Hi All,
I am new to this forum. About a year ago somehow making money online came into my awareness and I purchased Anik Singal's 'Inbox Blueprint' program. To say I worked it hard is an understatement - I was absolutely obsessed - 10 hours a day, everyday! I never made a dime after six months and became very disillusioned. I've been through so much 'shiny object syndrome' thinking that the next program, product, etc., will make the difference. It hasn't.
For the last 3 months, I've been trying to have a more focused approach. But I feel like I'm just spinning my wheels and I truly don't know what the next step should be. I am determined to be successful like Lynn. Let me explain.
I've been sailing and boating since I was 10 years old (Now 51). For the last 15 years I've worked as a professional yacht captain running multi-million dollar yachts. It's a very tough industry and not as glamorous as it sounds, and I've never been "connected" in the industry, not from lack of trying. It's always been scratch and claw, but work comes to me. Hence, this is why I entered into the online world to make a change and create a "lifestyle" that will allow me to work, travel, when and where I want to.
I have my main services website (www.proyachtcaptain.com) and have recently added my blog (www.proyachtcaptain.com/captainslog). I am attempting to use the blog for affiliate marketing purposes. After trying the "other" niches, I thought I'd go back and focus on what I supposedly know about - boating, sailing, yachts, etc. I'm always trying to learn through blogs like Lynn's and others.
Well, I've done all the web setup and design work myself in Wordpress. I have a few posts up on my blog. I have a Facebook page, LinkedIn profile, Twitter profile, Youtube channel, all connected together. I feel like I'm doing all the "right things", but getting nowhere.
This is the kicker - with all my experience on the water, sailing, boating, etc., I should be overflowing with great content and value. Instead, I feel like I don't have one thing to say or anything to offer. My mind literally goes blank. If I can't do it with something like this that I have so much experience with, then maybe I can't do it with ANYTHING!. This is very discouraging because I don't want to give up. It's no longer just about making money, but the challenge and satisfaction of creating something successful.
Also, I don't want to be "hocking" the usual make money online "niches' - relationship stuff, health, etc. If it's a website, I want it to be something that I actually care about and can make a contribution with. I don't want to be a fraud!
Another kicker here - Lynn has commented in her blog that it's not "rocket science" and not really that difficult. It just takes discipline and hard work. She's right! I see so many other people out there "doing it". What is the missing link that I'm not getting?
So, I am asking for any advice and would appreciate any feedback on my blog - www.proyachtcaptain.com/captainslog.
Thank you,
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