A viewer sent me an e-mail telling me a bit about themselves, and when they concluded they asked why I never posted more about myself. After a bit of thought I came to the conclusion that perhaps the reason why I am so dedicated to my business will be more apparent.

There was a point in my life when I was poor. Poor implies some kind of income, but for me, poor meant that I couldn’t afford to feed myself. I lived at my girlfriend’s apartment (even though I had my own) because she had food and I did not. Not being able to afford your next meal is a very humbling experience.

The months progressed and I remained in a financial slump, being fired from one job after another. My income remained close to zero, and my fridge remained empty. My car was parked, and some days I had to walk to work because I couldn’t afford bus fare. I felt demoralized, dependent on my girlfriend to survive, and completely humiliated- just several months prior I had been making a reliable income, able to afford the basic necessities of life and a little bit extra for spending money.

This type of lifestyle continued for a couple of months, and with each passing day I began to become more and more desperate. I started a casino affiliate website out of desperation- unlike many people, I needed to make money and I needed it yesterday. The $3,500 that I made that month saved my life, literally, as I paid four months worth of rent that I owed, filled my fridge with groceries, and learned that I could find a way to make money online.

That was then, and fast forward to the present I am in a much different situation. I make plenty of money; I have lots of toys, a comfortable living, and food in my fridge. But, trust me, I’ll never forget that experience. It humbles a person, and it does so quite quickly.