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Updated: July 29, 2022

263 Comments Start Earning Online

6 Reasons You Might Struggle To Earn A Living Online

Start Earning Online – Lesson 3

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Today we’re going to figure out if you have what it takes to earn a living online.

But first: I have some good news for you.

And that is that there are literally endless opportunities out there for earning money online.

For example, I put together a list of 70+ ways you can make money online, and another list of 30+ weird and creative ways to make money online.

Just to name a few:

These aren’t just ideas.

They are actual online job opportunities that you can apply for today, and do from anywhere in the world.

Here’s another article that lists 90 different creators on a platform called Patreon, and how they’re making money.

This is my favorite: a guy teaching the ukulele online has 1600+ people paying him a combined $6,000 per month! 1

Indeed.

And it’s also brilliant, because if some random guy can earn $6,000 per month teaching the goddam ukulele, then surely there’s a way – dozens of different ways, actually – for you to earn a living online as well.

Now, having read that, I hope you’re feeling optimistic, I hope you’re feeling excited…

Okay, good.

But you might also be noticing that little voice in your head piping up and saying something like:

“Yeah, I’m sure there are lots of opportunities out there, but I can’t take advantage of them because of X.”

And you know what, you might be right.

But let’s not make any assumptions here, okay?

Instead, let’s go through 6 common reasons why you might struggle, or even fail, to build an online business.

“I Don’t Have Any Skills!”

So you might be thinking you don’t have any skills at all that you could use to start earning money online, not even basic ukulele skills.

Well, first of all, that’s probably not true.

Well, the ukulele thing is probably true, but trust me, you most likely DO have lots of offline skills that ARE transferable to the online world.

And hey, even if not, there are a whole bunch of skills you can learn very quickly to start earning good money online.

For example, a former student of mine, Justin from the USA, started out with no skills to speak of, learned enough in two months to start earning money online, and a year later was getting paid $50/hour consistently.

I actually spoke to Justin on Skype a couple of weeks ago and he told me he was traveling around Southeast Asia and had just landed his first client at $100/hour.

That could just as easily be you in a year or two.

So, if you don’t have any skills right now for working online, that’s okay. Many other people have felt like that, and they’ve gone on to build successful online businesses anyway.

You can do the same.

Another reason you might think you’re likely to struggle or fail to build an online business, another limiting belief you might hear from that voice in your head is:

“I’m Not Good With Computers!”

That’s fine, too.

Look, here’s a list of 50 non-technical founders in technology.

These people built billion dollar tech companies like Amazon, Reddit, Linkedin, and YouTube without being very good with computers.

All you really need to know how to do on a computer is navigate the web effectively.

Because for every question you might have, for every roadblock you might run into, there’s an answer out there at the other end of a Google search (or two), just waiting for you to find it.

So, not having any skills and not being good with computers… those excuses should NOT stop you from earning a good living online.

They are overblown and largely irrelevant.

Now, let’s look at some legit reasons why people often struggle and even fail to earn a living online.

The first is…

“I Don’t Have Enough Time!”

If you’re already super-busy and barely have time to scratch yourself, that’s a bad sign.

Because honestly, it does take time to build an online business.

Unless you’re waaaaaaay smarter than everyone else, or have some other kind of exceptional advantage, you’re simply NOT going to build a successful online business in only 4 or 5 hours per week.

I’m sorry, but if it truly was that quick and easy, everyone would be doing it.

So I recommend you set aside 10 hours per week – at the absolute minimum! – to build your online business.

And if 10 hours per week sounds like too much right now, or it’s simply not possible, then keep an eye out for an upcoming lesson all about how to free up more time.

Next:

“I’m In Debt / Struggling To Pay The Bills”

It’s like this: most of the people I’ve seen succeed in building an online business have been calm and thoughtful, not frantic and frazzled.

If you’re in debt or you’re struggling to pay your bills at the moment, you’re going to be stressed and somewhat desperate, and that kind of mental state is not conducive to building a business.

Go get yourself a regular job instead, pay off your debt, build up some savings.

Once the pressure’s off and you feel like you can breathe again, then you can start thinking about earning some money online.

Next:

“I Have A Poor Track Record Of Providing Value”

Let me ask you this:

If I were to call up your last three bosses and ask about your performance in the workplace, would I hear good things?

If not, that’s a bad sign.

Because the people I see struggling the MOST to earn a good living online are those who also struggle to earn a good living offline.

These are people whose primary interest is getting paid the greatest amount of money while providing the least amount of value.

Let me say that again:

These are people whose primary interest is getting paid the greatest amount of money while providing the least amount of value.

Such people tend to struggle working online, just as they tend to struggle working at regular, offline jobs.

Because ultimately, you succeed the same way at both: by providing value.

That’s what money is exchanged for, whether you’re working at a supermarket checkout, an investment firm, or doing something online.

So if you’ve never done well in a regular job, if you’re not experienced at providing value in any kind of workplace or business setting, before attempting to build an online business I recommend you go get a regular, offline job, where the stakes are much lower, and practice delivering value there.

Once you get good at that, you’ll be much better equipped to earn a good living working for yourself online.

(By the way, if you’re stuck in a job you hate right now, read this: 5 Things You Can Do When You Hate Your Job)

Okay, one more and we’re finished:

“I Hate Working In Isolation”

For me personally, I can quite happily sit here all day on my own in my apartment, working away, just me and my laptop.

But that kind of isolation might make you quite sad and lonely and depressed.

Now you can of course use coworking spaces, or cafes, or become part of a remote team, or get together with some friends for work sessions… so this one isn’t a deal breaker by any means.

But I did want to mention it here because some people find it quite jarring to go from a busy office environment or working outdoors, to mostly working alone in front of a screen all day.

So take that into consideration before you go building the next big internet business 😉

Quick Recap

Here are the 6 reasons why you might struggle to earn a good living online:

  1. I don’t have any skills
  2. I’m not good with computers
  3. I don’t have enough time
  4. I’m in debt / struggling to pay the bills
  5. I have a poor track record of providing value
  6. I hate working in isolation

The first 2 you don’t need to worry about.

The last 4, you do.

Are you up for a challenge?

I want you to tell me two things in the comments:

  • What is your greatest strength for working online?
  • What one weakness or obstacle will you need to overcome to build your online business?

Leave your comment below, then check out the next lesson.

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Niall Doherty – Founder and Lead Editor of eBiz Facts Born and raised in Ireland, Niall has been making a living from his laptop since quitting his office job in 2010. He's fond of basketball, once spent 44 months traveling around the world without flying, and has been featured in such publications as The Irish Times and Huffington Post. Read more...

263 thoughts on “6 Reasons You Might Struggle To Earn A Living Online”

  1. Strength : Good with computers, quick learner ; Weakness : I have to get motivated to do things and i am a bit of a procastinator(i can work on that though)

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  2. Strength: Enjoy working online, good with computers.
    Weakness: I’m a bit of a procrastinator, so this will need to be something I overcome before I see success online.

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  3. my challenge is am in debt and struggling to pay off bills, however i do have a sales job and commissions are not consistent or im not consistent.
    i work well alone, i guess if i know what i am doing i can work alone for hours.

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  4. 1. great personality, love working with people
    2. broke and cant get a job right now because i have a lawyer helping me get my disability

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  5. My greatest strength to work online is that past four years have been studying online, even before that I worked as a data capturer for more that n five years.

    My greatest could be not having internet or electricity, also for the online jobs that wants upfront payment before starting the job.

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  6. I. Am. Motivated. And an incredible worker. I get things done

    I struggle with believing in myself. Especially when it comes to something as new and different as working exclusively online. I undervalue myself

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  7. My greatest strengths for working online:

    I have ample free time, I quite enjoy spending time alone and I have extensive experience and skills using a computer.

    My greatest weakness for working online:

    I struggle with completing tasks I don’t love doing, and I understand that not every task will be work I am completely passionate about. However, I’ve never loved a single job I’ve done offline, so this shouldn’t be a huge problem.

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  8. My greatest strength for working online is my excellent work ethic which affords me great opportunities to learn and improve my knowledge, expertise, and value.

    One obstacle I will need to overcome to build my online business as a state pensioner in Cape Town South Africa is the additional expense of upgrade fees.

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  9. I would have to say due to the situation (epilepsy) that has me looking into building an online business is probably also my biggest hurdle to overcome. I’ve lost a lot of my confidence, my self worth… If you had talked to 3 of my previous employers, you’d see that they have all not only offered to take me with them, or at 1 point offered me a position, but I still keep in touch with all of them too! While I love putting on my 4 inch heels and skirts (what girl doesn’t) I’m just as happy sitting in my Buccaneers nighty at home 😉

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  10. -What is my greatest strength for working online?
    My greatest strength is that I have the drive and determination to work online because I know what the rewards are for doing it. There is so much to gain, from the knowledge gained by doing something that’s so “within reach” but yet “so far” for the masses, to being able to enjoy your life more purposefully. The reminder of those things alone are enough to keep the fire burning.

    -What one weakness or obstacle will you need to overcome to build your online business?
    Being disciplined enough to choose one skills, master it, get it going and online THEN learning something else and expand on the first one. Shine object syndrome is a b*tch. There are so many ways to start it’s overwhelming. The next course always seems to be better that last one.

    Also struggling to find a real, proven course, that really takes you by the hand and explains what to do step by step.

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  11. My strength is I’m going to do this and figure it out no mater what.
    My weakness is I’m broke and having a hard time.

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  12. My strength is being able to work alone or with my wife who works remote. My biggest obstacle will be freeing up time in the week to work on my business.

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  13. Hi my greatest strength is my enthusiasm for the project because I know there is money to be made online. My greatest weakness is procrastination I really have to work on this one.

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  14. Strength is- is being to work alone and have the motivation
    Weakness- i have day to day normal bills, nothing crazy though, just not enough income for anything extra

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  15. My greatest strength for working online, knowledgeable for the answer by search engine, willing to learn more.
    The opposite
    Need to be more educated/knowledgeable about certain things that you’re not familiar with ,in order for smooth handling operation

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  16. My strengths are I’m computer savvy, work dedicated, and want to see the results. My weakness is I’m often lazy and that can put me in situations where it is difficult to come out of my comfort zone.

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  17. My greatest strength for working online is that I am computer savvy, I am a self starter with a can do attitude. One weakness is that I am currently unemployed(I am frantically on the look out for job opportunities though) and this can be temporary obstacle that I will need to overcome to build my online business. I have seen some trainings that will enable kick start my online business soon but my lack of money has temporarily stalled it. I will overcome this obstacle very soon,

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  18. My greatest strength in working online is that I do not give up easily. I have been blessed with the gift of multiple hardships and have perseverance living inside my DNA, so my brain cannot really and will not process failure for the long term. I am naturally good at storytelling, inspiring, giving advice, and writing however more particularly that is the case when I am talking about myself. One of my greatest weaknesses is that I naturally tend to jump from one thing to the next which leads to not much getting done. And I also do not have much money.

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  19. My greatest strength for working online is that I have perseverance and self-discipline.

    The obstacle that I’ll need to overcome to build my online business is to get and keep a job whether as an Accounting Clerk, a Cashier or other. With that, being able to earn more than I spend in order to pay my living expenses (living alone in my own place).

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  20. Not really sure what my strength is working online cause I’ve never tried it before…but everything you’ve pointed out in 6 short but really precise reasons got to me… I’d like to do more for my kids as a single mother it’s not easy at all. Thank you so much for your heart and desire to help others….kudos to you

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  21. I am organized (usually) and willing to put the time into my business. My weakness is I either devote too much time to dead-ends OR not enough time to profitable outcomes.

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  22. What is your greatest strength for working online?
    What one weakness or obstacle will you need to overcome to build your online business?

    1. I’m fairly intelligent, I can spell & know enough grammar, have a creative mind. I can utilize search engines.

    2. With emotional issues working against me, and having ADHD, there are times it can be hard to sit very long and stay concentrated. I had a temp job transposing dialogue from a film into text, and it was very hard for me to work at it for much more than twelve minutes or so. It probably took at least twice as long as it should have. At least it paid well. Probably the biggest issues now are focus and motivation.

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  23. Greatest Strength (I think): quite knowledgeable with computers, patient
    Weakness: pessimist, low self-esteem, not good with strategy, indecisiveness 🙁

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  24. I am a people person that can get along with anyone and anything, can talk down an angry person and have them smile after. I’m fine with working in isolation, plus you’re really never truly alone whether you have a furbaby or playing the radio quietly in the background. I have a strong work ethic. I began making jewelry after my mom passed from cancer, she made jewelry as well so my Dad knew i was talented in the creative department and gave me all her things. So i began where she left off, but when my Husband & I moved to Texas for 3 months to help my Dad after having surgery to remove tumors from his bladder and colon, when we left to move back to Alabama all my tools and items were left behind. I’m slowly restocking my inventory to restart that business again and want to do an online business.

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  25. I’m an omnivert ,could work by myself no problems,hardworking and patient.
    My obstacle is debt and a bit of ADD

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  26. Strength: love surfing the internet and working on my computer. Grasp Tech ideas to some reasonable extent.
    Weakness: Don’t have regular power supply.

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  27. The first 2 is correct,however you have highlighted courses that I can take ,learn et apply to my online project.
    I can make time in each 24 hr period ,still get daily chores etc ,sleep done 4am -9am plus 9pm-10pm daily 6 days a week
    I have a steady income heavily budgeted for the wk,it is doable but obviously could do with a bit more(lol)vet Bill’s can be very expensive.
    I’m a hard worker,I like to go over et beyond with every task in front of me.
    Learning something completely new may take me a bit longer for it to become second nature but I’m of the mindset there’s got to be a great opportunity out there for me Online

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  28. Strength : i completing my work on time .i am very hardworking. I can cope up with situation easily.
    Weakness: trust on people very easily.

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  29. I Never give up on anything I start. I don’t allow failures and setbacks to derail me. My biggest challenge would be time management.

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  30. My greatest strength for working online is that I can manage to concentrate on a task for as long as its going to give beautiful results at the end of the day. And my weakness could be I tend to loose moral quickly if what am doing is not promising to give good yields and if its too complicated.

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  31. Strength: I like to try new ideas. Anything I choose to do, I always succeed.
    Weakness: I have small kids and responsibilities that is take up on much in of my time.

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  32. My strengths: I like to be productive, I like working on computers, I can work in solitude with no problem, I’ve got good English language skills, I can even do repetitive stuff without it bothering me too much.
    My obstacle is something of a mystery though I know I am not alone: I’ve had lots of ideas for starting a business, or writing a book, etc., and often started things but never got any of them off the ground. I want to just start something and keep going until it’s just an assumed part of my weekday, and I don’t have to get rich; I want to make enough money to not worry about the future. I know there are endless opportunities out there!
    Thank you!

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  33. 1. Hardworking, dedicated and committed + seriously good typing/editing/proofreading skills/transcription
    2. I’ve not done ‘mainstream’ earning for a long time as I’ve been caring for my disabled daughter & studying part time.

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  34. My biggest strength is im a consistent person and dedicated .

    My weakness is I don’t have the confidence if i need to convince other people to join my online business or to buy products i sell

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    • *Strength* – Patience and hard working anyway, keeping trying..

      *Weakness* – I’m not good with computer, I have no more time..

      Reply
  35. My greatest strength is that I am dedicated, detail oriented and driven to getting the job done. Working in isolation is not an issue for me.

    The biggest challenge for me is figuring out what to do and having the confidence to do it, rather than giving in to impostor syndrome.

    Reply
  36. My greatest strength for working online would be communication and language skills.
    The weakness/obstacle to overcome the most to build my online business would be under-
    standing the whole concept, i.e. the “why” of the necessary steps to the process.
    In other words, why do I need a huge email list, why do I need a website, etc? Also, a little
    overwhelmed with technology in general.

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  37. 1) I can spend many hours online with a computer. In fact, I am employed at a University and I spend a lot of my time conducting research for the patrons.

    2) Just a bit more money as I live in a country where the USD is costly.

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  38. 1)STRENGTH–desire to try new things
    2)WEAKNESS–minimal computer skills (even though you say this isn’t a problem)

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  39. Good with computers and speak a second language witch makes me a good translator as I’ve been doing it for my parents for a long time.

    Time constraints but can manage to free up 10 to 15 hrs a week and having the biggest problem being coming up with my idea to go into the online scene

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  40. Hi Niall, greatest strength for working online is the desire to provide the lifestyle for my family. The biggest hindrance is the time to commit to an additional time absorber

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  41. Strength: Tech savvy, motivated and have the drive to change ASAP. Don’t mind the isolation.
    Weakness: Lack the idea to get me going, need a self-confidence boost to step out of comfort zone! Don’t have a lot of disposable income.

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    • Hey Nicholas,

      Thanks for the comments. If you’re tech savvy but don’t have a lot of disposable income, doing some freelancing would probably be your best bet. And maybe eventually get a steady remote job.

      Reply
  42. Strengths – I like working in isolation. I can commit fully to this, as many hours as needed. Always went above and beyond for past employers. (even the bad ones)

    Weakness – Low self esteem and confidence. Some money but not lots. Not the best education. (but willing to learn)

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  43. hello Niall,
    It is Laslo.
    My strength is my creativity. I like the challenges when I have to solve a problem.
    The obstacle is that I have not so much time to become successful enough (means $700-1000/month)
    ys, Las

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  44. Greatest strength is I have to do this for me. Money is a good point but not the main point. I am a salesman and I have some money and some time. I want more freedom.

    Biggest obstacle or difficulty is piss poor focus.

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  45. Greatest Strength:
    I can work really hard to get what I want, I’m usually focused when I want to be, and can comfortable work in isolation.
    Weakness or Obstacles:
    I don’t have money to start up anything.

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  46. Greatest strengths: I like to work in isolation, I have plenty of time and I am tech-savvy;
    Obstacle: I come from a family of naysayers;

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  47. I have the attitude of proactive but I don’t have the skills necessary for creating an online business and I am working on it

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  48. Strengths: Can work in isolation, I have plenty of time and I provide value.
    Weaknesses: Don’t have a lot of money. Lost my job because of the COVID outbreak and I don’t have any online skills.

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  49. My greatest strength for working online is that I will work hard and persevere for the right reason. The greatest obstacle I need to overcome is to maintain my confidence in myself, sometimes I loose steam.

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  50. My greatest strength is that I am persistent & will work hard towards a goal I believe in.
    My biggest weakness is sometimes I lose confidence in what I am doing and slows me down, but I can bounce back.

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  51. My greatest strength would be working in isolation.
    My one weakness/obstacle is time. I have two toddlers, so the idea of working in isolation sounds great!! 😉 But then the problem is the time to be able to. Daycare/preschool is just not an option with COVID right now. And when they go to bed for the night, I am exhausted and ready for bed myself. :/

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  52. Strength: able to work alone and concentrate for long period of time
    Weakness: self discipline and application / motivation
    Obstacle: fear of getting it wrong and not succeeding I think

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    • 1) My biggest strength is patience.

      2) My biggest weakness to overcome is staying strong and not giving up on weekends when I don’t work. I lose literally 12 hours on work days.

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  53. 1. I am hard working, can concentrate for long hours, do research, articulate things, express in various forms, expressions, read, analyse, make my own creative expression.

    2. I am poor in networking or SELLING SKILL

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  54. Strength – I am a problem solver and a customer service professional. Hundreds of reviews on Google for the company I work for that mention me by name.
    Weakness – I tend to suffer with Bright Shiny Object syndrome, I procrastinate A LOT and I am scared to drop a lot of money, just in case it doesn’t work…

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    • Hey David,

      Thanks for the comments. I hear you on the Shiny Object syndrome! I’ve succumb to that a few times myself.

      As for dropping a lot of money, there should be no need to do that initially. Lots of things you can do to get started for free/cheap. Only when you start seeing consistent, positive results should you consider a significant financial investment.

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  55. Greatest strength – I have been working in isolation for the past 13 years. It works well for me.
    Weakness or obstacle – Having the patience to persist with setting up an on-line business.

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  56. 1. Enjoy researching to solve problems or find information
    2. Overwhelmed by the amount of information to start. Need to see a plan :o)

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  57. My greatest strength is being young so having time to develop skills.
    However, my biggest obstacle/weakness is also being young because I have very limited experience and have never worked a proper job!

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  58. My greatest strength is basically I do not have any of the reasons to struggle working online, and also, I worked online in the past successfully.

    My weakness is the current pandemic situation which makes the entire world economy much more challenging to provide for everyone, plus a lot more competition from millions of people who turned to online earning due to the pandemic.

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  59. I love this webpage. I am currently stepping out into a new chapter Of life so the timing could not be better.

    My greatest strength is having the courage to start something new.

    Weakness the fear that i may get bored of the hard work and hence miss the opportunity to succeed.

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  60. Hello again Niall and community! My greatest strength is I work very well alone and actually have laser focus when I do. I often do my best work, including writing curriculum for teaching, when I work alone. Regarding my greatest weakness, I would say that I can become distracted by outside stimuli quite easily (I do have a mood disorder but have learned strategies to manage it). I believe the distraction is more of a personality flaw but I accept it and am working on being more mindful of this weakness, including keeping my phone on vibrate and creating a quiet and calm workplace. The thought of working at home is very exciting for me, personally.

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  61. -Well

    1. I feel that I am equipped with different online techniques to earn money and starting to get better through your content.
    2. I have already on my 9-5 job and starting this interest too. The weakness could be the debt I am into. I feel like clearing it post your suggestion on this video.

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  62. I love preparing meals for my family decently with art. I love cooking.
    My weakness is that, I’m too poor in my communication. Self confidence is my weakness too.

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  63. Strength for working online: I have lots of time. I want to make money by providing real value, not just make money fast no matter how. I’m very dedicated to what I do.
    Weakness: I am quite insecure about ‘putting myself out there’. ‘How can I make you tube video’s (‘about what?’, ‘what do I say?’, ‘everyone on there is so far ahead of me in making video’s’)?’ ‘How do I write a blog that is interesting?’

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  64. Weakness: Self-confidence (don’t know properly my self, my skills, abilities), fear of failing.
    Strength: Great attitude of never giving up, hard-working, if I work on something I do my best to bring the value and deliver the best results. I can recognize the big potential of having an idea to execute it and make it real.

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  65. Strength: really love working in isolation and actually have a few skills up my sleeve.
    Weakness: Having a ton of ideas but do not know how to execute them.
    Obstacle: having enough time because of my schoolwork.

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  66. Strength – Perseverance and discipline with my work and lifestyle.
    Weakness – Not knowing where to start and taking the first step.

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  67. My strength would be that I can be a self starter. And the motivation to succeed for my family.
    My weakness would be the financial burden I have.

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  68. Strength: I give my clients high value, I have been successfully self-employed for the majority of my life, and I am tenacious.
    Weakness: I don’t know how to differentiate the honest, trustworthy and ethical mentors from the dishonest, untrustworthy and unethical posers.

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  69. 1. I have been working in the computer industry for the past 23 years, so I able to learn quick.
    2. I’m very impulsive, unable to do a proper research.

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  70. Strength: Technically inclined, though not required but somehow will help.
    Weaknesses: Financial and procrastination. Always feeling physically tired.

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  71. Strenght- enthusiasm, talent to learn
    Weakness: I don’t find time and strengths to learn aside of after or before my work and growing my little children.

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  72. I don’t know what my greatest strength for working online is.
    The obstacle I need to overcome is lack of confidence.

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  73. My struggle to come up with a “greatest strength” is indicative of what amounts to my greatest weakness… crushing self-doubt. I have very little faith in myself.
    However, everyone I’ve ever worked or associated with for any amount of time seems to think very highly of me… Which is probably my greatest strength. I am (and pride myself to be) an asset to any situation, be it work or social gatherings. If I am not adding value, I should not be there.

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  74. My greatest strength to working online is giving good comments and sourcing information.
    My weakness is focus and discipline.

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  75. What’s my greatest strength working on line ?
    I’m a self motivated person and once I put my mind to something that I’m interested in I give it 100% and read learn every thing I can about any new venture I have ever got involved in .

    What obstacles do I need to overcome ?
    Having doubts about making money on line, I know it required a lot of work but when I read all those claims of people making 5k a month I have to ask myself is it to good to be true.
    If I can make a decent income a bit more than I make in my regular job I would be a very Bunny.

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  76. My greatest strength would be that I am good with and love computers and how they work, and my greatest weakness would be using my time effectively. (Such as using all the countless hours after work to play video games to create my online business).

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  77. Okay, I can translate, I’m very accurate in everything I do, I’m patient, I can write, prepare proposals….
    My big problem, I don’t think online business is applicable in my country or at least I can’t see it.

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    • Hey Engy, can you find any examples of people form your country who are earning a living online? If so, try connect with and learn from them.

      And if you can’t find any examples, you’ll just have to be the first 😉

      Reply
  78. My strengths would be, giving value in something I enjoy doing. Also I enjoy being by myself for long periods of time.
    My weakness would be, not fineshing what I started and a lack of self confidence.

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  79. I have great values, hard working, can do anything attitude.. Weakness hmmn myself, self doubt @ crucial moments when opportunity knocks.

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  80. 1. Strengths. I have added value wherever I have gone, either for an employer or as a voluntary worker. I have lots of positive references. I have plenty of time on my hands, no debt, low overheads. plenty of savings. I know you wanted just the one right? 😉

    2. Obstacle. Myself. Which can take the shape of not being consistent with persistent effort, when working online.

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  81. My strength working online might be that I’m used to being alone? I’m hungry to learn, I have plenty time. My weakness might be the fact that I’ve really never owned a computer of any kind before an am still getting frustrated just trying to work gmail or make a screen inside the screen. can’t trip tree’s anymore an don’t ever want to run semi again so slow progress is still better than no progress✌

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  82. 1. My strength is that I enjoy being on my own and researching until I get the correct answers to my questions.
    2. My obstacles have been weeding out the scamming “gurus” who have wasted my time and money and I’ve not learnt enough yet to make money online.

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  83. My strengths would be my commitment when I know something is going to work and my capability to work on my own quite happily.
    My weakness unfortunately is a lack of money at this time

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  84. Hi Niall,
    Strength: Persistence (otherwise known as: Bloody-minded-Stubbornness)
    Weakness: (see above) and trying to do EVERYTHING at once!

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  85. My greatest strength: I have worked hard and added value at every job I have ever had.

    My greatest weakness: I hold myself back by not taking a risk or a chance. Fear of failure.

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  86. My greatest strength is that I work well in isolation and enjoy spending time on the computer. My biggest weakness is my tendency to over analyze.

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  87. My greatest strength to making money in the online space would be always adding value.
    Biggest obstacle or weakness to overcome……managing time efficiently.

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  88. Greatest strength would be being introvert I think, I don’t mind working in front of my laptop for hours all by myself.

    Weakness would be not having so much money as the start up. What brought me here was because of this one guy affiliate marketing course review, was too expensive for me.

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  89. What is your greatest strength for working online?
    I know computer, how to search and find information on the web. I like to read articles especially in science and technology
    What one weakness or obstacle will you need to overcome to build your online business?
    I tend to start and give early on things I do online, either due to challenges of systems online or as a result of bad experience such as being scammed or conned

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    • Hey Philemon,

      Thanks for the comments. If you’re willing to share, I’d like to hear more about the bad experiences you’ve had in the past. Were there particular courses or “gurus” that you felt scammed or conned you?

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  90. 1) My greatest strength for working online is persistence and due-diligence.
    2) The one weakness/obstacle I need to overcome to build an online business is having a lot of money to invest in it.

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  91. My greatest strength is going to be my ability to learn.
    The biggest obstacle for making money online is going to be that I’m intelligently ignorant, I don’t know what I can’t do. I’ll be putting together a drop-shipping business model, then here I go for the next 2 weeks trying to learn adobe illustrator… So I guess prioritization, and understanding what I actually need to be learning. When I think about making money online, my head explodes with excitement.

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  92. Hi this is Wonder-Ann. thank you so much for those 6 stumbling blocks. My strength is that I do persist until I get too many no answers. I was not able to get past the NO of my customers when I attempted other businesses. I dreaded getting face to face with people after that. Computer and talking with people is no problem. It deals with selling stuff. I do not know how to do a website. However, you are teaching how to work on line. I can do that. I have many skills that can be adapted to the computer. I have been on a computer since the early 90s before Windows.

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  93. My greatest strength is I’m retired and hungry. I have 24/7 to meet any goal.
    2) My weakness is discovering my niche for results. (I may disagree with you a tad when it comes to passion. That has kept me in the hunt for a long time.) In reference to your videos, Mark Cuban explained his take on why passion doesn’t work.

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  94. What is your greatest strength for working online?
    I’m willing to learn and apply action.
    What one weakness or obstacle will you need to overcome to build your online business?
    Free time and Money.

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  95. My greatest strength for working online is, I’m will to learn and put things into action.
    My one weakness or obstacle I need to overcome to build your online business is, I need more time and money to put things into action.

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  96. Hmm. what is my strainght.
    I have enought time right now, so I belive this is a big +
    I am a preety good photographer, ( a worked 18years as professional photographer) so that is one of my skils.
    my problem is that I have to organise , coz I was never good in promoting my work or handeling my bussines. or stay focusedon my carriere . My first goal is to change that.

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  97. My greatest strength: I call myself a hermit because I love to be alone. I can dive into a subject I love for hours, to the point where I forget to eat. So I would say that working long periods of time alone is a strength.

    My greatest weakness: I have to really really really like what I’m doing to stay with it, or I will quit. Either that, or there has to be some end-all, be-all incentive, like a paycheck perhaps, that keeps me at it. So my weakness is incentive or the need for instant gratification.

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  98. I work & travel alone – the online world is not a stranger to me.
    But I need to overcome a lack of experience with confidence…

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  99. Hello Niall.
    I have always loved the magic of computers. I am persistent and I have time to invest.I’m not very quick to learn.

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  100. greatest strength : try my best learning more and more . weakness of obstacle : zero experience , zero computer, zero building wesite , zero at all

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  101. My greatest strength. I will do my due diligence in researching a topic of interests, to no limit.
    I love learning new things!

    My weakest point or obstacle is, KNOWING, what, when and why a particular product/service to follow through with.
    example, I was studying wealthy affiliates for approx. 1 month. Once I was about to pull the trigger….I thought, Let me check some more reviews one last time, then I found you.

    Now, here I am. (feeling more optimistic)

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  102. Positive- I don’t give up on ideas I choose to take until I accomplish it.Also I dedicate my little knowledge to gain greater things I can have.
    Negative- I can fake ideas to be reality even though my instinct tells me am a great liar .

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  103. Strength- Fast learner and always provide value

    Weakness- Lack of confidence in how viable it is, fear of pursuing the wrong path.

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  104. Positive — I like to help and teach, I’m dependable and conscientious in what I do.

    Negative — I need to like the people I work with and I’m not good at being a business person.

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  105. I am organized, responsible, do not mind working in “isolation” in fact translation work needs concentration and have a Good track record. (wonder why Good comes in capitals)

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  106. 1. My number 1 strength is that I like reading and I’m a writer.
    2. My number 1 weakness is that I don’t have enough money to pay for some membership online.

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  107. Hi Niall,

    Greatest strength – Keen to learn new things online
    Weakest – I do too many things at once. I’m learning to do one at a time.

    regards,

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  108. Hi Niall,
    Greatest strength – language skills
    Weakness – to concentrate on one direction (I’d like to gain many skills)

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  109. 1) Strength: Attention to detail/ability to do a repetitive task & good at figuring out how to do something (with Googles help of course).

    2) Weakness: I definitely think about how can I get the most money with the least amount of effort so I’m going to have to rethink this.

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  110. You have inspired me quite a lot.
    I wonder what really is my strength but I think am kind of a person who use to imagine and think a lot about issues and people (critical thinking) – sort of an introvert though not sure. I am currently on a small computer business not so I enjoy it but anyway, it keeps me moving.
    My greatest weakness I believe is unable to focus, I am sort of a person who can not start and finish a thing. Am stuck in dilemma between so many things CAN’T REALLY DECIDE WHAT TO DO.

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    • Hey Jack, thanks for the comment. Have you heard of Cal Newport’s book Deep Work? I think that would be very useful for you. If books aren’t your thing look him up on YouTube or find a podcast where he talks about the concept.

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  111. im marvin. i live in jamaica im new to online work and very interested in your videos. right now i am seeking a online work that i can easily learn. i have lots of time on my hands and need to use it to make money ……i learn fast so im looking for clues

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  112. My greatest strength is that I want to earn for my kids from home.
    and the greatest obstacle is that I don’t have money to pay for online courses.

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  113. Greatest Strength- love to work alone.
    greatest weaknesses- Don’t know how to start, I failed to find my skills, Moreover I don’t know which skill to learn…
    Please help me figure out the problem.

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  114. Strengths – computer, people skills, currently work at home (in isolation)
    I have worked in Photoshop, Lightroom, InDesign for the past 5 years. I am continuously learning new skills in each program. I am a Real Estate Assistant, Real Estate Photographer and have built and now maintain a WordPress site. At this point in time, I had thought about focusing on Photoshop and Lightroom in Fivrr and Upworks. I look forward to the rest of your videos.

    Weaknesses – I follow many RE Photography groups on FB and compare my work to theirs. I am moving forward but I question myself – are my skills good enough to make money with?

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    • Hey Vikki,

      Thanks for the comment. I’m not sure if your skills are good enough, but given what you’ve written, it sounds like you have more experience than most. Think about how much you could help clients who need someone with graphic design skills, photography skills, or someone who can build a website. You could surely add a lot of value there and save such clients a lot of headaches.

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  115. My greatest strength is that I have a multiplicity of skills that can be easily transferable and marketable online.

    My weakness would be lack of proper time management skills.

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  116. Strenght: im lucky to earn a full time salary working part time as a swimming coach in dublin 5 days a week. my working hours usually start after lunch so my mornings are free which gives me lots of time.

    Weakness: iv started college a couple of times trying out new things thinking that id like the lifestyle. after a year or 2 i become totally demotivated and think to myself that the job will not fulfil me. i guess i could say im probably too fussy(though it may not be the worst thing). i have a tendancy to start lots of things but rarely finish anything.

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  117. Greatest strength are the opportunity of learning something new and the possibilities of greater things.

    My Weakness are No Qualifications and Degree .

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  118. Hi Niall,

    On the plus side I am creative, innovative and can think outside the box. On the other hand I suffer from information overload and procrastination and never manage to get stuff done.

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  119. My strength is that I love to right about my travel and try some free online sites where I can put words into my travel. I am good at my job as well.

    Weakness , not a tech person and not know how to use or edit my pics, blogs and videos. Where to start. 🙂

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  120. I have admin experience (largely in hospitality). I am independent without any limiting factors for this lifestyle. I set up a very small business making soaps a few years ago.

    Obstacles however would be a lack motivation and confidence to develop my skills and believe in myself.

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  121. Greatest strength: I love to learn new skills and are talented with computers

    Weakness to overcome: Planing and stick with the motivation

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  122. My greatest strength:

    I am a creative and a qualified filmmaker/editor. I come from a musical family so I can sing abit.

    My greatest weakness:
    I am insecure and lack confidence. I’m afraid of looking like a fool.

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  123. Strengths: I have good writing skills , a creative mind, a lot of ideas.
    Weakness: Committing the time and staying consistent with it.

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  124. strength – driven to help people progress in life and improve their well-being

    obstacle – taking the leap ( blogging, creating video content etc…)

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  125. Strength would be a wide variety of interests which i think is good for relating with peoples wants/ needs.
    Weakness would be planning and delegating time and sticking to it to avoid getting flustered

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  126. I have lots of skills but I am antisocial I would not like making a video explaining for example how to bake a cake or make a pot pie or knitting a jersey. What do you suggest for the shy creative tallents?

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  127. Strength – I’m a dedicated graphic designer with a passion for creative flair. I am desperate to make the full time freelance leap & leave the 8-5 job behind … Weakness – I’m terrified of the unknown …

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  128. My strength is my ability to adapt. I am very good in caring and a really hard worker.
    Weakness.. I guess the uncertainness of the unknown

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  129. At the moment, my greatest strength for building a business online is that I have experience teaching (English) online through one of the largest providers of TEFL classes in Asia (while working from South Africa though)- and in my time there, I made top 10 Global Language Consultants during one of the most trying times in my home/family life. So I am dedicated, focused, was well-liked by my students and I want to continue to teach online or offline on my own terms wherever possible.

    And my greatest weakness/obstacle right now would be debt and struggling to pay the bills and support my immediate family – which, with Teaching English, may not be a long lasting issue considering some people make money weekly or even daily depending on the arrangement, right? Please do let me know if I am wrong…

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    • Hi Aurora,

      Thanks for the comments.

      You can definitely earn a consistent income teaching English online. Many people do. You may need to start off at a low rate and build a good reputation with a company and students, but it gets easier from there.

      There is a relatively low ceiling though on how much you can earn teaching English. It’s hard to earn more than $17/hour doing that. Do you have a minimum amount in mind that you’d like to earn per month?

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  130. Strength- I am very good with computers and even better on a cellphone. I am creative and think in and outside the box.

    Weakness- Time but I will work on that.

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  131. Hi Niall,
    i would say strengths I have good people sklls and can communicate well with a wide range of groups young and old as Ive a broad range of interests. Also I dont mind working alone.

    Weakness I do have mortgage debt but its not crippling as I didnt lose the run of myself during tiger times lol.

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  132. G’day young fella how are you,
    If you went back to all my employers over my 55 years you would not find anyone that wouldn’t have me back.
    I have worked in Engineering (Mining and infrastructure) for like forever. I am good at what I do but no longer want to work in a cubical.
    I have done programming as well and am good at teaching myself anything I need to know, I wish to create online courses using YouTube as the traffic source.

    What plays on my mind constantly is that little gremlin (where did I get that from) in my head telling me my course won’t be good enough, even though I usually excel at most things I do/Try. I do know that if I had one course that was successful there would be no stopping me.

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  133. Wow, great article. One of my strengths are that I have a ‘whatever it takes attitude. One of my weakness is probably that I have mixed feelings about social media (not sure if that makes sense). Example, I can do it, but I’m not exactly passionate about it… Maybe I haven’t found the right product/job yet?

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  134. Strength – I am able to create time to devote myself to an online job. And I believe in myself.I am a very positive person

    Weakness – At this stage I’m not entirely sure exactly what i can do.

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  135. Love the website Niall, absolute eye opener!

    Strengths: Content writing, SEO, teaching English. Good with people!

    Weaknesses: Struggle to work alone for long periods, lose focus, over-thinker.

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  136. Strength: I’m an introvert, and I don’t have a problem with doing repetitive things — although, in the process of repeating a task, I start inventing ways to automate that.

    Weakness: Focus. Bright, shiny objects, quitting too soon. Oh, that’s 3, not one…

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  137. Strength: I’m very much independent and I enjoy working in isolation
    Weakness: Not very confident in my skills, not really sure if they’re strong enough

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  138. Strengh : I have talent and experience, I am good at what I’m doing and people like my design

    Weakness: I’m not a people person and I don’t know how to sell my self or convince someone to use my service. I don’t know how to get client and build connections. I don’t know what to write in every job proposals and cover letters. I’m not good at marketing. I still can’t overcome my introvert and my lack of social networking

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  139. Strength-I am focused whenever i’m doing something. I have the strength to learn new things, challenge myself into things I have no skills of.

    weaknesses- I procrastinate a lot whenever I don’t see any progression

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  140. 1. I am good with navigating the web and have a passion for working online

    2. The biggest obstacle I have to overcome is to become more motivated.

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  141. I am good in seo and smo. I am good in communication. But just started working on upwork and not been able to get any reply on my proposals. 17 proposals with no response at all. I currently work in firm but want to quit and become a good earning freelancer. Also, I want to get better with my skills but get confused and messed up as in India an seo must be able to do seo,smo, adwords, YouTube etc.

    I know I can do it but not succeeding in getting results in any of the situation discussed above.

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  142. Hi! I’m working at an office job but I’m trying to change that.
    Yesterday I went to a Digital Nomads meet-up event (to do some spying on their lifestyle and get some tips haha) and a guy told me about your blog.
    I’m so glad he did! Honestly I’m always complaining to myself about not having differentiating skills and not knowing/being interested in how to code. Thank you for the video!

    My strength and weakness come from the same root: I have no big singular passion but I get curious and research about a million different things a day.
    Strength: fast learner
    Weakness: I get bored of things really easily as soon as I get to a good (not optimal though) level or when a major blockage appears.

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    • I can relate to you on that strength/weakness, Helena. I also have many interests and love learning new things. I have a stubborn streak as well though which helps me stick with certain things for a long time.

      One thing that may help you is Gretchen Rubin’s framework called The Four Tendencies. There’s a free 5-minute quiz for it here: https://www.surveygizmo.com/s3/3706759/Gretchen-Rubin-s-Quiz-The-Four-Tendencies

      After learning your core tendency, they give you some recommendations for how to get things done according to that tendency. I’ve found it very helpful.

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  143. Strength: Good computer and research skills.

    Weakness: I am scared I will fail because I have already applied for many online jobs and failed.

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    • Thanks for the comment, Derek.

      I consider myself an introvert as well, but don’t consider that a weakness. In some situations it is, of course, but in others it’s a strength. Have you read Quiet by Susan Cain? That’s a great book for introverts.

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  144. My strengths are self discipline and determination.
    Weakness is I tend to feel overwhelmed because I push myself too hard.

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  145. Strength – I am able to create time to devote myself to an online job. And I believe in myself.

    Weakness – At this stage I’m not entirely sure exactly what i can do. But i need to find a way

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  146. strength- I am good with people and i know alot about fitness and health which is something i would like to teach others.

    Weakness- I am very impatient if something does not show results quickly then i quit.

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    • Hey Bagcine,

      Being good with people gives you a big advantage when it comes to sales. Because genuine sales is really all about making a connection with people and helping them get what they want/need.

      Regarding that weakness, what have you tried in the past to help with that? Or what might you try in future?

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  147. Hi Niall,

    I would love to work remotely. To be honest, I would do anything within my desired industry (design) that would keep me at home and give me the chance to travel the world at the same time. I have just struggled to find a company or retainer clients to commit to a remote worker, it is not such a big thing here in South Africa, as it is in the rest of the world but I will keep on keeping on.

    Thank you for the article 🙂

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  148. Hi Niall,

    I think my strengths are that I am a hard-worker. I have been working for myself for the last two years, so I know what it takes to become a success. I also already know what it means to sit at home every day and gear yourself up for waking up early and not just lazing around on the couch all day (although on really quiet days I might end up doing that :)).

    My weakness right now is that I have been struggling to completely break into the freelance world and have been able to get by with word of mouth and old clients and then started relying on that but it doesn’t work. So, I am in that fear stage at the moment, even though everyday I work towards something better…I do have that fear of, “Am I just wasting my time?”

    I look forward to diving deeper into your course.

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  149. My strength is attention to detail. After 25 years plus in the hotel industry this is second nature. I love teaching people new skills. Love all forms of administration, proofreading, online data capture, proofreading adverts/articles/web content before going to press/live.

    My weakness is not knowing where to begin with setting up a business offering these services online. Tend to doubt my own worth when thinking about what to charge for my time.

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    • Hey Paula,

      Thanks for the comments. Those are great strengths to have. I also have very good attention to detail. And after writing that I’m now really paranoid that I’ll have a typo in this comment somewhere 😛

      As for where to begin, it really all starts with finding one person who is happy to pay you to do some work for them. If you can find one, you can find more. And even if you start with a low rate you can raise it steadily over time.

      I see your on the list for me email series so keep an eye out for the Hedgehog lesson and the one about earning your first $100. I think you’ll get a lot out of those two in particular.

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  150. Strength: When working for someone else, or being paid for work done, i’ve always focussed, worked hard and given value. Never let anyone down.

    Weakness: I seem to struggle carrying that through for myself online.
    Guilty in past of paralysis through (over) analysis…and shiny new object syndrome. Always had the s/l belief that i’m too old to master the tech side of IM, always felt you can’t really outsource until you’re at least half competent?

    Twas a breath of fresh air to stumble across your blog Niall 🙂

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    • Hey John,

      Thanks for the comment. Given what you wrote, you might want to read up on The Four Tendencies by Gretchen Rubin. There’s a free quiz here you can take to find out what your core tendency is: https://www.surveygizmo.com/s3/4232520/gretchenrubinfourtendenciesquiz

      Sounds to me like you fit one of the tendencies perfectly, but probably best I don’t tell you what it is so your answers to the quiz aren’t influenced.

      Once you know what tendency you are, they give you strategies for how best to achieve your goals. All free. Though I’d recommend reading the Four Tendencies book as well. I’m reading it at the moment and really getting a lot out of it.

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      • Hi Niall

        I let breakfast settle, then lay on the couch and took the test… the Big O – no surprises there then i’m thinking 😉
        Have a great weekend.

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        • Yeah, that’s what I had guessed. What would help you reach your goals then is to have some external accountability, like a group or an accountability partner that you have to check in with regularly.

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  151. Strength : I’m good with computers, I can use a few programs like Photoshop or Illustrator and I could learn others really fast. Oh, and I also speak 5 languages (or at least I can communicate in those 5 languages).

    Weakness : I struggle forcing myself to work for a long time, especially if there’s a beach right in front of me.

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  152. Greatest strength: I guess could be the ability of learning new programs, or software, and also in all of my “office jobs” I have done a great job according to my bosses…the Weakness, I procrastinate lots! and I get distracted easily…

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  153. Strength I have time on my hands as out of work and not heavy in debt. I also have a lot of things I’m passionate about and need to express them.
    Weakness Its been a challenging year finding work and my confidence has taken a hit, but I am determined to do something myself and be a success.

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  154. My greatest strength is that everytime I’ve started something I will be fully committed into it and I’ll get pretty excited whenever there are progress on my work.
    But my weakness would be that I’ve always been planning things too far and might get off the plan in the end

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  155. I have studied fashion designing, and before that i was a science student in high school and have also won many sketching/drawing/painting competition and scored high whenever it comes to creativity.
    After several years of brainstorming and understanding, i found that,
    it’s the research work that i really enjoy.
    And i do it before doing any task (both primary and secondary) which gives me enough confident and ability to pull things and stand out from others. Even in general i like to research and study and i’m always excited to know about everything and to educate people for the same.
    same goes for the sports i play.

    Sorry for making it long.
    In short, strength:- Primary and secondary research about anything and everything.
    In terms of skills:- I strongly believe, sketching or illustrating.

    Weakness:- Confidence.
    But, i think i already took the first step.
    So, fingers crossed.

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  156. Strength: quite the fast learner, enjoy writing and ensure I maintain professionalism with clients. They all really like me
    Weakness: haven’t gotten to.making the big bucks e.g. $10 for 500 words, I procrastinate a lot and my writing speed is really bad

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  157. Strength
    I have enough time to work online as I don’t have a physical job.
    Obstacle
    I need to improve my skills and learn new ones if possible

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    • Hey Megan, thanks for the comment.

      Regarding focus, there’s a great book called Deep Work by Cal Newport that you might find helpful there.

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  158. Strength – marketable skills. I have bookkeeping and office admin experience.
    Weakness – Coming to terms with my new disability. Getting past the depression of not being able to work full time away from home.

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  159. Strength: I’m a hard-working, honest person.

    Weakness: I was laid off many months ago and haven’t been able to find anything new, so my confidence isn’t the best right now.

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  160. I love to give value for money and like my own workspace. Greatest weakness is not knowing what my skills are and why somebody else would want them.

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  161. Strength: Working for 5 years international in an “old industry” Oil/petrochemical. Having a huge interest in design and trends but last time i worked for real with photoshop & Illustrator is 10 years ago. Having tons of ideas.

    Weakness: Can not focos on one project. After I while I always have the impression that the new idea is a better on.

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  162. I recently set up a Vegan Facebook page to help new vegans adjust to their new diet without cause for panic,

    Obstacle:
    Very little content to use in relation to the simplicity of plant based diets.

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  163. Greatest strength:

    I do interactive design / front-end development so their shouldn’t be a problem in finding a job.
    In addition, I deliver quality.

    Obstacle:

    Learn to be socially secure when in a different environment and learn to be good at dealing with clients online.

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    • That’s a serious strength, Damian.

      Where do you think you fall short dealing with clients online? Not sure how to connect with them? Lacking confidence? Something else?

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  164. My strength is the ability to create engaging content on multiple topics and the area I would need to overcome in order to be successful is time management 🙂

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  165. Strength: years of experience working around the world. Surely there are some transferable skills?

    Weakness: Age? Late 40s, can I learn something new, well enough?

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  166. Greatest strength – I have lots of skills and lots of ideas. Greatest weakness – I have lots going on in my life and can get a bit time poor

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    • Greatest strength- I am willing and able to learn new things.
      Greatest weakness- I have a lot going on in my life which keeps me occupied 24/7

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    • Greatest strength I am already working in an office all day alone so am well used to it. If i have a deadline I stick to it and get it done as i am the one who is answerable.
      Weakness perhaps the belief that I have skills that are enough to transfer to making money to live

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      • greatest strength – I’m creative, love problem solving, I have lots of IT experience, sort of enjoy it, I also love working on the computer doing photo/video editing, etc. I haven’t done much of that for a few years though.

        big weakness (temporary) – right now I’m somewhat lazy. A couple of years ago my wife died so last year I sold my house and contents and I now owe nothing and have a nice chunk of change in the bank. Immediately after I sold everything I abandoned my old life and drove my little old Civic 4400 kms with my dog and cat (4 long days with the kitty litter at my elbow) to a brand new city (Calgary) where although I knew no one, I found a new love and also found wonderful new owners for my dog and cat (I love my pets but they were really cramping my style). Unfortunately I then had a heart attack (new love?) from which they say I am now completely recovered because three days later she picked me up from the hospital and took me to Mexico for a few weeks and got me back on my feet. At the same time I took a lot of writing courses which were great, and although after the past year I am still feeling a bit stunned and tired I’m working on getting a second wind and am building up my enthusiasm for having a lot more fun going forward, creating a new online business of some sort. I also need something to do on the beach in Mexico this winter so I don’t get too bored and maybe building an online business under your tutelate will help with that and will also help pay the bills down there so my savings don’t get too depleted… anyway I’m very happy to have found your course, thank you!

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