Why does nothing work? Is it because of living in 3rd world country?

[Belhaj.B]

Have a look at @Fox's web development thread. He shows how you can make good money by learning a minimum of coding, then focussing all of your efforts on providing value. He talks about how to identify websites (of big companies) that are not converting their visitors to sales. Once you identify, you approach.

Regarding your loud PC, don't let that put you off interviews, there's nothing wrong with a potential employer knowing that you need the money.

Thank you, I'll do my best!

 

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[Belhaj.B]

Poor countries tend to have people cutting costs and prefer to do all by themselves

This is so true, me included.

I don't think that fiverr is good place as of my experience in it. but thanks for recommending it.

Regarding PayPal, although it's hard to get a credit card to activate PayPal, I still managed to open wise account and activate my PayPal.

 

[NervesOfSteel]

I'm 21 yo living in 3rd world country, underpaid $2/day, and working in aluminum carpentry (it's the only place that I can work from 9-5, so I can do something the rest of the day), I learned coding and basics of web development, I haven't made something yet, just watching YT coding videos and doing the same, before that I've tried Print on demand, Instagram pages, blogging, ecom, flipping, but nothing works! nothing! I ended up learning to code, but with all the failing I had over all those years, I think everything is a scam, all the courses on the internet are scams,

for example, if a YouTuber is actually making millions with copywriting and has 5 clients, then how in the hell he can manage a YouTuber channel posting every single day, huh? not only that, also managing a discord server and teaching 1-1, doing live streaming. this is just one example of many.

I've been reading some threads on the forum and I've come up with the conclusion that people can make money and build wealth from any industry (it doesn't matter), but the more I look into it, I see that most successful businesses are online in some way or another, so operating the business online is necessary, here's the problem:

people in my country mostly don't use web apps, this leads me to think of building web apps or SAAS for worldwide use.
but the real question is: do I have to start a youtuber channel too? do I have to create courses too? is it luck? is it just a scam?

I wish I could but the Fastline book but I don't have money, so I looked up some summaries on yt, and now I do understand a bit about it. I appreciate any help/feedback/advice

Don't blame the nation if you can't determine what to sell!

 

[NervesOfSteel]

then do that.

Don't make this any harder than it needs to be. Get enough money to get out of the country.
What are the three fastest ways to make that happen?

All Men were NOT created equal under God. There is NO fastest way for the "impossible" act of a 21-year-old + broke Algerian, to move to the west!

 

[NervesOfSteel]

I'm 21 yo living in 3rd world country, underpaid $2/day, and working in aluminum carpentry (it's the only place that I can work from 9-5, so I can do something the rest of the day), I learned coding and basics of web development, I haven't made something yet, just watching YT coding videos and doing the same, before that I've tried Print on demand, Instagram pages, blogging, ecom, flipping, but nothing works! nothing! I ended up learning to code, but with all the failing I had over all those years, I think everything is a scam, all the courses on the internet are scams,

for example, if a YouTuber is actually making millions with copywriting and has 5 clients, then how in the hell he can manage a YouTuber channel posting every single day, huh? not only that, also managing a discord server and teaching 1-1, doing live streaming. this is just one example of many.

I've been reading some threads on the forum and I've come up with the conclusion that people can make money and build wealth from any industry (it doesn't matter), but the more I look into it, I see that most successful businesses are online in some way or another, so operating the business online is necessary, here's the problem:

people in my country mostly don't use web apps, this leads me to think of building web apps or SAAS for worldwide use.
but the real question is: do I have to start a youtuber channel too? do I have to create courses too? is it luck? is it just a scam?

I wish I could but the Fastline book but I don't have money, so I looked up some summaries on yt, and now I do understand a bit about it. I appreciate any help/feedback/advice

Your Strengths:

1. A skilled/Partially skilled worker.
2. Can survive on $2 per day.
3. Can find a workforce willing to work at $2+ per day!
4 . Have access to the Internet and a Basic computer!


Your weakness:
1. Education.
2. Your coding skills.
3. You are not a hot chick and OF is not your option! LOL



Judgment is upon thyself!

 

[ZCP]

All Men were NOT created equal under God. There is NO fastest way for the "impossible" act of a 21-year-old + broke Algerian, to move to the west!

SO giving him a target of what to go achieve is a bad move? Disagree strongly.

 

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[Johnny boy]

I'm 21 yo living in 3rd world country, underpaid $2/day, and working in aluminum carpentry (it's the only place that I can work from 9-5, so I can do something the rest of the day), I learned coding and basics of web development, I haven't made something yet, just watching YT coding videos and doing the same, before that I've tried Print on demand, Instagram pages, blogging, ecom, flipping, but nothing works! nothing! I ended up learning to code, but with all the failing I had over all those years, I think everything is a scam, all the courses on the internet are scams,

for example, if a YouTuber is actually making millions with copywriting and has 5 clients, then how in the hell he can manage a YouTuber channel posting every single day, huh? not only that, also managing a discord server and teaching 1-1, doing live streaming. this is just one example of many.

I've been reading some threads on the forum and I've come up with the conclusion that people can make money and build wealth from any industry (it doesn't matter), but the more I look into it, I see that most successful businesses are online in some way or another, so operating the business online is necessary, here's the problem:

people in my country mostly don't use web apps, this leads me to think of building web apps or SAAS for worldwide use.
but the real question is: do I have to start a youtuber channel too? do I have to create courses too? is it luck? is it just a scam?

I wish I could but the Fastline book but I don't have money, so I looked up some summaries on yt, and now I do understand a bit about it. I appreciate any help/feedback/advice

I would wager with 99% certainty that all of the things you tried, were done so poorly that it’s no wonder they didn’t work.

Post your strategy and some examples of what you did with details and screenshots and I bet we could roast it up and down and tell you exactly why it didn’t work.

When things don’t work it’s usually because you did it shitty and it deserved to fail

 

[JordanK]

I have been watching a youtuber called 'Hardest Geezer' from the UK run the entire length of Africa from South Africa to Tunisia. He is currently running through Algeria. He had a lot of difficulties with visa's as a westerner trying to visit Algeria. Is there any opportunity here as an English speaker for you to provide help to tourists getting to Algeria (political connections) and then accompanying them during their travels and being paid well for it. You need to leverage existing strengths and skills that you have (English speaker, Arabic/French etc while living in a closed country). Set up a Youtube channel and start documenting life, tourist sites etc.

 

[Belhaj.B]

Don't blame the nation if you can't determine what to sell!

Bro, selling isn't my problem, I've sold a lot of stuff doing my best, but I found that I have to give up on something Wich is selling online in my country to a job = stable income to afford internet, and half a day to create wealth online. Why? Because selling online here means losing money, plus Gambling on FB ads + I didn't have that much money to invest, so I tried marketplaces

All Men were NOT created equal under God. There is NO fastest way for the "impossible" act of a 21-year-old + broke Algerian, to move to the west!

It's not about the west, it's about having a goal to move out and have some real money to live life, so the wast isn't my goal, I just think it might be a good choice for me because of me speaking English.

Your Strengths:

1. A skilled/Partially skilled worker.
2. Can survive on $2 per day.
3. Can find a workforce willing to work at $2+ per day!
4 . Have access to the Internet and a Basic computer!


Your weakness:
1. Education.
2. Your coding skills.
3. You are not a hot chick and OF is not your option! LOL



Judgment is upon thyself!

And thanks for outlining my strengths and weaknesses

 

[Belhaj.B]

I would wager with 99% certainty that all of the things you tried, were done so poorly that it’s no wonder they didn’t work.

Post your strategy and some examples of what you did with details and screenshots and I bet we could roast it up and down and tell you exactly why it didn’t work.

When things don’t work it’s usually because you did it shitty and it deserved to fail

You win the bet, yes I've done them poorly because I was implementing what YouTubers videos, also I don't have money to pay for subscriptions for email newsletters and other services like domains for blogs but I was using the free plans that leads to nothing.

So I think I've learned a lot and decided now to go fully on web dev and freelance as I've seen yesterday a video of this YouTuber "Marc lou" the video title is "I built a startup in 31 hours (SaaS)" although the title seems untrue, but it has opened my eyes so much.

So I'll do it properly this time, and you can bet that I'll succeed this time.

 

[Belhaj.B]

SO giving him a target of what to go achieve is a bad move? Disagree strongly.

I disagree too.

I think you're more knowledgeable on the entrepreneurial life and businesses, just want to ask you if it's important to have a personal brand?

I see a lot of people these days pursuing this path. I think that those are "online teachers" they might have success story, but that's it, and they build their wealth upon that story, making courses and similar stuff.

Also building a personal brand it's like business, you post to much on Twitter and commenting, even YouTube, editing and scripting. So it's like another business.

What do you think?

 

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[NervesOfSteel]

SO giving him a target of what to go achieve is a bad move? Disagree strongly.

It's just that I have seen too many people wasting their youth and money in pursuit of the fairy tale "Visa".

He must evaluate himself before making that decision.

The Visa fee in Algeria = his 93 working day's income @ $2/day!

 

[ygtrhos]

I have explained in several threads about what I did up until now:

I am a highly successful slowlane engineer in every standard. In the last two weeks, I have been invited to an interview as a team leader from one of the top companies in my industry. Another guy wants me to be a CTO in his startup. I had a PhD with 27, spoke three languages fluently back then and now I am 34, earning around 300$ a day.

Everything slowlane. (if you neglect 5-10% of my income from my RE property)

Among all these things, the one single thing that was "my big lever" was my willingness to live like Germans. I spoke their language fluently, got their PhD degree and did what is socially respectable in their country. I did not "push myself for it". I was academically talented and I used it.

Learning German and being an "integrierter Ausländer", was the thing. Not my PhD. Not all my accolades. Not that I was an academic high achiever.

The world is very racist and nation states actually work like a modern caste system. In your case, try getting a degree from a computer science school, if you want to replicate me.

Of course, you can go the fastlane way. But I think with 2 dollars a day, your safest bet is increasing your hourly rate to acceptable levels.

 

[Belhaj.B]

I have explained in several threads about what I did up until now:

I am a highly successful slowlane engineer in every standard. In the last two weeks, I have been invited to an interview as a team leader from one of the top companies in my industry. Another guy wants me to be a CTO in his startup. I had a PhD with 27, spoke three languages fluently back then and now I am 34, earning around 300$ a day.

Everything slowlane. (if you neglect 5-10% of my income from my RE property)

Among all these things, the one single thing that was "my big lever" was my willingness to live like Germans. I spoke their language fluently, got their PhD degree and did what is socially respectable in their country. I did not "push myself for it". I was academically talented and I used it.

Learning German and being an "integrierter Ausländer", was the thing. Not my PhD. Not all my accolades. Not that I was an academic high achiever.

The world is very racist and nation states actually work like a modern caste system. In your case, try getting a degree from a computer science school, if you want to replicate me.

Of course, you can go the fastlane way. But I think with 2 dollars a day, your safest bet is increasing your hourly rate to acceptable levels.

Thanks for the advice.

Increasing my hourly rate would take me two years to get $5 / day, if I choose to get paid $5 per day right now, I would go work full time, but I won't be able to build anything.

I think freelance is my best safest strategic bet. (I guess) And I'm working on it

 

[ygtrhos]

Thanks for the advice.

Increasing my hourly rate would take me two years to get $5 / day, if I choose to get paid $5 per day right now, I would go work full time, but I won't be able to build anything.

I think freelance is my best safest strategic bet. (I guess) And I'm working on it

Depends on how you imagine your future.

For me, staying in Turkey was already a horrific nightmare, when I was 20. I thought I could never fit in.

You might like your surroundings and not leave to France or somewhere else. Just by being there, you can earn significantly more.

I know it, because I earn significantly more than I would 40 km north of here. Swiss earn around 70-80% more than Germans, just by being Swiss.

And I am a Turkish guy, leveraged my skill&intellectuality to become German and leveraged my passport&skill to get among Swiss. White privilege as it goes.

Dude, honestly: you are 21. Go to a school & study something you want to learn & enter some sector & earn experience & then talk about entrepreneurship. That would teach you more about process thinking and give you more room to be patient.

You do not really have the resources to improve yourself if you earn 2 dollars a day.

 

[Smartyads]

I'm 21 yo living in 3rd world country, underpaid $2/day, and working in aluminum carpentry (it's the only place that I can work from 9-5, so I can do something the rest of the day), I learned coding and basics of web development, I haven't made something yet, just watching YT coding videos and doing the same, before that I've tried Print on demand, Instagram pages, blogging, ecom, flipping, but nothing works! nothing! I ended up learning to code, but with all the failing I had over all those years, I think everything is a scam, all the courses on the internet are scams,

for example, if a YouTuber is actually making millions with copywriting and has 5 clients, then how in the hell he can manage a YouTuber channel posting every single day, huh? not only that, also managing a discord server and teaching 1-1, doing live streaming. this is just one example of many.

I've been reading some threads on the forum and I've come up with the conclusion that people can make money and build wealth from any industry (it doesn't matter), but the more I look into it, I see that most successful businesses are online in some way or another, so operating the business online is necessary, here's the problem:

people in my country mostly don't use web apps, this leads me to think of building web apps or SAAS for worldwide use.
but the real question is: do I have to start a youtuber channel too? do I have to create courses too? is it luck? is it just a scam?

I wish I could buy the Fastline book but I don't have money, so I looked up some summaries on yt, and now I do understand a bit about it. I appreciate any help/feedback/advice

Regarding your interest in web development and SaaS, focusing on creating valuable products or services that solve real problems for people around the world can be a viable path to success. You don't have to create a YouTube channel or create a course if you don't feel like it aligns with your goals and interests.

Instead, consider sharpening your programming skills and focusing on creating a product or service that fills a gap in the market. Research potential target audiences and industries where your skills could be valuable, and don't be afraid to start small and iterate based on feedback.

Additionally, while resources like Fastlanne's book can provide valuable information, there are many free resources available online to help you learn and grow. Take advantage of programming tutorials, online communities, and forums to continue to expand your knowledge and skills.
Remember, success rarely comes overnight, and failure is a natural part of the journey. Stay focused on your goals, keep learning, and don't hesitate to ask for support when needed. With determination and perseverance, you can overcome obstacles and work towards achieving your dreams.

 

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[Belhaj.B]

Regarding your interest in web development and SaaS, focusing on creating valuable products or services that solve real problems for people around the world can be a viable path to success. You don't have to create a YouTube channel or create a course if you don't feel like it aligns with your goals and interests.

Instead, consider sharpening your programming skills and focusing on creating a product or service that fills a gap in the market. Research potential target audiences and industries where your skills could be valuable, and don't be afraid to start small and iterate based on feedback.

Additionally, while resources like Fastlanne's book can provide valuable information, there are many free resources available online to help you learn and grow. Take advantage of programming tutorials, online communities, and forums to continue to expand your knowledge and skills.
Remember, success rarely comes overnight, and failure is a natural part of the journey. Stay focused on your goals, keep learning, and don't hesitate to ask for support when needed. With determination and perseverance, you can overcome obstacles and work towards achieving your dreams.

This is clearly an AI answer

 

[Smartyads]

This is clearly an AI answer

thanks for the comment, but it's my answer

 

[Belhaj.B]

Depends on how you imagine your future.

For me, staying in Turkey was already a horrific nightmare, when I was 20. I thought I could never fit in.

You might like your surroundings and not leave to France or somewhere else. Just by being there, you can earn significantly more.

I know it, because I earn significantly more than I would 40 km north of here. Swiss earn around 70-80% more than Germans, just by being Swiss.

And I am a Turkish guy, leveraged my skill&intellectuality to become German and leveraged my passport&skill to get among Swiss. White privilege as it goes.

Dude, honestly: you are 21. Go to a school & study something you want to learn & enter some sector & earn experience & then talk about entrepreneurship. That would teach you more about process thinking and give you more room to be patient.

You do not really have the resources to improve yourself if you earn 2 dollars a day.

Interesting, but I won't go back to school lol.

I mean it's not even an option, I can't pay for internet if I don't have work. Also military service will take me for a year. So freelance is still best way at least for now.

 

[ZCP]

Also building a personal brand it's like business, you post to much on Twitter and commenting, even YouTube, editing and scripting. So it's like another business.

What do you think?

You don't know what to do yet. There is no 'best' way.
Give people what they want.

But @ZCP , how do i know what they want?
Get 25 customers. Help 25 people. Make money providing value to 25 people / businesses. Then report back.
Start by turning $1 into $2 so you start to see opportunity. Do it today. Like there is a gun to a family member's head. Get it done now.

 

[Belhaj.B]

You don't know what to do yet. There is no 'best' way.
Give people what they want.

But @ZCP , how do i know what they want?
Get 25 customers. Help 25 people. Make money providing value to 25 people / businesses. Then report back.
Start by turning $1 into $2 so you start to see opportunity. Do it today. Like there is a gun to a family member's head. Get it done now.

I'M STARTING TODAY!

 

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[ZCP]

I'M STARTING TODAY!

Report you results

 

[Belhaj.B]

Report you results

I was in the military, that's why I couldn't connect to the internet, now after I get out, I tried to sell but no one wants the things I sell, most people here buy locally.

I've read the fastline book, it's amazing, but implementing the things is just unclear to me, especially starting from $100.

Also sorry for the late reply.

 

[TJ Danka]

I'm 21 yo living in 3rd world country, underpaid $2/day, and working in aluminum carpentry (it's the only place that I can work from 9-5, so I can do something the rest of the day), I learned coding and basics of web development, I haven't made something yet, just watching YT coding videos and doing the same, before that I've tried Print on demand, Instagram pages, blogging, ecom, flipping, but nothing works! nothing! I ended up learning to code, but with all the failing I had over all those years, I think everything is a scam, all the courses on the internet are scams,

for example, if a YouTuber is actually making millions with copywriting and has 5 clients, then how in the hell he can manage a YouTuber channel posting every single day, huh? not only that, also managing a discord server and teaching 1-1, doing live streaming. this is just one example of many.

I've been reading some threads on the forum and I've come up with the conclusion that people can make money and build wealth from any industry (it doesn't matter), but the more I look into it, I see that most successful businesses are online in some way or another, so operating the business online is necessary, here's the problem:

people in my country mostly don't use web apps, this leads me to think of building web apps or SAAS for worldwide use.
but the real question is: do I have to start a youtuber channel too? do I have to create courses too? is it luck? is it just a scam?

I wish I could buy the Fastline book but I don't have money, so I looked up some summaries on yt, and now I do understand a bit about it. I appreciate any help/feedback/advice

I'm much older than you and was born, grew up, and live in a third-world country too. I can relate to the frustrations of trying to build something in a place where people have little to spend hence businesses have to scramble for scraps. Keep learning, keep working things will begin to take shape I can assure you.

 

[ZCP]

I was in the military, that's why I couldn't connect to the internet, now after I get out, I tried to sell but no one wants the things I sell, most people here buy locally.

I've read the fastline book, it's amazing, but implementing the things is just unclear to me, especially starting from $100.

Also sorry for the late reply.

Post the specifics of what you did and the results in as full detail as possible (without your bias or interpretations).

What did you DO?
What was the result?

I'm with @Johnny boy 's earlier comment, you are not doing things well. AND not learning from doing those things not well. Post specifics.

 

[Belhaj.B]

Post the specifics of what you did and the results in as full detail as possible (without your bias or interpretations).

What did you DO?
What was the result?

I'm with @Johnny boy 's earlier comment, you are not doing things well. AND not learning from doing those things not well. Post specifics.

Okay, I've found a product in a store I was working on in my job.

The product is a mix of nuts and honey made for athletes and for a good health in general.

the owner of the store decided to sell them to me in a low price.

I bought 5 of these, and I stood in front of gym from 6 am to 8:30 am then from 5 pm to 11 pm for one week and sell nothing, when I asked some customers why they wouldn't buy, they mostly say one of these "I have one" "I eat protein" "I'm allergic to specific nut" and no Matter what I try to say they just listen but they don't care.

I've tried for two days another place, where many people hangout but nothing.

Most people here don't trust people selling outside, they think it's a scam or something.

Maybe it's the product, and don't think online will work because I've tried it and same thing, people buy from local stores, it's wrd³

 

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[NervesOfSteel]

especially starting from $100.

You can start a food cart in less than that amount in local corner and easily earn some 500 USD a month easily.

All you're Missing is the "guts".

Done and dusted when 1 USD was just less than 50 INR.

 

[Belhaj.B]

Post the specifics of what you did and the results in as full detail as possible (without your bias or interpretations).

What did you DO?
What was the result?

I'm with @Johnny boy 's earlier comment, you are not doing things well. AND not learning from doing those things not well. Post specifics.

The only thing that maybe could work, is if I buy something valuable that solves a problem that is not here in local stores, this is the only thing I can do, but with limited money, buying valuable things from outside my country will cost me a lot, plus what's the thing that isn't already in local stores.

 

[Belhaj.B]

You can start a food cart in less than that amount in local corner and easily earn some 500 USD a month easily.

All you're Missing is the "guts".

Done and dusted when 1 USD was just less than 50 INR.

Thanks for this suggestion, but I've a friend who was doing this food cart for 2 years Infront of university where people buy a lot,
And the reason he stopped is because the fees of the vegetables are to high, and people used to buy in low price so if he raises the prices people go to the next one one with low prices.

He tried it and fail, why should I try even similar thing, also people don't buy outside maybe in India they do but in Algeria, the prefer local stores rather than someone from the streets, it's tested my friend.

I now focus on building a portfolio in web dev, I try so hard to make this work, and do some freelance work or cold calls, I think this might work and I believe in this.

I'll try to update you guys with my progress on this, thanks so much for the help.

 

[NervesOfSteel]

the prefer local stores rather than someone from the streets, it's tested my friend.

You said this:

1. Your friend failed because of hike in price

2. People prefer reseller stores who can never sell below street price!

Too contradictory!