Well, I subscribe to a LOT OF newsletters to do with all aspects of Internet marketing. I recommend all of following publications which are pitched between beginner and expert.

Only subscribe to a few; but find authors or editors you feel comfortable with and trust. And then learn from them. ALL of editors below put a lot of time and effort into their publications simply to help you succeed online! Take advantage, and learn!

So, in no particular order:

Merle's Cyber Promotions Press ------------------------------ "Stay on top of what's happening in world of Internet Marketing and Promotion and learn how to increase traffic to your own site."

Editor: Merle Frequency: Twice a month Subscribe: mailto:subscribe@mcpromotions.com

JimWorld Gazette ---------------- "The Web's fastest growing FREE traffic and marketing newsletter, full of latest news on site promotion and e-commerce."

Editor: Jim Wilson Frequency: Twice a month Subscribe: mailto:join-gazette@lists.jimlists.com

The Sitepoint Tribune --------------------- "If your business success relies on Web, you can't afford not to receive this newsletter!"

Editor: Matt Mickiewicz Frequency: Weekly Subscribe: mailto:subscribe@sitepoint.com

Associate Programs Newsletter ----------------------------- "Crammed with insider tips, news on affiliate programs and marketing tips."

Editor: Allan Gardyne Frequency: Weekly Subscribe: mailto:associateprog@add.postmastergeneral.com

Monday Memo ----------- "Dedicated to Professionalism on Web. It contains original articles written for this purpose..."

Editor: jl scott Frequency: Weekly Subscribe: mailto:Monday-Memo-on@MondayMemo.org

(Again, this list is by no way exhaustive, but it's a start.)

It is *very easy* to unsubscribe from all above publications. So why not try one out: I get something valuable from each!

===================== WHAT ABOUT WEBSITES? =====================

Here are some more online resources about Internet marketing you will also find valuable:

http://www.sitepoint.com http://www.wilsonweb.com http://www.clickz.com http://www.iboost.com

===================== IS THAT IT? =====================

YOU CAN succeed on Internet, and there are many people willing to help, quite often for free! Find a few 'voices' that you trust, via a newsletter or website and learn from them (ignore rest).

Don't kid yourself, though! It takes a lot of hard (and smart) work to succeed on Internet! But all of us can learn from others, either gurus or smaller voices like my own!

For example, when we first were informed of Ian's diagnosis, my wife and I were devastated. But, once initial shock wore off, I realized two things: I could not change his condition; and there was nothing either my wife or I could have done to prevent it. Watching his slow, tortuous progress has taught me to appreciate even most "trivial" of developments, not only in Ian, but in his little brother Michael. Most of us, especially with children after first-born, take a child learning to answer to his name as commonplace. But what if child does not learn to do it until they are five? And what if you have a younger child besides? You are amazed by how they learn and develop! What a miracle to watch a child develop. Ian was a blessing in disguise.

So many people, even family members, have suggested that we consider an institution for Ian. That we should focus on providing more material goods for our "normal" children. But we don't listen to this "garbage." Ian has had a very strong positive effect on our abilities as parents. He has taught us to appreciate all little things about child development that most parents take for granted. We are grateful that we have two normal children, but we feel especially blessed to have Ian. Without him, we would never have learned to appreciate life and our children to fullest. We might have more money, more "free time," but less pure joy in our lives. One family's tragedy is another family's blessing!

Have I sold you on having an autistic child yet? Do you understand point I'm trying to make? Most parents would not ever want a disabled child. But I would gladly accept another one because of what having Ian has taught me. I've taken negative and made it a positive.

How did we turn this negative into a positive? We refused to listen to people who said that trying to raise an autistic child in a normal house was all but impossible. We readjusted our priorities. We stopped associating with nay-sayers. Rather we found a group of parents, teachers, and therapists who formed our support net, who encouraged us, who taught us, who believed in us and in Ian. Three long years of waiting. And now all that hope is starting to show signs of being fulfilled. In last three months, Ian has made as much progress as he had in last three years. We had faith in ourselves and in our son.

Have faith in yourself! Have faith in your prospects! Teach yourself to believe in what you are doing and how you are doing it! Commitment and involvement. With faith you can move mountains! With faith you can succeed! Without it, you're doomed to mediocrity!

Recommended reading: Napoleon Hill's "Think and Grow Rich"

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