Don’t Compare Internet Marketing to Your Day Job
One of the most important things that you need to keep in mind is that Internet marketing is not an hourly job. It is a business so don’t compare it to a regular day job.
When I started back in July 2009, it took me 2 months to earn $23. That was my first sale and I knew that was the beginning of my business. If I broke down the $23 into an hourly rate for 2 months then I would have quit right away. That’s why I also tell beginners especially those who don’t have any source of income to not rely on Internet marketing for quick money.
If you need money next week or next month then work on something that will give you a sure income like freelancing. Like I’ve said it took me over 2 months to earn just $23 then I have to wait for more weeks before my first check arrived and still have to wait 20-30 days to let the checks clear. You get the picture right? I guess your story would be different if you’re living outside the Philippines.
You need to understand that you’re building a business and realize that success is not going to be instant. The more effort that you put into your business the greater the rewards and this is something that you cannot really accomplish while working for someone else.
I’m approaching my first year anniversary as an Internet marketer and I’m very excited for the coming years. For the past 6 months I’ve been averaging around $300 per month and working my way towards the $600 per month mark.
Hopefully before this year ends I’ll be able to play more gigs and start working my career as a professional recording drummer. So if there’s any recording company here in the Philippines… I’m accepting pro bono drumming gigs! hahaha!
So again for all of you who are thinking about going into Internet marketing… if you treat this as a business, work hard, and keep on pushing forward no matter what then I have no doubt that you’re going to be a success. Just don’t get tired of waiting for that magic to happen.
