Hi, I’m Matthew Herren, an IT engineer, and to ensure that I don’t end up stuck in a nine-to-five job forever or doing things that don’t bring substantial income, I started exploring different small-scale business options. I didn’t want to look back one day and realize that I had spent my life working for others without truly pursuing my dreams.
First, I tried YouTube. Initially, I treated it as a hobby, casually uploading some videos, thinking that perhaps I could make some pocket money. Although I didn’t take it very seriously, I still hoped to find an easy way to earn money. After a long period of effort, I ultimately made only about $0.81. This was clearly not enough, but due to my fear of exposure and being in front of the camera, I couldn’t give it my all. So, I had to look for other options.
Next, I turned to Instagram. I heard that many people made money on this platform by having a large following. I began to seriously manage my Instagram page, spending time learning how to create engaging content and actively interacting with followers. After some effort, I managed to gain 10k followers. While this process excited me, I eventually found it somewhat tedious and, ultimately, it didn’t make much money.
Feeling somewhat frustrated and lost, I stumbled upon an article—a report on earnings by a very successful blogger. She was making over $100,000 a month through her blog. This article sparked my inspiration and hope. I realized that perhaps blogging was a true path to financial freedom.
Despite having no prior experience or knowledge of how to create and run a blog, I decided to give it a shot. I spent time learning how to set up a blog, reading various resources, taking online courses, and gradually improving my skills. I hadn’t even thought of a specific blog topic yet, but I knew that if I kept working hard, I would eventually find a suitable direction.
To ensure the success of my blog, I conducted extensive market research, analyzing the popularity of different niches, and finally settled on a topic I was both interested in and had potential. I dedicated a lot of time to writing high-quality content, sharing my experiences and insights, and working on improving my blog’s SEO ranking. I also actively participated in various blogging communities, learning from the experiences of other successful bloggers and adopting their strategies.
From that moment on, I devoted myself wholeheartedly to blogging. I woke up early and stayed up late, putting in a tremendous amount of time and effort, constantly learning and adjusting my strategies. Although progress was slow at first, I never gave up. Through continuous effort and perseverance, my blog gradually gained more readers and attention, and its traffic steadily increased.
Now, my blog has become a stable source of income, not only achieving financial freedom but also allowing me to find a career I am truly passionate about. I am no longer an IT engineer confined to a nine-to-five job but a successful blogger. I feel incredibly satisfied and proud because I have finally found my path to success and can help others achieve their dreams by sharing my experiences and knowledge.
Through this journey, I have learned many valuable lessons: to be brave in trying new things, not to fear failure, and to persistently pursue my dreams. No matter what difficulties and challenges we face, as long as we maintain a positive attitude and relentless effort, we can ultimately achieve our goals.