How Much Would You Invest in Yourself?
I’ve been getting some great free content from Ramit’s newest project, Earn1k.com. And on Sunday he opened it to everyone and revealed how much it costs and what the details are.
The course is aimed at getting you to earn your first $1,000/month by starting a new site/business or doing freelance work on the side. Right now I’m all about finding bigger and badder ways to make money (Adsense does NOT count), so I was very interested in his program.
And even though Ramit hates to hear this question, I want to know if it’s worth the money.
There are three packages:
- One includes private coaching and office hours, and it sold out at $3,000.
- Another is a step down and doesn’t include the private coaching. That one goes for $1,500.
- The most basic course includes a lot of great stuff—it goes for $500.
A couple things: Ramit is trustworthy—he’s proved this over the years and with his other programs (Scrooge Strategy). Also, he’s got a 30-day money-back guarantee. Not happy? He’ll send you your money back.
And I’m struggling with the following: is it worth it or can I pull it off without paying $500?
Obviously, if it works and I can make $1k in a month, the $500 will pay for itself pretty quickly. But there is a fear of failure built in there.
What if I fail? What if the program is fantastic but it’s me that can’t pull it off?
I’ll feel like a sucker with $500 less than I had before.
I’ll give Ramit credit, he’s done everything beautifully on the promotion of this program. He’s addressed all the questions and issues that might keep people from buying the program. That’s why he sold out of the expensive tier so quickly.
Would you buy into Ramit’s program and take a shot at making $1k per month with a money-back guarantee? It sounds like a slam dunk but something continues to keep me from pulling the trigger, and I think it’s the fear of failure.
I’m curious what other people think about this.
February 4th, 2010 at 9:59 am
I’m struggling with the same questions as you – more the personal fear of failure or not following through than the money. Also, I’m entering my busy season now and afraid I won’t have the time to devote to it. So far that’s keeping me from signing up, but I’m still thinking about it.
February 5th, 2010 at 12:02 pm
Stop doubting yourself! Doesn’t it feel horrible? Tell yourself you can do it. How does that feel? Doesn’t it feel good? If not, tell yourself again.
You’ve made it this far. I am reading this blog, Kevin M. is reading this blog. You have RSS subscribers and tons of other sites that link back to you. These are great accomplishments and now its time for you to take it further. You’re in a rut, so just take a leap of faith. You need something to jolt you out of this self-doubt! SO JUST DO IT ALREADY!
P.S. I am surprised this post has only one other comment. If the blogoshpere is a true barometer of an industry it seems like self-doubt is a nagging issue in the writing community.
February 5th, 2010 at 12:05 pm
BTW – I signed up this morning. I’m going to give it a whirl.
My wife was really supportive when I asked her if I should do it, even after telling her the cost. She did have one caveat – that I better follow through, but actually the fact that I spent that amount of money is motivation enough.