Over the past months that I’ve been researching about making money online, I will almost always find one entry from the Warrior Forum appearing on the Google Results page.
I would browse the threads for a bit and sometimes I would get lost in reading the discussions. It’s a vibrant community of internet marketers and most of them seemed like genuinely helpful people.
I never joined the forum before because I didn’t know enough about making money online and I might not be able to contribute much. But as I began this work at home journey, I realized it was wiser to ask for help especially from those people who are, more or less, already where I want to be.
Asking for help
After I signed up, I started a thread asking people for advice on the best way to start working from home. I was crossing my fingers that someone would respond.
I waited for an email notification for responses but nothing came. I thought people just ignored my question and I was ready to move on. But when I logged in again, I was surprised and overwhelmed by all the helpful responses I received.
As it turned out, I forgot to subscribe to my own thread so I wasn’t getting notified when somebody posted.
Some Warriors suggested creating niche sites, selling my own product, Adsense and CPA. While others suggested offering services and even running a Warrior Special Offer for my blog design services.
As I read through the comments, the path I wanted to take became clearer and clearer.
I can see clearly now
I realized offering services is the best way for me to begin my WAHM goal and to earn some active income from home. Then when I’ve got more than enough funds coming in, I can then start to explore other avenues for passive income.
It made so much more sense to me than spending money and time on niche sites which can’t bring in any income, yet.
No, I’m not abandoning my sites. As I mentioned before, Amazon niche blogs will still be a part of the money making plan. They just have to be relegated to the back burner, for now.
Focus one
What I will focus on are two things I love and I’m good at: writing and designing blogs. I’m also focusing on them in that order.
I am now inclined to try freelance writing. I know it’s gonna be challenging to write about niche topics I may not be an expert on. But as my Journalism professor used to say:
There are no boring topics, only boring writers.
Google is my friend. I know I can write about anything. Besides, I won’t know if I will like freelance writing unless I try.
Either way, there’s still blog design and a host of other options I can still explore. The important thing is I’m doing something.
Setting a goal
One thing I know for sure, setting goals is a really good thing. it’s true, the moment you decide what you want to do, the Universe moves to deliver the right people and resources for you.
Though they did not respond to my thread, two Warriors reached out and offered to help me get started with my freelance writing. Cindy Bidar and James Druman are such angels.
Cindy took me in as a paid intern while James offered to mentor me as I try my hand at freelance writing.
I’ve completed my first article assignment from Cindy and I’m still in the process of accomplishing my assignment from James to create an article portfolio on the topics I’m passionate about.
Honestly, the past week had been tough on me and I was barely able to accomplish everything I set out to do. Just when I needed time and energy to complete my assignments, both my kids got sick and my brain was too drained to write. But that’s another story.
Always grateful
Thankfully, my girls are recovering now and I’m just getting back on track. I keep reminding myself that nothing worthwhile is easy. And this WAHM goal is definitely worthwhile.
I’m just so grateful for all the support and encouragement I’ve received. It warms my heart to “meet” Warriors who truly care about helping others.
Someday soon, I know I’ll be one of those reaching out from the other side of the fence, helping others, offering advice and giving back.
Hi! Thank you for visiting my blog. I'm Jayme, a full time working mom to two girls aged three and four. This diary documents my journey to become a super work at home mommy by October 2011. Want to come along with me? 
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You’re going to do awesome. The world definitely opens doors for you when you’re heart is in the right place and you take action towards your goals. You’re on the right track, Jayme.
By the way, all the same concepts you’re learning about marketing yourself as a writer should apply equally to marketing your design skills–and you do have some talent. So definitely consider bidding on some jobs for that as well.
All the Best,
James
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