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Most Money-Making Advice is Terrible.
THIS IS HOW I MAKE $2000 A MONTH ONLINE!!!!
A SIMPLE WAY TO MAKE PASSIVE INCOME
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Chances are you’ve seen these headlines before. And chances are, you’ve clicked on them.
What was the result after clicking on these articles? Undoubtedly it was the feeling that you just wasted your time and that the author is a scam artist.
Now that’s not to say all financial writers are bad- there are a ton of people on Medium that produce quality content. Many writers just want to share their experiences with an audience, but there is a growing subcategory of writers who seek to clickbait and earn ad revenue by giving out inaccurate information.
So, what’s the alternative?
The alternative is to network and communicate with people. I love LinkedIn for the fact that it helps you meet people that are in positions you would want to be in. Also, quit believing there’s a magic secret to be uncovered if you just click on the right financial article- there’s not.