7 Easy Ways to Make Money on the Internet That Many Start and Then Quit

Now I agree that not everything is for everyone

Rolando Ibrahim
ILLUMINATION
4 min readJul 10, 2024

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There are many ways to make money, but there are also methods that you’re better off not trying because you’re wasting time and energy.

This is an article made after several analyses, and personal observations about some people who tried to make money with these methods, and not all of them succeeded.

You can make money with almost anything in this world, but not everyone succeeds from the start.

I believe that continued education, minimal risk at the beginning, and continuous analysis can help you make money.

These methods may make you a little money, or you may even lose a lot of money — it’s up to you which side of the road you stand on.

Play with cryptocurrencies

Before making any kind of investment, you need to know what you’re getting into.

The crypto world is quite complex and losing money is quite common in this environment.

You won’t make money quickly and magically if you invest in crypto. Cryptocurrency trading is very similar to Forex trading.

You can make money very quickly, but you can also lose money just as quickly. If you don’t know what you’re doing, you’ll end up regretting it a little.

Personally — I recommend passive investment in cryptocurrencies, but only after a thorough study of the risks and opportunities.

Network marketing without products

When you sell a product you don’t believe in or just bring other people into your network marketing without actually selling anything, you’re part of a Ponzi scheme.

The problem with this type of income is that your logic fails somewhere in the middle.

So you end up destroying even the relationships you’ve formed over time by selling products you don’t believe in.

This method of making money brings no value whatsoever and even ends up destroying some relationships.

It’s only a matter of time before everything starts to fall apart.

I do not recommend this method.

Real estate investment without education

A good deal without knowing how it works is the quickest route to disaster. You need to know what you’re getting into before you invest.

You need to know everything about homeowners’ associations, zoning, and the building itself, among many other things. In this case, the first and most important investment is in your education.

Everything will start from here and you will see that by investing more in education you will have more to gain.

Personal — This investment seems simple at first glance, but if you want to make a profit in the long term, you need time, an understanding of the market, and professional help.

Passive or occasional stock trading

Many people turn stock trading into a game of chance. Only professionals use experience, historical patterns, and various tools to increase their chances of making more money on the stock market.

The average person, on the other hand, speculates on the rise or fall of the market.

People are tempted to start trading based on the advice they receive from internet influencers.

They copy strategies from Reddit and Twitter / X users.

You can be successful if you do it this way, but more often than not, if you confuse stock trading with gambling, you’ll only lose money and you certainly don’t want that.

I recommend investing in shares, but only after a period of education and knowledge of the types of investments and risks.

Web gambling

Gambling is designed so that you lose money and don’t win ever-increasing amounts of money. In the long run, you end up losing more money than you win.

Even though luck may come your way a few times, don’t expect it to happen too often.

Often, gambling only creates an addiction, and people who become addicted ruin their lives. I do not recommend this method.

Services for family members

Although in some cultures it is acceptable to sell your services to family members, in most cultures it can be harmful.

You don’t want to destroy your relationship with your family because of a service you don’t believe in.

What’s more, strangers take you much more seriously than family members.

A good idea you can apply is to offer your services to your family only when they ask for them.

So don’t force the family to use your services. Personal — Rule of thumb — don’t do business with family — that’s just my opinion.

A business that works well for a friend

There are many online businesses you can consider. From dropshipping to affiliate marketing, these types of businesses work for some people.

However, you should know that those who have been able to enjoy the results of their investments have probably worked hard to get to this point.

Therefore, you shouldn’t underestimate the level of work required to start an online business.

You have to do what you’re most passionate about.

Are you ready to spend the next 10 years learning everything about a particular business? If so, then you can try it.

Personally — I’ve never heard of a business that goes to one friend and goes to another friend. Think of something unique that suits your style.

Packaging everything

Although everyone expects to make money quickly, the truth is that things aren’t quite like that.

Think carefully about what you’re investing your money in before making a decision.

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