Why I'm Taking The 30 Day Hub Challenge Again
74The Hub Challenge
Always Up For a Challenge
There's just something about a challenge that really gets my fire going. Adding to that, I am nothing, if not persistent. And it's a good thing I am, because I have just signed up, again, to take the 30 day hub challenge. Yes, I am determined this time to finish this challenge. I tried a few months ago to take this on and failed. Oh, I hate that word. And I do give myself credit for at least trying.
Let's face it. My entire life has been one challenge after the other. You know what I mean. Every day brings a new lesson to learn or review. And I'm pretty good at both learning and reviewing. Are you? Actually, I already know your answer if you are a writer for hub pages. You are dedicated, innovative, proficient, accomplished and organized.
My goal is to also become a better writer with each of these qualities. Which brings me to "Why, I'm Taking The 30 Day Hub Challenge Again".
Her hub inspired me
While checking out my visitors on a recently published hub, I noticed the name, cloverleaf. I was impressed with her comments and how she immediately linked my hub to hers, bringing me more traffic. Few hubbers have offered this most generous act.
When someone leaves me a comment, I reciprocate by immediately doing the same for them. As I scanned through her hubs, one stood out and called to me. Phew! 30 hubs in 30 days: my story. As I carefully read through her hub, I began to visualize myself following in her footsteps. It was then that I knew I would take the challenge again. That was yesterday.
Cloverleaf not only completed the hub challenge, but went on to win a " hub of the day" accolade from hubpages.
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How I Prepare To Meet The Challenge
I have learned that if I want to succeed, whether it be to lose a few pounds or complete the hub challenge, I have to have a plan. To just blindly jump into any challenge just isn't enough. Taking time to prepare my strategy not only assures me of success, but saves me time in the long run.
I immediately began making a list of topics to write about (I didn't do this last time). After saving the titles in word, I then began to build a brief outline. During the 24 hour period that I am awake, when an idea comes to mind, I open up my document and jot those ideas down. Then when I am in the process of writing my hub, I only have to refer to my brief notes and allow the rest to flow.
I have set aside time each day to devote to writing. I find that if I do some form of activity to get my heart rate up just before sitting down at my desk, the juices begin to flow. And being a passionate person, I pass this passion on as I write.
Why I'm Taking The 30 Day Hub Challenge Again
I may fail once, twice or even several times, but I never give up. I am determined to prove to myself, vocalcoach, aka Audrey Hunt, that I can and will succeed. All I need is a chance to try, try and try again if that's what it takes.
Let me share with you additional reason's for my decision:
- Increase my hub score
- Motivate others
- Build my writing skills
- Increase my vocabulary
- Exercise my mind
- Make more money
- Build more trust in myself
- This is a good goal
- As I list my own links in the forum (darkside), I will also support others.
- To test my endurance
My Companions, Tea and Chocolate
So here is the beginning of my new goal for the month. And I must say, my cup of herbal tea and dark chocolate covered strawberries added to the joy of writing.
I have just completed my first hub for the 30 day hub challenge. Thank you for allowing me to share this with you.
And should you decide to embark on this journey with me...let me know.
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You know what, Coach? Your lovely face and sweet enthusiasm inspires me to do better!
(And look at the charming face of Cloverleaf! How could anyone not love her, too? She reminds me of my beloved daughter, Sophia!)
WillStarr - Your lovely daughter Sophia, must be your pride and joy. And isn't it the truth about Cloverleaf? As you have said, how could anyone not love her. And, I might add...how can anyone not love WillStarr? I do! So glad this is inspiring to you. Thanks, my amazing friend.
great article, you've inspired me to think about the 30 day challenge and go after it. thanks!phil
WhooHoo, I am happy for you and proud of you!
Vocalcoach - you are an inspiration - and I am going to follow suit. I love a good challenge am I am just now starting to feel like I might be able to do it.....ohhhhh and I'd love to link one of your hubs to mine - receiving negative criticism. Would that be ok with you?
I adore your spirit and within the first two paragraphs of this hub you had me hooked with the idea!!
Hi VocalCoach,
I always love your articles. Is the challenge formal? Because I think I have been doing these challenges all along without being formally involved.
I think it is brilliant to write down all your article ideas. I do that and then I do outlines as well. I add a bit of research and a picture or two and it all comes together.
I look forward to following you on your journey of your challenge.
All My Best,
JT
PS
I haven't been commenting as much on other hubs because I have been averaging 50 hubs a month.
I love your suggestion for creating a word document for hub ideas which can be useful even if a hubber isn't currently doing the challenge.
I also like the fact that you gave credit to fellow hubber, Cloverleaf, for being your inspiration.
Good luck on your new challenge and hope you're able to reach your goals this time.
Never give up! You can do it! We will be there when at the finish!
tamron - I won't give up, altho it is tempting when my brain goes to sleep. :) I'll see you at the finish my friend!
Happyboomernurse - So grate to be wished "good luck" by you. I will try my best and persavere. If this were easy, there would be no growth, right? Thanks, dear one.
J T - Wow, 50 hubs a month! Terrific. Go to darkside in the forums and join this 30 day challenge. You'll be great! Thanks for the support.
Realhousewife - I hope things are finally going better for you and that your uncle is healing. You are one of my favorite heroes on hubpages.
I so appreciate your linking to my hub on handling negativity on hubpages. How very generous of you! You will do so well on the 30 day hub challenge with your natural gift of writing.
Bless you each day with peace and joy!
Hyphenbird - As busy as you are, you still find time to support me with just the right words. I find strenght in your words and comfort in your sweetness. Thank you!
philzgrill - Thrilled to hear that my hub inspires you to take the hub challenge. You can do this! I will be cheering you on, my friend. Thanks!
Just keep telling yourself, "I can do it, I can do it!" Then you will!!
Susie - "I can do it, I can do it!" Love it and believe me, I will be repeating this every minute of everyday.
Thank you so much. Your support helps me to sprout wings and fly!
I was inspired by Cloverleaf's post this week, too! Good luck with the challenge! I'll be here reading all the way through it.
This challenge is really worth taking, though I for once has never embarked on it. But I believe it is an exercise that'll bring in more visibility, prominence and more cash for the hubber. Hubs performance on the search engine has been really abysmal and it my believe that a challenge like this can help bring in some juice after the panda slap.
All that matters now is writing quality stuff while on this challenge.
All the best as I forward to reading about your experience after this wonderful ride.
You go Girl, you can do it! If i thought it would increase my vocabulary--- No i'm too lazy, but i love yout companions. HaHa
I'd do it just for the dark chocolate-covered strawberries. Ha! I'll be chanting for the Little engine that could -- You can do it!
Ruby - Thanks for cheering me on. I'm brain dead. Really needed your encouragement. Only published 2 hubs and am already tired:) I need a hug!
Truckstop Sally - I can do it! I can do it! You've given me a "power chant". Wonderful! And, replacing the dark covered strawberries today with carrot sticks :)
Thanks for being on my cheerleading team. You're the best!
Write about the sun! How it provides energy to all life and Vitamin D and makes us happy and even causes the sunflower to raise her face in wonder.
Vocalcoach - you possess so many gifts and talents, but one of the most amazing is your ability to make people feel special!!! That is why you have always been a hub hero.
I hope everything is going in an upward direction for your too gorgeous:)!!!
Charlotte - Wow! I really feel your support for me on this quest. Its awesome to find someone like you. You deserve to be a real success here on HP, and I know that you will. Many thanks!
I can't help noticing that everyone who makes good money here has a lot more hubs than I do. I have four blogs to feed, and so write four posts every week. I'm also trying to get an affiliate marketing site off the ground. I don't know when I'll be able to take anything like a 30-day challenge, but I'm certainly hunting for a systematic way to turn blog posts and other things I've already written into hubs.
I'm rooting for you. We have some important common interests. Now, I'm going to have to go back and follow your links to see what other hubbers I can discover and what other ideas I can pick up. I'm bookmarking this one.
allpurposeguru - I so understand where you're coming from. You have much on your plate. As I try to figure out how this all works (hub scoring, ratings, traffic, making a few bucks), I am finding that rich content and bringing traffic to my hubs is key. I know that keywords are important, but I'm still working on that aspect.
I really want to complete this 30 day challenge. It isn't easy for me. And knowing you're in my corner really helps. Thank you for that. We do have some important common interests and that feels good :)
I appreciate your following my links and will do what I can to drive traffic to your hubs. Thanks too, for bookmarking. You're a true friend!
Thank you! You have truly inspired me. What I will do is increase my hubbing this month and prepare for the 30 day challenge next month. It does taking preparation. I'm getting topics together.
I am actually earning good money with hubpages - better than with AdSense. And more quality hubs means more money - and there is nothing wrong with that.
Thanks for the inspiration! Yay and rated way up!
Good for you! I was also inspired by cloverleaf's story. Kudos to you for going for it. I wish you the best of luck!
--courtlneygdtm
I know you will make a success out of this challenge and I will be reading with joy and cheering you on!
Great inspiration also:)
Tina
Audrey, I am very excited for you, good luck with the challenge, we shall be supporting you, and with you every inch of the way!
You are an inspiration, vocal! I wish you all the best in this personal challenge! Voted UP & UABI, mar.
Hi Audrey,
I'm so excited for you that you are embarking on the challenge once again - and you're well on your way by writing 4 already!!! And over the Labour Day weekend, too! Now that's determination for you :-)
What a lovely surprise to see that you had mentioned me and my own 30 Day Challenge, thank you for writing such wonderful comments. I am very happy that I have inspired you to do the challenge again!!
I know that your determination will pay off - you've written a list of topics and have also listed a great list of reasons why you want to achieve your goal. And now you are well on your way!!! I am looking forward to seeing you in the challenge forum...I've been looking for you, but haven't seen you over there yet!!
http://hubpages.com/forum/topic/18049?page=133
Voted this UP UP UP!!!! Go for it!
All the best,
Cloverleaf.
Hello VC,
Well, now that it is September 6 and I didn't even know there was a challenge going on, I guess I missed it, ha! Seriously, I am not in the right frame of mind for this type of challenge currently, and I envy those that are. I wish you the best - I believe you will make it this time. Good luck!
Sharyn
Go! Go! Go! Sounds like fun, VC! I might join you. Am a newbie at blogging and have lots to learn. By the way, thank you for mentioning about link ... I still don't know how to do it, but I will learn of it soon. Also about Cloverleaf ... Thanks and I hope you win !!!
I think it is always useful to challenge yourself. Whether you actually succeed or not, the stretch makes you taller.
Hey. Good for you! This seems like a great goal. I'll try it out as soon as school is over and I'm sure I won't have to cut into "study time." Great hub and great inspiration!
Charlotte B Plum Level 5 Commenter 8 months ago
Hey Vocalcoach! I'll be supporting you as you do this challenge! And I will be waiting to read your hubs too! Go for it, aaaaalllll the way!