Over the last 3 months, I have been hated more than you think. I know there are plenty of good reasons to hate me. However, I wish me trying to help my incredible readers wasn’t one of them.
How It All Started
Back in October of 2009, I earned my first buck online. Actually I received five of them. I was so happy. I sent a text to my girlfriend letting her know that I sold my first affiliate eBook entitled Simple Guide to a Minimalist Life by Leo Babauta, one of my many idols. Someone actually listened to a suggestion I had and I was paid for it. How cool was that?
As I grew as a blogger and my audience became more intrigued by my thoughts and suggestions, I sold a few more of others eBooks. I was so happy that my endless hours of working on The Minimalist Path were paying me back at about the rate of $0.50/hr.
One thing I swore, and still commit to doing daily, is providing information and suggestions that I only support. If someone wanted me to sell a guide on how to become a millionaire tomorrow, I quickly moved on.
With the success that came with selling a few eBooks by others here and there, came the opportunity to grow the audience with site updates, newsletters, and focused attention put towards my own eBooks like Project M-31.
Wanting to Help
As more and more of my fellow bloggers began releasing eBooks and sending me early copies, I realized how awesome their premium information was.
I am not in the business of selling something to sell something. I am a horrible salesman. However, I have some great knowledge as I have tried a million and one things and failed a million times. That one time that I do something right, I try to pass this info on to you, the reader. You already know that with the articles I share here at TMP. So with the launch of my friends’ eBooks, I began to promote their products to you because I wanted to help.
I’m Sorry
I think the first apology email I have ever sent was to a reader who was “tired” of the constant selling of products at TMP. I had recently promoted Minimalist Business by Everett Bogue and soon followed with How to Live Anywhere by Karol Gajda (or maybe the other way around…yet, I digress).
Before sending this email off to the not-so-happy reader, I was frustrated to say the least. I knew these two eBooks would change people’s lives. These were two brilliant minds trying to help others for a nominal fee and I was just trying to pass on this information while in a minor way support the efforts of TMP. Never did I think someone would strongly dislike me for trying to help others.
I sent off the apology email knowing that maybe I stepped over the line. Maybe I did or maybe I didn’t. In the end though, I was just disappointed someone thought of me as a salesman instead of a guiding light.
Haters Gonna Hate
After speaking with Bogue, I realized that there are some people who are not going to like me no matter what. I understand and accept that now. I am at peace with this and hope to overlook the minor speed bumps in my assistance to the world.
So, I’m Here to Help Those Who Want to Be Helped
Today, an online buddy of mine by the name of Corbett Barr has released his guide Affiliate Marketing for Beginners. Now, why in the world would I promote an Affiliate Marketing thing on TMP. Well, looking back, that first eBook of Babauta’s that I sold was a huge moment in my life. It changed my view of opportunity, it helped me build a great eBook in PROJECT M-31 and it helped motivate me to help you in any small way possible. Now, I want you to have this same feeling.
Barr has opened up so many opportunities for himself and now he is doing what he can to help you. I love those who help the little man and this course does just that. He isn’t trying to sell you on making a million dollars tomorrow. Rather, he is looking at giving you a chance to make a bit of supplemental income that will lead to opportunities in other life aspects.
I caution…this is not for someone looking to make a buck tomorrow. This is a course on creating more opportunities via affiliate marketing. I wouldn’t still be writing for TMP if it weren’t for affiliate marketing and I want you to be able to continue your journey down a similar path.
Click here to Head Over to Affiliate Marketing Course for Beginners
Thank You
And for those that have continued to stick by my side even if I am promoting my friends products, I thank you. I probably do not say it enough, but I truly mean it.
Click here to get a copy of PROJECT M-31: Simply Your Life in 31 Days
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