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Learning to Earn
Everyone wants to make money online. They dream of sitting at home and raking in the millions. While it’s not quite that easy because it does take a lot of work, you actually can sit at home and create a truly profitable business. The key is to find the right educational resources that will point you towards your dreams.
The biggest obstacle with this, however, is the sheer amount of information on the web. The internet was created to share information, so it should come as no surprise that there are mountains of text to sift through. Some information is simply better than others while a small percentage is absolute garbage.
Knowing who to listen to and who to ignore is the key:
Good: Books
Books are always a great place to start learning something new. Sometimes you may have no idea where to start. You know you want to make money online but you just don’t know what to start learning about first. Books are great because you can flip through a few of them and get a better understanding of the subject without having to scavenge for information piecemeal.
After a bit of research, you’ll know exactly what books to track down and what subjects to focus on. Once you pay for a book, it’s yours forever so they can also be great investments. With the rise of e-readers, books are now cheaper and more portable than ever.
Better: Videos
Books are good, but some people are visual learners. They need videos and demonstrations to really be able to wrap their minds around something. Fortunately, there are tons of videos on the web that cover nearly every subject imaginable. Some videos are made by professionals while others are created by amateurs.
There is a big difference in quality between these two different types of videos. Professionals will be able to describe the intricacies of a subject while amateurs can only give a basic overview. Keep in mind, as well, that many videos only show one person’s way of doing things. They might not teach you a different method.
Best: Mentors
Mentors are, without a doubt, the absolute best way to learn something. When you have a mentor you actually have a dedicated, professional teacher who can take you through every step of a process at a speed that works for you. Since most mentors have years of experience in a certain subject, they are a treasure trove of information.
The biggest problem people run into, however, is that effective mentoring can often be rather expensive. These are experienced professionals who can make plenty of money without needing to teach anything. They become mentors because they want to help others, not because they need to.
A good mentor can help you get an online business up and be running faster and more successfully than any other option. If you’re worried about finding a good mentor or being able to pay them well, then you really need to look into our personal 1-on-1 coaching with one of my Top-Tier Coaches. All of my coaches are 6-figure earners and bonafide online marketing experts—check it out!
About the Author Jim Keys
Currently, I am working with other entrepreneurs and new business startups on challenges they encounter by sharing my experience and knowledge, and through coaching and mentoring when opportunities arise. I enjoy helping others fine-tune their operations and succeed in business and life.