The Illusion of EASY $$ Money

 

Sales Presentation Pic 1Have you been up late at night and seen one of those Infomercials touting how easy it is for ANYONE to get rich, without any real skills or investing a lot of money into the endeavor.  All you have to do is be willing to INVEST a small amount of time and money in order to learn their wealth-based secrets.

The programs are so well done that even logical people such as lawyers, doctors, and businessmen are drawn into the snare seeking how to make some EASY money.Tax Day Pic 2

Fast forward there you are in a room filled with people all seeking to learn the secrets that will transform them from plain,

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ordinary people

into the illusion of the RICH and FAMOUS.

But here’s the rub, the one thing that these seminar promoters all fail to mention is that maximum EFFORT is required in order to CAPITALIZE on any ENDEAVOR.

Regardless of how EASY the PRESENTER makes it sound for you make money your gut (an that inner voice inside your head) tell you differently; just look at how much work went into their presentation to make it look simple.

Tell yourself if it was that EASY then why is it that 80% of the people there will FAIL or GIVE UP on their so-called Money Making Venture in less than six months once they wake up from the ILLUSION of EASY WEALTH.Years Passing Quote

True wealth comes from being able to make a living doing something that

feeds your soul

encourages growth (mental, emotional/spiritual, and financial)

and makes your life feel complete because of the INTRINSIC value YOU provide to others.

The next time one of those programs catches you eye I suggest YOU switch the channel and ask yourself

What you want to do with your time to make a living?

Business-Desk-With-Laptop-Smartphone-Book-And-PenHow hard are you willing to WORK to do to manifest your GOALS?

When are you going to start putting forth the effort to get things done rather than wishing to be rich?

Because despite contemporary beliefs the good luck iconsLucky people are the ones who are willing to do what’s necessary to be aSuccess Pic 2without needing to acquire it off the backs of the underprivileged.

A Few Easy Answers

Getting StartedWhen it comes to beginning any endeavor knowing where or how to start is usually the hardest part.  So this post is composed to supply you with A FEW EASY ANSWERS to help get the ball rolling.  Nothing I say or do will provide you with the motivation to start if CREATIVITY doesn’t already exist as a burning desire within the depths of your soul.

Here’s the information you need to know to get started. (These books are available online or at local bookstores).  I encourage you to also check out my Recommended Reading List for additional material that can provided you with a WEALTH OF INFORMATION (a future post)to help change your life.

 

Making a Living Without a Job1. Pick something you LOVE TO DO or that you’ve always wanted to learn how to do.

 

 

Alan Fox People Tools for Business2. Schedule at least four hours per week to LEARN SPECIFIC ACTIVITIES involved in your endeavor.

 

 

BadassCover3. Outline a simple ACTION PLAN as a road map to guide you in the right direction.

This is how I used my PASSION for WRITING and interests in COMMUNICATION to start BLOGGING.

Honestly, I’ve spent tons of time learning about BLOGGING, SOCIAL MEDIA, and the CONTENT CREATION.  (Since I loved what I was doing the time would quickly Busy Bee Iconfly by).

Now I couldn’t imagine doing anything else because this is what I was born to do.

Being in Bloom

 

So It Begins

                                Seems like it was just yesterday, we were welcoming another

NEW YEAR Happy New Year Bannerwith the anticipation of time to finally get things done.

All of a sudden the days turn into weeks, then months and the time starts to fly by from yesterday to tomorrowbefore you realize it three months

(or the first quarter in business terms) is gone BUT there’s tons of stuff on your To Do List image 2

‘To Do List’

  still needing to get done.

So it begins, the moment when YOU put all of your FOCUS and ENERGY into making certain that you’re able to roll into the next 3 months (The second quarter) finally able to see some of the seeds mustard seedsyou’ve planted and

continue to sow gardening-icons-retro-style-46798736with your ‘Blood, Sweat, Tears, Fears and Creativity’(which of course is the title of a future post)

began to bloom.ladybug image 3

Being in Bloom

‘I’M DOWN BUT NOT OUT!’

I’ve been sick for several days and trust me when I say that it makes BLOGGING a difficult task because the only thing I want to do is rest.  But I made a commitment to issue a post-a-day both in good times and bad.  That’s what inspired

THE NIGHT (1)the title of this post:

‘I’M DOWN BUT NOT OUT!’  

I’ve deviated from the content that I originally had scheduled to release because I don’t have the energy to put a lot effort into the creation of an extensive BLOG.   Well, that’s it for now because I’ve run out of steam I may be Down But I’m Not Out.  Hopefully, by next week this illness will have run its course and I’ll be able to create some

‘EXCEPTIONAL CONTENT!’

Later, Peeps….Sick and TiredIt’s bedtime for me because rest is the best medicine.

Can’t Will Never Get You to CAN

The next time you’re having difficulties learning something new or doing an activity for the first time remember this:

I CAN (3) What you get out of any experience is a direct result of the amount of effort that your put into it.

A positive attitude is one your most valuable assets.

One day, the very thing that seemed difficult at first may become your

~~~GREATEST ACHIEVEMENT~~~

No Effort, No Impact

This post explains the commitment required to create a good ??????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????

As I previously stated, some people may assume that Blogging is an easy task that can be done adequately without much effort. Anything worth doing well takes real ?????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????? to make an Impact.

 Even if you use a Production Schedule to determine what you write there are other tasks which include:

1. Writing –  (This is mandatory regardless of what blog type or publishing platform).

2. Storytelling – (Using a conversational tone writing style makes your material more interesting).

3. Editing – (Done to ensure proper spelling, grammar, graphic selection and writing structure).

4. Layout– (Planning the structure of the paragraphs and graphics).

5.  Polishing – (Final editing that is done before publishing the post).  

I put tons of effort into each post I create (without any consideration of my compensation– at least for now). 

Therefore, if you don’t like to write…..

You’re easily offended by people not reading what your post

Or you get upset by people not commenting about your blog

You should consider doing something else because Blogging takes time and dedication.

For me, Blogging is more than a mere hobby so I’m willing to put forth the effort required to create superior quality content.  Writing is the thing that I plan to do until The Creator no longer enables me to construct compositions.  I’ll be the first one to tell you that this isn’t something I’m doing hoping to get rich quick (Making $ Money Blogging is one of my post scheduled for Feb. 25, 2015)

What you get out of this is based on how much effort you put into the following:

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a.  Learning how to use new technology

b.  Properly managing your resources

c.  Committing your time to crafting a good content.

Blogging is what I do because it feeds my soul and I couldn’t imagine doing anything else.

 NO EFFORT, NO IMPACT!