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Just when I thought I was getting there.....

by cadirondo
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Hi everyone,
as this is my first post I thought I would share my experience with you :-)
My jounrey in internet marketing actually began 3 years ago. During those years I had learnt a lot and was relatively pleased with my progress. I had a few sites set up and making enough to just scrape by. However things took a turn for the worse. It was a glorious sunny afternoon so I decided to go for a ride on the motobike. I'm completely oblivious as to what happened from that point onwards as I woke up in hospital. I was told that I had been involved in an accident, a car had pulled out in front of me at a junction and the rest is history. I suffered a bad concussion which initally led to a post traumatic amnesia. I spent a long time in rehab but things are finally looking up. Now here's the problem, everything I had learned, the endless hours of hard work has pretty much gone to pot in regards to IM as I have forgotten it all :-(
Also, remembering new things is very hard for me now as the mind finds it hard to process things. Anyway, I'm determined to make a go of this and make it a success for the second time! I have a few ideas and would love to pass it by you all. I will leave that for another post however!!

Thanks all for taking the time in reading this post.
cadi
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  • Profile picture of the author dvduval
    I'm so glad you found us, and it sounds like you have the right intentions. It is through your intent in each moment throughout the day that things start to really work for you.
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    • Profile picture of the author cadirondo
      Originally Posted by dvduval View Post

      I'm so glad you found us, and it sounds like you have the right intentions. It is through your intent in each moment throughout the day that things start to really work for you.
      Hi dvdduval. Thank you for the wise words, I'll do my best to try and remember them :-)
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      • Profile picture of the author merlincat
        You made the right decision coming to this forum, it will help you with a small piece of learning everyday.

        Everything you need is here and most importantly loads of support.

        Try these posts for a starting place:

        Best threads on WF

        Good luck for the future
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        • Profile picture of the author cadirondo
          Hi merlincat,
          yes you're spot on, what a great source of information this place is! Thank you for that link, I can see that it will become very useful over the coming months. Thank you for replying to my thread.
          Kind regards
          cadi

          ps I couldn't quote your message as I need 15 posts before I can post a link
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  • Profile picture of the author Diane S
    So sorry to hear of your accident. Do you still have your sites? If not, do you remember which site was making the most money? If you remember the type of monetization you were using on that best site, I would start there. And just do one site. Make it a dot com, and buy a used domain so you get the benefit of age.

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    • Profile picture of the author cadirondo
      Originally Posted by Diane S View Post

      So sorry to hear of your accident. Do you still have your sites? If not, do you remember which site was making the most money? If you remember the type of monetization you were using on that best site, I would start there. And just do one site. Make it a dot com, and buy a used domain so you get the benefit of age.

      Welcome to the WF, and wish you all the best.
      Hello DianeS. Thanks for the reply and the welcome. The sites have long gone I'm afraid. My new plan is to start a site based around trading the forex market. Now from research I know this is a competitive market,however, I'm lucky to know a retired wall street trader. Both of us have been day trading together for the past 6months and have a good R.O.I
      I've persuaded him to start a trading room. It's down to me do all of the marketing however. It's going to be a challenge, nonetheless an exciting one!
      Anyway, thanks once more
      cadi
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    • Profile picture of the author Paul Myers
      Cadi,

      I have a friend who went through something similar. Hit from behind by a semi, and they didn't think he had any chance of ever living a normal life after it. He does pretty well now, despite that. You'd never know there'd been a problem.

      Some of the things that helped:

      Develop routines. Put your keys in the same place every time, etc.

      Make to do lists for every process. Go through your checklists each time, one step at a time. If you need help developing the lists, make sure you get it from someone who knows, and go through it a few times with them watching. That helps reduce the chances of steps being left out inadvertently.

      Lots of sleep and exercise. Staying physically in good shape will help reduce the effects of the frustration and stress that comes with re-learning.

      Maintain a social life. It's very easy to get too inwardly focused when you spend a lot of time thinking about thinking.

      If possible, work with a partner.

      Forgive your own mistakes. They're part of the process, and you will get past them.

      Do regular mental exercises. Learn new things.

      Those are the highlights. You obviously want to run them past whatever medical professional(s) you see for handling the issues that come with this sort of injury. Some things are more important for some injuries, and others less so. Hopefully, these will help as a starting point, if you haven't already been told them.

      The big thing to remember is that it can be done. It's not going to be easy, but it also doesn't have to be a torturous process. And others have done it and live very fulfilling lives after going through it.


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      • Profile picture of the author cadirondo
        Originally Posted by Paul Myers View Post

        Cadi,

        I have a friend who went through something similar. Hit from behind by a semi, and they didn't think he had any chance of ever living a normal life after it. He does pretty well now, despite that. You'd never know there'd been a problem.

        Some of the things that helped:

        Develop routines. Put your keys in the same place every time, etc.

        Make to do lists for every process. Go through your checklists each time, one step at a time. If you need help developing the lists, make sure you get it from someone who knows, and go through it a few times with them watching. That helps reduce the chances of steps being left out inadvertently.

        Lots of sleep and exercise. Staying physically in good shape will help reduce the effects of the frustration and stress that comes with re-learning.

        Maintain a social life. It's very easy to get too inwardly focused when you spend a lot of time thinking about thinking.

        If possible, work with a partner.

        Forgive your own mistakes. They're part of the process, and you will get past them.

        Do regular mental exercises. Learn new things.

        Those are the highlights. You obviously want to run them past whatever medical professional(s) you see for handling the issues that come with this sort of injury. Some things are more important for some injuries, and others less so. Hopefully, these will help as a starting point, if you haven't already been told them.

        The big thing to remember is that it can be done. It's not going to be easy, but it also doesn't have to be a torturous process. And others have done it and live very fulfilling lives after going through it.


        Paul
        Hi Paul, thank you for the taking time in replying to my thread. You offer some great advice there and I appreciate it. The house keys issue has been quite a burden as is waking up in the middle of the night and not quite remembering where the toliet is!! I recenlty bought a nintendo ds for the sole purpose of using their brain training game, it's quite a challenge! I do feel however that the biggest brain training of them all will be my education in IM.

        It's great to hear that you're friend is doing well. It's very comforting hearing stories like this as you fear that your life may never be the same again. Motorcycles are very dangerous machines due to the fact that you're so vulnerable!I'm lucky to still be alive and given a second chance at this.

        thnak once again Paul
        Kind regards,
        cadi
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    • Profile picture of the author cadirondo
      Originally Posted by thegabrieljibril View Post

      great to have you back, just be patient and persistent, you will return to victory.
      thank you thegabrieljibril, it is much appreciated. I'm looking forward to the journey ahead!
      Kind regards
      cadi
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  • Profile picture of the author nelaffiliate
    Sorry about your accident. You have the right spirit already and in no time you will be fully back into marketing. Stay focused, keep learning and everything will be OK. Goodluck!
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    • Profile picture of the author cadirondo
      Originally Posted by nelaffiliate View Post

      Sorry about your accident. You have the right spirit already and in no time you will be fully back into marketing. Stay focused, keep learning and everything will be OK. Goodluck!
      Hi nelaffiliate, thank you for replying to my thread and the words of encouragement. I will keep you all posted on how I get along!
      Kind regards,
      cadi
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  • Profile picture of the author TelexTape
    Soooo sorry for your trouble! First thing I thought, you should keep a diary (or blog if you wish) on your ups and downs, achievements and what helped you to get there. In a years time, you'll have the basis for a great ebook.

    Good luck to you!
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    • Profile picture of the author cadirondo
      Originally Posted by TelexTape View Post

      Soooo sorry for your trouble! First thing I thought, you should keep a diary (or blog if you wish) on your ups and downs, achievements and what helped you to get there. In a years time, you'll have the basis for a great ebook.

      Good luck to you!
      Hi TelexTape,
      thank you for your reply and adice. That is a good ieda! A blog may be the way to go about it. Writing things down and keeping a track of things will also keep me focussed. Thanks once more, it is much appreciated.
      cadi
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  • Profile picture of the author EA
    cadi - Stay positive and piece yourself back together and make your second go of this. I know you can do this and remember, never, ever, never, ever give up!
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    • Profile picture of the author cadirondo
      Originally Posted by EA View Post

      cadi - Stay positive and piece yourself back together and make your second go of this. I know you can do this and remember, never, ever, never, ever give up!
      Hi EA, thank you for the words of encouragement and your belief in me :-) Im a persistent little sod so I'm going to give this a real good go..........again!
      Kind regards
      cadi
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  • Profile picture of the author nickthompson85
    Sorry about your accident, glad that you are doing better now..If you did it the first time you can certainly do it the second time. Hope stuff starts coming back to you soon, hang in there buddy.
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    • Profile picture of the author cadirondo
      Originally Posted by nickthompson85 View Post

      Sorry about your accident, glad that you are doing better now..If you did it the first time you can certainly do it the second time. Hope stuff starts coming back to you soon, hang in there buddy.
      Hi nickthompson 85,
      thank you replying to my thread and sharing your kind words.
      Kind regards,
      cadi
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  • Profile picture of the author Benjustin
    in everything that happens to us, there is always a bright light at the end of the tunnel

    all the best

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    • Profile picture of the author cadirondo
      Originally Posted by Benjustin View Post

      in everything that happens to us, there is always a bright light at the end of the tunnel

      all the best

      in time
      Hi Benjustin, thank you for your reply and wise words :-) I will certainly take it on board.
      Kind regards,
      cadi
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  • Profile picture of the author AFI
    So sorry to hear about your accident and what's happened to you. I, myself, know what it's like to start over from scratch as I'm doing that myself right now but under different circumstances.

    I will just keep a blanket invitation open to you if you want to ask me any questions you can PM me. I'm still learning some of this myself but together we can find the answer.
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    • Profile picture of the author cadirondo
      Originally Posted by AFI View Post

      So sorry to hear about your accident and what's happened to you. I, myself, know what it's like to start over from scratch as I'm doing that myself right now but under different circumstances.

      I will just keep a blanket invitation open to you if you want to ask me any questions you can PM me. I'm still learning some of this myself but together we can find the answer.
      Hi Jennifer,
      thank you for the reply! I may take you up on that offer as I feel that I'll have a whole list of questions by the end of the week! I hope your journey in IM hasn't been too arduous so far :-)
      Kind regards
      cadi
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