We have all been through a lot this year, and we all have a lot for which to be thankful.

Many people have suffered losses . . .

• The loss of a loved one.
• The loss of a job.
• The loss of a sense of security.

When this happens, it is easy — even natural — to feel angry.

Several years ago, my husband almost died. He continues to have serious health problems to this day.

In spite of my relationship with God, I spent a couple of years feeling angry and hurt that God allowed this to happen in my life. I felt singled out, and wondered why God didn't love me enough to provide me with a "normal" life.

It took a friend's loss of her 18-year old son to make me realize just how wrong I had been. I wasn't being "singled out," and there is no such thing as a "normal" life.

God gives us all challenges. For some, it is the loss of a loved one. For others, it is a health problem or financial difficulties.

I came to the realization that it is not the challenges we face, but how we live IN SPITE OF the challenges that are thrown in our path, that defines who we are.

Once I understood this, I was able to let go of my anger and treasure each day God gives me with my husband.

My prayers are with those families who have lost loved ones this year. And, I send my heart-felt thanks to the brave men and women who are risking their lives to protect me and my family.

I pray that God gives you that "peace that surpasses all understanding," and that you know He is with you and loves you.

Running a successful business is hard work…or is it?

In this article series, I'm sharing THREE of my personal secrets for reducing work hours and increasing profits.

• Click Here to Read Part 1 about "Outsourcing"
• Click Here to Read Part 2 about "$1,000 in 10 Minutes"

This week, I'm going to reveal my secret for turning just 8 hours of work into a PASSIVE residual income stream…for life!

What is "passive residual income?"

It is money you earn again and again…for work you did just one time.

One of the easiest ways to create passive residual income is with “affiliate marketing.” Here are just a few of the many benefits:

• You don’t need to create your own product.
• You can earn up to 50% of the profits for every sale.
• You don’t have to inventory or deliver products to your customers.
• You're supplied with pre-written advertising materials

With affiliate marketing, you just advertise the products and collect your commissions!

Unfortunately, to continue making money in affiliate marketing, you’ll need to constantly advertise the products to generate new sales…which can get very expensive.

So, what’s my “secret?”

I've developed a strategy that I've used time and again to generate thousands of dollars profit each month…and every month my income continues to grow.

What do I do?

I build “walk-away” affiliate websites.

In the past year, you've probably heard the terms "affiliate website," "niche website," and "virtual real estate" more than once.

These terms are used interchangeably to describe the same thing…websites that target a certain niche, and which earn money by selling affiliate products.

There are several different ways to build these sites. Most methods take 2 to 4 months to build one complete site.

My “walk-away” affiliate website model eliminates ALL of that!

How?

The first step is to use tools that automate 90% of the site-building process, and which also manage your finished website on auto-pilot.

There is absolutely:

• NO need to manually add content to your website.
• NO need to regularly submit your website to the search engines.
• NO need to continually tweak your site for search engine optimization.

But, you have to be very careful!

When used the “right” way, these tools can save you hours of work. When used the “wrong” way, these tools can get your website permanently DE-listed from the search engines.

The second step is to build your site in such a way that it is completely self-contained.

There is absolutely:

• NO sales support required.
• NO customer support required.
• NO advertising necessary.

Using my proprietary method, you simply build a website and walk away…you never have to lift another finger, and your website produces income month after month.

This is the ultimate passive residual income system.

To find out more about my "Cash Like Clockwork" Walk-away Affiliate Website strategy, read this Free Report NOW!

People always ask me "Is it really helpful to my business to attend live events?"

My answer is always a resounding "YES!"

Here's a copy of a very funny message Lisa Preston (the creator of "Instant Niche Emails") sent to her readers about how she and I met…and the profitable relationship that blossomed from that chance encounter. I thought you might enjoy it…

Sometimes the truth is stranger than fiction.
I think this is one of those times.

A huge value of marketing-seminars is found in the
connections and relationships you create there.
You never know when you're going to meet someone
with whom you'll work in the future!

That's been 100% the case for me. This past
April, at the Big Seminar in Atlanta, I met an
ally in the most unusual place and under the
most unusual circumstances.

During a break I visited the ladies room.
I just barely touched the big giant toilet paper
roll holder on the wall, and it broke apart and
fell to the floor with a crash that seemed to
resonate throughout the hotel. I scared every
lady in there half to death.

How embarrassing!

Well, after trying to fix the thing, I exited.
And the next gal who went into the restroom hit
the holder, and BOOM! The same thing happened.

"Oh, dear!" I hear.

"Don't worry - the same exact thing just happened
to me," I laughed.

Well, guess who was standing there? Marketing Genius
Holly Cotter! We laughed about the whole thing and
made some small talk about it.

Weeks later I needed to contact Holly about a Joint-Venture.
Trying to make a connection, I wrote in the subject line -
Holly, It's Lisa, the Toilet Paper Lady…"

She later told me she had to open it up to see what on earth
I was talking about. Then as she read, she remembered the
incident at the Seminar!

We have laughed over that a lot since. We've also decided
to work together on a project!

Now, I surely believe in the value of conferences.
I've met four business partners this past year - and
we're working together and having a blast!

If you can swing the cost, try visiting a couple seminars
this next year. You could find yourself making some great
friendships and creating joint-ventures.

In the most unusual of places!

Find out how YOU can Receive 7 Days of Coaching with Holly Cotter and Enjoy a Luxury Cruise at the Same Time!