Drinking beer, listening to music and making money... Who new working online would be so much fun!

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Seriously

It's 3am, I'm sitting in front of my PC drinking a chilled bottle of Corona while working.

Being self-employed and working online kicks a$$

3 years of working my butt off to get to this point, but I don't regret one moment!

How long has it taken you to reach a stage when you could look back on what you've accomplished online and say "I made the right decision!"?
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  • Profile picture of the author ryanman
    I say - "I made the right decision" almost daily to myself after witnessing majority of my friends and family whining about their day jobs. And, I never had a job, I was so scared of having one that I worked my ass off to get something up and running online.
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  • Profile picture of the author jbsmith
    Thinking the same thing - the last two weeks I've been working at an Ocean Front Condo, watching the dolphins - spending a couple of hours keeping up with my online businesses, rest of the day has been swimming, deep sea fishing, sialing on a catamaran, and Paddleboarding.

    Nice!

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    • Profile picture of the author dimitri banks
      So nice to see you guys made it ! I am now 8 months in IM put some websites together , making very little income , far from being free from my day job , but i belive this kind off days will come to me 2 ! Congrats on your success !
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      • Profile picture of the author JamieSEO
        Originally Posted by dimitri banks View Post

        So nice to see you guys made it ! I am now 8 months in IM put some websites together , making very little income , far from being free from my day job , but i belive this kind off days will come to me 2 ! Congrats on your success !
        The first 12 months are definitely the hardest, but then again, the first 12 months of running any kind of business yourself is difficult, especially if you are the only income earner in your household

        God the first year was hard... playing "which bill gets paid today" every time I made any money :p

        Just thought I would comment on the Warrior Forum since I know a lot of people just starting out get really disheartened in their first few months of marketing since they don't see much in the way of results. Especially when often the "success stories" they hear are from people claiming they make millions, live in mansions and drive sports cars...

        While I'm sure that is true for some internet marketers - none of them got to that stage quickly, and for those that claim they did... well, it really does not cost much to hire a sports car for a day and have a video taken outside of someone elses home... (and yes, some marketers do that - what is really funny is when you recognize the house and know the real owner!)

        To really succeed at anything at life you need perseverance. It takes a lot of trial and error to find what will work best for you, and there is NOT ONE successful person I know in this business that has not failed at some stage. You just pull yourself up by the boot straps and keep trying until you get it right

        Leaving my well paying day job was terrifying, and scaling back to an income that I had not had to get by on for over 15 years was damn hard.

        Last month I finally reached the point where I now make more money per month than I did in my old day job. The big difference is:
        - I LOVE what I'm doing. Every morning I wake up happy to work.
        - I work whatever hours I wish
        - It's great to see effort actually rewarded (the more work I put in, the more money I make)
        - NO BOSS and no office politics!
        - Because I have spent a few hours every week setting up long term passive income streams, while they made little money in the first year, now it is all starting to add up. I love getting royalty checks now for Kindle books I wrote nearly 3 years ago!

        This game definitely is not for everyone. The amount of self discipline required is massive, and if you are not insanely organized you can drown quickly. But if you are sick of working your ass off in a day job while the person sitting at a desk next to you 'pretending' to work is getting paid exactly the same amount as you then internet marketing is a good way to go

        I will never be a millionaire. No because it can't be done, but because my goal has always been to reach the point where I earn a comfortable income, and then anything I make above that I tend to spend, give away or donate to charity.

        The secret of becoming a millionaire is to make money but NOT spend it. I do personally know some people that fall into the category of 'millionaires'. They are all the tightest penny pinchers you will ever meet. One of them lives in a $4 million mansion but bitches every time their cleaner puts their rate up by $1 per hour...

        If you ever need a hand, it is more likely that the poorest person you know will give you the shirt off their back than you getting anything from the richest person you know
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        • Profile picture of the author dimitri banks
          Originally Posted by JamieSEO View Post

          The first 12 months are definitely the hardest, but then again, the first 12 months of running any kind of business yourself is difficult, especially if you are the only income earner in your household

          God the first year was hard... playing "which bill gets paid today" every time I made any money :p

          Just thought I would comment on the Warrior Forum since I know a lot of people just starting out get really disheartened in their first few months of marketing since they don't see much in the way of results. Especially when often the "success stories" they hear are from people claiming they make millions, live in mansion and drive sports cars...

          While I'm sure that is true for some internet marketers - none of them got to that stage quickly, and for those that claim they did... well, it really does not cost much to hire a sports car for a day and have a video taken outside of someone elses home... (and yes, some marketers do that - what is really funny is when you recognize the house and know the real owner!)

          To really succeed at anything at life you need perseverance. It takes a lot of trial and error to find what will work best for you, and there is NOT ONE successful person I know in this business that has not failed at some stage. You just pull yourself up by the boot straps and keep trying until you get it right

          Leaving my well paying day job was terrifying, and scaling back to an income that I had not had to get by on for over 15 years was damn hard.

          Last month I finally reached the point where I now make money per month than I did in my old day job. The big difference is:
          - I LOVE what I'm doing. Every morning I wake up happy to work.
          - I work whatever hours I wish
          - It's great to see effort actually rewarded (the more work I put in, the more money I make)
          - NO BOSS and no office politics!
          - Because I have spent a few hours every week setting up long term passive income streams, while they made little money in the first year, now it is all starting to add up. I love getting royalty checks now for Kindle books I wrote nearly 3 years ago!

          This game definitely is not for everyone. The amount of self discipline required is massive, and if you are not insanely organized you can drown quickly. But if you are sick of working your ass off in a day job while the person sitting at a desk next to you 'pretending' to work is getting paid exactly the same amount as you then internet marketing is a good way to go

          I will never be a millionaire. No because it can't be done, but because my goal has always been to reach the point where I earn a comfortable income, and then anything I make above that I tend to spend, give away or donate to charity.

          The secret of becoming a millionaire is to make money but NOT spend it. I do personally know some people that fall into the category of 'millionaires'. They are all the tightest penny pinchers you will ever meet. One of them lives in a $4 million mansion but bitches every time their cleaner puts their rate up by $1 per hour...

          If you ever need a hand, it is more likely that the poorest person you know will give you the shirt off their back than you getting anything from the richest person you know
          Thank you for taking time and writing this answer , this is exactly what I need at this point . And yes , I am kind of a guy who will never give up , I sued I will make my leaving online I and I WILL DO IT ! People like you help me to keep my spirit up ! Thank you !
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        • Profile picture of the author IM Ash
          Originally Posted by JamieSEO View Post

          Last month I finally reached the point where I now make more money per month than I did in my old day job. The big difference is:
          - I LOVE what I'm doing. Every morning I wake up happy to work.
          At least hangovers don't affect you
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    • Profile picture of the author Kange
      Originally Posted by withavision View Post

      god i cant wait....ive only been working my butt off for a few months so far...but someday i will get there....good work

      fingers crossed me too
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  • Profile picture of the author Cataclysm1987
    Don't drink and internet market!

    I've learned that one the hard way...
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    • Profile picture of the author Aussie_Al
      Originally Posted by Cataclysm1987 View Post

      Don't drink and internet market!

      I've learned that one the hard way...
      Oh yeah??? what happened?
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      • Profile picture of the author Cataclysm1987
        Originally Posted by Aussie_Al View Post

        Oh yeah??? what happened?
        Worst. Ideas. Ever.
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        • Profile picture of the author buckeyes09
          Originally Posted by Cataclysm1987 View Post

          Worst. Ideas. Ever.
          Was it worse than that trip to Vegas?
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  • Profile picture of the author dsouravs
    Drinking beer, listening to music and making money.............
    Hmmm where is the babe
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  • Profile picture of the author NicoleBeckett
    Originally Posted by JamieSEO View Post

    How long has it taken you to reach a stage when you could look back on what you've accomplished online and say "I made the right decision!"?

    The very first time that I looked at the clock, saw that it was 5 minutes before news time, and I wasn't wearing high heels, sprinting through the newsroom to get my scripts out of the paper - I knew I had done something good

    Now, on those rare occasions when I have to shove my feet into a pair of heels, I thank my lucky stars I'm my own boss
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    • Profile picture of the author JamieSEO
      Originally Posted by NicoleBeckett View Post

      The very first time that I looked at the clock, saw that it was 5 minutes before news time, and I wasn't wearing high heels, sprinting through the newsroom to get my scripts out of the paper - I knew I had done something good

      Now, on those rare occasions when I have to shove my feet into a pair of heels, I thank my lucky stars I'm my own boss
      Oh yeah - NO MORE SUITS!
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    • Profile picture of the author E. Brian Rose
      Originally Posted by NicoleBeckett View Post

      The very first time that I looked at the clock, saw that it was 5 minutes before news time, and I wasn't wearing high heels, sprinting through the newsroom to get my scripts out of the paper - I knew I had done something good

      Now, on those rare occasions when I have to shove my feet into a pair of heels, I thank my lucky stars I'm my own boss
      Ya know the camera doesn't see your shoes! I once wore a suit on top, nothing but boxers below. The people at home have no clue what's happening under the desk
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      • Profile picture of the author Richard Van
        Originally Posted by E. Brian Rose View Post

        Ya know the camera doesn't see your shoes! I once wore a suit on top, nothing but boxers below. The people at home have no clue what's happening under the desk
        Who was under the desk Brian?

        Or did you just leave the house with no trousers on that day?

        It's perfectly ok, I do it regularly.
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        • Profile picture of the author E. Brian Rose
          Originally Posted by Richard Van View Post

          Who was under the desk Brian?
          You people can make anything dirty!
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      • Profile picture of the author absoluteallen
        Originally Posted by E. Brian Rose View Post

        Ya know the camera doesn't see your shoes! I once wore a suit on top, nothing but boxers below. The people at home have no clue what's happening under the desk
        That's what Bill Clinton thought too.
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  • Profile picture of the author Fraser SellHealth
    Originally Posted by JamieSEO View Post

    Seriously

    It's 3am, I'm sitting in front of my PC drinking a chilled bottle of Corona while working.

    Being self-employed and working online kicks a$$
    Your a BOSS
    Life is to be enjoyed , not enslaved.
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  • Profile picture of the author discrat
    Originally Posted by JamieSEO View Post

    Seriously

    It's 3am, I'm sitting in front of my PC drinking a chilled bottle of Corona while working.

    Being self-employed and working online kicks a$$

    3 years of working my butt off to get to this point, but I don't regret one moment!

    How long has it taken you to reach a stage when you could look back on what you've accomplished online and say "I made the right decision!"?

    Stopped drinking for good last Labor day weekend and never felt getter
    But you are right IM gives a lot freedom eventually to those who put in the work for a few years !!
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  • Profile picture of the author bmcgoff
    I got the beer and music part DOWN. Now about that money...
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  • Profile picture of the author Troy_Phillips
    I have a faulty off switch. A real problem with shutting down mentally.

    I can't get comfortable. As soon as I get one profit stream working and handed off it's on to the next one on the list. It's not just online either.

    We were spending a couple of weeks on the old Tampa Bay a few years back and while everyone was doing the fun and sun dance, I was in the gift shops either looking for items I could have the store owner drop ship or setting up a deal for a website, hosting, and promotion package when I got home. Wife was glowing proud of that.

    My saving Grace is the fact I can finish one project before jumping on the next but as soon as the project is completed ... it's on to the races.

    I know I need to slow down but .. I made a goal of $100,000 a month by 2013 and that is hard to do with setting up one product and letting it play out before starting another one or relying on just one or two income streams. Not saying they are not several on here that can do it with just one.
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    • Profile picture of the author JamieSEO
      Originally Posted by Troy_Phillips View Post

      I have a faulty off switch. A real problem with shutting down mentally.
      Me too!

      I've been like that since I was 8 years old and it has never changed.

      It does not have to be a bad thing
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  • Profile picture of the author Kal Sallam
    Careful too much beer could lead to too much money!
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  • Profile picture of the author buckeyes09
    Isn't that kind of the reason we got into this field?
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  • Profile picture of the author Czorny
    I know I've made the right decision every time I get new money transfers...awesome.
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  • Profile picture of the author World Marketing
    Drinking beer is fun! Making money is more FUN!
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    • Profile picture of the author jerry310
      LOL...you guys are living the life
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  • Profile picture of the author Stoney
    After reading The Power of Positive Thinking, I decided to start saying, "Every time I turn around, I get a check in the mail!" After about two weeks, it started happening. Maybe not always in the mail, but I'd get an online order, or a travel assignment, or a contract, and now, about 4 days out of 6, every time I open my email or the mailbox, I'm getting paid. Last tally: 17 revenue streams with 4 of them being passive. Who needs 9 to 5??
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  • Profile picture of the author savyeman
    Hey, that's great. Keep plugin away my friend. This internet thing is real.

    You can make millions online. But, not without hard work. You want to make millions get ready to work hard.

    It's worth it. Just last month, my mom, dad, friends, it seems like everyone was telling to stop working for myself.

    I was smart. I need to get a job. Little did they realize it's because I'm smart I work for myself, no rat race for me, it's just not an option. The only option massive success..

    I keep working knowing it's going to work. Knowing I will break though, knowing even if you don't see any results yet, you will my friend, you will

    Too all Entrepreneurs here keep your head up. Keep working you will see results.

    It is a law of the land, if you work hard you will eat, it's inevitable like death and taxes..
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  • Profile picture of the author Michael Ten
    Nice! I'd love to be sitting on a beach in the tropics eating lobster and working to earn money online. Perhaps one day I shall achieve this.
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  • Profile picture of the author Randall Magwood
    Took me a long time to learn from my failures. Now that i know what i'm doing, i put my marketing on full-throttle like never before. I'm shootin for "internet marketer of the year".
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  • Profile picture of the author Usmile
    whoa! you definitely have an unique way of working things online. Whenever I start my computer and do business online I only have a cup of coffee with me
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  • Profile picture of the author icegin
    Still working on reaching the stage where I'm really satisfied with what I've done but it'll definitely be a great milestone to pass
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  • Profile picture of the author Str8bmxin
    Threads like this motivate me more than the ones talking about exact figures. I cant wait for that day I can pop my feet up and sip a beer and getting paid to do it. Congrads, thanks for he motivation.
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    • Profile picture of the author JamieSEO
      Originally Posted by Str8bmxin View Post

      Threads like this motivate me more than the ones talking about exact figures. I cant wait for that day I can pop my feet up and sip a beer and getting paid to do it. Congrads, thanks for he motivation.
      Exact figures don't really help much since everyone has different lifestyles and living expenses.

      If you made $20,000 per year, lived at home and had no bills then that would be a nice income.

      If you made the same amount as the sole income earner for your 6 kids then that amount would be too low (depending on which country you are in).

      My view on "great income" is a steady income that allows you to pay all of your bills, maintain the lifestyle you want, and every now and again splurge on buying 'stuff' that you want but don't need
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  • Profile picture of the author genuine86
    Wow. Thanks Jamie, this is very inspirational. I still work in Corporate America, but I'm dreaming of the day I'll be able to be in a similar situation as you. To be working for myself and truly enjoying life.
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    • Profile picture of the author buckeyes09
      Originally Posted by genuine86 View Post

      Wow. Thanks Jamie, this is very inspirational. I still work in Corporate America, but I'm dreaming of the day I'll be able to be in a similar situation as you. To be working for myself and truly enjoying life.
      Corporate American is ridiculous. It's almost like they often try to find the least competent people to become managers.
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      • Profile picture of the author JamieSEO
        Originally Posted by buckeyes09 View Post

        Corporate American is ridiculous. It's almost like they often try to find the least competent people to become managers.
        Same in Australia... I have worked with some absolutely fantastic managers, but they were definitely the exception :rolleyes:
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  • Profile picture of the author Nerohawk
    I work online and it is truly amazing, the fact that i'm at home and im earning money is just phenomenal.
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  • Profile picture of the author freemen14
    Yup. been down in tampa florida watching the yankees. will come home soon i guess.
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  • Profile picture of the author CyberSEO
    Originally Posted by JamieSEO View Post

    Drinking beer, listening to music and making money... Who new working online would be so much fun!
    Just as a side note regarding beer. As far as I know the alcohol addiction is a very common thing for webmasters who work online right from home. I'm not kidding.
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  • Profile picture of the author alina75
    Hello,

    This is very great its mean you are working and enjoying...
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  • Profile picture of the author Marco Scabia
    Congrats for making it, and thanks for the great insights!
    After 2 years of part time Internet Marketing (have day job) I'm still not making a good enough income.
    But I'll be there too one day!
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  • Profile picture of the author discrat
    Originally Posted by JamieSEO View Post

    Seriously

    It's 3am, I'm sitting in front of my PC drinking a chilled bottle of Corona while working.

    Being self-employed and working online kicks a$$

    3 years of working my butt off to get to this point, but I don't regret one moment!

    How long has it taken you to reach a stage when you could look back on what you've accomplished online and say "I made the right decision!"?

    Wow, sounds like the kind of SEO Guy I want to give my money to
    I tell you what...why dont you just throw back a six pack of Bud when you do some back linking
    for me. Then we will know you really have arrived. lol
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  • Profile picture of the author fedor50
    Great inspiration post. I enjoy hearing success stories like this. success online is all about persistence and getting out of the rat race.
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  • Profile picture of the author eugenedm
    Wow, if you really like what you're doing and getting money from it at the same time then that's not a really job...that's being passionate about something.

    Anyway, life is too short not to enjoy every moment of it. So if you like to do IM while drinking some beers, cheers to you my friend.
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  • Profile picture of the author keebeng90
    Cool way of earning money there! Haha... I am going to achieve my time freedom very soon!
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