My very first reward from blogging: Being casted for a reality show!

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The reward has got nothing to do with money. Really, don't expect a nice screenshot of my PayPal or anything.

But instead, a couple of weeks ago, someone contacted me on Facebook. She works at a production. She told me she follows my blog and loves the way I write as I stand out among other bloggers in Singapore (that's where I am).

So get this: She is casting me for a reality show.

I have gone for the interview and I will be confirmed again in the coming months.

I know this isn't traditional internet marketing "rewards". I have yet to earn bucketloads of money from my blog alone.

But this feels really awesome. It's really great to know people appreciate my writing and that this has come forth SOLELY from the blog itself.

So I just want to tell others this:

Stay true to yourself.


Whether you are blogging, selling stuff online or whatever, just stay true to yourself. I personally believe that, as long as you believe in yourself, follow your heart and passion, good things will manifest. So don't give up!

I have had criticism that my writing style does not suit the personal development niche (I actually try to move my articles in that direction), that I am intentionally closing doors for myself, that it will be actually extremely hard to start monetizing it. But I was like, "But this is who I am and this is HOW I love to write! I don't want to sit in front of the computer feeling like a drag".

True story
#blogging #reward
  • Profile picture of the author cashp0wer
    That is great and its also a great way to improve your brand.

    I hope it goes really well for you and remember us when you are famous!!!
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  • Profile picture of the author rich8169
    Congratulations Alden! Keep going...

    Cheers!

    BTW: I am from Singapore too! ;-)
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  • Profile picture of the author rileyb
    Thats great! I have seen it happen. A lady I knew who had a yahoo group now has a show on PBS.
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  • Profile picture of the author AlexanderSkyHeart
    Originally Posted by aldentan View Post

    The reward has got nothing to do with money. Really, don't expect a nice screenshot of my PayPal or anything.

    But instead, a couple of weeks ago, someone contacted me on Facebook. She works at a production. She told me she follows my blog and loves the way I write as I stand out among other bloggers in Singapore (that's where I am).

    So get this: She is casting me for a reality show.

    I have gone for the interview and I will be confirmed again in the coming months.

    I know this isn't traditional internet marketing "rewards". I have yet to earn bucketloads of money from my blog alone.

    But this feels really awesome. It's really great to know people appreciate my writing and that this has come forth SOLELY from the blog itself.

    So I just want to tell others this:

    Stay true to yourself.


    Whether you are blogging, selling stuff online or whatever, just stay true to yourself. I personally believe that, as long as you believe in yourself, follow your heart and passion, good things will manifest. So don't give up!

    I have had criticism that my writing style does not suit the personal development niche (I actually try to move my articles in that direction), that I am intentionally closing doors for myself, that it will be actually extremely hard to start monetizing it. But I was like, "But this is who I am and this is HOW I love to write! I don't want to sit in front of the computer feeling like a drag".

    True story
    All the way Alden Let me know when it's aired. I'm in Singapore too.

    Reminded me of the first time I appeared on TV for an interview. Will be a really cool experience broz.
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  • Profile picture of the author braincandy7
    Congratulations!

    If it airs in Kuala Lumpur let me know and i will tune in
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    • Profile picture of the author Tenzho
      Originally Posted by braincandy7 View Post

      Congratulations!

      If it airs in Kuala Lumpur let me know and i will tune in

      Oh, I live in KL too, I will tune in for you too if it airs here in Malaysia.
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  • Profile picture of the author FivestarHB
    What a great lesson - be authentic. Gosh that is hard with the 20 or so niches I am in, but it is a good reminder of the importance of adding value, being real, and operating at the highest level of integrity.
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  • Profile picture of the author danlew
    Good luck and congrats! You deserved that reward man, it's just giving real value as a blogger. Now you're very happy!
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  • Profile picture of the author Tenzho
    Wow, This is better than earning a hundred bucks on adsense.

    Good work!
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  • Profile picture of the author catang
    That is really great,
    All the best for future.
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  • Profile picture of the author Tonylee93
    Congrats on the big win! I will be making a blog any day by now and It is great news to hear that someone has been rewarded for their hard work and through blogging! I hope that there are a lot of big wins out there for bloggers! That makes me feel like I am going into the right type of makerting then! Thank you
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    • Profile picture of the author Jim Guererro
      Keeping the faith with a blog and letting out your true feelings will always come back to help yourself. I read your blog and it seems that you do strike a nerve with others and certainly have struck gold with a reality show.

      Your post should be inspirational to you and others that keeping true to yourself can pay off in huge dividends.

      Keep us informed on your progress!

      Jim
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  • Profile picture of the author JorgeLuis
    Awesome news. Congratulations and good luck with that casting!
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  • Profile picture of the author aldentan
    Thanks guys! Let's hope it all pans out

    Well I believe in staying true to yourself, because I also think that passion is really important.

    There's a simple way for me to blog: As long as I feel good typing it out in front of the computer, it's all good. If not, I stop writing. I have deleted several articles I wasn't "feeling it".

    So yeah. Follow your heart. If it makes you feel good. Go for it.
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  • Profile picture of the author AndreasJacobsen
    wtf? a talkshow?

    I have heard a lot of crazy **** in this IM world, but this I have never heard of before congrats!
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  • Profile picture of the author aldentan
    LOL, well, such is life!
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  • Profile picture of the author Randall Magwood
    Hey dude congrats! I hope the reality show is a success and that you become well-known in your niche because of it.
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    That's fantastic. Keep blogging
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  • Profile picture of the author paul_1
    Another inspiration here! That's so nice to know. Congrats!!!
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  • Profile picture of the author aldentan
    Thanks guys!
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  • Profile picture of the author Lisha5684
    Awesome! This could go a long way, you have no idea. Just being able to say you were on a reality show on your blog will grow your popularity. People are followers. If they see you were on tv. they will automatically think you're popular and will want to be a part of what you offer.

    TIP: Ask the production if you can get a clip of you on the show and post it on your blog. This could quite possibly work wonders for your following yay!

    ~Lisha
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  • Profile picture of the author officer_iron
    Wow! That's tremendous. I'm very happy for you. That's not a situation that I would have ever expected someone to come on here and share
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  • Profile picture of the author aldentan
    Thanks guys! Hope I get it!
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  • Profile picture of the author andynathan
    Congratulations! We knew you when!
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  • Profile picture of the author JimDucharme
    Congrats Alden! I would call that a very nice surprise.

    Can you send me an autographed 8x12?

    It's not for me...it's for umm, my sister.

    Regards,
    jim
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  • Profile picture of the author Torreylee
    Wow! Aldentan many congrats to you! Do us Warriors proud. Hey what about a shoutout??? Just Kiddin....

    Don't forget the little people!
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  • Profile picture of the author aldentan
    LOL we will see how it goes!
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