When Does One Cease to be a "Newbie"(?)

16 replies
  • OFF TOPIC
  • |
Let's face it, we see the word "Newbie" so much around here and other communities. How do you perceive, define, and know when someone has transcended the ranks of "Newbie"? Do you directly relate it to monetary figures? Successes or Accomplishments? When does one cease to be a "Newbie"?
#cease #newbie
  • Profile picture of the author cbreceipt
    When you make $100K/month?

    Just kidding. I'd be interested in knowing as well.
    {{ DiscussionBoard.errors[2124993].message }}
    • Profile picture of the author Lawrh
      Originally Posted by cbreceipt View Post

      When you make $100K/month?

      Just kidding. I'd be interested in knowing as well.

      It's when the left most figure in your six figure/month income is no longer a prime number.

      This forum is about making money, mostly from marketing online. You cease to be a newbie when you consistently make money. That's it.
      Signature

      “Strategy without action is a day-dream; action without strategy is a nightmare.” – Old Japanese proverb -

      {{ DiscussionBoard.errors[2125040].message }}
  • Profile picture of the author HeySal
    As far as the forum is concerned, you are no longer a newbie when you understand the main ethos of the forum and have built enough knowledge to contribute in the areas of your expertise.

    As far as at the whole field of marketing - when you understand enough that you are able to function with skill in your own areas. While I am no newbie to this forum or in the writing fields, I am still green as heck when it comes to technology, I could remain a newbie in that area for a long, long time.
    Signature

    Sal
    When the Roads and Paths end, learn to guide yourself through the wilderness
    Beyond the Path

    {{ DiscussionBoard.errors[2125039].message }}
  • Profile picture of the author DamianK
    I'd have to agree. Once you're self reliant and earning consistent income you're no longer a newbie.
    {{ DiscussionBoard.errors[2125171].message }}
  • Profile picture of the author CDarklock
    Originally Posted by x3xsolxdierx3x View Post

    When does one cease to be a "Newbie"?
    When one stops wondering whether one is still a "Newbie."
    Signature
    "The Golden Town is the Golden Town no longer. They have sold their pillars for brass and their temples for money, they have made coins out of their golden doors. It is become a dark town full of trouble, there is no ease in its streets, beauty has left it and the old songs are gone." - Lord Dunsany, The Messengers
    {{ DiscussionBoard.errors[2125958].message }}
    • Profile picture of the author Leslie B
      Originally Posted by CDarklock View Post

      When one stops wondering whether one is still a "Newbie."
      I'd have to agree with that. I think the term "newbie" is more a mindset of the person itself. I stopped being a newbie myself the moment I stopped viewing myself as one. I think that is for everyone a different point in time. It's subjective, but then again, that's my opinion.

      Leslie
      Signature
      Taking it one day at a time!
      {{ DiscussionBoard.errors[2138355].message }}
  • Profile picture of the author Pauline60
    Lawrh - just so I know when I have qualified as a non-newbie......is that prime number in dollars or pounds? I'm still quite a long way off either.

    Pauline
    {{ DiscussionBoard.errors[2129756].message }}
  • Profile picture of the author Mohit Anand
    When seniors start appreciating your contribution in the forums, you're no longer a newbie.
    {{ DiscussionBoard.errors[2129781].message }}
  • Profile picture of the author Dave Patterson
    When you automatically remember to put the seat down....
    Signature
    Professional Googler
    {{ DiscussionBoard.errors[2129804].message }}
  • Profile picture of the author deannatroupe
    Dave, can you tell my stepson that? LOL
    {{ DiscussionBoard.errors[2132760].message }}
    • Profile picture of the author Dave Patterson
      Originally Posted by deannatroupe View Post

      Dave, can you tell my stepson that? LOL
      Sorry....he's got a few years yet Deanna. It'll take few years with a wife to properly train. It's just one of those "man thangs"...
      Signature
      Professional Googler
      {{ DiscussionBoard.errors[2132798].message }}
  • Profile picture of the author Jaba63
    When you master the skills that are needed to make a full-time income online.
    {{ DiscussionBoard.errors[2133273].message }}
  • Profile picture of the author johnsongt
    When one begins to contribute more than they ask for help and information. Honestly you can be a newbie forever in certain areas for me it would be C+ others its general common knowledge which makes them stand out as so called newbies.
    {{ DiscussionBoard.errors[2133282].message }}
    • Profile picture of the author CDarklock
      Originally Posted by johnsongt View Post

      Honestly you can be a newbie forever in certain areas for me it would be C+
      Assuming you meant C++, I would have to agree with your astute self-analysis.
      Signature
      "The Golden Town is the Golden Town no longer. They have sold their pillars for brass and their temples for money, they have made coins out of their golden doors. It is become a dark town full of trouble, there is no ease in its streets, beauty has left it and the old songs are gone." - Lord Dunsany, The Messengers
      {{ DiscussionBoard.errors[2133294].message }}
  • Profile picture of the author maidmarion
    I agree with HeySal. I will always be a newbie in technical stuff! Unless I do that website course I have been thinking about!
    {{ DiscussionBoard.errors[2137891].message }}
  • Profile picture of the author AlanGNW
    When you're not - you'll know...
    {{ DiscussionBoard.errors[2138229].message }}

Trending Topics