2013 Goals - What did you learn last year when it comes to earning online? I am

Set it and forget it kinda of thing huh? Sounds like a plan. Good luck with your test and online goals.

Welcome to online earning! Thats great you are learning quickly. Online earning is way easier than a real job but it does not pay well. You take the good with the bad. Good luck next year and hope to see you around.

You are so correct on the overlooked. Diversification is also a great goal. Been there and done that. Trying new things is wonderful but can also be exhausting, like blowing in the wind. We won't know what we like if we don't try new things right? I figured out my favorites and that is why I am consolidating now. Happy new year and good luck.

I will do my best to reply. Cyber-begging: never done this sort of thing and never will. Even when it comes to getting referrals, I dont beg or push anything on anyone. Real value: that is in the eye of the beholder. To me, my time is valuable and the little time it requires for me to earn online is less than a real offline job and way less stress. I have more free time to spend on things that matter. What I am doing online has value to me. I made a lot of contacts with mutual respect and trust and we share things that are important to us. I am learning a great deal about business, marketing, planning, writing, legal issues, finance, researching and lots more. Looking at the number of posts, I see you spend a great deal of time online. Can I assume Mylot has "real value" to you? Good luck in 2013.

I understand what you are talking about now. However, there are many mylotters, including me, who would disagree with you. If Mylot did not care about our "efforts" then there would be no need for a rating system. I dont believe a 2-word reply would qualify for "full participation". Then again, sometimes you can say more with less. We may not "earn" much but we do earn something. There are many mylotters who will testify to monthly payouts. For some, typing, thinking of quality replies and discussions are considered effort. Not everyone is good at this kind of thing. I guess its another standoff since there are many ways of looking at this interesting issue you brought up.

Yes, it DOES have "real value" to me---there's 'the peace that comes with knowing that my opinions are helping to build this Paradise' & then there's also 'just somethin` to do!' But we "earn" neither of those things, nor ANYTHING AT ALL. "Earning" means you give up 'what you produce' (your 'effort') in exchange for 'what others produce' (usually represented by 'money they made "effort" for'). myLot doesn't CARE how much "effort" you put into thinking about the discussion ... i.e. you won't get paid more for 'a relevant 2-page post' than you will for 'a relevant 2-word post!' They only care that you participate fully. And yes, money arises from your high-quality participation in discussions; but the only one who "earns" that money is myLot-administration, and they 'promise' it to you.

For just one year earning online, you are getting off to a great start, especially finding Mylot!!! This is a good place to find other opportunities and socialize. Trying new things is definitely a learning tool because there is much to learn online. Good luck and happy new year.

You are totally correct. You can also try setting small goals first and then after meeting each goal, set another. This is a great confidence booster and a good way to start positive habits that will help us all get organized and stay focused. Kinda like baby steps. Have to learn to crawl before you can walk.

Every little bit certainly does help out and I know this well. If you are looking for sites to help pay bills, you want more "task" like websites that pay more. If you have the skillset, you can even find real jobs with benefits online. No matter what direction you choose, it requires patience and tons of research, so you dont get scammed. There are many who are earning a living online but just remember, it did not happen over night. Good luck with your goals.

Thanks so much and good luck to you too! Just one goal next year so quite sure it will come true. Its going to take some work, thats for sure though.

What a positive way of thinking and much needed when it comes to online earning. This kind of goal requires patience since the money is slow and not much. When I first started, others laughed at me because it was just pennies but then the pennnies started turning into dollars and coming more frequently. I dont regret anything over the years; I count it all as experience and putting in the work for future endeavors. I think instead of wanting more money, people should learn to do more with less next year. Thats another thing I learned this year. There is so much waste including my household. I dont even spend my online earnings any more, just save it. The economy has forced me to think this way. Saving for a rainy day. Good luck to you as well and I hope you find what you need.

You are correct. If only others would realize that earning online requires the same dedication as a real job offline. Everyone is after the easy quick bucks. Not saying this cant happen but its a long shot. Good luck and happy new year to you too!

It may take some time in the beginning to really look at what you are doing online and start organizing the sites that are worth keeping. But in the long run, it will save you more time and earn you more. Good luck and happy new year.

I like the turtle and the hare story. To me, taking the turtle route is the best way. You have a positive attitude and that will make you successful at whatever you do. Keep up the great work and good luck in 2013.