Why I blog

January 3 2009 Comments

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As a new blog, I am going to use a few of these initial posts to give some background and insight, an introduction of sorts. However instead of jumping in with who I am, I wanted to begin with why I blog.

Anyway, I blog because…

I like the life and the freedom and flexibility that comes along with it. Don’t get me wrong though, when I say freedom, it is not about working 2 hours a day and having tons of cash coming in. Actually it is quite the opposite, I work hard for every dollar that I earn through blogging.

I like having the ability to choose which 8-10 hours I am going to work each day, instead of having a manager tell me which hours I have to work. Although I need to earn a certain amount each month, I am not in this just for the money. Now don’t get me wrong, a six-figure income would be nice, but I am in this more for the flexibility that it allows for me.

I love what I do, and honestly who would not. I was (and still am) lucky enough to have turned what was once a hobby into a full-time paycheck. Of course that does have a drawback, it makes it harder to separate from work at the end of the day, because I actually enjoy what I do.

This probably goes without saying, but I am very proud to say that I am able to earn a full-time income from blogging, and only look to expand on that as I move though 2009 and into the future.

So, I guess in short — I blog because it allows me to earn money on my terms. Of course, this took some time to achieve, it was not an overnight success, but more on that in the future.

What about you? Are you a blogger, or aspiring blogger? I would love to hear what motivates you.

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Cotton yarn 4 days ago 1 point
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I think many people agree with you on why they blog... as it's fun and you learn something new everyday

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Screen Print Specials 1 month ago 1 point
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im on my way... not quite there but very close to becoming a full time blogger.. i cant wait.

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Very very interesting post..I like this one. gotta bookmark this one.

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if I didn't work where I do now. Also, it has given my family the freedom to fly as well. I flew my aunt out here in Colorado for the holidays. She's never seen 'live' snow (being from Florida). So it puts a smile on my face to know that I could do that for her, especially with the way the economy is now. I never thought I would be working for an airline, but there's potential for me to move into the Technology Department, where I want to be soon..

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Hmm..It said you live in city, state. I checked the yellow page and you are not in the list. I contact to one of my friend from other state and said same thing. I tried google on you and you are from other place. You are SCAM!!! :D

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I think many people agree with you on why they blog... as it's fun and you learn something new everyday.

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Blog is like a diary for me well we post what interest us and we wanted to share it with other people who browse in the net.

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Hello, it's nice to read your article and it inspire me to continue my blogging. I plan to blog about my life and at the same time earn for it.

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Kazuri 6 months ago 1 point
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Nice article. Well i have also got some blog of my own. The story is really simple yet inspiring. This probably goes without saying, but I am very proud to say that I am able to earn a full-time income from blogging, and only look to expand on that as I move though 2009 and into the future.

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She's never seen 'live' snow (being from Florida). So it puts a smile on my face to know that I could do that for her, especially with the way the economy is now. I never thought I would be working for an airline, but there's potential for me to move into the Technology Department, where I want to be soon. And then maybe I can carry out more of my passion there. A lot of people out there can't say they love where they work or what they do for a living. It's nice to be able to.

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Nice story there mate.. It was good too read.. I started out blogging a few years back..first it was all about my everyday happening. but then I started think why would people spend their time to read my stuff and switched over to technology!

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You've got an amazing blog buddy !

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I love your blog :)

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I've been following you for some time, and even though I may not always respond to a picture or pos

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I've been following you for some time, and even though I may not always respond to a picture or post, I love reading what others have to say about things. :)

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I was (and still am) lucky enough to have turned what was once a hobby into a full-time paycheck. Of course, this took some time to achieve, it was not an overnight success, but more on that in the future.

Thanks

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Wow! very inspiring story! I'm looking forward for your next post, so keep on posting!

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Thanks for the nice story of your blogging journey. I used to blog a lot, and also write for those pet paid to blog websites. But I'm not doing that any more, I only blog once in a while, maybe once a week or so. I work full time by day so I only blog in some evening or sometimes at the weekend. The biggest motivation for me is to give information to other people. When I have some information that is not widely know, I often write to be read. I like people to read and love what I write. It boosts my ego :D

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John Banner Flash 9 months ago 1 point
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So I'm looking for a place to make a blog, and I'm wondering what you guys use or recommend! And the important why, Just a simple answer would be fine.

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Sometimes I really lost interest on working online if at times my work.

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Well said, I am just about to start my blogging also but it's not earning purposes, it is basically for my photography hobby. I am still waiting for my camera to arrive, then the blogging and shooting starts!

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It was really nice to know you robert
I read this page (about you) and it really left something inside me
i like how you think, and it is same as i think too
Working without limits

My best regards

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Welcome to the jungle! =)

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I live in somewhere. I got your link from somewhere and checked it out. It said you live in city, state. I checked the yellow page and you are not in the list. I contact to one of my friend from other state and said same thing. I tried google on you and you are from other place. You are SCAM!!!

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Sometimes I really lost interest on working online if at times my work, just that I don't have the drive to keep working. But when I think of my family, its different.

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robertnelson 1 year ago 1 point
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Awesome story, it shows people sometimes can care more about family and happiness than money. Thanks for sharing!

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Murphy71984 1 year ago 1 point
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Very neat story about why you blog and the success that comes along with it. I don't blog, but I do work for an airline now, and while I'm still not making six-figures, it gives me the freedom to fly. I have seen places that I would probably never would have, if I didn't work where I do now. Also, it has given my family the freedom to fly as well. I flew my aunt out here in Colorado for the holidays. She's never seen 'live' snow (being from Florida). So it puts a smile on my face to know that I could do that for her, especially with the way the economy is now. I never thought I would be working for an airline, but there's potential for me to move into the Technology Department, where I want to be soon. And then maybe I can carry out more of my passion there. A lot of people out there can't say they love where they work or what they do for a living. It's nice to be able to. I've been following you for some time, and even though I may not always respond to a picture or post, I love reading what others have to say about things. :)

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Indeed it is and so is your encouraging comment, i think good posts really need to be thanked, that is what we do with our comments!

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