Find

When I first realized I wanted to make cool cash, the journey began with a clear understanding that it wasn’t just about wanting money—it was about identifying the right opportunities. I had to ask myself, What exactly am I searching for? It wasn’t enough to say, “I want to make money.” That’s broad and vague. I needed to define the how and why. So, I started by exploring different avenues—online businesses, investments, freelancing, affiliate marketing, or even creating content. Each of these options had its own unique promise, but I couldn’t dive into all of them at once.

I realized that the search for ways to make money is also about self-awareness. What am I good at? What am I passionate about? I had to understand that making cool cash isn’t just about jumping on every trend that promises high returns. It’s about finding the opportunities that align with my skills and interests, something sustainable, something I’d enjoy doing long-term. If I jump into a business or strategy simply because it worked for someone else, I risk wasting my time on something I’m not suited for.

So, I asked myself: What if I find something but know little about it? What’s next? This leads me to the second part of the process—learning.

Learn

Once I identified a potential way to make money, like affiliate marketing or investing, the next step was to learn everything I could about it. Making cool cash isn’t a get-rich-quick scheme; it requires deep understanding. I didn’t just gather superficial knowledge—I had to go in-depth. For example, if I’m looking at affiliate marketing, I had to ask, What platforms are best? How does the commission structure work? How can I drive traffic? I read blogs, watched tutorials, and even took online courses.

But learning isn’t always straightforward. Sometimes, what I discover isn’t useful, or it doesn’t seem to fit my needs. This is when I had to ask tough questions: Is this really for me? Sometimes, I’d come across methods that looked promising but, after learning more, I realized they wouldn’t suit my style or long-term goals. In other cases, I found strategies that weren’t completely useless but needed further refinement to fit my unique situation. This is when I had to double down on research, seeking out the nuances and details that would make the difference.

Strive

Knowing how to make cool cash is one thing, but putting in the work to actually earn it is a completely different challenge. Once I gained the necessary knowledge, I had to ask myself, Am I ready to put in the effort? This is where many people fall short because striving involves consistent, often unglamorous hard work. I had to set clear, realistic goals, whether it was earning a specific amount in my first month or building up an audience for my affiliate website over time.

When I first started, there were days when I didn’t see any results, and I questioned whether I was wasting my time. But I reminded myself, Rome wasn’t built in a day. Making cool cash, especially through something like online businesses or investing, requires patience. I had to understand that there are no overnight successes, and the key is consistency. For example, when I wrote content for my affiliate website, it wasn’t generating much traffic at first. But I kept at it—creating valuable content, optimizing for SEO, and engaging with potential customers. Slowly but surely, the results started coming.

There were also times when I had to pivot. Maybe I discovered that one strategy wasn’t working, and I needed to adjust my approach. Striving also means being adaptable. I can’t be rigid in my pursuit of making money. If one investment isn’t yielding returns, I’ll explore another. If my marketing isn’t converting sales, I’ll tweak my messaging or try a different platform. What I’ve learned is that striving isn’t about sticking with one plan forever; it’s about constantly evolving.