When I first began blogging, I had no idea what I was getting into. It’s been a long road, and while I’ve experienced success, it wasn’t without its challenges. Recently, I reflected on the lessons I’ve learned, particularly after buying half of Create and Go. These insights have shaped my journey, and I hope they’ll help you on yours.
1. Avoid Catastrophic Thinking
We live in a time where catastrophic thinking is all too common. I fell into this trap when I started blogging, constantly believing I was doing much worse than I actually was. Catastrophic thinking distorts your perspective, making you assume the worst-case scenario because you’re scared of the unknown and too impatient to wait for results. This often leads to self-sabotage and giving up before you’ve even had a chance to succeed.
When my blog finally started to gain traction, I realized that I wasn’t failing—I just hadn’t given myself enough time to see the results. You might think, “I’ve posted 20 articles, and there’s no traffic. I must be doing something wrong.” But that’s not true. Sometimes, you just need to keep going. Success often requires more time and effort than we anticipate. As Alex Hormozi aptly put it, “You severely underestimate the volume required to achieve success.”
So, don’t judge your progress too early. Create 50, 100, or even 200 pieces of content if necessary. The more you create, the higher your odds of success. The moment you stop, your chances of success start to diminish. Stay the course, and you might surprise yourself.
2. Celebrate Small Wins
In the beginning, I shrugged off my first $150 from blogging because I was already earning more through freelancing, and my friends were making six figures. I let the comparison game spoil what should have been a significant milestone for me. It wasn’t until much later that I realized the importance of celebrating those small victories.
Every milestone, no matter how small, is worth celebrating. Not everyone reaches those points, and recognizing them can keep you motivated on your journey.
3. Doing Is Just as Important as Learning
There’s no doubt that educating yourself is crucial, but don’t let the excitement of learning overshadow the importance of taking action. In the early days of my business, I often got sucked into learning everything about a subject before doing anything with it. But no matter how much you learn, you’re still a beginner until you start doing.
This reminds me of a story from my school days. I had a friend who hadn’t kissed a girl yet and was getting nervous as we got older. He started watching YouTube videos and reading articles on how to kiss. Finally, I told him, “You’re never going to learn your way into your first kiss. You have to go out and put yourself in a position to be kissed.” Sure enough, two weeks later, he had his first kiss and a girlfriend 😉 lol.
Theory is great, but reality often clashes with it. Don’t be a course collector or knowledge hoarder—get started. You’ll learn and grow as you go.
4. It’s Not the Task That’s Hard—It’s Your Resistance to It
Blogging isn’t inherently difficult. If you’ve taken our courses or read our guides, you know how to do it. The real challenge lies in overcoming your resistance to doing the work. You might think you’re missing a crucial piece of knowledge, but the truth is, most people don’t want to do the hard work either.
For me, it was the realization that I was resisting the discomfort of the work itself. It’s miserable to work all day and then spend more time on a side business that isn’t making money yet. But focus is a skill you can train. Like meditation, it involves bringing yourself back to the task at hand and being fully present in it. The more you resist, the harder it becomes.
5. Collaboration Over Competition
In my early days of blogging I knew successful bloggers who make $5,000 or $10,000 a month on their own, and that’s impressive. But I also knew bloggers who make $100,000 a month or more, and guess what? Almost none of them did it alone. They collaborated with others, had business partners, or worked with their community.
The old African proverb rings true: “If you want to go fast, go alone. If you want to go far, go together.” You can achieve success on your own, but to reach greater heights, collaboration is key. Don’t let ego hold you back—embrace the help of others, teach what you know, and learn from those around you. Opportunities will come when you open yourself up to collaboration.
6. Pivot, Pivot, Pivot
If there’s one thing I’ve learned, it’s that success doesn’t have to come from just blogging. I started with blogging, moved to freelancing, then blogging again, consulting, and eventually buying more blogs. You have to start somewhere, but be open to pivoting as you go.
What you envision at the start won’t be what you end up with, and that’s okay. The detours along the way are what make the journey worthwhile. Blogging is an excellent place to start because it teaches you so many online skills. Pick a few, focus on them, and let the journey unfold naturally.
Also Read: How to make your first $1,000 from Blogging
Final Thoughts: You Can Do It
When I was in your shoes, none of this made sense to me. I’d dismiss these lessons, thinking that successful people had it easy or got lucky. But the truth is, if I can do it, and so many others can do it, then you can too.
Remember, there’s someone out there who might not be as smart, hardworking, or talented as you, but they’re succeeding because they’re taking action. Don’t give up—believe in yourself, keep going, and you might find that success isn’t as unattainable as it seems.
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