Comments on: Do I Really Only Work Two Hours Per Day?

By: Rachael Towne

Rachael Towne — Sun, 27 Mar 2011 00:17:54 +0000

Thank you Yaro. I have been striving to build a blog. About 8 months ago I started a photography blog and realized that it wasn’t going anywhere. So, I started over with a new domain and blog, and a 301 redirect from the old domain to the new home page. Now, about 30 days after the launch of the new blog, I am getting about 300 visits per day and have made about $200 in affiliate sales. I’ve been reading posts like yours as well as posts from other bloggers who talk about patience and hard work. I feel excited about the future of my current blog, which just “feels right”. While my family of four lives in California, and would struggle to get by on $5,000 per month, we could do it if necessary. $5,000 per month would sure increase our standard of living!

By: Nigerian Entrepreneur

Nigerian Entrepreneur — Fri, 05 Dec 2008 13:13:50 +0000

I’ve always wondered how you could achieve so much for your blog within too hours. This post has enlightened me. The 2 hours work per day on a blog is more of a goal, not like you archived it right from day one. Also, there are so many other things you do that positively impact on your blog success.
I for one can stay idle. I am the type that loves being engaged in one activity or the other. But I am striving to ensure that I get a business system that can run on its own set up so that I don’t get tied to a job (either from paid employment or self-employment). Thanks for sharing.

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By: yo_ghurt

yo_ghurt — Tue, 13 Nov 2007 14:01:48 +0000

Thanks Yaro. I’ve been a subscriber for some time now. A recent post led me back to this one. It’s very inspirational and proved to me that, for the time being, I can keep up the ‘day job’ AND focus on the blog. Thanks again!

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By: Evan Hadkins

Evan Hadkins — Mon, 08 Oct 2007 06:34:45 +0000

Re: Jung’s Personality Types

Hi John,

Intuitives – those with N as their second letter tend to see the big picture and possibilities – so will be more likely to be attracted to being an entrepreneur.

Those who are thinkers (those whose third letter is a T) may be more independant than feelers (those whose third letter is an F). This is because feelers value more highly connection with others while thinkers have less regard to people in decision making. So those who are -NT- can be more independant than those who are -NF- as the -NF-’s may not want to upset others by expressing their independance.

This isn’t about who is more independant but their expression of it.

Trust this helps.

Evan

By: Yaro

Yaro — Fri, 05 Oct 2007 22:19:53 +0000

John – I haven’t studied the Jung/Myers Briggs personality types very much and I can’t remember what I am – I haven’t done one since I was in university about 8 years ago.

Rich Schefren gives us a personality test from the Kolbe institute, which is very popular with his students, but I tend to prefer to just get back to work rather than study why it is I want to get back to work

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By: John

John — Fri, 05 Oct 2007 13:26:26 +0000

I’m curious if you’ve done any reading about personality types. According to Jung’s personality type modal I am an ENFP, and based on what you’ve written you seem to be a similar personality, if not the same.

What intrigues me is if it is our personality that draws us to seek out opportunities to break from the 9-5 world and be in control of our own work place and environment. What are your thoughts on this?

By: Keith Johnson

Keith Johnson — Wed, 03 Oct 2007 16:07:24 +0000

Good article. Yes, we need to muster up the courage to pursue our dreams…you are right, working hard for 35K per year is sad because after your work week is done, you are drained and then don’t have the energy to put into things you love. Kudos.

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By: Gamy Rachel

Gamy Rachel — Fri, 21 Sep 2007 08:27:25 +0000

Inspiring to read your post. Thank you for being honest about your working schedules and time spent.

I thinks when one finds something to do with a passion, time is never a problem. You can spend hours working and yet it is an enjoyment.

However, I also agree that everything has a balance too. All work without play is a no no

Gamy

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By: varie

varie — Tue, 11 Sep 2007 05:58:17 +0000

such inspiring post Yaro..
can’t wait for the day that i can quit my job and work on my own business, working hours on something i’m passionate of rather than something i have no choice but to do and still get scolded at by the bosses.

By: Trainee Trader

Trainee Trader — Mon, 10 Sep 2007 13:21:43 +0000

Another great post Yaro. I think a lot of people starting out expect to spend a couple of hours a day knock out a few posts and watch the dollars roll in. I must admit I to suffer from motivation issues, but as I see my reader numbers go up that spurs me on. Keep up the good work Yaro.

By: Allen Taylor

Allen Taylor — Sun, 09 Sep 2007 14:58:18 +0000

Finally, someone comes clean about how many hours a day they work! You're going to be the ire of many a get-rich-quick guru. And congratulations on making the top 10 list at 45n5.

By: Word Hugger

Word Hugger — Sun, 09 Sep 2007 06:54:37 +0000

I consider blogging/websites more of a payed hobby, than a career. It involves lots of work, but in my opinion, is a heck of a lot more fun!

By: Data252

Data252 — Sun, 09 Sep 2007 05:35:28 +0000

Hi Yaro — I truly agree that the benefits of blogging are truly immense. Having just started a website with a couple of friends http://www.funepets, I was fortunate enough to get a good reviews on Mashable and killerstarups. With a week, I had articles written about funepets.com all over the world. The blogs helped me get my first 300 users within a week. Plan to start blogging myself or hire professional bloggers myself.

I also take this opportunity to invite you personally to our site, and give a review.

Attaching a video for your viewing please.

http://www.funepets.com/videos.php?id=62

Thanks in advance.
~Funepets

By: Fred Schebesta

Fred Schebesta — Sun, 09 Sep 2007 05:24:02 +0000

Is that before or after tax?

By: Mohammed

Mohammed — Sat, 08 Sep 2007 14:22:35 +0000

I’m totally to new to this blogging for money business, are there any legal sides to it? income tax, ect…

By: charmayne

charmayne — Fri, 07 Sep 2007 23:27:31 +0000

thx for your insights, i try to blog at least once a week (so not happening at present). am looking forward to contributing more to the global community whilst sourcing an income for myself.

By: Jatin Dhillon

Jatin Dhillon — Thu, 06 Sep 2007 03:46:35 +0000

Yaro,
After seeing your blog i decided to try blogging sometime back. After 5 small blogs , i gave up. Blogging i find is something you do if enjoy doing it. Finally i decided to reevaluate my strengths and move on with what i can do best.

By: Corinne Edwards

Corinne Edwards — Thu, 06 Sep 2007 02:04:03 +0000

One of the things you have not mentioned here is that there are many of us who have no hobbies.

Work is our hobby.

Sure, we do have needs to support ourselves but speaking from my own experience, if there is nothing to do that seems to justify my existance on the planet, I am our of sorts and feeling as though I am failing myself somehow.

I don’t know where this came from in my past, but I know it is a reality. And, you know what? It is fun. The core of it is curiousity and wanting to know and do more.

It is also a way to keep young. If you are not reinventing yourself – why are you here?

There is a statistic I read somewhere that men who retire die in two years. There is a reason for that. We have to have a reason and a passion for life that includes more than 18 holes of golf a day.

Leisure is not enough to keep us alive.

By: The Internet Cash Flow Guy

The Internet Cash Flow Guy — Thu, 06 Sep 2007 01:34:11 +0000

Work is definitely a state of mind. I think when people speak about work they are talking about the 9 to 5 job that keeps them doing something that they do not enjoy. I could do something all day and then some if I truly enjoyed doing it.

Jeremy

By: Stephan Miller

Stephan Miller — Wed, 05 Sep 2007 19:28:39 +0000

Well, at least someone says it straight. I am trying to get to the point where I can only work 2 hours a day, so that I can quadruple it by working 8 hours a day.
Thanks for this post, it gives those of us new to blogging some hope.

By: Adnan

Adnan — Wed, 05 Sep 2007 17:02:54 +0000

Hey Yaro – what a great motivational post. You’re right, sometimes money just does get in the way and you find yourself chasing something which is always material. I think what you’ve pointed out is something which I need to learn to change inside myself. Thanks for the reminder

By: OpenSourceMarketer

OpenSourceMarketer — Wed, 05 Sep 2007 13:24:53 +0000

Yaro, You are the entrepreneurial doctor my friend! I can totally relate to this post. I too am no good at doing nothing, but I can easily get myself worked up into a lather about doing more to “achieve” more. It’s ironic that it is that uncomfortable irritation that drives us into action, but that same irritation can frustrate us right into the ground. It may sound like grade school economics, but the story of the tortoise and the hair is a classic example of why persistence wins the race. Personally, I am the head curator of a luxurious bone yard of past projects that could have surely been successes had I just keep my head down and pushed through. As would be marketers we would do well to consider your advice and focus on the task at hand. We must not let ourselves be lured to close to the waters edge. Wisdom is the prize and with it comes great riches, not the other way round.

Thanks for the boost,

Charles McKeever
OpenSourceMarketer.com

By: Jeremy Killian

Jeremy Killian — Wed, 05 Sep 2007 11:24:29 +0000

Good post, Yaro. You’ve really been an encouragement as I fight my way through the early months of blogging. I really admire the way that you are Ok with limiting the success and growth of your blog in favor of enjoying your life.

By: Wendy

Wendy — Wed, 05 Sep 2007 10:47:32 +0000

Hello Yaro! Just stumbled across your blog on MyBlogLog and love it already. One of my favorite things about being an entrepreneur is the freedom to not “have” to work so hard – but choosing to anyway because you love what you do. Can’t beat it! I’ll be adding a link to your blog on my blogroll.

Wendy

By: Harrison

Harrison — Wed, 05 Sep 2007 05:35:04 +0000

Nice article, Yaro!

I feel frustrated and lack of motivation to maintain my blog. But after reading your article, and think about the “why” I should do all this, finally I manage to remind myself the goal that I have set for my life – achieve financial freedom. Now I think I have gain back some motivation and confidence.

Just try my best to do whatever I know I should do today and stop thinking the tomorrow results which might make me down. This is what I’m telling myself..