When I want to buy something I put it on my "no-buy" list. I leave it there for at least a week and if I still want it after a week I can have it. I do this for small things like books and bigger things too. Most of the time I fully forget something was even on that list. But if I still want it, then at least I'm sure it's not an impulse buy.
ugh this hit me big time. ive also spent/invested/wasted so much money on online courses over the years. and the trap is that if you dont get the promised goal you feel like you did something wrong. which keeps so many people from speaking out if a course was crap.
but then i wonder, was it really a waste? maybe you didnt get what you wanted within 30 days or whatever was promised, but maybe each new skill is adding up over time and just takes a lot, lot longer to see any tangible results. i dont know.
thank you for this one. gives me lots to chew on :)
Did you buy some courses that blew you away in a positive way? Or general feeling of, most of them are crap? For me I think it's 50/50 - but I honestly don't want to know how much I've already spend in total 🙈🙈
funny enough, i think one of the cheapest courses i bought was the most impactful. it was a copywriting course for like $150. i'm too embarrassed to admit how much i paid for some of the others ones...
I can definitely relate to being a digital hoarder! I've spent lots of money on online courses and haven't finished all of them. But the worst is that I'm paying for 3 different educational subscriptions and there's no way I'll get through all of the content that each of these has to offer before the year is up!
Investing in yourself always seems to bring a greater return, even if it's just new ideas. "Oh, I didn't realize I could it that way" is a refreshing thought while taking the course(s).
I'd also recommend building your own course, mainly to test some theories, find structure and get feedback from public exposure.
I tried that approach (I'm still taking courses!), building a 5-day free email coursed based on creating and analyzing a messaging campaign or project. It was a challenge, yet it left me in a better place after putting it all together, trying it, then publishing it for the world to see and use.
It's on my Substack page (wiljr.substack.com) in the navigation labeled as Free course! if interested!
I wanted to comment on the image you chose (or AI chose) on your post and the idea of investing in ourselves.
I guess the hand going to the money implies monetary investment. My eye however was drawn to the promise of the surrounding lush vegetation and the wonders that it might hold for me.
Investment is often more potent if it is cements a relationship with the natural world and takes us away from the profane.
Thank you for this observation Gary, indeed, that was the vibe I was going for. Investing the money, with the promise growth (reflected by the lush green surrounding)
I’ve purchased soooo many courses in my online business journey. Some were legitimately helpful and life changing and others were a total waste. With so many sales pitches out there, it’s easy to let the pitches themselves steer our direction rather than deciding from within - this is the direction I want to go in, and now I’m going to find a course / mentor to help me do that. I wonder if you could try signing a ghostwriting client or two on your own at first, see if you even like it, and then purchase the course if it’s something you enjoy? A lot of times books on Amazon offer as much help as a course, too, at least to start. Finding your purpose is very much about experimentation. A continual deepening in and aligning to your truest gifts. What are your truest gifts? Does ghostwriting allow you to express them? Does it feel like your right next step? All questions I like to consider.
Love your comment Suzanne, filled with valuable thoughts and considerations we should make before investing. I do feel all those questions are answered positively with ghostwriting and I’ve already tried it once for a friend and like it. So curious to see were this journey will lead to! Thank you 🧡
I can soooo relate to that post, Marie! I'm a digital hoarder as well, luckily not so much with paid courses, though. I do have two examples that come to mind. One biiiiig purchase of an online course - it was freaking expensive and I even asked my parents for money so I was able to buy it - that I haven't finished, yet, because I noticed eventually that this course wasn't really for me. So the course promised something that I wasn't even able to achieve at the time. I was considering speaking up about that, but haven't done yet. The other example is a more recent one, another online course, which was very reasonable in comparison, but am following that woman - she's a food photographer and an awesome educator - for years now. But I ended up not purchasing her course, because I asked myself Do I really need this right now? Why would I want to buy it? What's really behind? And I didn't even have to think too hard, I knew immediately what would've been my motivation. So I did not do it and am glad I didn't. Saving money it is for me now, seriously.
You learn something from every experience, even when it's a bad one. Good for you not making the impulse buy. But sometimes it's still stronger than ourselves. It's finding the right balance and I think Sophie's tip (here in the comments) is the way to figure out if it's an impulse buy or something you really want.
I hear you on spending a lot on courses! I've considered that ghostwriting class too. (I think I know which one you mean.) I ultimately didn't go through with it but if you do it, I'd love to know how it goes!
I’m not sure how costly the course is, but rather than spend money on it, I’d try to get some real life experience. That’s how you could learn the most (at least I think so). I’m not trying to simplify it, but really all you need to know to start is, who you’re writing for, the objective/call to action (what you want readers to do after they read the thing you write) and a deep dive into the tone of voice that you need to achieve. Or is the course more about how to get the clients? Also, I’m curious, why specifically ghost writing and not getting paid to write stuff (like blog articles) that have your byline at the end? Happy to chat some more about all this, as your friend! Not a business/money making thing. ☺️
I’m excited about your next chapter! I’ve spent so so so much money on courses.
The most money I spent, was where they held your hand to make an online course, but I ended up spending more time doing social media than actually knuckling down and finalising the course. 🙈
One good thing that came out of it was the accountability group that we got out in. We still chat with each other from all over the world, every week! ☺️
When I want to buy something I put it on my "no-buy" list. I leave it there for at least a week and if I still want it after a week I can have it. I do this for small things like books and bigger things too. Most of the time I fully forget something was even on that list. But if I still want it, then at least I'm sure it's not an impulse buy.
Damn, that is such a good good hack!! I'm gonna steel that one.
It’s really worked wonders for me 😊
ugh this hit me big time. ive also spent/invested/wasted so much money on online courses over the years. and the trap is that if you dont get the promised goal you feel like you did something wrong. which keeps so many people from speaking out if a course was crap.
but then i wonder, was it really a waste? maybe you didnt get what you wanted within 30 days or whatever was promised, but maybe each new skill is adding up over time and just takes a lot, lot longer to see any tangible results. i dont know.
thank you for this one. gives me lots to chew on :)
I'm glad I'm not alone. Thanks for sharing!
Did you buy some courses that blew you away in a positive way? Or general feeling of, most of them are crap? For me I think it's 50/50 - but I honestly don't want to know how much I've already spend in total 🙈🙈
funny enough, i think one of the cheapest courses i bought was the most impactful. it was a copywriting course for like $150. i'm too embarrassed to admit how much i paid for some of the others ones...
Same same hehe 🙈 which copywriting course was that? 😇 (I can’t help myself)
CopyThat - https://copythat.com/
Would definitely recommend.
This is so relatable! Always good to know you’re not the only one, thanks for sharing 💕
Yes! Indeed, good to know I am not alone 🧡
So glad that I'm not the only one "hoarding" digital courses🙈 & spending $$ on so many that takemy fancy. Thanks for this piece, loved it!
Thank you!! Yes seems like we are not the only once - luckily 🙈🙈
Ghost writing really here, remember ghost writers 📝 have ghost writers too🌹🐾❤️I enjoy your writing
Thank you Ice!
Welcome 🌹🐾❤️🤛🏻
I can definitely relate to being a digital hoarder! I've spent lots of money on online courses and haven't finished all of them. But the worst is that I'm paying for 3 different educational subscriptions and there's no way I'll get through all of the content that each of these has to offer before the year is up!
O gosh, I feel you 🙈
Investing in yourself always seems to bring a greater return, even if it's just new ideas. "Oh, I didn't realize I could it that way" is a refreshing thought while taking the course(s).
I'd also recommend building your own course, mainly to test some theories, find structure and get feedback from public exposure.
I tried that approach (I'm still taking courses!), building a 5-day free email coursed based on creating and analyzing a messaging campaign or project. It was a challenge, yet it left me in a better place after putting it all together, trying it, then publishing it for the world to see and use.
It's on my Substack page (wiljr.substack.com) in the navigation labeled as Free course! if interested!
I wanted to comment on the image you chose (or AI chose) on your post and the idea of investing in ourselves.
I guess the hand going to the money implies monetary investment. My eye however was drawn to the promise of the surrounding lush vegetation and the wonders that it might hold for me.
Investment is often more potent if it is cements a relationship with the natural world and takes us away from the profane.
Then again you can pay for courses on that!
Thank you for this observation Gary, indeed, that was the vibe I was going for. Investing the money, with the promise growth (reflected by the lush green surrounding)
I’ve purchased soooo many courses in my online business journey. Some were legitimately helpful and life changing and others were a total waste. With so many sales pitches out there, it’s easy to let the pitches themselves steer our direction rather than deciding from within - this is the direction I want to go in, and now I’m going to find a course / mentor to help me do that. I wonder if you could try signing a ghostwriting client or two on your own at first, see if you even like it, and then purchase the course if it’s something you enjoy? A lot of times books on Amazon offer as much help as a course, too, at least to start. Finding your purpose is very much about experimentation. A continual deepening in and aligning to your truest gifts. What are your truest gifts? Does ghostwriting allow you to express them? Does it feel like your right next step? All questions I like to consider.
Love your comment Suzanne, filled with valuable thoughts and considerations we should make before investing. I do feel all those questions are answered positively with ghostwriting and I’ve already tried it once for a friend and like it. So curious to see were this journey will lead to! Thank you 🧡
I've spent a lot of money on online courses, and I'm amazed at how simple (for the money) the ones from the big creators are.
I can soooo relate to that post, Marie! I'm a digital hoarder as well, luckily not so much with paid courses, though. I do have two examples that come to mind. One biiiiig purchase of an online course - it was freaking expensive and I even asked my parents for money so I was able to buy it - that I haven't finished, yet, because I noticed eventually that this course wasn't really for me. So the course promised something that I wasn't even able to achieve at the time. I was considering speaking up about that, but haven't done yet. The other example is a more recent one, another online course, which was very reasonable in comparison, but am following that woman - she's a food photographer and an awesome educator - for years now. But I ended up not purchasing her course, because I asked myself Do I really need this right now? Why would I want to buy it? What's really behind? And I didn't even have to think too hard, I knew immediately what would've been my motivation. So I did not do it and am glad I didn't. Saving money it is for me now, seriously.
You learn something from every experience, even when it's a bad one. Good for you not making the impulse buy. But sometimes it's still stronger than ourselves. It's finding the right balance and I think Sophie's tip (here in the comments) is the way to figure out if it's an impulse buy or something you really want.
Thank you for sharing your story 🧡 🧡 means a lot!
I agree, it is a good one. Although my list wouldn’t be very long anyway with the limited budget that I’m currently on. 😉
I hear you on spending a lot on courses! I've considered that ghostwriting class too. (I think I know which one you mean.) I ultimately didn't go through with it but if you do it, I'd love to know how it goes!
It's the PGA one :) the one you probably think it is 🙈
Yup, that's the one! I always laugh when i see PGA because it makes me think of the professional golf tour in America
I’m not sure how costly the course is, but rather than spend money on it, I’d try to get some real life experience. That’s how you could learn the most (at least I think so). I’m not trying to simplify it, but really all you need to know to start is, who you’re writing for, the objective/call to action (what you want readers to do after they read the thing you write) and a deep dive into the tone of voice that you need to achieve. Or is the course more about how to get the clients? Also, I’m curious, why specifically ghost writing and not getting paid to write stuff (like blog articles) that have your byline at the end? Happy to chat some more about all this, as your friend! Not a business/money making thing. ☺️
Thank you Alexis 🧡 I appreciate your perspective! Looking forward to our talk!
I’m excited about your next chapter! I’ve spent so so so much money on courses.
The most money I spent, was where they held your hand to make an online course, but I ended up spending more time doing social media than actually knuckling down and finalising the course. 🙈
One good thing that came out of it was the accountability group that we got out in. We still chat with each other from all over the world, every week! ☺️
Yes!! Something good always comes out of it! 🧡
I really don't want to know how much I've already spend on courses 🙈🙈