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Why Don't People Want to Make More Money?

by DTGeorge
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So....

After learning about the "IM" world a few months ago (late November to be exact) I decided to begin making money online. I started off with freelance writing, and have made several hundred dollars from it. My only limit has been my fulltime job and volunteer work, but having a couple extra hundred dollars a month in my pocket works wonders.

Initially, I didn't mention it to many people because I feared competition (Silly, I know, but a whole new world just opened up to me and I didn't feel comfortable telling EVERYONE about it)

However, I've since mentioned it to a number of family and friends - all of whom either have no job, or who have enough time to make a bit of extra cash. All of whom would dearly LOVE the money.

I've also told them roughly how much I've made, and they all agree that it's a good amount and definitely "worth looking into"

The curious thing is, NONE of them have actually bothered to get into doing any freelance writing, content creation, etc.

I already have a few ideas as to their reticence to make what is "easy money". But what do YOU warriors think is holding so many people back from taking advantage of making extra money from the comfort of your own home?
#make #money #people
  • Profile picture of the author conanedo
    I think they are too busy thinking but not taking action at all.. They don't know how lucky they are, they have a mentor like you.. i learn IM world alone (real a lot of ebook, trial and error, etc) and that very consuming time before i get some method that really works..
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  • Profile picture of the author Romeo90
    A lot of it depends on their personal preferences.

    Some people don't want to write content for others, some don't have the ability to.

    You can tell them about it, but one thing you can't do is make them go and do it.
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    • Profile picture of the author EmergencyMonkey
      Originally Posted by Romeo90 View Post

      A lot of it depends on their personal preferences.

      Some people don't want to write content for others, some don't have the ability to.

      You can tell them about it, but one thing you can't do is make them go and do it.
      I agree with having personal preferences and or just making excuses. I have a brother who lost his job 5 months ago, living in a VERY expensive city on the west coast, with a wife who doesn't work with two children, one of which is learning disabled.

      I told him all about my adventures in IM and how excited I was about it and how much fun it can be. He is actually in computers. I did some research for him on what he does for a living and found not only a keyword that is well sought after, but has little competition, AND he had already written a product for while he worked for a computer company!!!! but didn't even realize it. He has all the pieces of the puzzle, just needs to throw it up on a website and market it a bit with a few tweeks and he could technically sit back. Guess what........nothing. He would prefer to run out of money and make excuses about not having time, despite not even looking for another job.

      When you want something badly enough, you'll go after it. It's a shame...and sad.
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  • Profile picture of the author TegaD
    The thing i have found is that people would not willinginly change their view on something until they are forced to, either by life or by being forced to change it. Also the older they are the more they struggle because they only know 1 way of doing things(in this case making money).

    My dad is a perfect example he is a doctor and grew up in the generation where you went to school, then secondary school, then university after which you get a job, when i told i would not be applying for jobs after my degree he was shocked and deliberated sending me to see a "professional". But he has come round because i have kind of forced my views on him and he is currently looking into if he could do anything to make money online himself.

    Moral of the story either drag them along with you kicking and screaming or just wait patiently for life to kick them in the proverbial nuts.

    Hope that helped
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  • Profile picture of the author mrgoe
    Originally Posted by DTGeorge View Post

    So....

    After learning about the "IM" world a few months ago (late November to be exact) I decided to begin making money online. I started off with freelance writing, and have made several hundred dollars from it. My only limit has been my fulltime job and volunteer work, but having a couple extra hundred dollars a month in my pocket works wonders.

    Initially, I didn't mention it to many people because I feared competition (Silly, I know, but a whole new world just opened up to me and I didn't feel comfortable telling EVERYONE about it)

    However, I've since mentioned it to a number of family and friends - all of whom either have no job, or who have enough time to make a bit of extra cash. All of whom would dearly LOVE the money.

    I've also told them roughly how much I've made, and they all agree that it's a good amount and definitely "worth looking into"

    The curious thing is, NONE of them have actually bothered to get into doing any freelance writing, content creation, etc.

    I already have a few ideas as to their reticence to make what is "easy money". But what do YOU warriors think is holding so many people back from taking advantage of making extra money from the comfort of your own home?
    It`s hard to start making something new, especially with the help of internet, a taboo subject for many people. I`ve had a lot of work with friends convincing them that adding their credit card to paypal can help them buy online without having 1000 hackers using their money. It`s something... somewhat new to a lot of people.
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  • Profile picture of the author Greedy
    All of whom would dearly LOVE the money.
    They just don't want it as bad as you.

    Sure it would be nice to have a big house... but do I truly want to put the work in for it?
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    • Profile picture of the author PotPieGirl
      This is a great topic to discuss as it's something on my mind a LOT.

      My training center was designed completely with the "new and clueless" totally in mind.

      Why? Because there are SO many people in my "real" world that a) NEED some extra money coming in, and b) want to know "how to do what I do".

      There is so much free money available to be made online - all it takes is their time to go get it. So I decided to spell it out from the very beginning to explain it and get them moving forward.

      Heck, I know plenty of people that even an extra $100 a month could do wonders for them - it's a cell phone bill or other bill paid, or heck, makes for a nice Christmas if it's saved up all year.

      Seemed all too logical to me.

      So, I made the training center and literally handed some folks that have asked me "how I do what I do" access for FREE. I WANT to help them learn how to help themselves, ya know?

      Out of all the "real world" folks I have done that for, only ONE has really done anything with it. Pretty frustrating because I just don't get it.

      Some possible reasons I feel this happens are:

      1. Deep down, they think making money online is BS and it won't work.
      2. Deep down, they think making money online is NOT BS and it WILL work if they work it.
      3. They take a good look and find out (gasp!) that they're gonna have to DO something to make it work for them.
      4. Habits are hard to break - meaning, they are already "busy" with TV, socializing, FaceBook, etc and they don't have "time" to do it.
      5. I gave it to them as opposed to letting them invest in it/earn it...and that took away the value.
      6. They realized it's not overnight millions
      7. Not confident enough to think they could ever write good enough online.
      8. Easier to fuss about being broke then to change things and do something about it.
      9. Not "hungry" enough
      10. It's not a magic/quick fix to make a lot of money NOW.

      and.... last but not least (and not to sound harsh), some people would much rather be handed a fish as opposed to being taught HOW to fish.

      and there's nothing you can do about that.

      Great discussion!

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  • Profile picture of the author laurencewins
    Some people are lazy. Others feel they are busy enough.
    Others have "enough money" for their needs"
    Then you get some that don't have the motivation.
    Some won't believe you can make extra money online and may even think it is a scam.

    Many reasons for different people and some may have even more reasons.
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  • Profile picture of the author datingworld
    I think most people are happy they way they are, they way they are earning... Most people will not put extra effort to pull more money.... its like a personal preference..
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  • Profile picture of the author travlinguy
    Who knows. What I do know is spending time trying to figure stuff like this is a waste of your own precious time. Concentrate on things that put money in YOUR pocket and forget about things that are out of your control. Good luck.
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  • Profile picture of the author mialove
    It's an interesting topi. I through a lot about it during the years.

    When i started to make very good money online, and it's became my full time job, some close friends/family asked me about it.
    They really needed some extra money, some other really dreamed to work from home...
    I was willing to help, but...
    Some never took action, others, took action, but stopped after a few weeks when they haven't seen results. (and i told them, it will take time, you can't build a busyness in 3 hours...)

    Anyway, it was a huge surprise for me, i still kind of...can't get it, because i take every new opportunity, i like to find new ways to make money, and i really enjoy the research part.
    I guess, its just, every one is different and we should accept it as it is.
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  • Profile picture of the author katherineolga
    This is not for the faint of heart. I've had some interesting/tough deadlines. I've written ebooks on planes! (Last minute trip, or simply my work flow allowed for no rest at all...) I am not sure everyone can handle the lifestyle or even the often uncertain times that come from waiting for a payment - either with IM or from a client.

    Also, I apparently don't have a real job. Since I don't work, of course. Seriously - this is how people think of our profession! It's very frustrating. Well, it was frustrating until I just decided to ignore them.
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    • Profile picture of the author PotPieGirl
      Originally Posted by katherineolga View Post

      ...I've written ebooks on planes!...
      Sorry to get off topic, but WOW! I have to say that is something I have yet to do....lol!

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      • Profile picture of the author katherineolga
        Originally Posted by PotPieGirl View Post

        Sorry to get off topic, but WOW! I have to say that is something I have yet to do....lol!

        Jennifer
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        It was an experience I haven't repeated! The guy in front of me leaned his seat back. I was not able to sleep because the ebook was due on arrival. So I stayed up on the flight with the guy's seat in my lap. I couldn't even open the laptop all the way. The client was happy with the finished product, too. If only she knew...

        Originally Posted by EmergencyMonkey View Post

        I assume there's a market for ebooks on planes
        LOL
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    • Profile picture of the author EmergencyMonkey
      Originally Posted by katherineolga View Post

      I've written ebooks on planes!
      I assume there's a market for ebooks on planes
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      • Profile picture of the author TheEye
        You can lead a horse to water but you can't make him drink.

        The horse has to be thirsty.

        Most people, even us, define themselves by their job. It gives prestige, it gives security, comfort, direction and many other things apart from money.

        To be successful, internet marketing has to be what they want to do. IM has to meet their emotional needs.

        If people do not get a good feeling when internet marketing is discussed, then they will not start. If they do start, they will not have the enthusiasm to continue.

        You can lead a person to internet marketing but you can't make them successful unless they are thirsty.

        Fulfilling the emotional need is the benefit. Making money is only a feature.
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  • Profile picture of the author RockNRolla
    I have had EXACTLY the same experience with my friends and family. I taught one of my best friends how to upload videos to YouTube and get decent traffic to a site (which I built for him) and write some sales copy etc. He then got a cheque from clickbank for around $520 after the first month and then never done anything else!

    I believe the problem is that people just can't get their head around the concept and how real it is, even when they have the money in their hands as my friend did. People are conditioned to believe that they need to work for the man and toe the line, watch tv and go on holiday for 2 weeks a year. To succeed in this industry you need to have a completely different mindset than 99.9% of people.
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  • Profile picture of the author Benjamin Ehinger
    Originally Posted by DTGeorge View Post

    So....

    After learning about the "IM" world a few months ago (late November to be exact) I decided to begin making money online. I started off with freelance writing, and have made several hundred dollars from it. My only limit has been my fulltime job and volunteer work, but having a couple extra hundred dollars a month in my pocket works wonders.

    Initially, I didn't mention it to many people because I feared competition (Silly, I know, but a whole new world just opened up to me and I didn't feel comfortable telling EVERYONE about it)

    However, I've since mentioned it to a number of family and friends - all of whom either have no job, or who have enough time to make a bit of extra cash. All of whom would dearly LOVE the money.

    I've also told them roughly how much I've made, and they all agree that it's a good amount and definitely "worth looking into"

    The curious thing is, NONE of them have actually bothered to get into doing any freelance writing, content creation, etc.

    I already have a few ideas as to their reticence to make what is "easy money". But what do YOU warriors think is holding so many people back from taking advantage of making extra money from the comfort of your own home?
    Most won't take action. I've been asked by about 25 people over the past few years, to teach them how to make money online. One person has actually followed through. Most were just too lazy to put in the work without a boss over their shoulder.

    Benjamin Ehinger
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