NEWB ?

Ok, I have been hanging around here for a while. Trying to get my feet wet.

I have purchased a few products, couldn't apply the info yet, but informative.Subscribed to some lists ( just to see how they are doing things). Read threads etc.

SO here is what I am asking. For a total Newbie, What are the First 3 things you recommend to DO?

From products, articles, blogs etc. I have read many different things.

They all say a bunch of different information, like create your ideal life, pick a niche your passionate in, passion in niche doesnt matter as long as its profitable, create a product, dont create a product, ask your list what they want etc....

I know there are many many ways to make a buck online. So, ill get more specific, so you can more accurately answer my question.

I am interested in creating an information product/membership site.

I am not interested in creating 9 octillion blogs that make 3$ a day average over 3 years from a clickbank affiliate while copying other peoples articles ( i am sure it works for you, but its not what i want to do).

What are my first 3 steps to obtain this goal? or 3 questions I need to ask myself.

Im not looking for encouragement etc... just honest things to consider. I have lots of TIME to put into this but not a lot $. Thanks for you responses, they are greatly appreciated.