p>When it comes to succeeding in anything, an often repeated line that we should learn from the success of others and take the positive aspects that they offer as our own. This isn’t to say that you should mimic someone who is successful, but rather dig down into their success and find out why and how they achieved what they did and learn from it. In investing, that person in Warren Buffett. He’s managed to build up one of the most successful businesses of all time, all the while taking a modest salary for himself. You can’t ever hope to duplicate his success, but you can learn from what has made him successful.
With that in mind, let’s turn that line of thinking to making money online and/or starting your own business. What can we learn from those who have successfully earned a living doing what they love? Perusing the blogs that I follow, there’s no shortage of candidates. There are a lot of writers, marketers, developers, and businessmen/women who have put together the lifestyle they want piece by piece. Thankfully, there are also plenty of them who are willing to share those experiences with us! Let’s take a look at some examples that I’ve found inspirational and useful in getting my own ideas off the ground:
- Kirsty from Nerdy Nomad
- Lea and Jonathan Woodward from Location Independent
- J.D. at Get Rich Slowly
- Webby at Working Nomad
- Naomi at Ittybiz
There are numerous others that I’d like to mention as well, but I don’t want to make the list too long! Be sure to read up on all of these when you get the chance, as they’re great for starting points, getting yourself motivated, or just looking for fresh ideas. Their success can help lend to yours, if you’re willing to do some legwork. While I haven’t had direct contact with all of them, they’re all seemingly very happy to help, so don’t be afraid to reach out, either!