider internet with a better understanding, so if we do come across the odd shiny object, I mean we are in the game chances are we have an inbox full of them.we can be selective and look at opportunities for what they are.

Someones tells you, you can't or won't be able to do this or that, either prove them wrong, back your self, work a little harder and start creating your own online story.

Thanks for sharing your insights and thoughts Tony much appreciated.

I agree. I love it when someone tells me I "can't" do something :)

Red rag to a bull, Barry, it can be where the fun factor comes into play. Ther are always challenges out there and it is good to challenge ourselves.

The fun thing about manifestation is that it directly applies to the branding process and has helped me move comfortably,

When I first got here I made it a point to try scale into my premium being paid ironically that was about 6 months ago and that simple task set the foundation for learning how to generate revenue from literally nothing.

An affiliate, in theory, can come into the community learn and take what they have and apply it almost instantly in those 3 months they can hone their skills enough to be practicing offering methodical training here on the platform and after 3 months they can be taking said training and using the earnings to make premium.

Love your blogs Tony and all the best to you my brother! #Wise,

Thank you!

- Ross

Thanks Tony. Yep, I totally agree. I suppose in this day and age we can´t help but compare but it doesn´t achieve anything as we´re all on our own path eh. But it´s nice to hear some supportive words from someone more experienced for us newbies. :)

Awesome Leanne :)

You are welcome and thank you my Friend, I appreciate the compliment.

Tony

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