{"id":380,"date":"2025-02-24T13:00:55","date_gmt":"2025-02-24T13:00:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/john-brookes.com\/blog\/?page_id=380"},"modified":"2025-02-25T16:45:36","modified_gmt":"2025-02-25T16:45:36","slug":"about-john","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/john-brookes.com\/blog\/about-john\/","title":{"rendered":"About John"},"content":{"rendered":"\r\n

About Me<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Now in my eighth decade, I\u2019ve had a diverse career and witnessed first-hand the many changes in the workplace over the years. Despite my age, I recognized long ago the significance of the digital age and the increasing role of computers in our daily lives. I firmly believe that some of the best opportunities for generating income today exist online. However, I\u2019ll admit that I have yet to establish a strong online presence.<\/p>\r\n

My primary motivation for starting this website stems from my lifelong passion for classic cars. I want to share that enthusiasm through this blog, while also helping others who have their own passions and dream of building an online presence around them.<\/p>\r\n

Contrary to what many claim, establishing a successful online presence is not easy. Over the years, I\u2019ve started several online courses, but various challenges\u2014like a full-time job and unreliable training programs\u2014have slowed my progress. One major obstacle is determining whether an instructor is offering genuinely valuable, up-to-date training or simply looking to make a profit at your expense. (For instance, I once encountered a highly rated course that turned out to be outdated, and the only real way to profit from it was by recruiting others into an MLM-style system!)<\/p>\r\n

After several false starts, I finally found a mentor who offers not only solid training but also exceptional support\u2014John Thornhill. But ultimately, success comes down to personal effort and persistence. So, as I write this in early 2025, my goal is clear: within the next 12 months, I aim to establish my classic car website and develop an additional income stream.<\/p>\r\n

If you\u2019re on a similar journey, I wish you success in your endeavours!<\/p>\r\n

John<\/strong><\/p>\r\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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