Vol. 01 :: issue 03 :: 29 Jan 2002
(Revised 24 July 2006)
© 2002 to 2006 Kenneth G Woolcock
All Rights Reserved Worldwide
Smoothing Out The Curve
That was the Title of newsletter #3, from just over 4 years ago. This issue retains the original message and now includes comments from the present day in blue text.
This issue started with instructions for some readers who had been having difficulty accessing my newsletter when it was hosted at Topica. Pointless rehashing that now as it's likely they've changed. There was also an eMail disclaimer at the start, which seems rather a waste for a web copy, but it goes to show how much I've learned - so I thought I'd mention it. ~( ;- ))
Hello, I'm back.
This week I thought I'd try something different. But, when I tried it out, I found that, if I carried on, this would only look the same as so many other newsletters.
Now, I don't know how many so-called newsletters you get in your email. I know how many I've been getting but, having taken my own advice from last week's issue, I've done some pruning. Those of no value, biz opps, money games, lists of ads, etc., have all been cancelled.
I hope you find something of value in Nervous Newbies and retain it when you do your pruning. ~( ;- ))
So, in an effort to maintain my own individuality, I've left my welcome message to here. Not too far in, I hope, to say welcome to our new subscribers and thanks to the "old".
Well, somebody has to be different.
I've left the "In This Issue" box in place because it could be a useful feature, just to give a brief summary of what's coming. What do you think? (The "In this Issue" is a feature being used in the Series 3 Newsletters)
Let me know. I'll appreciate the feedback, or anything you want to share. And talking of sharing, this next little piece was sent in by my Numero Uno reader, Judy.
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While assisting an affiliate newbie, I came to realize just how
daunting doing html (or even approaching it) is to newbies.
I have news for newbies. There are many outlets who can
and will help you learn for FREE. If you would like the urls,
email me and I will gladly send them to you.
xxxx@hotmail.com with "need html help urls" in subject line.
THEN PRACTICE using it. It is the only way to take out
the fear and become familiar with html. Once you have
the basics the mountain becomes a hill and after that,
the hill is no longer there!
Have a good one
From your fellow newbie Judy Arriola
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Judy is obviously a caring, sharing lady and I thank her.
This week's title, "Smoothing out the Curve", is a summary of how my internet life has been this week. What's your week been like? Have you smoothed out your learning curve?
Isn't it strange how we make life difficult for ourselves when we're faced with something new... something different. Even if we've been very successful at a new project at some time in the past.
In 1992 I decided to go back to college and study to become a Chiropodist, known also as a Podiatrist in other countries.(and now UK) Anatomy and Physiology of the human body were subjects of which I had no previous knowledge. Obviously these were both required if I were to be let loose on the public. (I almost said 'an unsuspecting public' ) ~( ;- ))
So, I took the bull by the horns and just did it! No, it wasn't easy... learning a new subject. (I'd been an office manager, amongst other things.) Doing the practical work was easy enough. Handling the feet of total strangers was no problem.
Why?... and what on earth's it got to do with starting a new business on the internet... or anywhere else, for that matter?
The answer's quite simple. And it's got everything to do with it.
It came easy because the end result of what I was learning would be of benefit to the people I shared my new found skills with. And I knew that, if I wanted to make a good living from my new profession, I would have to produce quality for the people I hoped to be dealing with.
That's my intention in starting this newsletter, born out of frustration with all the hype and half-stories that many others are dishing out.
Yes, I'm still learning... aren't we all. And we will continue to learn... if we have any sense. But I shall never promote, recommend or try to sell anything just to make a quick buck.
When I was doing my training in college the instruction in the practical work was to get a move on. I was told "You'll have to get a move on if you're to be successful".
Yes, I'll admit it. I'm not the world's most speedy person in any task. "Too fussy" I'm told. But the emphasis always seemed to be on speed and getting bums on seats, rather than consider the quality of the work.
Also, we were told it takes 5 to 6 years to build up a successful practice.
Now, I do *not* live in a high income area. In fact it was just recently described in the national news as an area of social depravation. But I built a successful business in less than 3 years on the principle of doing a better job.
(Interesting to note that no-one remarked about the "depravation" mentioned above. I feel sure the Govt. probably said "deprivation" - subtle difference there. Maybe my spelling was a Freudian thing, but from where I stand, either could be correct. Both, even.)
So I ask you, who was right? Which is the better philosophy?
5 to 6 years doing it their way or..... you fill in the blanks.
"You can get everything in life that you want if you just help enough other people get what they want"
Zig Ziglar.
Why is it then, having been successful in a new profession, job, skill, or anything else that's new, that we continue to be intimidated?
Especially by the internet!
Two reasons, I reckon. Fear and lack of confidence.
What do we do to overcome them?
Lack of confidence is an easy one to overcome. You just need to sit quietly and think of all the things you've accomplished in your life so far. Write it all down on paper. Everything. Call it your Victory List.
Go right back as far as you can remember. To your childhood. No matter how trivial and insignificant these things may seem at this point in your life. They were significant at the time you achieved them.
I'm not going to write them all for you. Do it for yourself. And do it NOW. You'll feel so much better about yourself when it's done. Then read it... over and over. And read it any time you need to remind yourself of all the many things you have accomplished.
You'll find more things coming back to you at times. Add 'em to the list. Keep adding. Soon you'll realise that you are a truly wonderful and magnificent human being who has accomplished great things.
That exercise will put you well on the way to conquering the #2 aspect...
FEAR.
Once you recognise your abilities from making and reading your Victory List, it won't be so hard to do whatever it was you were fearful of. Just do it.....even if you make a mess of things.
One of the best things I've done recently was to start this newsletter. Was I scared? Plenty! Why? Because I didn't know what to do to get started. How did I get started? No secret... just went and did it!
Am I happy with the result? No, not really... (not at the time of writing) but it's a start. It's early days yet to think I know all the answers... I don't, and never shall I. Nor will you. (And even when we find them... things are more than likely to change. We never stop learning) But the only way to get some of the answers is to roll your sleeves up and get stuck in.
Just to remind you, the purpose of this newsletter is to give a bit of confidence to new and nearly new users of the internet. Future issues will have reference to products and services which have proven useful and beneficial. You will also get the other side of the coin where appropriate. (And that's something that comes much more comfortably 4 years later.)
There's plenty of good stuff to come...it's just got to be organised for me to pass it on to you. You should see my desk. ~( :- ))
(Ashamed to say, it hasn't changed a great deal, either.)
These *ramblings* (I'm sure that's what it must seem like to you) are printed with the best of intentions and I just hope you stick with me a little while longer. Meanwhile, for the benefit of readers wishing to make some sort of online income, (as is my intention) the following piece is something I picked up along the way. It's really quite valid.
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The 3 Most Important qualities you will need to succeed beyond your wildest imagination are:- Patience, Persistence and Consistency
Please be prepared for being out of pocket for the first 6 months. As each month goes by you will be closer and closer to break-even. After your first 6 months (which is by far the hardest to get through) you will be making more money than you are investing.
After one year, you will be able to expand your business by getting more leads. After 2 years you will be able to earn several thousand dollars per month. After 5 years, you will be able to retire in comfort.
Like any business, this first 6 months is the hardest to get through because you debate in your mind whether to continue to move forward. This is natural and very normal. Look at this and understand that most people fail because they don't get through their first 6 months.
Are you willing to be patient for the first 6 months? Are you ready to be persistent for the first 6 months? Are you able to be consistent for the first 6 months?
If you answer YES to all 3 questions, then you have taken the first step towards total financial freedom. If not, then please realize that success will likely evade you for the rest of your life!
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Acknowledgement to an unknown writer whose insight I appreciate.
Next issue there will be some simple tricks I've discovered for myself when using Outlook Express, my preferred email system. But this next piece is courtesy of The Newbie Club who offer fantastic products and services.
They offer an advice centre to members where, for a ridiculously low price you can get professional expert help with all manner of problems. (Computer related, of course) And it's all done in a language we can understand. No geek speak, guaranteed.
(Sad to say, but this service was withdrawn, as was the Free GuestBook (due to abuse). Still an excellent resource and well worth a visit.)
The Newbie Club has a whole range of reasonably priced material and I can recommend their First Website Builder which kills the mystery of HTML for those who want to learn it. And believe me, You will want to.
There are absolutely no reservations in my recommendation of The NewbieClub.com You should check 'em out. I think you'll be impressed.
This is the article taken from their recent members newsletter. Let's hope that passing it on doesn't break any rules. The product is absolutely fantastic.....and it's FREE.
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