If You Could Do Absolutely *Anything* And It Would Make Money Online...
By highlyclever
@highlyclever (1111)
United States
August 26, 2008 8:49am CST
In my conversation with another myLotter about the possibility of making money online, the direction of the conversation went: "There are ways to make money online. I just have not yet found the way that I would like to make money online."
It's an interesting statement, and it begs the question:
"If you could do absolutely anything and it would be guaranteed to make money online (enough to be your sole means of financial support), what would you like to do?"
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@oscar6 (1938)
• United States
27 Aug 08
Im not sure if this is out there but I would do online counseling. I am currently a psychology major so I think that this would be an interesting way to make some money online. I could help people all around the world just by sitting at home at my desk, or on my laptop on the couch. I know this wouldnt be the ideal therapy session but it would help people have better access to a health care provider and it would make me happy since id be doing something I love.
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@WebMann (4731)
• Canada
26 Aug 08
It's kind of fun to wish and dream like that but I don't have to because I have hobbies that give me much joy and because of the internet I do make money online doing what I love to talk about.
I actually just wrote a discussion this morning about making money online doing what you love and in my case it's blogging about my hobbies.
I love and live for fishing, we are so lucky and blessed to live in New Brunswick Canada. Now I not only enjoy my hobby while I am out on the water but while I am out on the water I am still making money online with my fishing blogs and even on eBay, even though I don't own any products.
I have other hobbies that help me earn money online.
I would say to anyone reading that if you decide to go with a hobby, hoping to make money online, be sure it's a hobby that you and others actually spend money on. If so you can live your dreams just like I do.
@highlyclever (1111)
• United States
26 Aug 08
You have to have the right hobbies! Fishing is very popular, and people are very willing to read about fishing and to spend money on fishing. And no doubt, if you are writing frequent updates about your fishing expeditions, and what techniques and tackle work best for you... you probably have a ready audience that is willing and eager to learn more so that they can improve their fishing techniques.
Congratulations on your happiness and your success! Thanks for sharing your thoughts with this discussion!1 person likes this
@floridachick (603)
• United States
26 Aug 08
it would have to be something that I like to do, but that is a good question I don't really know I like a lot of things, so it would be hard to pick just one thing that I would want to make me money.
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@joyadalia (1408)
• Philippines
26 Aug 08
I would still want to write (I'm an online writer) and earn from it. Still, I would want my own online business, say some writers below me that would work for me. That would be steady income then 
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.@highlyclever (1111)
• United States
26 Aug 08
I have always been interested in writing and what writers have to say about writing. What would be great is if you could write absolutely anything and get paid for it... Oh! That's myLot (rimshot) (eyeroll) 
I think that you have a good idea about an online business with other writers working for you. I have heard of several blogging sites that are set up this way, where writers are "hired out" for their audience drawing content. I hope that you are able to find success!
Thanks for your reply!
I think that you have a good idea about an online business with other writers working for you. I have heard of several blogging sites that are set up this way, where writers are "hired out" for their audience drawing content. I hope that you are able to find success!
Thanks for your reply!1 person likes this
@harrington520 (35)
• United States
27 Aug 08
Wow thats an interesting question....i think that if i could do ANYTHING i think i'd do typing of some sort like data entry, to where i fill out forms and send em out and get like 50-100.00 for doing them, idunno i know there already are sites like that, but thats me, or if i could listen to music that'd be nice lol
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@greenlilly03 (18)
• United States
27 Aug 08
I would love to counsel people or advise new parents. Or how great would it be to just talk to friends all day and make money?!
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@highlyclever (1111)
• United States
27 Aug 08
I think that something like this is a possibility. (Actually, it sounds a lot like myLot! ) Actually, there are many people who are doing this sort of thing in the online digital download information product industry. They write their ebooks on a variety of "help me!" topics - I've even seen ebooks on topics of "how to get back together with your ex" (!) ... So there is certainly room to do this sort of thing, if you are willing to learn the ropes of getting into that particular mode of online business.
Thanks for sharing your thoughts!
) Actually, there are many people who are doing this sort of thing in the online digital download information product industry. They write their ebooks on a variety of "help me!" topics - I've even seen ebooks on topics of "how to get back together with your ex" (!) ... So there is certainly room to do this sort of thing, if you are willing to learn the ropes of getting into that particular mode of online business.
Thanks for sharing your thoughts!
@paid2write (5201)
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27 Aug 08
I already make money from everything I do online. I get paid for my searches, I get paid for posting at myLot, I make money from submitting my articles, for adding my reviews, and for reading and voting on other people's reviews.
I don't do much else online, so really anything I do is guaranteed to make me money. I have not yet made enough to support myself financially, but I am getting there. I think that by the end of the year I will have a good income from my online activities.
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@highlyclever (1111)
• United States
30 Aug 08
It sounds like you have a very efficiently organized system to make sure that your online activity is paying you dividends... Having a focus for your efforts is good, so that your energies are producing the results that you want... or are at least moving you in the right direction.
Thanks for sharing your thoughts!
@monaliu (344)
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28 Aug 08
I want to write everything to encourage myself and my friends. example, I write dairy everyday in QQ zone.Almost of my friends said my dairies could give them energy to go on.They could feel better when they read my dairies.
I can always enjoy help others online.1 person likes this
@highlyclever (1111)
• United States
1 Sep 08
I think there are possibilities for making sales from this type of writing, especially if people find encouragement from what you write. If you develop fans (or people who continue coming back to read what you write,) you may find it possible to sell (1) a compilation, (2) an expanded edition, (3) an arrangement of life situations and solutions (or how you handled your challenges). I have seen some bloggers use this technique for earning money with their blogs: They write and write and write - and then they use their online writing as a first draft. They collect their writings, compile, edit, expand, subtract, and so forth - until they have something which holds promise for their readers to make a purchase. Perhaps something like this is possible for you?
I am unfamiliar with QQ zone. You will have to explain the site to me.
Thanks! Hope you are well!
@magojordan (3252)
• Philippines
27 Aug 08
Well besides writing articles and maybe doing webcomics, I would like to create my own magic specials. I would like to make videos showing me and my magic. Although I have some on youtube I wish I could make it with a real camera crew. I would be showing some Street Magic and all new original illusions. I would be happy doing that because I feel happy when people enjoy magic.
I would be happy doing that because I feel happy when people enjoy magic.