August 18th, 2008

What’s the Attraction To Making Money Online


As my blog ages, I realize more and more that the internet as a medium for money making, is like a magnet that attracts people towards it. Do you know why it does that?

I will not pretend that I’m doing this just for the heck of sharing my thoughts to the world. There is a monetary aspect in this which makes it for me a very viable activity. It also just so happened that I like writing. (ehem)

Try to Google “Make money online” and you will find approximately 34 million webpages on that topic. Try to click on the ads around the results, and you will find advertising for programs, schemes, and other activities on how to make $20,000/mo, $300/week, how someone made their first million. All sounding so easy and like a solution and quick fix for peoples money problems.

All I can say is that, same as in offline business, there is no such thing as quick cash, get rich quick. You will still need to work and put time and effort into this kind of business. It also has its share of risks, same as with any other business.

I know several people who make a good living from their internet business. I am sure their are quite a lot internationally who have made it big. I am also sure you also can. But before you jump in, ask around, test the waters, and keep an open mind.

Do your research and do not ever let your emotions take over rational thought.

What are your thoughts on this?

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