So you have decided to give Affiliate Marketing a try or you are looking at different ways to make money on the Internet; either way, I know you have been poking around in the businesses on the Internet. That's the only place you will find this series. So, now that we agree you have been looking for an opportunity, I can imagine you have found a few that interest you. If you have been looking around for more than a few hours, you realize there are some tall promises of making huge money by clicking a few buttons and turning your computer into a cash spewing machine. Well, if it was that easy everyone would be doing it and nobody would be telling you how you could do it; they would be keeping the secrets to themselves. So why then are there so many claims and why are people trying to give them, sell them or otherwise get those ideas into your hands?

Well; you see, my fine Affiliate Marketing friend, YOU, are the reason those ads are out there. It takes you, the customer, to buy into those various different ideas and then part with your cold hard cash to purchase said venture. It is your belief that you too could make some money doing whatever it is the seller is selling. As we go through this series, we will look at the various different opportunities that exist on the Internet. I don't pretend to be all knowing about all things; but, I will do my best to impart on you some of my thoughts that guided me down the road I have chosen in Internet marketing.

But; before we can do anything; I mean anything, I need you to ask yourself one very important question. This question will be the determiner of all things you endeavor on the Internet. It comes before you determine what type of business you might be looking for, before you make a business plan, before getting money for your business, before you get a web site, before you pick a business name; it even comes before breakfast! The question is:

WHY? Why do you want to make money on the Internet? What is it that is driving you? Is it the want or need for money? That's not enough! Why do you need money? To buy something? To get out of debt? To buy a house or a car, take a trip? Do you just want to be stinkin' rich? Without a "why", you might as well give up right now, send me $20 and move onto something else. The Internet is no place for you.

I know, that sounds pretty crass! Well, it is; but, it's the truth. If you have been at this for more than an hour, you know by now, you won't make money quick! It's sales hype. If you don't have a "why" etched in stone and tattooed on your forehead or painted on the wall in front of you, you WILL fail! That I can guarantee you. You have to be determined to make a business work, in the real world or on the Internet. On the Internet, it is too easy to get distracted, discouraged, derailed, you name it! You have to have a "why." It will be unique to you and your situation and it has to drive you like never before. If you get a good enough "why" you will be able to succeed on-line or anywhere for that matter. I'll show you the ropes in future installments. Right now, I want you to get comfortable with a piece of paper and a writing implement and write down all the reasons you can think of "why" you want to make money on the Internet. Be specific! There just might be a quiz next time! Seriously; this is a truly personal experience for you. Be completely honest with yourself and get some real reasons down on paper.

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