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| The Niche Blogger War Room Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: California, USA.
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Getting out of debt has been my sole focus for the past 21 months. I am very excited to say that I did it! I am finally debt free! I cannot even begin to describe how different I feel now. It is like a big boulder has been lifted off my shoulders. It all started in May 2007 when I decided it was time to do something about my debt. I did not know much of anything about internet marketing. I decided that if I put my goal "out there" to the world that somehow I would meet it. I started my blog - My Debt Free Goal | My Debt Free Goal Everything just evolved from there. I discovered The Warrior Forum and read practically every post and decided that I could make money online. At first I was involved in Get Paid To programs, but switched over to blogging and niche websites for more passive income. I literally worked my behind off working 12 - 18 hour days 6 or 7 days a week. I was determined that I would meet my goal even if it killed me. My family and friends thought I was crazy. They told me to file for bankruptcy and that I needed to get a "real" job. It just made me work harder and longer. Blogging is NOT the quickest way to paying off debt. I could have done more things for active income along the way that could have increased my cash flow considerably, but I had a bigger picture in mind... I wanted to eventually be able to get to a point that I would have enough passive income that it would in effect be a "retirement" for me. So instead of making a few hundred here or there in active income I was fine building up my passive income by small increments because I knew it was long lasting. So now I am debt free AND I have passive income to boot! Not to mention a great portfolio of virtual real estate if I ever needed to sell them. So what is the point of all my ramblings? 1. Set a financial goal and focus on it with great intensity. Don't give up even when things get hard. 2. Build up some passive income that will bring you in money day after day long after the work is completed. 3. You CAN become debt free! |
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Nicely done Amy. You've also done a great job on keeping us all posted on your progress. What a great story! RoD |
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| WP Queen War Room Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Sydney , Australia
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Good on you Amy. The New Year is a perfect time to set your goals and get your business plan in order. All the best for your next goal. Leanne |
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| StarFleet Admiral War Room Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Delta Quadrant
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Hooray! That is awesome to hear! Congrats!!! |
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| aka KRAZY KEN War Room Member Join Date: Jul 2006
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Congratulations Amy. What a phenomenal achievement. Just goes to show the power of internet marketing when one focuses and applies themselves. Bravo! Ken |
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| Writer Extraordinaire War Room Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Scranton, PA, USA.
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Congratulations, Amy! I remember when you first declared you would do this. At the time, I hoped you would succeed, but knew the rate at which folks just up and quit. Apparently, you hung in there. ![]() Well Done! |
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| Full Time IM'r Join Date: Dec 2008
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Amy, That is awesome! Financial Independence is something that we lack today. It is true freedom, and feels like none other! Congrats on your success! Now it is time to build wealth! Tai |
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| Mentat War Room Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: ,PA , USA.
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Well done Amy! You're an inspiration. Regards, Kevin |
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| HyperActive Warrior War Room Member Join Date: Apr 2007
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Splendid Amy! Heart congratulations.. After all you deserved it, right? And Thanks for sharing your experience. I am sure it'll motivate many.. Keep it up,woman |
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| Senior Warrior Member War Room Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: West Palm Beach, FL, USA.
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CONGRATULATIONS Amy! That is so awesome! A HUGE accomplishment! I've been in debt AND unemployed and I know the stress of it. Been there, done that. I also know the absolute euphoria of making that last payment and being debt-free. Awesome, AWESOME, AWESOME!!!! I am thrilled for you. ![]() As soon as my blog gets done and installed, I intend to join your niche blogging program. But I don't want to waste that free trial waiting for the blog to be installed. I'm looking forward to it. ![]() Michelle |
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That is a great accomplishment. I hope I can do the same. In fact I hope we all can do the same or at least try. Keep it up |
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| Senior Warrior Member War Room Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Canada
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Congrats Amy - that's wonderfun news |
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| Senior Warrior Member War Room Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: San Francisco, CA
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Very cool Amy. I remember when you first started out back in 07 and I'm amazed and inspired how you made your goal through hard work and determination! Congrats. |
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| Active Warrior Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: NJ
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Congratulations Amy! I remember when you did your first WSO here at the warrior forum. I have followed your success on your blog and LOVE reading on how you reached your goal in less time than you had planned. It is an awesome thing you have accomplished. I admire your determination to completing your goal. You truly are an inspiration. Jessica |
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WOW.....Excellent accomplishment. First thing my wife and I did was "Cut Up Our Credit Cards"....we have one a piece and we keep it in a range that we can pay off at a moments notice. Congratulations again!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Mike |
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| Active Warrior Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: CA
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That is wonderful! You should definitely write an ebook on this and market it! This whole country needs to learn how to do that! What a great accomplishment! Thanks for the inspiration!
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| HyperActive Warrior War Room Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Redmond,OR, USA.
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Way to go Amy. What an awesome feeling that must be to reach your goal after working so hard. You are a true inspiration to the rest of us. Chuck |
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| Senior Warrior Member War Room Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: USA
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Congrats Amy! Excellent work.
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| JohnYeo.name War Room Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Singapore
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Congrats Amy! I am so happy for you when I saw this thread. ![]() Cheers, John |
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I actually remember your first post on My Debt Free Goal - back when it was hosted on Blogger! I've watched you grow and it's been fun and inspiring and motivating. Right from the first post you made I knew you were going to achieve your goal. I kept returning to your blog to see how you were doing and now I'm even learning from you. Congratulations!
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| Monetization Warrior War Room Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: U.S.A.
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U R the proof of what can be accomplished with determination, hard work and thinking outside the box. I hope that you can parlay your success and keep the momentum going!!! |
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| Just me War Room Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: UK
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Wow that's brilliant Amy, well done. Just goes to show what a determination to succeed can do. Tim |
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What I love about Amy's threads on this isn't that she made money - hell, anyone can do that! But she set a goal, she worked towards and she did it; she converted her profits into reducing and eliminating liabilities and positioned her family for a great year ahead. She makes it real...well done Amy |
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| Advanced Warrior War Room Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Sydney, Australia.
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Excellent Amy -- hearty congratulations, and a big hug! You succeeded, under horrendous pressure, and are a real inspiration to everyone. You've also won something more valuable than money: a deep belief in yourself. I'm thrilled for you, and wish you an absolutely amazing 2009. :-) Cheers Angela |
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Congratulation! you did it. These thread always encourage other people Keep it up |
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| HyperActive Warrior War Room Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Inverkip Village, Scotland, UK.
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WELL DONE Amy !! You've provided great inspiration by detailing your journey step by step on your blog. Onwards & Upwards |
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| Zen Redneck War Room Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Erie, PA
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Amy, We need a congratulations button on here. You'd be the board leader after that post. I'm not going to tell you how great that is. You know it better than anyone else. I just want to ask one question... How 'bout that recession, huh? ![]() Paul |
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Wow Amy! Good job. These aren't ramblings. It always tickles my heartstrings when I hear about another's success. Thanks for sharing. :-Don | |
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Oh yeah... What are you going to do with all that free time now? |
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| HyperActive Warrior War Room Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Melbourne, Australia
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Great stuff Amy, your a real inspiration and a good endorsement for goal setting.
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| ... Madly Writing! War Room Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: USA
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Amy - WOW!!!!! Congratulations! ![]() I remember when you first came here and stated your goal, I read your blog and I've been watching your progress ever since. Truly amazing what you have accomplished - and hopefully it will inspire others who think that their dream seems "impossible". You deserve every bit of your success - and just think, where can you go from here? If you can accomplish THAT, there are truly no limits for you. Celebrate, you earned it!!! Wendy |
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| Advanced Warrior Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: NY , USA.
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I remember when you first started this too. Great job! Chai |
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| Advanced Warrior War Room Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Runcorn.
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Amy I remember when you first started this project in 2007 and I am so pleased for you. You accomplished your objective through hard work, focus and determination. This shows us all what can be achieved with the right mindset. Well done Jim |
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| Designer Gone IM War Room Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Rochester, NY
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Well done! What was the biggest obstacle in retrospect? Thanks for sharing the good news. |
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| Senior Warrior Member Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: LaFollette, TN
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Amy, I know the secret to your success. You JUST DID IT! Congratulations on your success. Now, keep on keepin' on. ![]() Pete |
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Very well done, Amy! Now go take a vacation!!!!!!!!! May I suggest a Disney Cruise? Great for the kids and you can get time away from them with your S.O. as well because of all the kids-only activities. Allen Graves |
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Amy, I was following you when you first announced your goals. You deserve every bit of success you achieved. You hit gold in your WSO. Keep it up and now you have a proven product in your success that you can package up to sell to others that are where you were. All the continued success. -Steve |
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very nice!
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Awesome! I think Shay's bouncing happy faces about sum up my feeling about this post. Congratulations! Cheers, Becky |
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Congrats on accomplishing your very worthwhile goal Amy!! |
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| Focused2Win.com War Room Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Florida , USA.
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Wow, Fantastic Job Amy! I actually remember when you joined and I visited your site when it first started. I remember thinking to myself... I bet she makes it. That is so very awesome! Shannon |
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| Senior Warrior Member War Room Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Johannesburg, South Africa.
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Hi Amy, Well done! Knew you would do it! ![]() All the best for the future, Francois |
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| Senior Warrior Member War Room Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Edinburgh, Scotland
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Congratulations Amy - what an amazing journey you have made. I am glad to hear that you have achieved your goal! Cheers, Suzanne |
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Awesome Amy! Great goals and continued action has paid off tremendously for you. Here's to your continued Success! Dennis Wagoner |
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Contragulations Amy! Now don't forget to keep going and become online success! |
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Congratulations, Amy. You are indeed and inspiration to all who are trying to become debt-free.
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Your success is definitely an inspiration to me. I am learning so much from the good people here in the forum that I too will be writing my "now I am debt free" message someday. Congratulations to you!
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fantastic. good job!
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Wow this is amazing. Being new to the forums this is such an inspiring post to read, and just what I need to see right now. Well done! |
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