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5 Cool Mini Businesses That Make Money On Campus: The No-Nonsense Guide

July 03, 2017 2 comments:

I published 8 skills to learn and earn a living with in the university. If you miss it, right here .

To maintain the relevance of this post, I’ve put additional fresh skills that plain works too. Let's start with:

Writing Articles:

What you are reading now is a piece of writing I wrote, which I'm anticipating a million naira from in two years time. This cut across other posts on this blog.

Wondering how possible?

Writing, a skill, can be transformed into a “million dollar investment” by telling the right people.

Let's say you don't have a blog but can write clever articles, it's your call to inform appropriate people about your service. When they learn of it, you can start making money off it. Not as hard as it may seem.

For example, I’m founder, writer of samfaj.com, the blog you're reading right now. If there's overload of writing on me, I may decide to outsource to competent hands. Let's assume you are one of those adept writers, what would you expect me to do?

Simple. Entrust the job to you. Perhaps without delay because I need top-notch content, not a crippled one.

But how would I slam you the job if I've never heard of your existence? Do your homework.

So, writing is a skill... which may be profitable if you take the right approach.

Who are the right ones?
While starting out, I contacted influentials—bloggers who may likely be interested in my gig.

Also, I joined a lot of freelance related group” on Facebook. You know, it's a because good place to land few jobs. To make things work as planned, I post on there regularly and link back to my blog(you may use your fan page instead) when appropriate.

Another way:

Contact students. At times, these set of audience may seem the right people to connect. Mates looking for help like: essay, letter or project writing does the wonder. Find them. Propose them. The rest is history.

Want to go the extra mile?
Create flyers and discreetly distribute them in halls and lecture rooms. The result is super-duper, trust me.

Writing may not be your thing. So...

Buy and sell on classified

“You don't necessarily have to own a product before you sell it.”

Advent and constant reformation of the internet make up for the huge success of the digital marketing sector with more to come.

Let's face it, you don't necessarily have to own a product before you can market it—some call it dropshipping. It's a system whereby you just have to define your "to-be" customers’ persona, pain-points, needs. Find a product to solve their problems by outsourcing while you get your profit.

The same concept is what we wonna do here. We post an ad of a product, customer contacts us, we get our supplier to fulfill the order while we pocket our profit.

To make things easy, websites like: olx and jiji allow you to list items for sale and for free with no technical skills — they are called classified website.

Once again, simply find a hot selling product and list it for sale. Without interference with your study schedules, this can be squeezed amongst other odd moments.

Advertise for companies:

The advertising channel is very lucrative with money revolving round the system.

"I’m not a marketer,I’m just a student."

Yes, there are some truths to the above statement, but to some extent.

Being a pro isn't required in this business model—though it helps at times. Just 'get your feet off the ground' first and worry about marketing skills development later.

You can connect manufacturers with raw material suppliers and you get paid for the service you rendered.

On the other hand, you can advertise for companies through social media (Facebook) and get reward for that too. To help your quest, you can look up ecourses and video tutorials out of tons on the internet which explain how to advertise on Facebook. Make sure you get over some and

Bulk Sms:

Bulk SMS is dead, not working anymore.

Trust me, it works.

It's indeed a lucrative business and will continue to be — as long as people are using mobile phones.

You can charge companies, NGOs, schools or private institutions for managing their bulk SMS campaigns. Confront them with what I call “killer proposal”. Make yourself irresistible. Demonstrate how it works and how they can benefit from patronizing you. In most cases, you will land a working relationship.

Remember, this shouldn't affect your studies, but will contribute to your income.

Finally,

Freelancing:

I didn't want to add this at first, but I had to. Most of these(mentioned above) skills can be monetized through
freelancing.

Another way to view freelancing is as a radio and its electrical mains. Some radio have “inbuilt battery power system” to replace electrical power supply incase of electricity failure. Though, the electricity functioning of the radio is not only a tool to power up the system through which it operates, but more effective in terms of reliability and operation.

Frankly speaking, with freelancing your skills and services may manifest faster and you can earn a decent amount of money.

Websites like: fiverr, elance, freelancer and others, though require some practical knowhow, still, may be a great place to start.

What's your take take on all these?

I would love to hear your opinions out through the comments section.

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From Fresher — 400 Level: 8 Hot In Demand Skills That Sells And Pay All Bills

July 01, 2017 1 comment:

You’d believe with me that higher (tertiary) institution is entirely a new atmosphere with its equivalent synchronal responsibilities. To plan ahead is a necessity.

A good example, the alpha phase of the planning process should be how to flourish during penurious times — when you are broke.

Now, in this post, I have outlined and explained 8 skills you can learn and make money off them without interference with your study commitments.

Let's start with

1.Html and CSS (web design):

“Mark Zuckerberg, Bill Gates and some other remarkable influencers underwent this stage. Probably during their early years of web development and who knows if they still.”
But let's face it, does this make money?

After all, what I promised is cool ways, not 'a foolish looking' ideas.

You see, HTML and CSS is a hot skill that can fetch you serious money. It’s the basics of how the entire World Wide Webs are connected, and my blog you are reading right now is not an exception.

You can charge clients to help them fix html issues or css errors, design or redesign blogs, develop apps, even launch and manage your own blog/website — which all equals cool cash.

Interestingly, this wouldn't operate at the expense of your good grades. The learning sessions can be squeezed amongst other life and study commitments. Truly, you'll find it exciting and rewarding — not ONLY now, but in future.

Should you take this seriously right away, you can have your own share of this huge pie.

Ready to start?

I always recommend you start with www.w3schools.com. They have a chunk of web development courses.

Requirements:
**A PC (Laptop or desktop).
**Smartphone if you don't have a PC.
**Good Internet connection.
**Electricity supply.

2.Learn how to write articles:

Writing is a skill. Without writing, the entire world will be meaningless. We communicate ideas and information through writing. The act of speaking is also as a result of the development of writing. In short, it guides our way through all aspects of communication.

You can make a serious, yes, fine living off writing.

How?

You can write for individual clients or companies at your own pace and with time flexibility.

Alternatively, you can charge your course mates and other students a reasonable amount of money to help them write essays, letters or projects. Inform them of your ‘skill' and offer them test piece. You’d be surprised at how demanding this is. Don't limit your reach — increase your awareness and 'off you are.'

And most especially, you will be more resourceful in your writing proficiency and studies. Not only now, but at later times.

Don't forget, we’re still discussing those 8 skills, so start learning something today. Find good books on how to write the way readers want and start off from there.

Who knows, these topics might be helpful in your quest:
** Concord in English Language.
** Paragraph development.
** Writing headlines.
** Essay writing.
** Letter writing.

Yet another one is,

3.Learn how to barb (men):

Some who have read this post contacted me and asked me if I’m crazy.

Maybe that's not how they put it, but closer to it.

Barbing, though not really a skill, is very lucrative. You can render it as a service not only around the school premises, but in school — to colleagues. Guys of nowadays are fond of constant do of hair styles. A style today, and yet another one tomorrow.

Just get your 'clipper lying in your backpack wherever you go, wake it up when a job knocks'. You’d be surprised at how students will patronize you.

If you don't know how to barb, it's not a barrier. Apprenticeship (learning) shouldn't cost you more than 6 months or less.

Ladies, it's your turn.

4.Learn how to do hair-styles (women):

This is hot, I repeat red-hot. Ladies are primarily concerned about their physical beauty. In fact, most pay less attention to getting good grades in compare to their body attractiveness.

Though I strongly detest against that, people have and will always have different perspectives on body outlook.

But, the concept is somewhat simple.

I want you to siphon money from them through this loop hole. Ladies want to be up to date. Dress their head with the latest breath-taking hairstyles. Give it to them.

Remember, this shouldn't claim you of your study time to learn. I’ll entrust the rest to your discretion.

5.Learn how to cook:

I’m not referring to a mere cooking, but delicious meals — fine ones. You can learn this from a “professional local business” or specialists, otherwise known as chef, and offer it to students.

Here is a sneak peek,

Many students aren't proficient in cooking. Most, of course are no good — they just patronize fast foods, local food joints or restaurants all in the name of busy school life commitments while they simply don't know how to cook.

Truly speaking, possibilities here can not be quantified. Study your University (school) environment and find a suitable location to serve them sweet dish(es). You’ll be surprised at the upshot. Even, you may be labeled or recognized as a bright industrious student.

On a more serious approach, you can organize seminars or workshops to teach others “how to cook delicious meals.”

I’m sure the response will be quite high too as students will be willing to pay for your service.

This one too,

6.Make Shoes:

Sandals is part of it too. But mind you I’m not preaching “foot wears meddling/repair.”

In fact, many people use shoemaker and cobbler interchangeably but that's a confusion.

Should you be confused, shoe makers are professionals who make shoes like: loafers, chukkas, work boots, dress boots, sandals and so on while people who amend/repair shoes are called “cobblers”.

Learn it. It shouldn't cost you much time, even if it should, it worth the time. It's a lifetime investment.

Meanwhile, during your stay in school, make correct (sound) designs and advertise it to students and colleagues. Even, running a targeted social media campaign can laser jet your business (skill) into remarkable heights.

Also,

7.Start a FREELANCE business:

Otherwise known as freelancing. It's a system whereby you work for people or companies at different times.

On a normal basis, a company hires
you and you offer them your skill in exchange for some peanuts. Sorry, I mean money, but what they pay at times can be likened to peanuts.

Rather being paid by a company, you determine your pay and the time you intend to work. Most people call this “online business.”

At times, offerable services doesn't require top notch skills, but a basic computer knowledge will do. You can check fiverr out and see what I’m talking about.

Finally, if you are indifferent by all these skills

8.Learn another skill:

That resonate with your audience. If all the aforementioned skills doesn't suit your proverbial taste, then think beyond your own box. Make research. Seek for guidance. Think about what you are proficient in or what catches your interest and take things up from there.

Phewwwwwww,

It's all coming down to 1500 words. Not a long one in compare to other 5000, 10000, even 15000 guides you see everyday on the Internet, isn't it?

But this’s not only a working piece, but also an eye opener. Although, I don't involve in ALL of these businesses, I've seen some prosperity they can unleash into someone's life.

For example, I have a relative making a living in school off shoe making business and I too make some money writing articles — I offer writing as a service.

Finally,

Make sure you read and digest, reflect and if possible read again. Print it off (do it as long as it's not for commercial intentions), and I’ll be glad if this resource works for you — which I'm 125% sure.

Now, it's your turn:
How do you view the post? What could I have added to spice things up? I’ll be willing to HEAR you out and address your points in the comments section below.

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3 Smart Ways Intelligent Freshers Invest Their Pocket Money

July 01, 2017 1 comment:

Great news, isn't it?

Finally, you are leaving home for school — indeed a good news.

But you are not done with preparations if your “intended finance management” is not considered or yet to be treated.

At first semester, families and relatives lavish money on you. The joy of your admission gets them emotionally crazy. Credit alerts started 'jumping in' from friends and 'fams.'

Be cautious, these seamlessly flow of money isn't going to continue. Soon, these people will monetarily forget your existence — very soon.

On the contrary, if you've been in school for a while. It's obvious you also are trying to make ends meet in financial terms.

You see, higher institution (universities, polytechnic and colleges) is completely a different world — different environment on its own with related responsibilities and difficulties. You have to tailor your own solution against those fuss. The earlier the better.

Instead of spending all,

1.SAVE IT

A good rule of thumb is to save for penurious times. Stated from the onset, freshers, most times are loaded with enough CASH. With funds coming in from friends and family, the dumb ones will go ahead to spending all what they’ve got to the last penny. Truly, they do regret their silly decisions.

In addition, these type of students are always fond of getting into unnecessary debts and probably involving in other forms of illegal business, just to sustain.

Never let that happen. The 80/20 rule is a good method. Saving 20% of your income is a great way to invest your money as a fresher. Sooner or later, you'll decipher the importance of doing so.

If you can't save it, then

2.INVEST IN GOOD PROGRAMS

By good programs, I didn't mean you should blindly invest in any business. Many freshers, even the so called old pros in investment find themselves in some related mess. Take your time to research. If you don't know of a good business that will fetch you some ROI, ask around or think outside your own box.

Finding a fix to an unsolved necessity in your environment may seem the right investment, at times.

If this is the last thing you wanna do now, probably due to tight work schedules, then

3.BUY BOOKS

"Samfaj, what's the hell fuck AGAIN? Book? That's the most foolish thing to do."

Well, 'Book-buying' is a good shot.

Buying books is just like an investment. You can sell them on later at 'dry times.' But make sure those books are of high value; what others will be willing to buy from you.

What other ways did you think should be on the list? Let me know via the comment section.

10 Power Words To Magnetize Your Reader’s Emotion

June 20, 2017 2 comments:

This is not about blogging,but writing — what we do every day.

Everyday, we write: our colleagues at work, friends in school, buddy(s) on WhatsApp, enemies on Facebook or people of higher classes; for formal request or employment purpose.

Wondering how better writers cobbled together “powerful headlines” and “high-caliber material you can’t get enough of?” Contents that resound till eternity in the mind of a reader?

You are at the right place. While this list was compiled by me, it's subjected to future updates so as to maintain and widen its relevance.

Let's start with

Power: When someone is reading your content, they are prone to what I call, 'content flu' — when they feel bored. Revive then with a word like "power."

Fuck: Though, this should be strictly used in informal writing, it can add a dramatically spice things up.

Fire/Fired: A word that propels shock. “You are fired” It makes an employee sick.

Hell:Can be used in assorted variations like: hell-fuck, heck and hell you.

Fool: “Do you think you can play me for fool," or “you are a fool.”

Private/Secret: Who doesn't like secrets? Maybe at times. When fired off in a writing, it notifies your reader about a turning point.

Restricted/Access denied:May be used to describe a ban.

Ridiculous:Can be used in different contexts. I personally feel it should be on the list.

Mind-boggling: Though a phrase, the list deserves this too.

Nonsense: You know what this mean.

What are other words do you feel missing? Let me know through the comment section below so I can include them.

Why Should You Read My Blog - Voice Of The Invisible Blogger

June 20, 2017 4 comments:

It's absurd, isn't it?

Putting squeeze on you to read — maybe follow my blog.

To 'add heat on things,' “no one has ever write such a post,” you think.

Does this make sense?

Well, I can't recall the 'number of times' I asked myself same question before hitting the publish button.

But don’t judge me yet — something is fishy. Not just that I'm desperate for traffic, posts on this blog could mean a hundred, if not thousands of dollar for you — not of notes but value.

For example, it took me three years before I revive this blog. Read. Digest. Link it's real life importance not only to blogging, but relate with other life commitments.

Surely you shall make sense off THIS post.

However, I’m asking you to 'hang around here' (optional) because:

Voice of the 'imperfect' invisible blogger:

No one is perfect. Of course, in my own case, I find imperfection inevitable.

Though imperfect, I've some value to offer/add to your life. Remember, this is my hub. My journal. My voice and I'm in charge. Thanks to the internet. It wouldn't have been possible — maybe easier.

Also and Secondly:

Only what is working — not case study:

Try looking up a key word in Google (any other search engine will be fine too) — for a tip. Most of the results are case studies, theories — what's presumed to be working but actually not.

But here, I share real life experiences. What's working — I share. What doesn't – I preach against.

And finally:My voice:
Everyone deserve a voice.

Have you find yours?

However, If you wish to learn from other people —
their mistakes. How they did it. Then, this blog is for you and the right place to 'walk around.'

Ready to explore my blog?

I've shared what sets study a difficult task here and tips on how you can read less and comprehend more in 2017, yet another story — 7 golden rules of success.

If you have any addition, subtraction or grudge against this post, feel free to reach me through the comment section below.

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The 7 Rule Of Success: From Samfaj's Perspective

May 30, 2017 No comments:

Life is messy!

I repeat it and believe it, life is a mess!

Should you have solid plans - big dreams, life will try to stop you. Life will frustrate you to abort the mission especially when those plans are life changing - positive ones.

I'm no exception, and currently I‘m in the middle of such scenario. But how can you broke free of such a laborious enslavement? How can you get outta the prison of this global epidemic problem(disease).

I have outlined 7 tips I called the "rule of success."

1.Draw the big picture:

Should you wish to start a journey, it's imperative you must plan. Bringing into account certain circumstances that may play up and important factors to bank on.

Same is life - it's a journey and earlier planned, the better. To scale through you need to draw the big picture. Yes, determine what your goals are - realistic ones. Thinking about it isn't enough, but planning fitting ways to achieve them is the key. Otherwise, it’ll become a fad. You should't never let that happen!

For example, if you wanted to draw more closer to God (I'm the religious type, and trust me a creator cares), you don't just think about it and patiently waiting for a miracle to happen, rather you sketch plan of how you intend to draw close to HIM. Mind you, this just an example - a good one, the possibilities here are limitless.

Not only that, but you have to

2.Break it down:

This is another crucial part of the process. Tear it down into pieces. Unless you want to be like a student who thought big but doesn't know how to deliver. But how?

Think about this: what will happen to me or be the consequences if I didn't accomplished the target(s) in the stipulated time?

If your answer to that question is a positive one, go ahead - your goal is realistic but if your answer is neither positive nor negative, you need to revise and improvise because you goals are neither realistic nor will be achievable, not in the nearest years.

More to it, assuming you just gained admission into a university which is a good news. Bagging excellent degree is your ambition. But, instead of following the success route, you always get behind your course work. Going up and down, even, procrastination is your friend.

What did you expect? Failure. Isn't it? But if you contemplate on your goal and determining fitting way (s) to achieve it without recognizing temporal failure will bring success.

3.A burning desire:

Defined by a dictionary, "it's a strong feeling of wanting to have something or wishing for something to happen." More to it, it involves strong state of mind which believe that some thing shall surely come to pass, even at the expense of other things.

To excel or succeed, this is a law of nature that must always be considerwd and living by its standards. Though, it's not always easy, you keep doing it.

4.Organize things out:

Sounds easy like how you sip a coffee. Really?

Trust me, this is the delicate phase of it. Try to methodologically examine unsuccessful businesses and people, neglecting unforeseen circumstances that might befall them, little or no planning is what makes them fail.

Therefore, plan well. Otherwise you are toying with failure. "But how can I plan," you may ask.

It's simple as this, “do not rely on your own wisdom and understanding” the first adviser to seek is your creator, God, through prayer and of course there should be a close bond between you two. If not, you had better start fixing it right away.

"How would he answer," you may still ask.

HE physically use humans, not angels. God is powerful enough to help you. Only human can give you a lift to work, may give you food, lend a helping hand during difficult times. Always seek advice from experts - people who have been able to get through your situation or who are talented in your field. Ask them for help. God will surely open up their mind to help.

5.Be reflective:

We are all human - imperfect being.

Always ponder over your steps. Even, the Bible strongly advised to do so, "the screwed ones ponder over their step." Additionally, be reflective, meditate, think about your methods of approach. Identify what is working and feel free to throw away what isn't working.

Remember, the scene of this world is changing - the century is gradually changing, even the age is changing. For example, we’ve the internet today, who knows what the future holds? So, try to blend with any system, in the right way. Do not be blindly attached to a specific method. Receive sense. Be tactical.

6.Just keep doing it:

Life may play pranks with you at times. There are too much at stake. Keep the cycle cycling. You’ll definitely get there.

7.Only what is right:

We all know what is right, but because the system is harsh and unfair we tend to do what is wrong. But try to be different by thinking positive. Don't involve in illegal acts. For me, I personally live my own life by this simple but effective quote:

“Should everyone become bad, I will be different.”
Throughout this blog post, I have repeatedly stressed: “life is messy.” Now, let me ask you, isn't life a mess? After getting good grades you didn't get any employment. Isn't that a big mess? Okay, you went further to start a business but run into bankruptcy after 6 months. I repeat, isn't that a fuss?

But always remember that life reward those who doesn't quit.

In Conclusion:

**Draw the big picture
**Break it down
**A burning desire
**Organize things out
**Be reflective
**Just keep doing it
**Only what is right

In all your endeavors always remember to apply these to only what is right. Did you find the post useful? Do share it with others.

3 Common But Effective Tips That Will Instantly Make You Comprehend More With Less Reading [2017 UPDATED]

May 26, 2017 No comments:

You are glued to that desk again, as usual.

But you aren't picking up - comprehension is difficult - a big difficult. Isn't it?

To complicate things, exam is approaching so fast that you think you’re reading below required, which was actually the case.

"Had I started earlier," you think, "reading would have been a lot easier for me." Put simply, your mind is filled with confused thoughts.

Well, you aren't alone. Thousands of students in Nigeria and from around the world are fighting the same fuss. Even, I was once in such a study and reading treat and till now, I play very cautious of how I live my life so I don't fall back into that shit, not for a second again.

Let me tell relate my own story - a bit of it.Before, I find reading a laborious process and something doable during examination period only.

The result? Failure upon failure!

But soon I realized and impressed upon myself the need to develop the right attitude towards learning, to shun laziness; doing what is required of me. That discovery led me to ‘research’ how productive readers do it, the magic, if any, and how they deliver the good intentions.

I’m glad to let you know I scaled through.

Now, though I'm still a reader and a learner, here I am. And, since this is about reading let's pick up the call right from:

1.What book?
What book should I read? I always got asked of this.

A wrong study material will frustrate you and make reading seem a foe instead of a friend (hobby). And by wrong, I mean anything that makes the study material unfit. This may be due to outdated texts, textbooks curbed together with mind-boggling and breath-taking grammars. For instance, "adopting as a reading material," a literature textbook written by an American author may be hard for a Nigerian student to comprehend owning to cultural background differences. This implies that a reading material must be appropriate and of course from the appropriate channel.

Note: I only cited ‘literature’ as an example just to explain what I'm trying to put across. Though some disciplines are different, don't let it veers off your reading course that choosing the wrong study material will frustrate you - dip your head inside the ocean of uncertainty.

Most especially, It's your call, I'll leave it to your discretion.

Now let's talk about study material in general (widely known as textbook). Remember I earlier stressed some things which may make a textbook unfit? Yes, there we are.

Complex or simplest study material?

Why?
Students seek answers to this often and frequent. Many student reason that complex textbook will help them to cover a book in a blink of eyes without much effort, while they think it's lowly for them to adopt basic or fundamental study material.But otherwise is usually the case.

For example: “Can you build a mansion without laying a foundation?”

Some good rule of thumb:Friends top the list:
Friends should be the very first place and source to start FROM. For me I usually ask around of good textbooks they can recommend based on their ‘unbiased’ experience. Some textbooks do much required justice to topics under a specified niche. Did I just use the word ‘niche’? Sorry... I mean discipline (internet marketing has taken over my head). Friends that have passed through the trial and error process of selecting the right study material may be of help. Once again, ask from friends.

Compare recommendations:
You shouldn't be blindly attached to their recommendation. What works for them may not work for you.

Sounds contradicting? No.

We are different learners - some are impulsive while others are holistic and so on. What I'm asking is you making the right call. Analyze and determine what will work for you, test things out and implement what is working and weed out what isn't. Remember, comprehension capabilities are different, make sure you do justice to that. And finally under this section,

Avoid outdated textbooks - for they are just like a decayed fruit. Eat it. Get a blow.

2.When and where to read?
Let's split this in two.

When to read:
There is hot (exaggerating a bit) argument about ‘when’ to read. Some concluded it should be done early in the morning - when your are feeling refreshed and energetic, while some postulated theories of getting better comprehension at night.

Whatever the case may be, I'm telling you there is never a better time to read. Life is messy - should you choose morning, life will try to stop you - not to stick to it. And should you embark on night reading, ehm? Nature will attempt to put a bullet in your brain (lol).

And most especially, our situation and schedules are different. For me, I'm kind of free - always. My business doesn't require too much of my time. But your case might be different. Don't worry, it's a continual process. Keep doing it. You will find the perfect time.

Where to read:
As much as possible, reading should be done sitting at a desk, sofa, chair or other related furniture. However, lying on a bed can easily lulls you to sleeping. Noisy environment should be avoided as well. Do not forget to stay clear of your phone while reading - this reduce your exposure to undue distractions - email notifications, Whats App messages and other social media sites blinging-blinging.

3. A Todo List:
Yes, we want to put everything on our head at a go. For example, some pile up books in front of themselves at a reading session, they assume nature will grant them supernatural comprehension for having fine goals. They never realized that having good intentions isn't enough. How to deliver is what matters.
Although I'm not saying everyone cannot. But if you're just starting out, organize chunks of works into bite-sized tasks all squeezed into appropriate study schedule.

Let's get back to the introduction of this post,

Had I started earlier," you think, "reading would have been a lot easier."

Always remember that taking responsibility for your study is mandatory and should be fit into the integral part of your reading plan.

Do it the right way, get rewarded. Do it wrong way, bear the consequences.

Did I make some sense?

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I Revived This Blog After 3 Years: Life And Blogging Lessons

February 26, 2017 No comments:

Some years back, I launched this blog. 3 years later, I shut it down—because I had to.

Irrespective of my intense passion for blogging and all the resounding noise about how ‘it makes money,’ all was flop.

Truth be told, it was a mistake when I think blogging without writing is a good shot. Going ahead to hiring ‘few’ writers off the penny in my pocket just sucks too.

Till date, I still attribute all related disasters to the level of those jobs. Once again, they weren't so proficient, writing me nothing but craps.

Additionally, they want to survive — sustain. Just like a roaring lion seeking a prey to devour, they were desperate to earn a living.

Eventually, I shut down this blog.

Behind The Scene:When I received enough testimonials from oldies about how much their blog makes, deals they've sealed through their blogs and other related 'bling-blings,' I decided to raise it up — once again.

One of words fired into my head was:
“You can never be an impacting blogger if you aren't communicating (writing) your audience.”
This sounds sceptical? Yes, especially when you see big blogs with 'hordes' of writers in their circles.

The logic is somewhat simple. “They aren't only good writers, but have established sound rapport with their audience — at least, that's what they receive reward/get paid for.” You hear about a writer at copyblogger, another at smartblogger and yet another one at Searchengineland.

From my personal blogging fad to the failure, here is the story.

1.Everyday is the right day to start:

At first, I wanted to be consistent; posting uplifting and mind blowing contents on a regular basis. But it wasn't easy. Consistency wouldn't just be consistent, not for a second. Circumstances always interfere.

During those times, I was forced to read through profiles of successful and popular bloggers which took most of them reasonable chunks of time to get noticed. This impressed upon me that good things do not comes easy.

But now, I have left all obstacles behind — at least to a reasonable degree. Seeing blogging as a passion now makes me happy.

2.It equips me as a better writer:

If you can't get things in pieces and in an acceptable way even to your dumbest relative, what did you expect a reader to do? Probably, they'll zoom off your blog and find a better one.

On the other side of the coin, blogging helps in talent discovery. It awaken the genius in you — widening your thinking faculty and power of reason. You perceive writing better contents and this compels you to read and acquire more weapons into your writing arsenal. Thus, fulfill your writing dreams.

My case was exact. I read, research, analyze and draw logical, reasonable conclusions everyday — just to add more to my knowledge base.

3.Share ideas:

My primary aim: "Share and deliver what is working." But I need a channel. Blogging, indeed for me is a way to give back to the society the little 'up the stairs.' This makes me do whatever it takes to sharing useful contents not only on a timely basis but also of great value.

4.You learn more:

As a blogger, you are a teacher.

Believe it or not, coming back to your blog would be the last thing someone wants to do if their initial experience was full of awful design and contents.

With that, I learned (never ending) how to put on many hats like: Design, Seo, Marketing, and instills these skills in others. Truthfully, blogging equips to becoming a better teacher.

Finally

5.You are blogger:

Sweet to say, isn't it?

We all love to be admired. Especially by our profession. At first, when weblog evolved, many perceived it as a fad that will soon disappear — not a profession. But the demonstration of things now confirms blogging not as a fad but a modern tradition.

It's closing.

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