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To start out a post about “sticking with something” by telling you jeffwend has quit his job is counter-intuitive. But just wait until you read his story about why he was able to quit:

I put in my two weeks at my day job

Every day we hear about how it’s impossible to be a success on the web.

“It’s too hard.”
“No one wants to buy what you’re selling.”
“You can’t trust anyone these days.”

And most of these comments come from people who fly from one project to another, trying to make a quick buck, scamming users along the way, and leaving before there are any results to be seen. But if you ask any of our hundreds of top lensmasters if it’s possible to be successful, they’ll tell you the real story. A lot of the time, it has to do with more than just money.

greekgeek: “I want to share my passion and enthusiasm on random topics.”
AdrienneJenkins: “There are others who are using the tools of Squidoo and affiliate programs to not only make money but create a life with flexibility so they can enjoy their time and spend more time with family and doing the things they love.”
greekgeek: “I think … lensmasters do actually make that kind of money. But they’ve worked hard, treat this as a full-time job, and have had to learn by trial and error what works and what doesn’t. Not everyone can do what they do.”
Cinetech: “Credibility has become a factor for readers to stay with your content/lens.”
thefluffanutta: “A truly great lens will perform continuously…”
AndrewShim: “Patience, perseverance and hard work will bring you to that place.”
ViolinStudent: “…content is king.”
BFuniv.com: “I’ve often thought that getting excited about the numbers may be good general marketing, but it is the quality of the traffic that is most important.”
jeffwend: “It just takes patience, and a willingness to work hard and to read and learn. Delayed gratification is the key.”

Congratulations to jeffwend on his new adventures. Congratulations most of all for building great stuff, sticking with it, and being a role model to your peers.