In all fairness, this isn't the case in every field of work. In fact, that strikes at the heart of the matter. Look at architects for example. Do they continue to collect income after a job is finished and paid for? I honestly don't know if their contracts allow for royalties or not, but they can see their creations. Once a building is up, an architect can see pictures of it or walk the grounds themselves.
How 'Bout Doctors?
Years after while in retirement, a doctor may still enjoy his work. Not by earning money, but in the health that was inspired. These two examples could be supported by hundreds, if not thousands of other such cases.
There's also a flip side to that coin. For every architect or doctor, there are dozens of other people working in jobs that are......let's just say less thankful.
Receiving respect or gratitude for your work, however, is not really the point I'm making here. Sure, we'd all probably like to get a little more of that. Even doctors and architects might agree.
So What's The Point?
My point is that many jobs never offer the opportunity to look back and see the results of your hard work. That college kid working at McDonald's is going to move on to a better job. Will he or she look back and see a better McDonalds because of their work? I doubt it.
How about a street sweeper? The streets are dirty again every day. There's a positive feeling that a street sweeper should have for keeping communities clean. Once the job ends, however, the streets stop paying. They stay clean by the hands of another driver.
Experience Offers Incredible Value, But It Too Doesn't Pay Unless....
My own personal experience teaches that work (in some form) is a mandatory life expectation. For the masses, work is necessary to provide the food and shelter essential to a decent existence. We need a continuous stream of income for as long as we are able to do so.
For myself, the manner I pursue that constant income has changed and it keeps changing. I wouldn't have the perspective I do today if not for my previous work experience. My family still has the daily grind to deal with, but my work these days keeps paying. Now previous experiences matter even more, but only if I put them to use by blogging about them.
It Keeps Paying After The Work Is Done - Again, And Again, And Again, Etc.
I'm not going to stand on a pedestal and shout it's the only to do it. For myself, owning and blogging on a WordPress website is the ticket. And perhaps even more exciting than that is the prospect of earning crypto from my website. True, I haven't found an affiliate or supplier willing to sell fishing gear in crypto yet. One day in the not too distant future, I believe it will happen across all industries.
In the meantime, I love....I mean absolutely love hitting that PUBLISH button after a post well written. It adds immediate value to my website, and it will keep making money. This all takes time, and it takes a lot of effort to develop a WordPress website. That being said, the ability to keep earning money from completed work is something I just can't ignore.
I Have A Record Of Past Work That I Can Refine Into A Diamond
Yes, I can go into an old post that may not be getting any notice and revamp it. In essence, my website can and should evolve over time. Not only are new posts being added, but old posts turn into something better. This is the best of both worlds in my opinion. I enjoy writing and it's good that my site is a constant work in progress, cause so am I.
As I progress along with my website, I'll happily accept the recurring income that comes in. I'll look forward, but I'll also look back and do my best to refine that carbon into a polished diamond.
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You know, I really liked this article and I have always enjoyed your work, but this one in particular reflects on the importance of doing something for yourself and the amazing feeling you get when you see it constantly paying you. I am so happy that you have achieved that. Blessings for you! I wish I could start my own wordpress blog and could get paid constantly from writing too.
You can. It doesn't cost much. It just takes time.
You can also get upvotes on old posts, cause it's a new comment. :):) I thought that was cool when I discovered it.
Most people start a site and end up quitting. They didn't understand from the get go that they are building a business. How many people build a business and start seeing a profit 1 2 even 3 years down the line? Not many.
I went in with a lot of passion (a lot has worn off) but I didn't expect to build a fast business. That helped to stick with it. Now I don't make much, but I usually cover my costs at least.
The point is it works. The more I blog, the more I will make in the upcoming months. Each post also adds a dollar value if I were to try and sell my site. :)
Hmmm yeah I agree with what you said. I think right now, I am a little confused about exactly what I want to pursue. I am buzzing with ideas and want to do just about everything but you know that's not just possible. So thinking of what to pursue first and then slowly work on everything I wish to do.
Ahh. I just read your post about your son. I have two boys and they make me smile all the time.
I know what you mean about finding the right direction. Well, what are some of the things you have passion for?
That's also a reason I appreciate Steemit. It gets old just writing about fishing gear all the time. I can come here and write about whatever moves my imagination.
I'm happy to help if I can. Let me know anytime. :)
P.S. That was also a great compliment you paid me. I'm not immune to self doubt. I do appreciate it. :):):)
I think I could learn a lot from you, just a student who needs to pay bills but dedicates a lot of free time to write a Blog to share Crypto-related Content. Got approached to sell it and now wondering what to do, with 0 SEO experience and basic Wordpress Knowledge, I'm reluctant but at same time see the value of having my own site... Still need to figure out what to do next here... reading this make me think more about it! Heads up
Im inalittlewhile#4712 on Discord. I'm happy to share my thoughts or do my best to answer questions. Send a PM over anytime. :)
From the way the post started, I was expecting you to go into something on investment. Quite a good turn when you switched to talk about blogging on Wordpress instead. :)
There's nothing like investing in yourself. Lol. That's kind of what having a WP blog is. Even if it starts small, it just keeps giving. :)
Thank you for sharing! Blogging is something I have found on Steemit and never tried it myself until now. It is moving to read this post. Thank you for sharing.
Blogging kinda reaches in and gets inside of you once you have a taste of it. It has it's tough parts too though. I'm glad to hear you're getting into it. Don't hesitate to ask me any questions you might have. :)
It is inspiring to see success on your way! Thank you for sharing!
My pleasure. I hope some of it rubs off and falls your way. :)
(a lot more)Blogging never stops with cleaning a site on WordPress, keeping up to date and foremost enjoying it @inalittlewhile interesting read, reminds me I have more to do
Haha. Sorry to remind you about the extra work, but glad to hear you're staying busy. It's always better than the alternative. :)
Wow. Inspiring one here @inalittlewhile . Thank you so much for this.
Sure thing. Thanks for stopping by @udochi. :)
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