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joelle · 2013-11-19 · Original thread
There are success stories like this for sure, but I wouldn't advise you to go quitting your job just yet :)

It's INCREDIBLY hard to get a blog to a profitable state, despite the fact that many people make it sound like a walk in the park. In fact, most successful bloggers will tell you it takes years of doing everything right to really get there. Not trying to be discouraging, just a little more realistic than this article.

If you really have the passion to start and stick with a blog, I'd definitely recommend these two books:

Blog Inc: http://www.amazon.com/Blog-Inc-Blogging-Passion-Community/dp...

and

Pro Blogger, Blogging Your way to a 6-Figure Income: http://www.amazon.com/ProBlogger-Secrets-Blogging-Six-Figure...

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