New guy

[juggodish]

Hello,

Im new to the forum and currently still finishing my 1st read through of the book. I just had a few questions for the rest of you. When I started the book I got really excited, as the first couple chapters are really motivating. However, I quickly got discouraged because I realized that the book revolves around using alot of technology. I feel like I will spend more time learning all the "computer stuff" I need to know before i can actually start. Are there any others out there in the community that started with limited knowledge of computers? what did you do to get up and running as quickly and smoothly as possible? and are you earning profits on a regular basis?

thanks

[gnathon@gmail.com]

That's where outsourcing comes in. Tim goes on to recommend sites like elance.com and outsourcing to virtual assistants in India. This is a lifesaver for people who don't want to take years to learn a new skill. Unfortunately it cost money...

[juggodish]

yeah the whole VA thing is great for people who have money to spend already. I started to look into them and the whole $4/hr thing is hard to find.

[Drewkerr]

Again, remember you use VA to replace yourself in a sense. You take a job were you get paid say $15 and if its work that can be passed off to a va for less than that you are still making money.

I know that can be hard to do if you are living paycheck to paycheck, having time isn't the issue its wanting to have more money.

Try cutting back on addition expense so you can save money to invest in your future like webdesign, VA, muses.

I trashed the cable and internet at my house over a month ago. It saved me $150 a month. I also picked up Blockbuster online for $17.99. Overall it saved me $130 a month and freed up a good 2 hours a day that I have spent on a muse, family and friends.


I hope this helps a little.

Drew

[travelhead]

I think that a lot of the opportunity involves internet technologies, such as creating a website in a niche you are familiar with, etc. But personally I feel a good alternative is to find jobs overseas that pay decent. For example, you can get your TEFL certification and teach overseas. Or you can live & work on a Kibbutz in Israel and pay very little. It just depends if you are trying to get rich, or you are trying to live a very comfortable and enjoying lifestyle.