What are your success stories?

I agree that, while perhaps not absolutely essential for everyone, having a mentor is a huge asset. Having someone who's been where you are, who understands what you're going through, who knows how to motivate you and is there to give you the guidance and help when you need it the most is not only a valuable resource but is a huge confidence booster.

As regards success, while I am yet to reach the stage of living the 'Internet lifestyle' I do feel that I am on my way. I do feel successful because, after many years of dabbling in many things, flitting from one thing to another and not really knowing what I was doing, I now have direction, a plan, have reached some of my goals and, for the first time, am moving ever forward.

I think that one of most important things to being successful online is the realisation that work is still required! Making money online needn't be difficult, but it does require work. You have to take consistent, decisive action and work towards small, achievable goals that will take you to your bigger, long-term goals