Sometimes i KNOW I am wasting my time. It is usually when I am commenting on blogs or in forums about certain issues.
Take this year’s Thirty Day Challenge.
Now I know what it is and what it isn’t. I know that it will be automatically, in the minds of many trigger the SCAM button. Why?
- people evangelise about it
- it involves making money
- evangelising + making money = MLM
- everything on the internet is a scam
- it’s free, it has to end up costing something
I am all for people being naturally cautious. Everyone should be responsible for their actions. I am naturally cautious, but I funnel that into finding out about the opportunity first before making any form of decision.
I guess for some it is easier to dismiss something out of hand than go research, even if it is potentially beneficial.
So no more time wasting! Say my piece, get in and then get out. It is not benefiting me one iota getting into an argument on the internetz
May 17th, 2008 at 4:24 pm
It is the case that you mention something is free and people wonder what the catch is. I
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May 17th, 2008 at 4:28 pm
Sorry, clicked the return button before finishing…
It is the case that you mention something is free and people wonder what the catch is. I hope those who are ready to take this opportunity will do so, but many will find an excuse not to.
It’s important to be cautious, but grasp this opportunity with both hands, and only let go if you feel you are being “sold” to.
You won’t regret it.
Lisa
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