Rags to riches doesn't come overnight!

Beverly Level X³

June 28, 2016, 7:03 am

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Some years ago, I read that whenever you see an 'overnight' success, that person has usually worked for at least 10 years - putting in the required effort - to get to that spot. Just think about Britney Spears and Justin Timberlake, they seemed to break it big out of nowhere. But in reality, both spent years on the Disney Mickey Mouse Club before getting hit music singles of their own.

The same is true of most truly successful online affiliates and marketers; those people had the brains, talent and motivation to keep going and through trial and error finally succeed. And, most times after years of work. It didn't happen overnight, nor was it easy. And, yet newcomers just assume they can read an ebook and 'make it happen!' instantly. They just see another person's success and want instant results, not wanting to devote the effort that went into getting to that point.

Talk to me about your road to success, (whether at affiliate marketing or selling) and some of the obstacles you faced and what advice you have for the newcomer who wants 'instant success'.

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anwebservices

There is no 'overnight success'. Most of successful people have a long story behind their success, but they get noticed by large mass of people only when they get popular or reach. Specially in online marketing, there is more and more competition day after day, maybe more then in offline businesses. BUT for serious and hard working people who want to learn quickly, learn from others, learn from failures and succeed no matter what happen, success will come for sure. Success is impossible only for "quitters" who don't have enough patience to fight for success.

I am always willing to share my experience which can be "shortcut" to success, but it's not promise that shortcut will cut off few years out of your path to success. I am working hard last 15 years and there is yet more to accomplish to final success i am imagining.

Problem is that most of people and beginners rather read about "overnight success" then accepting truth about longer process, so they fail sooner and quit without any success. So, my final advice is first to start somewhere, try many things, test your self, learn from other people's success and failures. Never give up! If success is your final destination, just go all the way, no matter how hard it can be!

10 years ago

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EliteWriter

You are so right! Many people think that they can get rich and successful overnight. It takes a lot of work and effort in reality, and I know this from personal experience. I started off writing for someone else and they paid me low rates. This was not just a bit degrading but it could have been demotivating if I allowed it to. But I did not. I was willing to keep going and learn and gain experience, and even though the income was low, it was something at least. Now after 8 years I can say that I have achieved more than I hoped for. So I am proud of myself for not giving up.

10 years ago

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TommyCarey

When I started I didn't profit for the first 4 years Rags to riches doesn

Now, I did make some money, but I never profited from any of my sales. I would always be investing more than I was making Rags to riches doesn

I saw my first 4 years as earning my online marketing degree haha Rags to riches doesn

The only difference is that I was learning as I worked. When you're in college you learn and then you have a huge amount of bills to pay off while you look for a job. I think I chose the right choice by doing a pay as you go plan with the self taught internet marketing courses. I would browse forums and popular blogs in order to know what works and what didn't I started out doing adsense and quickly getting banned because I thought I could just buy 1,000,000 visitors and make $3,000 a day hahaha Rags to riches doesn

But now I know what to do and what not to ;)

When I started to make some money it was because I had one of those AHA! moments and I capitalized on it. This was back when you could build 100,000 links and increase in the search engines pretty easily because certain link types weren't devalued compared to other links. I started my SEO service because I knew what to do and knew how to bring in enough traffic to make my first few sales. I was pushing my website pretty hard through adwords and I was spending, without worry, $300 a day on my clicks and I was making $750 to $3,000. After my first year of this I was banned on adwords, but I had all that capital to invest in other ventures.

If I could go into the past and talk to myself I would say:

Don't rely on one revenue source because if you lose it, you're screwed. Get one source profitable and semi automated, then move on to another project to try and build that up. Just don't forget about your first venture that is currently making you money.
Don't get complacent. Always be innovating because if you aren't, your competition is.
Build good relationships with people in the same field, they will probably help you out in the long run.

When I started I didn't profit for the first 4 years :( Now, I did make some money, but I never profited from any of my sales. I would always be investing more than I was making :( I saw my first 4 years as earning my online marketing degree haha :D The only difference is that I was learning as I worked. When you're in college you learn and then you have a huge amount of bills to pay off while you look for a job. I think I chose the right choice by doing a pay as you go plan with the self taught internet marketing courses. I would browse forums and popular blogs in order to know what works and what didn't I started out doing adsense and quickly getting banned because I thought I could just buy 1,000,000 visitors and make $1,000 a day hahaha :D But now I know what to do and what not to ;) When I started to make some money it was because I had one of those AHA! moments and I capitalized on it. This was back when you could build 100,000 links and increase in the search engines pretty easily because certain link types weren't devalued compared to other links. I started my SEO service because I knew what to do and knew how to bring in enough traffic to make my first few sales. I was pushing my website pretty hard through adwords and I was spending, without worry, $100 a day on my clicks and I was making $500 to $1,000. After my first year of this I was banned on adwords, but I had all that capital to invest in other ventures. [u][b]If I could go into the past and talk to myself I would say:[/b][/u] [list][*]Don't rely on one revenue source because if you lose it, you're screwed. Get one source profitable and semi automated, then move on to another project to try and build that up. Just don't forget about your first venture that is currently making you money.[/*][*]Don't get complacent. Always be innovating because if you aren't, your competition is.[/*][*]Build good relationships with people in the same field, they will probably help you out in the long run.[/*][/list]

10 years ago

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Everett

I think a lot of people wanting to make money online are so brainwashed by money making websites that say you can basically get rich quick if they use their program. And that so many used their program to get rich, basically overnight. However, in the real world doesn't occur too often, and as the author stated, it takes years to grow, and learn.

I wouldn't want to become rich overnight, or a viral success overnight. I have no idea how I could process that, and I'm not too sure if i'll be able to do that. It would seem so stressful, especially if I was just starting out. I think people need to gradually build their success so they can have time soak in information and process it. Usually overnight successes don't often last, and they all eventually fade away. However, successes that took years upon years usually stick.

10 years ago

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Beverly

I've heard about those viral sensations too, such as the Youtube baby blowing a bubble from his nose or cuddling a dog or something else and it just blows up big and the person posting it becomes insta-famous and makes a lot of money. And, that kind of thing is like you said, not the most ideal way for it to happen. If you have not 'earned' that success, then how will you deal with it emotionally or even financially? Those people who get the 'one off' kind of luck can't replicate it to save their lives. Lasting success is built on trial and error, not one offs.

10 years ago

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EliteWriter

Yes I agree with you on that. There seems to be a general perception that whoever works online is taking the easy way out and managing to be his own boss and be really successful and rich in no time. That is not the case at all. Hard work and plenty of effort is needed, and one cannot just give it a shot, and expect a miracle to happen.

10 years ago

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Lynne

Yes I agree with what everyone has said here. Success takes hard work, time and effort. Often it involves failing a lot of times and trying again despite those failures.

I think you need to be like a dog with a bone and keep at it. If you try something that doesn't work pick yourself up and try something else. One day this will pay off, but if you fail and decide not to try again... well then you can just keep working for a boss for the rest of your life right?

I have made plenty of mistakes in my life. With work and in my personal life but I keep getting back up. I always work hard and I keep a positive attitude when times are good and when times are bad. I am always striving to be better even if I am good at something. I love learning and trying new things.

It is starting to pay off now. I am starting to see small successes building up into bigger ones and it is amazing to be on this journey.

10 years ago

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hitmeasap

One of the reasons for newcomers to strive for the "24 hour rags to riches, without any effort" kind of things are often due to the actual ebook they've read or just the sales page for a product they found. The titles are often such as "$2400 earned in 4 hours" etc. And that's tempting, I give them that. Heck, it might even be 100% true, in one way. However, all the work up until those 4 hours are never mentioned in the sales page.. I wonder why? .. Because that's like a big fat stop sign and most potential buyers will still be just that, potential buyers. They won't buy the product if the title says "$2400 earned in only 4 hours. 5 years of hard work is the key! Want in?", and why should they?

You need to sell your product for what it is. Not for what you want it to be. And the same goes for you as a buyer, when you're buying it. Buy the product for how it is, and not for your unrealistic goals you're trying to achieve.

10 years ago

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Corzhens

Success in any endeavor is sweet but usually not easily achieved. I agree that there is no such thing as an overnight success as related by successful businessmen. The richest person in our country had experienced several failures and it took him many years to build his empire of malls. And I remember the failures of Abraham Lincoln before he became president of the United States. That’s a lesson for us when you embark on a business that you need patience and perseverance. It is better to have a timeline of your goal and don’t rush yourself with success.

9 years ago

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jaymish2

I agree . The road to sucess is long and hard. However 10 years ? I hope not. There is a shot cut to sucess. Mentorship!Someone can guide you to use their systems and make profit without making the same mistakes they did. Look at people like Robert Kiyosaki who had Rich Dad as his mentor. He now mentors people on how to invest in real estate.

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